Back in the day they used to do a 'Petite Metisse' looked the same as the bigger Metisse but just smaller. and with a Bultaco engine. I had a lovely red one with a 175 BSA motor for a while, one of the many bikes I regret selling.
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Back in the day they used to do a 'Petite Metisse' looked the same as the bigger Metisse but just smaller. and with a Bultaco engine. I had a lovely red one with a 175 BSA motor for a while, one of the many bikes I regret selling.
Oh no way !Quote:
Originally Posted by BB
How could you :eek:
I know :( but if I'd kept every bike I owned I wouldn't need a garage, it would be a hanger! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Last Train
Ha ha :)Quote:
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Yours sounds like it was gorgeous too :)
Got any pics of it BB ?
That rickman is a beaut! Clearly a lot of effort went into it. Though I’ve never heard of them before, could certainly spend a few hours looking at pretty old bikes; have any of you been to the sammy miller motorcycle museum? Maybe a good destination for a ride out. It’s an hour and a half’s ride from Trowbridge. I could plan it for a ride out when we’re allowed out again.
Good idea Gez :)
I love Sammy Millers :cool:
Agreed, it has a good cafe too :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Last Train
They have my first bike - well, not the actual one of course ( that was attacked and written off by a bus stop ).
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Good grief, that's one hell of a statement seat :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
Found a pic of when I first got it and it needed a bit of work. Daytime MOT obviously. Just like it's bigger brother only smaller :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Last Train
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:cool::cool:Quote:
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Front mudguard's quite interesting as well.Quote:
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Yes, that would keep the engine dry for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
What's that Burbs ?Quote:
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The sunny sparkle is covering the tank badge and i can't quite make it out.
Matchless ?
I have an urge....
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To go test ride one of these
Holy Mother of God !
Feckin awesome :cool:
Zundapp Super Sabre (late 50s)Quote:
Originally Posted by Last Train
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I don’t really know why, but hey :D
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Lordy, the owner of that rather classy looking bike likes his rim brakes - two up front will require judicious application, and try using the rear without locking it up... shame really, otherwise it looks very neatly done but form leads function in the end.
Just like this as a piece of engineering and actually as a work of art , It's the lump out of BMW's new 1800 Boxer Twin .
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I must admit, it does look impressive as a work of art :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by DC
Yeah, :cool:
id happily have that on a stand in the living room.Quote:
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:D Is that Robbie?Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
Admittedly the pistons aren’t configured exactly to my taste but it is gorgeous :)
New MV Agusta F3 - 800
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F*ck Yeah :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
I would remove my own nuts to own that (in theory). The MV Agusta F3 is in my opinion the sexiest bike ever produced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
Oh, yes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
4.2 litre, 'V' 48 'Tinker Toy'.
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Nope, thank you :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
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Originally Posted by DC
Have to agree...
https://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conte...4-1200x800.jpg
Wheelbase 1.480 mm (58,3 in)
Seat Height 835 mm (32.9 in)
Displacement 998 cc Power 165 kW (224 hp) @ 15,250 rpm - 174 kW (234 hp) @ 15.500 rpm with full racing exhaust i Torque 116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft) @ 11,750 rpm - 119 Nm (87.7 lb-ft) @ 11.750 rpm with full racing exhaust i Frame Carbon fiber "Front Frame" Dry weight 159 kg (350 lb) - 152.2 kg (335.5 lb) with racing kit Safety equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration
Oh ! and by the way...
Guestimated at £90,000 +
I'd give it a good ragging :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Burbler
Ducati Superleggera V4 001/500 rolls off production line
The first of the lucky owners of this fantastic bike has been invited to Borgo Panigale for a delivery ceremony and, in the next few days, he will personally meet Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO, to receive his Superleggera V4 001/500.
The uniqueness of the Superleggera V4 project is underlined by the experiences that Ducati together with Ducati Corse have exclusively reserved for the owners of the motorcycle: the “Superbike Experience” – the possibility for all fans who purchase a Superleggera V4 to be able to try out the Panigale V4 R that takes part in the SBK World Championship on track at Mugello. Even more incredible and exclusive is the opportunity – limited to 30 owners of the Superleggera V4 – to purchase access to the “MotoGP Experience”, thus realizing the dream of every sports motorcycle enthusiast. For the first time it will be possible to ride the Desmosedici GP on the circuit, followed directly by Ducati Corse technicians. Both “Experiences” have been confirmed for 2021.
Nice :cool:
And I’d imagine a full body massage to ease the inevitable post blat aches :eek:
nice!