Well, folks ... it's been a lot of fun, but even the most fun and interesting things must eventually come to an end. Or so they say.
What we have here is the end of the Restorations Series. Eight episodes dealing with the idea—fantasy, possibly—of owning, riding and maybe even restoring a vintage bike. To help me wrap it all up are Geoff Drake and Scott Lindroth. Both ride vintage motorcycles; Geoff has a penchant for small-displacement Japanese bikes, while Scott is on his first vintage bike, a BMW R 90/6 not all that unlike my own.
In addition to getting their insights on everything involved with actually owning, riding and caring for an old bike, we discuss whether or not I should undertake restorations on either or both of my vintage motorcycles. The decision may surprise you!
NEWS
- Suzuki Motorcycle India marks 20 years of production, topping 10 million two-wheelers.
- Honda’s influence in Vietnam appears strong enough to help soften Hanoi’s proposed gasoline-motorbike ban; Honda Korea will end automobile sales by the end of 2026 while keeping its motorcycle business, where it remains South Korea’s top m/c brand.
- CFMoto’s Ibex 950 is headed to the U.S., but the bigger challenge remains convincing American riders to trust a Chinese-built motorcycle with serious money.
- Harley-Davidson and Dickies launched another apparel collaboration, which feels oddly timed while Harley’s motorcycle sales continue to lag.
- Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 specs look compelling, but its claimed range and “affordable” pricing deserve serious real-world skepticism.
- A new Ducati electric motorcycle patent suggests the company may be exploring electrification in the most Ducati way possible.
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