Saturday, April 13, 2013

1975 Honda CT90

You meet the nicest people on a Honda.

Years ago, I acquired a 1974 Honda CT90 needing a restoration, but almost entirely complete. It was my second bike after graduation, after my 1982 Honda C70 Supercub. I paid nothing for it, and let it go for almost that much. Like the C70, I still kick myself for letting the CT90 go, and would love to have one of each again someday.

I just love the smaller bikes,  almost more than even 100hp liter bikes. While it won't take me across the country, these little bikes bring smiles to the face in a way that is quite unexpected.

Maybe someone else who loves these little gems will take this little classic in and give it a good home:
http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/3729182856.html

Friday, April 12, 2013

Middleweight Adventure Touring

2012 adventure touring motorbikes

GS

A BMW GS at play.

V-Strom

A Suzuki V-Strom with Gobi Sidecases

Motorcycle Camping

Tent camping while adventure touring? I think I found the tent for it.

Three of a Kind

A Yamaha Super Tenere, a KTM 990 Adventure, and a BMW R1200GS, kitted out and ready to take on the world, or your commute. I like the BMW,  and I prefer Japanese,  but I think I'd have to lean toward the KTM for a touring bike capable of days without touching tarmac. To me, adventure does not mean traveling the same roads as minivans.

KTM Adventure

A KTM ready for adventure.