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THE CLASSIC BIKES BLOG
Classic HondaThe Honda motor vehicle company started life as a piston ring manufacturer with Soichiro Honda in the driving seat. It was his factory that, after the second Great War, that produced a very basic motorcycle as the country had been ravaged by war and basic transport was very much needed. Honda attached a motor engine to a bicycle and Honda had its first, if a bit shabby, classic Honda motor cycle. It was cheap and efficient and that was all that was needed in the aftermath of war, but a new age was just around the corner that would prove fruitful for Honda. Soichiro Honda had a great passion for motor sport having been a race driver he decided to enter five of his sports bikes into the Isle of Man TT race and in 1961 the team had their first win in the 125 and the 250 with Mike Hailwood being the rider. When people talk about classic Honda they usually will go on to talk about the CB range or the GL or Gold Wing models. The classic Honda gold wing was first delivered to the public in the mid seventies, it was a 1000 flat four cylinder engine and front and back disc brakes perfect for touring. Riders added luggage carriers to the bikes and set off around the world in luxurious comfort. The CBR series are designed and built to replicate the Honda team sport bikes for road users,these bikes range from a 150 engine up to 1100. We aim to have the best classic Honda motorcycles for sale in good and original condition and we are always looking to buy good or exceptional examples. We buy most of our bikes in the UK, although we will consider European and North American origin machines too. Labels: Classic Honda, Honda CBX
Suzuki built its first motor bike in 1952, it was more of a motorized bicycle than a motor cycle we know today but the bike was popular in Japan and warranted the company to make a new model. In 1952 two they did. The second bike was a two stroke engine and wasn't much different from the first but the success enabled Suzuki to continue to make improvements with every model. It was the nineteen seventies that they manufactured their first four stroke engine and one to produce some classic Suzuki sports bikes. Our showroom houses some classic Suzuki motorcycles and here we have show cased a sample for you. The Suzuki GSX 250 engine is a superbly restored example in concourse condition. This machine has been restored as a labour of love. All new Suzuki parts have been used throughout, including a complete new exhaust system, new clocks, new switch gear and new seat etcetera.. This may not be the most exciting model but if only we could buy bikes as good as this all the time. The owners hand book and tool kit come with the bike and the indicated mileage is eleven thousand four hundred and fifty miles. Also in this price range we have a 1974 GT 550, a good and very original example of Suzuki's popular two stroke triple. Also it is unusually an original United Kingdom registered bike. If you are interested in classic Suzuki bikes then you should visit our showroom where you can view our whole stock range. Labels: Classic Suzuki, GT 550, Suzuki GSX 250
The Honda CBX we are show casing here is a rare original United Kingdom registered example. This is a very original bike with standard factory pipes and only two owners from new. This really is classic bike, one of the most sought after classic Japanese machines. The Honda CBX was produced between 1978 and 1982 and the original specifications were 272.01 kilograms in weight with a 58.86 wheelbase. The seat height was 31.9 inches with ground clearance of 5.906 inches. The Honda CBX was the worlds very first six cylinder, twenty four valve double over head cam machine that pulled over 1000 CC. In 1981 the Honda CBX was reconfigured to incorporate fairing and saddle bags as a touring bike. Other changes included the rear suspension from the dual to mono shock and the progressive linkage system was also introduced. By 1982 the Honda stopped production of the CBX. The bike was quite expensive and those who could afford one were not necessarily the best riders. Bad riders reported that the bike didn't handle well but this was untrue, the bike weighing six hundred pounds needs a steady rider and if rode well the bike handled perfectly, but these rumours coupled with the cost drove the bike in to the doldrums and production stopped. Some CBX enthusiasts have now added modern tyres and replaced some of the original features with look-a-like modern parts and report that this bike is an absolute dream to ride. If you are interested in the Honda CBX Six you can contact us by telephone or email and we can discuss what we have available, we also buy bikes. Labels: Honda CBX
We have in stock a classic Yamaha XS 850 which is a good and very original example of Yamaha's most successful shaft drive triple. The XS 750 was voted Bike of the year in nineteen seventy six and it's successor the XS 850 solved a few of the seven fifty's teething problems to go on and remain in production for some ten years. In original black paintwork and with a pair of factory exhausts, this bike began life in the United States of America and was first registered in the United Kingdom in May nineteen eighty eight when it was sold by ourselves, classic Yamaha bikes. The air box is with the bike though K and N are fitted at present. The mileage indicated is 14,128. Our price is £1,499. The Yamaha Motor Corporation is a sector of the Yamaha Corporation who makes pretty much everything from musical instruments, such as pianos and guitars to motor vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Yamaha are the world's second largest producer of motor bikes. Some classic Yamaha motor bikes are the Dragstar and the previous Virago which was actually the very first Japanese V Twin cruiser bike. Our classic Yamaha bikes are normally road tested, serviced and passed a motor observation test before sale. Most of our stock dates from before 1986 and so will qualify for cheaper classic insurance. Contact us for further information on our range of classic Yamaha motorcycles. Labels: Classic Yamaha, Yamaha XS 850
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries company was established in eighteen ninety six and takes it's name from its founder Shozo Kawasaki. The company are perhaps most famous for their classic Kawasaki motor cycles which are considered amongst some of the best in the history of the vehicle. The classic Kawasaki Z1A is the best looking of the lot, but the Z900 has better handling and brakes, thanks to stronger forks and twin discs as standard. Despite manufacturer's power figures showing only a slight power loss, Z900 are noticeably slower. They also sound a lot less mean, because anti noise legislation was beginning to bite by then. Whether any of this makes much difference on real-world roads is doubtful. Even after thirty years, any classic Kawasaki 900 is still potentially faster than most things on the road in a straight drag. Up to about one hundred miles per hour a Z one won't lose out that much to a current sports bike, because no matter how much horsepower there is on tap, tremendous skill is required to apply it all to tarmac effectively. What you must remember is that this only applies if the road is straight and smooth. As soon as a corner or a bump looms, slow down and let your pal on the Suzondakahsa GSXRRZX Thunderblinja disappear into the distance, if you want to live a bit longer. Fitting a set of modern tyres will improve the handling of any nineteen seventies or eighties bike, but don't expect miracles. Health warning over, it's a gross exaggeration to say that classic kawasaki Z1 or Z900 are dangerously unstable, as claimed by some people who should know better. Certainly they don't go round sweeping 1one twenty miles per hour bends like a Ducati nine ninety, but when ridden with a reasonable amount of thought you'll have absolutely no problems with the handling. It's also worth pointing out that at speeds more typical of everyday use, average speed of London traffic is eight miles per hour, a Z one or Z nine hundred actually handles better than a modern race replica, thanks to wide handlebars and an upright riding position. You also won't get cricked wrists after ten minutes in town, and being able to see over cars is a safety aid in itself. If you are interested in finding out more about this bike you can read this complete article by clicking here. Labels: Classic Kawasaki, kawasaki, Z100, Z900
Triumph bikes of Coventry, England started life in 1883 by a German named Siegfried Bettmann. The company changed hands a few times until BSA bought it in nineteen fifty one and two years later Triumph bikes got some priceless PA .Marlon Brando's vehicle of choice in the blockbuster The Wild One was a Triumph Thunderbird T Six. Post war and most Triumph bikes were being shipped to the states as the company tried in vain to recover debts after the devastation on the war. The Thunderbird was specifically designed for the American market who demanded a bike that was suitable for touring; a larger engine was introduced making longer distances easier to cover. It was this engine along with a twin carb head that held the land speed record from 1955 to 1970. The Japanese we making quality motorcycles by the nineteen sixties but the engines were smaller than anything BSA Triumph were making so the company were not worried until Honda came up with a larger engine. Triumph hold out and in eighty three it was over. At Classic Bikes we have numerous BSA and Triumph bikes in stock. We have a nice nineteen sixty eight BSA Bantam which runs in a 175 engine. The model is a good and very useable example with lots of history. This mint bike has been road tested and had an MOT and been serviced by Classic Bikes. Before delivery we will also road check and check over once again. The mileage is 29,708. We will shortly be adding more examples of BSA and Triumph bikes but in the mean time if you wish to contact us to discuss a particular model you are interested in feel free to do so.
At Classic Bikes we specialize in the period from the late sixties to the mid eighties and especially Japanese super bikes of this era. However, we aim to stock a good cross section of machines from this golden age of motorcycling, so as well as Kawasaki Z900 's and Honda CB750 's you will also find a few Triumphs, Harleys and Moto Guzzis in our barn full of bikes for sale. We aim to have motorcycles for sale in good and original condition and we are always looking to buy good or exceptional examples. We buy most of our bikes in the UK, though we will consider European and North American origin machines too. We have a beautiful CB 750 Honda for sale in the original orange metallic colour scheme. The model is a nineteen seventy four, a very original bike in superb condition with much recent restoration work completed. This bike was originally sold by us. The CB 750 Honda started life in 1969 and propelled the company in the west to the forefront of motorcycle manufacturers. Before this model came out Honda were known for their small bike models but not taken completely seriously until they produced the four cylinder engine. The bike sold very well and today is very sought after. If you are interested in the CB 750 Honda then you can contact us by telephone or email, alternatively you could visit our showroom. We are situated in the Shropshire countryside two miles East of Market Drayton. By car we are around forty five minutes from Birmingham, one hour from Manchester and three hours from London. Labels: honda cb 750, honda motorbike
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