Guest 2wheeler Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So what is a Holy Grail motorcycle... it's that bike that you would immediately have bought if you won that 1.5 billion dollar lottery! That one bike where if money was no object, you must have. That one bike where you would scour the earth to make that bike your own. Having said that, my Holy Grail bike is a simple one - a 1973 Yamaha LT3 100MX (see my avatar). I have lusted after that bike since 1973. I couldn't afford it as a kid, and my parents were sure as hell not going to buy it for me. They did let me have a 1972 Yamaha LT2 Enduro which only made my desire for its badass evil twin all the more real. Fast forward several decades, and now it is near impossible to find one in pristine condition, or for that matter at all. I've been into vintage dirt bikes for over a decade now with a bunch of AHRMA racing under my belt. This by its nature means hours and hours of perusing ebay and Craigslist for bike and parts. I have never seen my Holy Grail bike. Obviously you can find pics on the web, and I have the original Dirt Bike magazine with the first review of that bike which started this decades long love affair. I've also been to many bike shows, but have never even seen this bike live. By my story, you get a good idea what a Holy Grail bike is, so..... What is your Holy Grail motorcycle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted January 19, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 19, 2016 I don't have one motorcycle but a list: My First Bike (2015 Yamaha FZ-07) Any Ducati SS 900 2010 Buell Xb9r or Xb12r 2015 Yamaha WR250R 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Any two Stroke road bike [EDIT] Need to Add EBR 1190RX Part of me just wants to preserver Buell/EBR for future generations. 1 P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Britten V1000....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MbvMqNAFVY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted January 19, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2016 Motus MSTR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted January 19, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 19, 2016 I don't have a "holy grail" bike, but the one I am currently lusting after is the Zero FX (don't judge me!) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I don't have a "holy grail" bike, but the one I am currently lusting after is the Zero FX (don't judge me!) I test rode one of these last year and love that bike! Only downfall is the limited range before you run out of power. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted January 20, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 20, 2016 [attachment id=1290" thumbnail="1] 2 Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlord Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 A Yamaha powered Ducati. Never going to happen, but at 1.5 Billion I could make whoever do whatever I wanted. 750 or there about cc's. Ducati monster styling. Yamaha reliability. Making around 100hp, 12,500 rpm. Would be a fun and sweet looking motorcycle. If I had to choose something, I rather enjoy the Ducati Monster 821. Would have bought one, but I didn't feel like owning a bike where the dealer is 300kms from my city. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1970 BSA Rob North Rocket 3. 007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornery Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This could hold me over for a while: 3 “The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.” — Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneallen23 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 MV Augusta Brutale 800RR please and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07echelon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 08/09 Yamaha R6 Raven. MMMM...MMMM...MMMM I'm getting the sportbike fever again lol. -08/09 had the most stock power (not that i'd be able to use it on streets) -Body design hasn't changed since 06, rightfully so, its so sexy -Tons of aftermarket parts available for it 2 2015 FZ07 Gallery: http://fz07.org/thread/4304/07echelons-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaha Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Good thread. Got me to thinking. MV Augusta would be a thrill to own. A turbo charged B-King would also work. Pic is a stock bike. http://www.mvagusta.com/en-gb/motorcycles/stradale-800/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamobethere Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Bimota Tesi 3D It is exactly the kind of crazy the world needs more of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock26 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 White Ronin 47 http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah241/Brock_Blair/Brock_Blair001/Ronin%2047_zpsemmssjbn.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member yamahappy74 Posted January 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 21, 2016 This would be right up my alley, especially since I'd be able to afford the insurance with that kind of lottery payout. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2014models/2014-MV-Agusta-F4R2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted January 21, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2016 http://www.seriouswheels.com/pqr/Porsche-911-Trike-Troubled-Waters-by-Phoenix-Trike-Works-Rear-Angle-2-1280x960.htm Local company that used to make v6 & v8 powered trikes... went out of business last year test rode one about 5 years ago... it was a ls5 454 powered 18ft trike odd feeling going from a harley sportster to a trike that sits 3in off the ground but the power was insane I want one just for the looks and the power... but its also a nice plush low-slung ride currently sitting around 50k for a like-new model ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted February 25, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 25, 2016 Z800. Just look at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbadc650 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I spotted her before the license, had her in my cross eyes so the fz07 red is my sweetheart! I got the pick of the litter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I don't have a holy grail bike but a few that would definitely be in my billionaire collection. I'm fond of the oldies but goodies. http://mcqueenonline.com/thegreatescapetriumph.htm [attachment id=1430" thumbnail="1]For nostalgic reasons mostly. The TT Special 650 Triumph [attachment id=1431" thumbnail="1] [attachment id=1436" thumbnail="1]The WWII BMW R75 & sidecar combo. [attachment id=1433" thumbnail="1] The WWII Kettenkrad. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_kettenkrad.php I almost forgot, after reading in Cycle World Magazine back in 85' that Yamaha's VMAX was being challenged by Kawasaki's Eliminator and blew the paint off the Eliminator I've loved the VMAX so for me it's a must have. An original 85' and a 2016 model. Also since I've always loved 2-strokes if I had to pick one I guess it would be an Yamaha RZ500. (V4 2-stroke love) 1 Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jake Posted February 26, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 26, 2016 Since I was in my 20s I wanted a Buell and I have one and love it but I want another one like this one to sit along side it. http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2005-Buell-Lightning-XB12SCG-117160660 2015 FZ-07 2003 2014 GSXR 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted February 26, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 26, 2016 This could hold me over for a while: Great looking bike. Their pretentious website though....I just couldnt do it. SMH 1 Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member biggaudi Posted February 26, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 26, 2016 Love my FZ, but would love an XSR 700 http://blog.motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/072215-2016-yamaha-xsr700-2016_YAM_XS700_EU_DNGM3_STA_009-633x422.jpg And a Honda Africa Twin http://www.hondaprokevin.com/pictures/africa-twin-crf1000l/2016-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin-adventure-bike-dct.jpg Oh the fun times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusbal Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I have to choose just one? I'd have an awfully big garage to fill up if I had $1.5b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geteup Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I think i would go with the early 90's vfr 400. I always thought after having an 82 700 f2 that those 400's would be the perfect combo of power and handling. And that single sided arm is tops. 1 87' Honda VFR 700 F2 (sold) 03' Honda CBR F4I (donated) 05' Yamaha R1 (sold) 15' FZ-o7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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