Motorcycles

[Graeme]

The latest from Auto Fabrica, who built @Giles's lovely scrambler.

@Tempvs it's currently on display at the MB&F gallery, if you're hanging around there these days.

[Chris]

Now that is a sexy bike.

[Jordonf9]

Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian

[Tempvs]

This is fantastic. What a great looking machine.

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[Graeme]

Another review of the new Bonneville and Thruxton, this time from Bike EXIF. They seem to like it.

[Finkster]

^ Awesome!

[Graeme]

Speaking of retro bikes, there are rumours that Honda might be finally getting around to building a production version of the CB1100R concept from 2007.

[organisys]

@Jordonf9:

Need to start saving up for this little bolt on power for the Indian

Don't wear flares when riding !

[Black Orchid]

DH and I are thinking of transitioning from Sports bike to maybe a bobber type bike.. To be more honest I've lost my mojo and I am not enjoying it so much anymore, OK to be even more honest I got scared last time we went out…also the sports bike position for pillion is punishing for long rides... Any advice guys?

[Finkster]

^ A typical bobber is a single-seater … ?

I would buy a Triumph Bonneville - sexy, british, classic style and 2 seat (standart type)

[Black Orchid]

That looks gorgeous ^^ Thanks @Finkster

[Graeme]

I took a look at the Yamaha XSR900 today.

It's a nice looking machine. I like the fact that it's retro without being a pastiche, something I feel that the Bonneville tries too hard at. The finish looks good, though there are a few bits of plastic here and there.

@Giles should try to convince Yamaha to donate one for another IH Yard Built project. I reckon it'd be possible to do a really cool scrambler…

I also dropped by the local Ducati dealer. I wanted to take a peek at the Hypermotard, which has just arrived in. It's got a tall seat, which is great for a gangly mutant like myself, and the SP model is even taller.

@Black Orchid the Bonneville looks a good machine, though DH might prefer the Thruxton R if he's a reformed sportsbike rider. I've got a deposit down on one, but I'm not 100% decided yet. There is a Bobber version coming soon.

The Ducati XDiavel looks interesting, and I was hoping to see that at the dealership today, but it's been delayed. I'm not sure how comfortable the pillion perch is.

Harley are now producing the S Series, which is their go faster range. The Low Rider S, and it had a good review at Lanesplitter. There's also the Fat Boy S and Soft Tail Slim S.

[Black Orchid]

Thanks for all that info @Graeme loads of food for thought… Going to do our research. I fell in love with the Ducati Diavel Stealth when it first made its appearance at the bike show NEC Birmingham.. However pillion could again be tricky..

[Graeme]

Yeah, DH is really going to suffer on the back of the XDiavel.

[Black Orchid]

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[Nomad]

Just got me this 

[Graeme]

Lanesplitter say the Hypermotard is a lot of fun. I can see why.

And you can take it on the track…

[Seul]

He seems to know how to handle a bike…

[Sam]

This has my undivided attention at the moment. Am i Wrong?

[4c]

^ Hard to go wrong with a Guzzi….