Rare bike

Saw an example of a very rare bike on Ebay:

1974 Maico MD250

I have never seen one of these and the only mention I'd ever heard of it was in an American magazine back in the 70s.

Maico were a German company that mostly made off road bikes, but also made a few road bikes as well. You can see the off road influence on the engine, which was a 250cc two stroke single with rotary valve induction.

Ebay listing end this coming Saturday (8th Novenber), so bid early if you're interested!

Some technical details here.

Friday bike

Now for something a bit different....

Black Douglas 'Sterling'

The Black Douglas Motorcycle Company are selling the Sterling either as a complete bike or as a kit for you to build yourself.

Engine options are between 125 and 230cc, and their are a number of options of finish. They also have suitable luggage...

Despite their British name and web address, they are built in Italy and are currently undergoing European Homologation tests. More on their Website.

Friday bike

MV Brutale 800 Dragster

Does that not just look mental?

Love the exhausts!

SPECIFICATIONS

In detail, the main features of MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster:

• In-line three-cylinder engine, 798 cc
• Bore 79.0 mm, stroke 54.3 mm
• Maximum power 125 HP-EC (92 kW) at 11,600 rpm
• Maximum torque 81 Nm at 8,600 rpm
• Limiter at 13,000 rpm
• Dry weight 167 kg
• Power-weight ratio 1.34 kg/HP
• Tyres Pirelli DIABLO Rosso II 120/70 - ZR 17 front, 200/50 – ZR 17 rear

Most important bit: 13,490 Euros = £10,623 = US$ 17,092

More.

Friday bike

Not really my type of bike, but I really liked the look of it.

Indian Scout

Watercooled 1130cc V-twin with 6 speed gearbox, and priced in the UK at a reasonable £10,339.
More details on the British importer's website.

Needless to say, there are plenty of 'bolt on goodies' available for it.
An interesting addition to the 'big cruiser' market, and MUCH cooler than a Harley-Davidson!

Classic Car Show, Lochwinnoch

Car show near me in a couple of weeks:

Now that's touring!

Friday bike

2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally

Saw reviews of this online and really liked the look of it. Love the way that everything seems to 'flow' and fit together well.

Loads of electronic technology as well!

Read more here.