A visit ti NZ Classic Motorcycles in Nelson on the Monday after New Year was an experience I won't forget. This place is awe inspiring. Almost 300 bikes, well displayed in a purpose built building, and apart from about six exhibits, they are immaculate or very close to it.
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This line of Brough Superiors is around about a million dollars worth ! |
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Vincent's big V-twin is an attractive master of engineering for its 66 years. |
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Vincent Black Knight. |
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Although I have seen a Benelli 750 six (sei) before, they are not common and this example is a one owner. |
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Triumphs. |
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I'm familiar with the Italian Rumi name, but I can't ever recall seeing one before.
This is a 1957 125cc two stroke. |
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Putting a Triumph power plant into a Norton frame and calling it Triton, has been done many times, but this is a particularly nice example. |
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Ducati has a very light weight look. |
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I have seen a tandem bicycle and a petrol power assisted bike, but not the two combined !!
This machine was custom built in 1948. |
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Falcone with its 500cc horizontal single and sidecar is that lovely orangey-red Moto-Guzzi hue. |
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Peugeot colour is similar. |
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Motobecane is also sprayed in red. |
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MV Agusta 750S showed the world that a performance bike didn't have to be chain driven. |
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Smart Triumph, is one of many. |
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I know I'm a sucker for BMWs, but this R90S is superb and.....I want it in my garage ! |
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