I have always been very much a “Dyed in the wool”, Japanese bike fan looking at the Brit bike scene with confusion. Not wanting to be victim of constant oil leaks, people obsessing about having every bolt correct and having to make road side repairs just to get anywhere.
For over two decades, Phil Morris Racing has been dedicated to preserving Motorbike Racing history. Fans, riders and sponsors, who for many years have turned this sport into a worldwide revolution, can now share in the amazing efforts Phil has made. From Classic races such as the Manx Norton, through to the modern Triumph 675RR, he and his team, have restored the bikes to their former glory. In addition,
This three-wheeled motorcycle confuses me. Yahama’s Niken seems to struggle to find it’s own identity. I applaud their brave approach to find a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist, but I cant see the market for such a machine. Is it trike? Is it a quad with one wheel at the back? Well, it doesn’t stand up on its own, and it can lean into corners at 45 degrees; and oh yes, you still need a full motorcycle licence to ride it.
My eager anticipation to see the amazing Millennium Captain America tribute bike didn’t disappoint as Steve pulled up the door on his garage. Glistening from its abundance of polished chrome, it was clear to see what a prized machine this was. The detailed stars and stripes paintwork was complemented with a matching helmet casually hanging from the handles bars and the backdrop of an American Flag. This was a passionately mad motorbike owner.
For 2019, the all-new 1200cc Speed Twin re-introduces this illustrious Triumph name to our Modern Classics line-up, setting all over again a new standard in class-leading handling, and delivering a new benchmark for how a modern custom roadster should ride and feel.