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Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« on: June 03, 2021, 08:07:59 AM »
Which are your Top 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes you’ve owned, followed by a few words why.

#1 2008 Guzzi 1200 Sport: It presses ALL my buttons like no other bike can.
#2 1975 BMW R90S: Exciting bike. I loved it but it didn’t love me back.
#3 1975 Suzuki GT550: Super tourer & all around enjoyable 2-stroke.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2021, 08:33:45 AM »
K1200RS, by a wide margin. Smooth as an electric motor, rock solid at elevated speeds, and zero maintenance over 130,000 miles aside from fluids and tires.

R1200RT. Supremely comfortable for my 6’6” frame and does everything I could ever want in a motorbike.

CB1100 DLX. One fine jewel of a motorcycle. Well engineered, reliable as a hammer, smooth and torquey, and drop-dead gorgeous (if you like retro’s).

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2021, 08:36:44 AM »
Easy for me as I have only owned three that I have had on the road.
77 Suzuki GS400 - Great learning bike. Good commuter.
850 T-3 - What a great all around ride!
Norge 8V - Great handling for a big sport tourer. Eats miles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Looks good too.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2021, 08:43:34 AM »
Honda CB175. A jewel of a bike, literally. Mine was red-black-white and simply beautiful. Also introduced me to freedom on the road.
Yamaha TW200. A few cc's short on displacement, it's light weight and versatility was amazing... I will own another someday.
Moto Guzzi Y2K Jackal. A stone-axe reliable, other than a transmission rebuild at about 80,000 miles(!), still utterly dependable at 125,000 miles.

I know this is a top-three list, but special mention to:
Moto Morini 500 Sport. Not the best bike I've ever owned for a lot of reasons, it means a lot to me having owned it for almost 40 years.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2021, 08:49:15 AM »
1973 Honda CB100 - Great starter bike for Barb and for me to buzz around town on.  Stupid simple to work on...nothing fancy.  I got it in pieces and learned a lot about motorcycles by re-building it.  I'd still have it if it had electric start.

2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 - Light weight, easy to ride, lots of low end grunt, a real beauty (pearl white, chrome), could have used better brakes.  (Only single front brake).

2017 Moto Guzzi California 1400 - Great looking, great riding, checks all the boxes for me.  MG finally got the bugs out of that model.

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2021, 09:13:04 AM »
#1 My current 2VPC Norge. Rugged simplicity, comfort, history.


#2 Honda SL70. Could not believe that I actually had one as a 14 year old kid.


#3 Triumph Sprint ST 1050. Just a do everything, strong, comfortable rock of Gibraltar.


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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2021, 09:17:09 AM »
Currently this T7 Yamahammer is the one I'm diggin' the most. 700CC's 400 lbs. ABS, and loads of versatility and all the aftermarket Gee-gaws you could ever need. This thing steers like a trials bike and will run 90mph with no problem.




But I'll always enjoy this old bike. We've been friends too long  :grin:




And I've had so much fun on trials bikes over the years, Buls, Fantics, GAS GAS's although I don't own one now.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2021, 09:42:00 AM »
Husqvarna 701 Enduro - the best combination of versatility and fun I've ever had. It's a supremely competent large dirt bike (even with passenger), and a shockingly nimble street bike, and capable of strapping on luggage and going the distance.

My Stelvio - fabulous distance tourer, super comfortable, street performance above expectations - and capable on dirt roads.

V11 Scura - this bike re-ignited my passion for street riding, and has been a (mostly) fun project to wrench on.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2021, 09:49:16 AM »



1 modern sophistication
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3 aesthetics
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2021, 10:06:21 AM »
Of the 34 bikes I have owned and ridden over my 54 year riding career, but these three seem to stand out... :wink: :cool: :boozing:

1. 1965 Yamaha YG1-K, 80cc Rotary Jet - My very FIRST motorcycle at age 14 - and everyone remembers their FIRST motorcycle as well as their first love... :wink: :thumb: :cool:

2. 1975 BMW R75/6 750cc twin - My first Beemer and the bike that back in 1982 took me safely around the USA (22 states), and Canada for six months.  I logged >50,000 mile I that bike before it was totaled in a freak accident. :thumb:

3. 1988 Harley-Davidson FLH-S, Electra Glide Sport, Big Twin, 1340cc - My first Harley, as I always wanted one when I was younger.  Lots of fond memories and trips on that big tractor... :thumb: :boozing: :cool:

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2021, 10:28:17 AM »
1) '69 Moto Guzzi 750 Ambassador. Purchased in '97 with 36k miles on it, now has 111,000 miles on it. Dead reliable in all of that time and miles. Currently "mothballed" awaiting "recommissioning".

2) '76 Moto Guzzi V1000 I-Convert. Didn't really want it, but it was too cheap to refuse. Spent more than it's worth making it presentable and roadworthy again. Dependable other than when the hex piece rounded off and stranded me in Punxsutawney, PA. Only 20k miles over the last few years, but it's become my new favorite.

3) To be determined. Maybe the Morini, Pantah or V50 III?

Honorable mention: "Barney", the Ambassador I built from parts that I collected. Owned it twice, made $$ off it's sale each time. Now owned by a great guy who appreciates it like it should be. https://www.thisoldtractor.com/projects_barney_blog.html
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
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Of course two didn’t actually belong to me but that wasn’t a pre-requisition. I really have enjoyed owning and riding the MG’s the past 10+ years and one may some day in the future be in my list 👍

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2021, 10:44:49 AM »
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2021, 10:48:43 AM »
1) 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador. My first Guzzi. (of several) I owned Yamaha Dual Sports and Triumph Bonnies before that. That Guzzi took me further, more reliably and in more comfort than any other bike before that.



2)BMW K75. In my view, best damn BMW ever created. Quality built, smooth, easy routine maintenance. I would still have one if it fit me ergonomically. file photo:

3) Yamaha  XT series bikes. I owned several of each cc offering. Reliable, lightweight ('cept the 600cc behemoth). The Serow is damn near unstoppable off road. Again, if I still ventured offroad, I'd have one. file photo: 

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2021, 11:23:37 AM »
#1 my 1971 Ambassador - my first motorcycle and I enjoy riding it the most

#2 my 2001 California Special - my 2nd motorcycle that I didn't mean to buy, it's big and easy to ride.

#3 I haven't bought yet, maybe an Indian Scout or a Zero

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2021, 11:37:55 AM »
'71 Norton. Owned since new. Comes closest to feeling one with a machine. Two time best of show at the National Norton rallies. Always ridden, never trailered.





'76 Guzzi LeMans. Owned since 1978. Virtually bulletproof. Thrashed at dozens of track days and never misses a beat. Amazing motorcycle.





Toss up for third between my 2008 KLR and 2004 Goldwing. The KLR is fun to ride and maybe one of the most comfortable bikes I have owned. Loses points for limited power. The Goldwing has never let me down in 85k miles only requiring tires and fluids. Its taken my wife and I though all 48 states and the provinces of Canada bordering the US.

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2021, 11:40:20 AM »
1. The 2004 Breva 750 that I just sold a few weeks ago - I rode it for 17 years and developed greatly as a rider on it, had a stack of good times and adventures. Of course I have replaced it with another 2004 Breva. As you do.

2. The SRX600 registration EUG049 (New South Wales) that I did my first tours on, and was my first big road bike. Owner from 1996 to 2001, when it was sold for peanuts, as the engine was a lemon - previous owner was an idiot.

3. Yamaha TY175 - one of the silliest decisions ever was to sell that bike. Owner in the early to mid 90s, I did 5 trials on it, mucked about in the bush, and generally had a good time. It never let me down and was just the sweetest little trials bike ever. Stupidly sold because I thought I needed a better bike. What I needed was 10 x more practice and hard work on my trials riding.

Honorable mention must go to the old bashed up Kawasaki G4-TR "Trail Boss" that was my first bike. We had a KV75 but actually it never was going properly before I got the G4. Missmatched mudgaurds. No seat foam, replaced by Dad with jointex foam strip and gaffer tape. . The kickstart didn't work, so every start was Hailwood style! The places I rode that bike; Hungry Creek, Jillaby, Dubbo Valley, Bulls Hill Quarry and Mooney Mooney. Riding gear was BHP boots, jeans, All Blacks jersey and a Nava open face. Some no name gloves. THAT was the bike that lit the fire of passion for bikes. Wish I had one like it now.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2021, 12:37:02 PM »
Currently this T7 Yamahammer is the one I'm diggin' the most. 700CC's 400 lbs. ABS, and loads of versatility and all the aftermarket Gee-gaws you could ever need. This thing steers like a trials bike and will run 90mph with no problem.




But I'll always enjoy this old bike. We've been friends too long  :grin:




And I've had so much fun on trials bikes over the years, Buls, Fantics, GAS GAS's although I don't own one now.

congrats on your new ride.  You and Darren have the same
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2021, 01:16:04 PM »
1. 2012 Yamaha Raider.
  -  Raw, unadulterated torque. 101hp, 127ft-lbs. Who cares that she weighs 750 lbs?!?

2. 1985 Honda 650 Nighthawk.
  -  Was my bike in Highschool, so she has sentimental value. I actually restored a non-running '83 650 two years ago. Very fun project, but my memories of how incredibly fast she was differed greatly from reality. Amazing what riding 30 year newer technology will do to your perspective.

3. 2002 Honda Magna.
  -  A light bike with a sport bike V4 engine and IMHO very cool cruiser styling? Awesome.

But I get bored so I buy/sell bikes rather often. The Raider is the only one I still have of the three. I'm thinking my 2015 Guzzi V7 might have some staying power as well.













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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2021, 01:19:56 PM »
This is tough but you gotta draw the line somewhere.  In no particular order because they are different bikes for different tasks.

1. 1991 Ducati 900 SS. (first year)
2. 1999 Suzuki DR 350 SE (last year)
3. 2002 Suzuki DL 1000 VStrom (first year)

The love child of that threesome is my 2020 V 85 tt.  Not enough 'Miles into Memories' yet but I think it will surely earn it's place.


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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2021, 01:20:20 PM »
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2021, 01:26:13 PM »
1. Victory Cross Country Tour - 2012 in gloss pearl white; hands down the GOAT of any bike I’ve owned since I first swung a leg over one well over 50 years ago. It’s design, execution and attention to detail still brings a smile of contentment to my face after 84K miles. This model was clearly designed by riders, not a committee of engineers. Easy as can be to work on and 100% reliable 100% of the time. Nothing but routine maintenance.

2. Honda Valkyrie Interstate - my first was a 2000 blue/silver model. Loved it. Well designed, powerful and all day comfortable. I missed it so much after selling it I bought another one a couple years later. That time a green/silver 1999 model. If these had a 6th gear, I’d likely still have one.

3. Moto Guzzi Convert - a 1977 silver one with a Vetter fairing was my first ‘real motorcycle’ when I was in High School. It was lovely to me enough that in subsequent years (decades) I went on to own two other Converts. The three Converts very narrowly edged out the two Moto Guzzi Bassa’s for the #3 spot.

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2021, 01:49:49 PM »
This is kinda hard as they all had good features and some not so hot ones.

1. 2016 Moto Guzzi Audace - Fast, comfortable and good high speed handling.

2. 2019 Moto Guzzi Vlll Special - Great all around town and local riding. I have had it for only just under a year but the more I ride it the more I like it. Reminds me of my R90/6.

3. 1976 R90/6 - Similar to my 1970 R75/5 but with more power, lighter flywheel, disc brake and one more gear. Very dependable with not a single problem in the 40,000 mi I had it. It is still running around town.

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2021, 01:54:01 PM »
1972 R5 Yamaha, 1973 XS650, (tied with my GS1100 Suzuki), and another tie between my V65 and Cal 2.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #24 on: June 03, 2021, 04:56:25 PM »
I'll play!

In chronological order for me:

1. 1983 Honda CR 480, carried me to my first MotoX race wins and was just a beast of a bike for the time.

2. 2003 KTM 200 E/XC, I call her "Precious" she is so gooood to me!  Single track assault weapon, with enough personality and uniqueness to be used for about anything. I even raced a Moto on it.  Still have her.

3. 2014 Moto Guzzi Stelvio, did a buy and ride on this having never had a Guzzi before. By the time the break in service was done and I rode it home I knew we were going to get along very well. Always puts a smile on my face when I ride it, even if it's just around the block.  As long as I am able I will have this bike in my stable.

Honorable mention, it was my Dad's at the time I got my license. 1974 Yamaha RD350, so much fun to ride!  The sound of that 2 stroke twin and the smiles it put on my face.....priceless!

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #25 on: June 03, 2021, 05:23:42 PM »
congrats on your new ride.  You and Darren have the same

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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #26 on: June 03, 2021, 05:26:03 PM »
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I've owned 17 Street bikes since High School, and still own 6. I miss a few, and only regret selling the VMAX. This is why I keep what I have. But in my mind if we are talking MY personal greatest that I think about when not riding, or wouldnt want to be without it would be these.

1. 1979 Yamaha XS1100SF - When I was in High school (78-81), there was a Honda/Yamaha Dealer down the street from my high school, and we could leave campus during lunch. I'd go down every week or so and drool. The XS Specials really caught my eye. The Standards had the squared off tanks and square headlight, but the Specials had beautiful lines, teardrop tank, round headlight, etc. I only aspired to the 400 & 650/750's the 1100 had a reputation of being King Kong in a Tux and too much for a little 120lb runt. I dreamed of owning one. I started on a Suzuki 2 stroke 500 that was too intense, traded it for a nice CB350, then a sweet little Kawasaki LTD 454. Then one day my Junior year of college (84), I saw a guy rolling a beautiful Yamaha XS out to the curb with a forsale sign. 2 hours later it was mine. He bought it new in 79, had it painted Pearl White but was too much power for him so he just waxed it and looked at it, and wife said it was time to go. It had 800 miles on it.  I rode that bike everywhere from 84 till 96, cross country 5 Iron Buts, Sturgis, you name it. At 132K miles I retired it from daily and long distance trips, did a total strip down clean/polish and elevated her to Garage Queen and special rides. No other bike had gotten under my skin and stayed. Here she is on my last ride before I put her in long term storage in 2012 (Army life and moving is a PAIN). A Handful until you learned how to use the springboard effect of the frame and chassis flex.... Can't wait to bring her back to life when I retire.




2. 2007 MG GRiSO 1100 - After wandering for several years on a C10 Concours, a brief dalliance with an Rt1100, FZ1 (which I wrecked) and 8 years on an FJR, my love for riding waned. Until I rode 100 meters on this GRiSO in 2015..... Reignited my love and passion for riding..... The bike hits and connects at all levels, though I thought it was odd looking the first 6 months. Can't wait to compare it side by side with my old XS and see who speaks the loudest....




3. 1976 MG Convert - This is my 'most recent' bike, and totally different, which is why it is in the top 3. Not fast, not super nimble, or comfortable, or great at anything but has such charm. The first bike I have ever had that says SLOW DOWN enjoy the experience. When I get back from the land of fun and games next year, I am going to paint it, likely a grey metallic with subdued American Flags on the sides of the DB Saddle Bags, and a tribute to all the Units I have served in with the Unit logos lined across the bottom of the bags and a 2 tone silver/dark grey pinstripe.





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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #27 on: June 03, 2021, 05:56:51 PM »
1. 1990 Honda CB-1. Three words: Gear driven cams. Also sweet handling.
2. 2009 BMW 650 X-Country: Nobody makes anything close anymore.
3. 2007 Triumph Speed Triple: The triple howl, the suspension, the brakes, did I mention the triple howl?

I'd put my V9 Bobber on the list, but too many problems at this point and not enough miles.
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #28 on: June 03, 2021, 07:38:23 PM »
Yamaha GT80E.  Questionable attributes as a motorcycle, but it lit the passion and I rode the snot out of it.
Guzzi G5- so many miles, so many adventures.  Dead reliable.
Third is a hard choice- I've been lucky to have some great bikes. My R90S or my V11sport...hard to say. 
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Re: Your 3 “Greatest of All Time” bikes
« Reply #29 on: June 03, 2021, 11:04:53 PM »
Moto Guzzi Daytona RS -  dream bike.
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