Aircooled6racer Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hello: I was going to look for a old look but new motorcycle. Kinda a retro bike look but new. Something like the new Mini's and Mustangs etc. Do any of you guys have a suggestion for me. Not really a Harley guy but do like the looks of the old XR750's. I do like the older English,German and Jap bikes though. Let me know. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) EASY! Triumph Bonneville T100. Totally retro look http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/usa/2009...eT100_9816.aspx I had a riding buddy that had a Daytona named Susan... she was a BAD girl.... ;-) (Quick Edit... if you have $$$ Exile Fat Bloke - http://www.exilecycles.com/index.php?section=16 ) Seth (If only there wasn't a wife and a 2 year old, there'd be motorcycles again) Edited June 24, 2009 by Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage 3 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 check out the XR1200 styling something like the old XR750. http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content...sp?locale=en_US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoterbeast Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello: I was going to look for a old look but new motorcycle. Kinda a retro bike look but new. Something like the new Mini's and Mustangs etc. Do any of you guys have a suggestion for me. Not really a Harley guy but do like the looks of the old XR750's. I do like the older English,German and Jap bikes though. Let me know. Thanks, Eric Talked my dad into cosigning a loan for me when I was a senior in high school back in 1966. Bought a 1964 Bonneville (T120R) from a guy shipping out in the Navy - was mint - $750. It was sooooooooo cooooooooool. I bought a new Harley in 05 - performance LowRider with engine mods. Really nice bike - but nothing will ever replace the memories of the summer of 66 and my Triumph!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello: I really like the looks of the Triumphs I do have a gas tank from a 1973 Triumph Bonneville. It used to belong to my uncle's bike. I drove that bike when I was just 12 and it would do wheelies with me on it. I could not get used to the right side shifter though. Keep the sugestions coming since I am not in any hurry. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 How about a BMW airhead from the mid 70s. I had a 76 900/s that was a fabulous ride. Not fast, not sexy, but so cool to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Check out http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/ Truly old but new. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello: The Enfields are cool but something about made in India scares me a bit I heard one running at a friends shop and it sounded like the old ones do. I do like the old BMW's as well and they run forever. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Eric, Don't have a suggestion regarding an old/new scooter but your post made me think of the older bikes. I would love to find a Kawasaki 500cc triple. They were gawdawful quick. Scary bike with only drum brakes. I've been toying with the idea of buying a Buell 1200S Lightning. Gas in the frame, engine oil in the swingarm for a low center of gravity. Could be a real fun scooter. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have always had a thing for Italian bikes. If I understand you correctly, you are looking for a new bike with a throwback look. You might check out the Ducati Sport 1000s http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/Mode...SCSPORT1000S-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have always had a thing for Italian bikes. If I understand you correctly, you are looking for a new bike with a throwback look. You might check out the Ducati Sport 1000s http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/Mode...SCSPORT1000S-09 Had a chance to see one of the Ducati's in action in England while watching a bicycle race. It was out front leading/running safety for the cyclists. Man, what a fantastic looking/sounding bike and acceleration; got my heart a pounding. I would have dropped the credit card right there if there would have been a dealership in front of me. Talked the rider afterwards and he just loved it for high speed running - which was pretty apparent from the color on his pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Have a look at the Indian Vintage cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 What about the URALS and that WWII look? http://www.ural.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hello: I thought I was the only one looking for the vintage look. You guys have been looking as well I see I also like the look of a friends Kawasaki Drifter that he drives once in a while. It is an older model and green. Ducati make some great bikes for sure but I am getting a little to old/smart for clip on handlebars. Besides I think my belly would get in the way I do have a 2000 Suzuki SV650 that is my cheap mans Ducati. I need to move it to the new house though. Keep the info coming. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV man Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 My son has a Harley 883R with Storz Performance add ons and it is a really neat scooter. That bike has a totally different personality than my 883 did. I also like the trumpets and ducks, but the support of the major players means a lot if you take a trip and have trouble. Good luck Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Have a look at the Indian Vintage cycle. I've been trying to find a new bike for a little while now. I don't like any of new bikes that are out there. Think I just found it!! I like the red one with the black leather seat and saddle bags!! Indian Edited June 26, 2009 by UltraTen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I had a '57 Indian Trailblazer which was actually a Royal Enfield with the Indian nameplate. Fast bike. Enfield made a 750TT Interceptor that was a real rocket ship too. Similar to a Norton Commando. These Enfield upright twins were made in England... not India. One cool feature on Enfield transmissions... A Neutral finder. Just kick it and you've got Neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kframe_mike Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Triumph has a retro Scrambler out now too.Pretty cool looking bike I think.-Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage 3 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 These may not qualify for old style, but these Benelli's I found at dealer in TN are really cool and a great buy. http://www.cyclesportusa.com/pages/customp...owout_Sale.aspx The Tornado 1130 is one of only 17 built and brought to the US, something like 160 HP. I rode the TNT Sport, what a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) If you want to get your hands dirty and do some modifications, you can get into XS650's and do pretty much anything you want - I've been wanting to build a Street Tracker out of one for years... Check out 650cycles.com or just google "XS650 Street Tracker" for some inspiration. Examples: My all time favorite: A little more modern: Edited June 29, 2009 by Dave Gundry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) I had a Norton just like this one. Current bike is a '01 Kaw Concours. I have had too many bikes to count over the years. I even had two "Death Machines" - Kawasaki H1 and H2. Currently looking at either a '08 1250 Bandit, '08 SV650 and a FZ1. The Connie is a great bike - just a little heavy for around town. The Concours is a pretty darn good touring bike. Kaw made very few changes over 20 years of production. http://www.roncobb.com/Norton1971.html Edited July 2, 2009 by Joe D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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