2 very different Honda CB's from Indonesia

Thanks to Wishnu Harimurti from the Instagram - iverse.

Honda CB77 Superhawk

The CB77 (and CL77, CB72) was groundbreaking in it's day for weight, power and reliability. Their true popularity these days lies in the 'that was my first bike' factor, as collectors re-live their younger days (SL70 for me...). There are plenty of vintage racers out there on these little wasps as well ! (see earlier posts on Vicious Cycles)

http://www.honda305.com/forum/index.htm

http://viciouscycle.com/

CB360 - the Post post Classic

love the DEUS knockoff logo...... !
Helloooooo .. ..

The CB360 lived in the shadow of the earlier CB350 giant killer (also isn't eligible for classic/post classic racing) and was only make for a couple of years, but people are realising what a safe (discs) and stylish lightweight alternative it is for the road.

Honda CL250 - an overlooked road/trail

EARLY 1960's

EARLY 1970's

EARLY 1980's

The CL250 was a popular alternative to the CB250 in the States, but had limited appeal elsewhere. As the model developed into the 80's it lost it's way as more specialized trail bikes hit the road in the form of early supermotards. I owned a little white one as above in 1988, and it was a joy to ride around town. Owned a more modern Honda SPADA as well, and preferred riding the CL despite it's humble power. Eventually traded them both for a TDM850.

While we're on CL72 scramblers.....

lovely CCM style tank & setup.

what is this trend for cafe seats on scramblers ?

Honda retro scramblers - Japanese Customs

This was the piccie that first piqued my interest, and was from a 2001 Japanese bike mag simply called "Wind" (I think). I stupidly threw the mag out, keeping only a few choice pages.

CB250 commando style scambler

CB72 metalflake retro scrambler / flattracker with a cafe seat and hardtail ?? go figure.

A well prepped CB350 from Vicious Cycle. Portland OR

Another beautifully finished yet understated gem (I like it) from HEIWA (see below). I once asked these guys if they sold their tank logo decals - they told me the tank lettering is all hand painted..gosh.