I'm going to go ahead and get this curve ball out of the way early. I know more than a few of you might be scratching your heads a bit but hey it's my list and I freely admit that I have some inconsistent taste in bikes. I like em all.
Well, "back in the day", a South Florida dealer was clearing out old stock and had a sweet deal on a "Bumble Bee" black and yellow R100GS as the oilheads were on their way and he needed floorspace. I kick myself to this day for passing on it. Yeah I know the Bumble Bee wasn't a Paris / Dakar model but I kick myself just the same. The R100GSPD was the penultimate model in the air cooled GS lineup and in my mind THE class defining Adventure bike. I think I may own one yet.
Thanks to EnderTheX over on the ADV Rider Board for these last two GS pics.
This bike would be wasted on me. With the "wife and kid" lifestyle that I'm currently in I don't have the ability fully appreciate what it's capable of. And to be honest it's a bit to "high techy" for my usual tastes. I like em simple and rugged. But all that aside, I still want one!
Over on Motorcycle Daily there's a good blurb today about a beautifully equipped Euro only V-Strom 650. The story covers the usual storyline about Americans and their love of cruisers etc... etc...
The sad fact of the matter is that we don't get them here because we really don't "get" them.
Damm Shame. Missing out on some great bikes that would do very well in Americas wide open spaces.
Exhibit "A":
The very talented and very gracious Mr. Walker is proprietor of the excellent Motogeek.com. He has provided some fantastic links to what is a small morsel of his outstanding portfolio. If you have any taste for Adventure riding, KTM motorcycles or spectacular photography, do yourself a favor and pay him a visit. You won't be sorry.
Thank You Sir!
Fabio send in these pics of a long time favorite of mine. The Airhead R80GS.
He Writes:
Hi superduckz,I read every day your blog and if you want I send you a picture of my grandmother....the sea is in the mediterranean,in Sardinia island
Regards
Thank You Very Much Fabio.
I LOVE this kind of build. This is the kind of bike that Suzuki should be offering as an offshoot... For the complete story of this fantastic build go HERE on the ADV rider site.
I love these bikes. Not much use for them in flat old Florida though.
The thing I love most about custom motorcycles is that no matter how outlandish a potential idea may be someone somewhere will probably get around to building one. I'd wager that torque is NOT a problem with either of these bikes.
I believe this is a variant / offshoot of the Ducati Elefant but I'm NOT an authority on these bike by any means. One tough looking mother though! Oh by the way I saw this for sale on E-bay. If you're interested get over there and do a search on Cagiva and she should turn up.
Now THAT'S a dirtworthy Versys. Wish I had more info in the modifications but all I have is the picture. Obviously there has been a feont end swap (from a KLR perhaps?) and a rear spoked wheel grafted on. Great Stuff!
