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Ducati Multistrada 1200S Pikes Peak edition

This bike is modeled after the 3 or 4 time winning bike of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado

It has four different engine modes for different riding styles, and the S edition has electronic suspension with a bunch of menu option in the console.

kawasaki ninja

no idea what flavor. there are so many of these bikes.

Kawasaki KLR 650 B

I cant get enough of these bikes. While not the roughest bike for dirt, it seamlessly can shred on and off-road. The B-series has a more Dakar style design. I love this dudes enormous saddle case (note the KTM sticker). Only thing Id wanna do to it is add a second brake up front.

1996-1999 Suzuki Bandit S 600

For the most part, the Bandit series were 16-valve inline 4s and used GSXR-esque engines until 2007 when they became fuel injected. The 600 series was based off of the GSX-F engine, air cooled. The 600cc was discontinued in 2004. This model, with the single headlight, is pre-2000 and is lookin really good for a fifteen year old sport standard.

Special love in my heart for Suzuki sport standards. I prefer the naked models, but at least the fairing (making it an S model) is a bikini half rather than covering the engine.

1999? Kawasaki KL650A

If I did it all over Id probably have a bike like this for the gritty streets of southern california. thing bike gets up up high over cars, the mirrors and handle bars are above cars mirrors, and this bike will easily cruise at 80.

The green paint came into play in the late 90s on the KLR bikes, this one looks like it could have been red before and then repainted, but who knows what i saw under the peeling paint. i cant figure out what is in that cylinder with the red cap. it say "caution: stand clear while in use"  extra gas? something cool.

these bikes are general good, but not great at anything in particular. except lookin rad.

headed to the coast...

2000 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200cc

Awhile back he said his rear brake pads needed to be replaced. we all said just use your front brake then.

we took off the pads and saw that there was none. no pads at all, just plate.

good story to this sporty: found in a ditch and brought back to life with a punched out motor including a lot of Buell racing parts. This bobber flies. Takes off faster than any bike Ive seen next to it, sport, cruiser, cafe, nothin wins. stripped of anything its doesnt need, and only recently got a brake light and plate.

2013 Kawasaki Z1000  1043cc

This 4-cylinder bike has been made for about 40 years, now includes ABS

I dont particularly care for gauges, especially digital setups, but this ones kinda rad

2013 Ural T 750cc with sidecar

Got a second to talk with the owner about this bike. Hes gotten rid of all his cages and only rides this. Less than 1000km on it.

The Tourister is a new model from Ural with a lot of modularity. Easy ability to remove a lot of gear from the bike so you can build your ride however you like. Boxer engine, Russian bike, German soul.

1960 Triumph Tiger Cub

200cc engine, became popular after 1960 legislation limiting engine size for learners. These were well-known to have crankcase issues and chain grinding, but it looks simple enough to work on.

1970's Honda CB400F Super Sport

One of the earlier 6-speeds on the road. Probably a 1975 because of the paint and text scheme on the side panel, among other things. I like the cafe style setup, no fender, and clip-ons. I saw a 5 foot nothin girl steppin off of this as she parked it next to her

2009? Triumph Scrambler 900

Based off the Bonneville, this bike is a bit more off-road, but not really. Maybe just some knobbier wheels.

SkyTeam PBR 125cc

I think that these come out of the UK

4 stroke with 4 speeds and the thing was kick start! pretty sweet

Yamaha R6 (600cc) with Gucci leather seat and pillion. It would make more sense on a Ducati but whatever...Also has GPR V1 steering stabilizer for the track. Looks like a Two Brothers M-2 Vale carbon fiber exhaust.

Owned by a cool Columbian guy who also has a Honda CBR south of the border. Says he likes the ride of the CBR more but he got talked into this when he came stateside.

The freedom of choice...merica.

2005? 2006? Ducati Multistrada 1000DS, Fast by Ferracci carbon fiber dual exhaust

V-twin, twin spark plug heads (like the Harley Davidson Sportster 1200S), single swing arm

get rid of that fender dude!

1999 Honda Shadow America Classic Edition (A.C.E)

750cc (or 1100? pretty sure its the former...)

floorboards always seem goofy to me, but theyre probably comfortable as hell.

Triumph Thruxton 900

Beverly Hills California

One of the best lookin gauge setups around.