Laverda 650 frame from the 90's
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/1014/images/300x200/LAV650_668_750X2-01.jpg)
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Norton Commando engine
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/CommandoEnginePic.jpg?t=1226719186)
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A combination I would have never thought of, but to my eye is drop dead gorgeous
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/alaverda3.jpg)
(http://thekneeslider.com/images/alaverda.jpg)
Here's the story behind the bike
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/november-december-2008/norton-ala-verda.aspx (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/november-december-2008/norton-ala-verda.aspx)
holy mother of god thats a sexy beast.....
i want. [evil] [thumbsup]
neato. [thumbsup]
yep, I'd hit it
;D
Holy crap is that thing beautiful!!!
Course, I'd have to take it for a test ride to see how it handled.... a day (or five) might do!!
By the way, that is the only moto magazine I subscribe to.
Travman how do you find all these great bikes?
Quote from: The Don on November 15, 2008, 06:38:41 PM
Travman how do you find all these great bikes?
Nothing special. I subscribe to Cycleworld and Motorcycle Classics magazines. I check this site, Motorcycledaily.com and sometimes the Kneeslider whenever I have free time.
http://www.cycleworld.com (http://www.cycleworld.com)
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com (http://www.motorcycleclassics.com)
http://thekneeslider.com (http://thekneeslider.com)
Beautiful creation!!! [thumbsup] [moto] [beer]
Wow! That thing is beautiful!
[bow_down] [popcorn]
In case you guys didn't read the article to the end, it mentioned the bike is for sale at http://www.batorinternational.com/ (http://www.batorinternational.com/)
US$55k..
Ala Verda is the name of a Cagiva (Aermacchi) bike
(http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/1968_aermacchi.jpg)
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 03:32:19 PM
In case you guys didn't read the article to the end, it mentioned the bike is for sale at http://www.batorinternational.com/ (http://www.batorinternational.com/)
US$55k..
If I was going to spend over 20k on a bike....
I'd get a D16.
Quote from: somebastid on November 16, 2008, 04:55:23 PM
If I was going to spend over 20k on a bike....
I'd get a D16.
That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 06:44:29 PM
That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..
They're around...brand new even.
Quote from: ptooey on November 16, 2008, 06:44:29 PM
That's if you can find one for sale right now, and even at a reasonable price..
The two local shops each have one.