1957 Moto Morini 175 Settebello Racer on S. Lamar
This vintage racing Moto Morini has about 15 hp but is very light. Snapped these pics at Horsepower Farm, now moved or evaporated.
Tag: Vintage Motorcycle
Jawa Californian 350cc Twin Abandoned in S. Austin Field
A Czechoslovakian motorcycle and auto manufacturer, JAWA was created in 1929. At their peak in the 1950s, they exported motorcycles to some 120 nations. The Jawa Californian two-stroke engines were reliable but not very powerful.
1929 Alcyon 250 Motorcycle at Revival Cycles
French manufacturer, two cycle engine. One of a number of rare antique motorcycles maintained at Revival Cycles, link at right.
Kawasaki Kz1000 at Revival Cycles in E. Austin
Tough looking motorcycle getting service at Revival Cycles (link at right), when introduced for 1977, at 83 hp (and 90 hp the next year) running through a five speed transmission, the Kz1000 was the most
Grungy 1933 Brough Back from 4000 mile Cross Country Trek
Carrying road grime gathered across the width of the North American Continent, and ridden by the charismatic Paul d’Orléans of The Vintagent for 4000 miles during this year’s Cannonball Run, this 1933 Brough Superior performed
Sixties Honda 305 Dream at Revival Cycles
It’s powerful SOHC alloy engine was inspired by the German NSU motorcycle. In turn, Laverda based larger engines on this engine. It could reach almost 10o mph, using stamped steel frames, front forks and mufflers.
1963 Benelli 250cc on S. Lamar
Caught this interesting Benelli at Horsepower Farms which has since moved or evaporated.
Vintage Benelli Cobra Scrambler at Classic Car Races
A runabout at the recent Circuit if the Americas races. I think it’s a mid-to-late 60s 175cc trail bike, OHV four stroke.
Vintage Honda Cafe Racer at Limeys in North Austin
Appears to be a Honda four cylinder, perhaps a 500cc? The Limey has decades of experience repairing and building pre-1980 Japanese bikes, link at right.
Vintage Triumph Cafe Racer at Austin Moto Classics, S. Congress Ave.
This shop has a real depth of motorcycle repair and build experience. I’m guessing this is a 1960s Triumph 650. Link at right.
