New Royal Enfield Continental GT

Its a far cry from when I first read about the Enfield coming back to these shores in Bike magazine back in the 70s. Slowly but surely they have been improving and sympathetically up dating the range. Another important thing, I think, was the factory being allowed to add the "Royal" part to the Enfield name. I think I was surprised as much as anybody when they announced they were going to launch the "GT", and also the fact it looked like the prototype with out much if anything changed. Now I just have to get a ride on one.....

 

 

Ace Cafe to Madras Video http://vimeo.com/77834318

Benelli Six Racer

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Honda CB750 Cafe Racer with ARD Magneto, Drouin Supercharger and a lot more
click the title for more info

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Honda CB450 Cafe Racer

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Just felt like I needed a 2 stroke fix today, what better than a Kawa and Yammy

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Above is a nicely up dated Bimota KB1, fitted with an early type Kawasaki Z1000 motor, below is how it would have looked when new.

Just a Photo

kawa

Spotted this Z1000 MK2 based special over on the Rocket Garage, see link down right hand side. When you first see it you think its only low bars and a seat, but look closer and you notice a lot of nice touches... it sounds good too!

CB750 Cafe Racer

Quite a good take on a Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

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Very nicely done Racer/ Cafe Racer based on a Yamaha XS400, don't have any more details on it.

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I don't have any details on this Yamaha, but worth posting as I think it looks great

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This is a Harris Kawasaki Magnum 2, owned by Rich from the Street Specials Club and Z1oc. I took this pic at Crail Harbour a couple of years ago.

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Yes I know its Saturday, but the Internet was down last night

This is a 1973 Yamaha RD350. It has Motocarrera pipes, Webco Heads, Benelli Gas Tank, Custom Seat and Front Fender





from http://2strokebiker.blogspot.com/

Was hoping to get this blog going a few months ago, but as you know theres always something pops up to take your time. In this case it was one of my bikes that I had to have ready for the Classic Mechanics show at Stafford, it was booked on the Z1oc stand. Am glad to say that after all the hard work it was finished on time and was looking great. The bike is based on an AMA Superbike from the late 70s, its a Kawasaki Z1000A1 and was sponsored by a company call Racecrafters. There were a couple of bikes raced under their banner, this is a copy of No 31 as raced by Harry Klinzmann. There is a whole story to how I came about doing this bike which I'll post at another time.





Pic of the real bike





and my replica (thanks for the pic Vic)