Bikes you would like to see come back

[Rogue Hawk]

I noticed Honda is not making Valkyries anymore. Too bad. It got me thinking about other bikes that need to be resurrected.

Honda Magna

 

[pegasus1300]

Original Yamaha Venture/Venture Royale and the original Yamaha 650

 

[BitSlayer]

OK, probably not what you meant when you stared the thread, but who remembers this little ditty?

 

[ARtraveler]

Great thread idea. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I have been around enough that I have had a LOT of two wheelers. I like them all--except--the 76 Honda 750 Hondamatic. I now wish I still had that one. It was just to easy to drive at the time. :roflblack:

Can't think of any that I "doubled up" on--except for my re-buy of a Vulcan 900 LTD--a 2015 version this time. Wanted back on two wheels and the "motorcycle force" was in my favor. Same bike as I had previous (that fit me like a glove), a brand new 2015 version, and the price was right.

Would I like to see any "bring backs." Nawwwwwwwww. The new stuff is usually improved mechanically and has a few extra features than before.

That's what makes the game fun. Many times I have been sold something new by reading the latest in cycle magazines.

 

[Bob Denman]

OK, probably not what you meant when you stared the thread, but who remembers this little ditty?

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Trail 70s were in every campground on the Planet at one time, I think! :clap:
(I had a Trail 110 for the close-up and personal work! )
The bike that I want to see come back:
The 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Original Yamaha Venture/Venture Royale View attachment 149291View attachment 149292 and the original Yamaha 650

I had the regular Venture version in the purple. Mine was an 83 if memory is still good. My first "cross country" touring bike. Loved it.

 

[Gary]

I have a 441 victory in the back of the shop

 

[vided]

I always wanted a Suzuki water buffalo.
my first bike was

 

[Motorcycledave]

I bought a Trail 70 standard shift for my 5 year old son,
my wife thought I was trying to kill him...
He is now 47 and can out ride just about everybody.



QUOTE=BitSlayer;1268327]OK, probably not what you meant when you stared the thread, but who remembers this little ditty?

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[Motorcycledave]

My favorates

Honda's
#1. Honda CBX
#2. Honda ST1100 & ST1300

 

[eddieshep999]

I always liked the Honda CX500 range- Custom, Sport, Silver Wing, Turbo etc
There was also 650cc versions
I am convinced if these were reintroduced Honda would sale them again

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[Ex Winger]

No pics but i had 81 RD350 then RZ350 most fun bikes i ever owned

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

Original Yamaha Venture/Venture Royale View attachment 149291View attachment 149292 and the original Yamaha 650

:agree:. Loved the old venture Royale.
I had a little Yamaha 400 special that was a great get around town bike. Thing ran forever with a chain replacement being the only thing I had to do to it. Still have and ride this one.

 

[rudym]

Valkyrie

I noticed Honda is not making Valkyries anymore. Too bad. It got me thinking about other bikes that need to be resurrected.

Honda Magna

You can still buy a 2015 Valkyrie in the crate for right at 10k!

 

[Bob Denman]

Two others that I really enjoyed:


My Tourist Trophy was a simple bike that was a ton of fun!
Whenever I rode it: I felt as if I was getting ready for the Isle of Man... :thumbup:


The TransAlp wasn't a true "Dual-Purpose" bike: it was more of a dirt road specialist! They were surprisingly comfortable out on the open road, and had enough power to get you in all sorts of trouble.

 

[Bob Denman]

Does anybody still remember these?

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Does anybody still remember these?

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You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

 

[Bob Denman]

You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

Yes, you sure do!

 

[bcer960]

Honda V-45 sabre. This was a great bike.

 

[WilderThomas]

Bikes We'd like to Return

I have a 441 victory in the back of the shop

I had three BSA's when I was just beginning my two wheeled adventure. The '69 BSA 250 Starfire, and two '71 BSA 650 Lightning's. Tried riding that BSA 441 Victor, but always ended up with a black and blue leg. Something about using the compression release lever at the same time as when it was being kicked over. I'd like to see a return of the Lightning.
Another bike that seemed to have a short life was the 1800cc Honda Rune.