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If money were no object, what would your dream ride be? (Original Post) Gidney N Cloyd May 2011 OP
A unicorn. PeaceNikki May 2011 #1
Bimota DB-5R lumberjack_jeff May 2011 #2
I'm starting to lean toward a Motus.. Fumesucker Dec 2011 #3
If money were no object it would have to be rvt1000rr Dec 2011 #4
Honda Dream 305. JohnnyRingo Dec 2011 #5
I rode one of those back in the 60s...in those days the average citizen couldn't distinguish between rfranklin Dec 2011 #6
That reminds me of when I had my Sportster back in the '70s JohnnyRingo Dec 2011 #7
Wasn't the dream the white bike with SonofDonald Dec 2017 #33
I learned to ride on British bikes JohnnyRingo Dec 2017 #36
1964 Cold War Spook Apr 2019 #41
One of my current rides, but with new paint & luggage JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2011 #8
BMW F650GS Dakar 2005-2007 model years w/ side cases! tellicoee Jun 2012 #9
If Money's no object then I probably would want several not just one. Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #10
late model BMW F800GS.. frylock Aug 2012 #11
A Beemer with a drive chain is just wrong JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2012 #12
i've since been rethinking this and am leaning more toward the triumph tiger 800 xc.. frylock Aug 2012 #13
RSD Desmosedici RR flat-tracker. sir pball Aug 2012 #14
A mid-60s Velocette Venom. MineralMan Oct 2012 #15
since i've just purchased my dream bike (triumph tiger 800 xc).. frylock Oct 2012 #16
One of the V-12 Packards charin Oct 2012 #17
Moto Guzzi Daytona would be on the shortlist. jambo101 Nov 2012 #18
3rd gonzo_del_oeste Dec 2012 #19
1992 Honda NR750 EX500rider Oct 2014 #20
a classic indian bike Ramses Dec 2014 #21
i would get a Triumph Bonneville Denis 11 Jun 2016 #22
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2017 #23
Moto Guzzi Daytona jambo101 Jun 2017 #24
I have a Ducati Monster 821 Calista241 Dec 2017 #25
I could come up with a long list but I'll go with the 2018 Honda GoldWing Touring edition CentralMass Dec 2017 #26
Guzzi 750 S3. cloudbase Dec 2017 #27
A 1936 Stout Scarab democrank Dec 2017 #28
1967 Shelby Cobra JonLP24 Dec 2017 #29
Either of these would be just fine -- Hoyt Dec 2017 #30
My old Yamaha TY-250, 440 Maico, 390 Huquavarna OR, SonofDonald Dec 2017 #31
Since I saw cars listed.... SonofDonald Dec 2017 #32
eom. Eko Dec 2017 #34
Starship randr Dec 2017 #35
A custom cafe racer, like this: HeartachesNhangovers Dec 2017 #37
a classic Laverda natheo May 2018 #38
The newest Yamaha Roadstar, fully accessorized. raven mad May 2018 #39
Electric starter added to my Bonneville T140 would do. Usually fine but lord I hate the bad days. IADEMO2004 Mar 2019 #40
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #42
The one I got a 2006 Ford Freestyle SEL. I might take the Limited, but it have to be in the same ... marble falls Apr 2019 #43

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
3. I'm starting to lean toward a Motus..
Tue Dec 6, 2011, 09:30 PM
Dec 2011

Designed and built in Michigan and Alabama it's like a Ducati frame with half an aluminum small block Chevy in it. The engine has been designed by the same outfit responsible for the LeMans winning Corvettes. The engine and transmission only weigh 200 lb..

http://motusmotorcycles.com/









rvt1000rr

(40 posts)
4. If money were no object it would have to be
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 08:48 AM
Dec 2011

The new KTM RC8R. I presently own a 2004 RC51 SP2, and have a fondness for the torque of a twin on Missouri's twisty roads

JohnnyRingo

(19,302 posts)
5. Honda Dream 305.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 06:13 AM
Dec 2011

I've had Harleys as did my dad before me and I loved them, but now I see a certain bad to the bone geek factor in the old Hondas from the '60s.

Back then the slogan was "you meet the nicest kind of people on a Honda", and that is more true now than ever. Imagine the crowd that will gather in a gaggle of factory fresh Harleys, all looking vaguely similar, when you pull up on a truly unique symbol of the past:




A Dream rider can wheel up and look over at the HD next to him and say "Nice Harley, what year is it?" Hahaha



Both my sons had HDs too when they started out riding years ago. Because of the conformity and proliference of weekend warriors, the oldest now has a Buel and my youngest rides a Ducati.

 

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)
6. I rode one of those back in the 60s...in those days the average citizen couldn't distinguish between
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 10:03 AM
Dec 2011

a Honda and a Hells Angel ride. Now I ride a BMW R1200R and on the backroads of NJ drivers pull to the side and wave me past. I don't know if they feel intimidated or just assume I want to go much faster than them.

JohnnyRingo

(19,302 posts)
7. That reminds me of when I had my Sportster back in the '70s
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 03:18 PM
Dec 2011

Often when I'd stop at a light dressed in leather with my ponytail splayed across by back, I'd see the driver next to me reach back and lock their door. As if I'd put the kickstand down, go over and swing their door open, and drag them out in traffic (for whatever reason) before the light changed.

It would probably still happen to many bikers, but they have automatic locks these days. The 305 Dream would likely just garner a smile and a thumbs up, especially at my age now. I think a lot of "truly fine citizens" still get nervous when they see that MC headlight in their rear view though.

I haven't ridden in decades and I now focus on my first love in high school, a Triumph TR6. I had a TR3 when I graduated, and I've been through a couple Spitfires in the past 20 years, but to say the last, no one is intimidated. Indeed, I get quite the opposite so I guess maybe you can be glad when drivers yield to you.


SonofDonald

(2,050 posts)
33. Wasn't the dream the white bike with
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 08:51 PM
Dec 2017

The square headlight?, I saw a few back In the day, and those Buels are sweet.

And my old 2stroke Yamaha RD-400 just popped back into my head, haven't thought about that screamer in years.

My buddy had one of those three cylinder Kawasaki 2 stroke 750's, talk about an EVIL machine, go like hell, bad brakes and iffy handling, it got banged up more than I few times, he offered it to me and I declined, probably why I'm still alive.

JohnnyRingo

(19,302 posts)
36. I learned to ride on British bikes
Sun Dec 10, 2017, 04:18 AM
Dec 2017

..then went to Japanese bikes for a while because they were affordable and fast. Bang for buck. The 500 Kaw was one I always liked but was a bit afraid of. That two stroke sounded angry. The 750 was the fastest accelerating motorcycle engine in the day.

The Honda 305 Dream just exhibits classic beauty. No one would mistake this for a cookie cutter new bike:

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tellicoee

(1 post)
9. BMW F650GS Dakar 2005-2007 model years w/ side cases!
Sat Jun 16, 2012, 12:00 PM
Jun 2012

Mine would be a BMW Dakar dual sport bike. They get around 70 mpg and are made really good. The are also really good looking, and can perform on almost any surface. You can usually find one in pretty decent condition for around $4,000-$5,500.

Ganja Ninja

(15,953 posts)
10. If Money's no object then I probably would want several not just one.
Mon Jul 2, 2012, 09:08 AM
Jul 2012

I'd like to have a new CanAm 3 wheeler, http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/home.aspx

A MotoGuzzi V7, http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/motorcycles/v7-classic.html

a Genuine Stella 4 stroke scooter http://www.genuinescooters.com/stella4.html

and a SYM Symba 100 which is an up dated version of a Honda Cub built in Taiwan http://alliancepowersports.com/models/Symba.html

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,742 posts)
12. A Beemer with a drive chain is just wrong
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 06:49 AM
Aug 2012

but, I took a F700GS for a test drive, and it was great. As far as "GS" goes, my test drive was all "S", no "G".

frylock

(34,825 posts)
13. i've since been rethinking this and am leaning more toward the triumph tiger 800 xc..
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:16 AM
Aug 2012

it's kind of a toss up at this stage, and may depend entirely on what kind of deal i might find.

frylock

(34,825 posts)
16. since i've just purchased my dream bike (triumph tiger 800 xc)..
Wed Oct 10, 2012, 03:15 PM
Oct 2012

i'd like to submit my NEW dream bike as either a Triumph Street Triple-R or a Harley Sportster Forty-Eight.

EX500rider

(11,434 posts)
20. 1992 Honda NR750
Sun Oct 12, 2014, 11:48 AM
Oct 2014

Last edited Sun Mar 12, 2023, 11:42 AM - Edit history (1)

1992: The $50,000, oval-piston NR750 is released. Although not a VFR per se, this ultra-sophisticated superbike is still considered the ultimate expression of Honda’s V-4 sportbike philosophy. A little more than 200 were produced, each hand-assembled by specially trained technicians in Japan.



http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/timeline-hondas-vfr?src=SOC&dom=fb

Response to Gidney N Cloyd (Original post)

Calista241

(5,597 posts)
25. I have a Ducati Monster 821
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 06:37 PM
Dec 2017

My realistic dream bike is a Monster 1200s, which i hope to purchase next year.

My unbelievable, totally not going to happen dream bike is the Ducati 998 from 2004.

SonofDonald

(2,050 posts)
31. My old Yamaha TY-250, 440 Maico, 390 Huquavarna OR,
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 08:37 PM
Dec 2017

CR-450 Honda, 1984 XR-500 Honda, Honda FT-500 Ascot and my vanished Harley Davidson 250 MX in orange.

All my old rides I would just love to have back, there were lots more but those were my favorites.

Then there's the Honda 1300 Interstate? I fell in love with when I saw one in blue.

Oh the memories....

SonofDonald

(2,050 posts)
32. Since I saw cars listed....
Sat Dec 9, 2017, 08:43 PM
Dec 2017

A 2016 Shelby GT-350 in blue, a 1965 Mustang Fastback GT or Shelby, a Supercharged 1987 Linclon MK8 in blue or black.

I already have a 1928 Model "AA" flatbed fully restored, a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe 4 door in black fully restored and my 1998 triple black Mustang Cobra Convertible, I may not ever buy another car but those three will do in a pinch.

37. A custom cafe racer, like this:
Fri Dec 15, 2017, 01:23 PM
Dec 2017


I'm on the short side, so have always had limited choices in production bikes, but never had the $$$$ to just get a custom bike.

I don't want a 200 mph rocketship, or a cushy touring bike, just something to get around town when the weather's nice that has clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. This is just one of many, many nice customs being made - most of them in Europe, it seems.

Full write-up: http://www.bikeexif.com/momoto-sr500

raven mad

(4,940 posts)
39. The newest Yamaha Roadstar, fully accessorized.
Sat May 26, 2018, 03:40 AM
May 2018

Ours just turned 16................ sob, it's legal to drive itself now................

Response to Gidney N Cloyd (Original post)

marble falls

(62,018 posts)
43. The one I got a 2006 Ford Freestyle SEL. I might take the Limited, but it have to be in the same ...
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:44 PM
Apr 2019

great shape mine is in.

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