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I'll start.

 

Various mini bikes

 

1983 Honda CR80

 

2005 Yamaha Wr450F

 

2007 Honda CRF230F

 

2014 Yamaha XT250

 

2015 Suzuki RM85

 

2015 Suzuki DR650

 

2017 Honda CRF110F

 

2018 Yamaha TT-R125LE

 

2018 Suzuki DR650

 

2019 Kawasaki KLX140L

 

2019 Honda CRF50F

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Very nice!

 

I've not ridden a triple or parallel twin I've liked, but I have enjoyed a few singles. 

 

I've allways wanted an SZR660, but that is less likely to happen now than before!

 

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I did own 1.7328 SRX250s that were just too far gone to rescue. 

 

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But then...1998 MZ Sport Cup, which I loved, but was what people nicknamed the wall of sound. It was LOUD!

 

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And I currently have a 2009 KLX250SF, which fulfills street, SuperMoto, and dirt duty. 

 

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Me, me, me!

 

First up: the lovely MZ etz251, 21bhp of DDR loveliness.

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Second: an MZ Skorpion traveller. 660cc engine from Yamaha.

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Third: another 660, this time a Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré.

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And last but not least: an MZ Skorpion cupracer. 

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Add some carraige returns between those and tell us what they are. 

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The list:

'64 Cushman HighLander

'67 Honda S90

'67 BSA 441 Victor

'68 H-D Aermacchi 125 Rapido

'75 Honda TL250

'78 Yamaha SR500

'74 H-D Aermacchi Sprint

'00 Montesa Cota 315R

'74 Moto Guzzi Falcone

'66 H-D Aermacchi 250 Sprint 
 

Out of all those bikes, the Victor is still the standout to me.  It was the bare essence of motorcycle.

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I miss my screaming yellow zonker, but still get to ride it occasionally as I sold it to my riding buddy....

 

 

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I don't know if I count the single cylinder bikes I have.

 

More than 10, that's for sure.

 

1968 P50

1964 C102 Cub 50

1964 C102

1969 Z50AK0

1973 Z50AK3

1974 MR50

1985 Z50R

1990 NS50F

1965 S65

1970 CT70HK0

1970 CT70K0

1964 CA200 Touring 90

1967 CL90

1967 CL90

1972 SL100

1989 NX125

1975 TL250

1976 TL250

1996 XR400R

1983 XL600R

 

Shit...   20

 

So, yeah, I like em.

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3 hours ago, Captain 80s said:

I don't know if I count the single cylinder bikes I have.

 

More than 10, that's for sure.

 

1968 P50

1964 C102 Cub 50

1964 C102

1969 Z50AK0

1973 Z50AK3

1974 MR50

1985 Z50R

1990 NS50F

1965 S65

1970 CT70HK0

1970 CT70K0

1964 CA200 Touring 90

1967 CL90

1967 CL90

1972 SL100

1989 NX125

1975 TL250

1976 TL250

1996 XR400R

1983 XL600R

 

Shit...   20

 

So, yeah, I like em.

 

SHIT!   1967 Yamaha YL2.  My only non-Honda now.  Sold my Kawasaki AR80 collection last year.

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Can I add my newly acquired JDM Super Cub to this thread?

 

1995 Honda C50 Super Cub


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Was imported from Japan to here in Toronto, Canada. Still has all of the Japanese labels and markings, Even the fuel gauge is in Japanese.

Has a 3-speed rotating transmission and a centrifugal clutch. Pressing down to change gears 

Needs some TLC but it's a fun little bike. But very very sloooooowwwwww. lol

 

 

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20 minutes ago, slowbird said:

Can I add my newly acquired JDM Super Cub to this thread?

 

1995 Honda C50 Super Cub


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Was imported from Japan to here in Toronto, Canada. Still has all of the Japanese labels and markings, Even the fuel gauge is in Japanese.

Has a 3-speed rotating transmission and a centrifugal clutch. Pressing down to change gears 

Needs some TLC but it's a fun little bike. But very very sloooooowwwwww. lol

 

 

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YES!!!  So fucking cool.

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I had a few yamaha YZs in my teenage years and into my 20s, 80cc 125cc and 250cc.

Then the absolute laugh riot KTM380EXC, that thing would wheelie pretty much anytime, in any gear. Later on I put motard wheels on it. Shame I had to sell it a few years back.

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I still have my SZR660 track bike which doesn't get used enough, someday I'll find more time for it hopefully.

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10 hours ago, Gregostini said:

 

I still have my SZR660 track bike which doesn't get used enough, someday I'll find more time for it hopefully.

 

 

Let's see what it costs to ship it when you're ready! I've always wanted one of those...but they were never sold here. 

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Do lawnmower engine powered minibikes count? If so...

 

1. The most basic ICE-powered vehicle possible, blue metal tube frame, no suspension, centrifugal clutch, a foot pedal that pushed a curved metal plate against the rear wheel for the only brake, and a Tecumseh lawnmower engine. My Panigale at 11 years old!

 

2. Bonanza 100cc Hodaka two-stroke powered minibike. It had an inch of front suspension travel! Can you say wheelie?

 

3. Suzuki TS250.

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56 minutes ago, St. Stephen said:

Do lawnmower engine powered minibikes count? If so...

 

1. The most basic ICE-powered vehicle possible, blue metal tube frame, no suspension, centrifugal clutch, a foot pedal that pushed a curved metal plate against the rear wheel for the only brake, and a Tecumseh lawnmower engine. My Panigale at 11 years old!

 

2. Bonanza 100cc Hodaka two-stroke powered minibike. It had an inch of front suspension travel! Can you say wheelie?

 

3. Suzuki TS250.

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CCM R30
 

I got this 5 years old with a new set of Pirelli Diablos, 2k miles from new with every extra offered on it, a rich man’s toy

 

The motor is basked on the Suzuki Freewind 644 single with a different twin carb head, it would wheelie in the first 3 gears

 

I had it bored out to 105mm, 710cc and a race cam put in, then it would wheelie in the other 2 ….. it ticked over like a watch @1500 but was gutless below 3k

 

Unfortunately within 4 months I’d been hit off the BMW and had bust my pelvis, after which it was too uncomfortable for me anymore 

 

 

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