HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901

Husqvarna’s adventure-touring machine dubbed the 901 Norden was unveiled to eager anticipation at EICMA and overnight Husqvarna have now confirmed that this exciting machine is to enter series production. 

Hidden behind its rally style flanks is the 899.5 cc LC8c parallel twin, a larger version of the grunty new engine first debuted in KTM’s 790 Duke. 

While short on detail, Husqvarna claim that their concept machine is lighter than any of its rivals and features high-end equipment throughout.

Rolling on a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear the Norden promises serious adventure.

HONDA ST50G DAX 1974

In 1969, the Honda Dax was introduced as a two-person alternative to the Monkey.

Because of the somewhat longer, but still low, model, Honda derived its name from the Dachshund teckel.

With its 10 inch wheels, small size and foldable handlebar, it was perfect for the small house owners in Tokyo, to be put on the rear of a camper van, and for use in the pit lane.

The Dax was available as ST50 with 50cc, and ST70 with 70cc.

In America, the Dax was available as CT70 Minitrail and as medium sized ST90.

TRIUMPH T140 V BONNEVILLE

IF YOU'RE LOOKING for an all-weather, all-purpose, everyday classic British bike, you’re probably staring straight at a 750cc T140 Triumph Bonneville.

A lot of negative criticism has been hurled at these machines, notably citing problems with vibration and oil leaks.

But the fact remains that these machines offer excellent handling, good braking, decent enough suspension, an acceptable turn of speed, and have better parts back up than just about any other classic British bike in the market place.

The Triumph Bonneville is a standard motorcycle featuring a parallel-twin four-stroke engine and manufactured in three generations over three separate production runs.

The 650 cc capacity production T120 Bonneville was replaced in the early 1970s by the T140 Bonneville, the same basic machine but with a 750 cc engine. Refined from the later 'oil in frame' version of the T120, the first few T140s, designated T140V, featured a larger-capacity engine of 724 cc, a five-speed gearbox and indicators, but still retaining drum brakes and kick-start.

Shortly after, the engine was further bored out to 744 cc and front disc brakes were fitted (using single discs until 1982). While originally intended for 'export only' the 750 Bonneville twin, caused so much interest among visitors to the 1973 motorcycle shows, that Triumph decided to put the bike on the home market at the price of 679 uk pounds.

In 1975, along with engine modifications, the gearchange lever was moved from right to left to comply with new regulations mandated for the American market and a rear disc brake fitted.

The initial model of the T140 line was the 'V', which stood for five-speed transmission which was a Quaife design.

   Triumph T140V Bonneville

   Years produced: 1973-1980

   Total production: N/A

   Claimed power: 50hp @ 7,000rpm (1976)

   Top speed: 177 km/h

   Engine type: 744cc, air-cooled two valve per cylinder parallel twin

   Transmission: Five-speed

   Weight: 188 kg (w/half-full tank)
   Km/l: 5.2

      Want to see a 750 Bonnie on the move?

   Click the link below and take a ride.
                           

INDIAN SCOUT FTR 1200 CUSTOM

Too bad this is only a concept

INDIAN SCOUT FTR 1200 CUSTOM

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