Complete list of retro bikes

[postoak_imp]

So, what are they? I'm talking about new production UJM style bikes.

I can think of the CB1100, Kawasaki Z900RS, Moto Guzzi V7 and V9, Royal Enfields, Kawasaki W800, Triumph Bonneville. What am I forgetting?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

SR400?

 

[postoak_imp]

I wasn't aware of the SR400. It certainly has the look but is it available in the U.S.? (Not that that is a requirement.)

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

The R-Nine-T line and mostly this /5 version.


ACK

 

[postoak_imp]

What is that a photo of and what is a /5?

 

[pdedse]

I wasn't aware of the SR400. It certainly has the look but is it available in the U.S.? (Not that that is a requirement.)

Been available in the U.S since '14, I believe. Overpriced at 6k, end of year sales at 5k--getting there--at the time I was looking at one and felt that I wouldn't pay more than 4500 for a new one. Crazy...some members here got their standard '14 CB1100 for as low as 6,000, and that's what the sr400 was selling for at the same time.

 

[Stichill]

What is that a photo of and what is a /5?

2019 BMW R nineT /5 | First Look Review | Rider Magazine

 

[bigsheep_imp]

Suzuki TU250x, Vanvan 200, Katana. Yamaha XSR 700/900, not to mention in a way every cruiser out there is a retro bike to the 1930's. Honda Monkey, Sym wolf 150.

 

[postoak_imp]

Thanks Stichill, interesting read. I agree with the commenters that this doesn't remind one of old /5s in any way.

The Katana, well if the photo I googled up is what you are talking about it doesn't seem retro looking at all.
I guess I can add the Triumph Street Twin and Speed Twin.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

My response is: what makes a bike "retro?"

 

[postoak_imp]

Well, as I said, for my purposes, something vaguely resembling a UJM street standard. From the period of late '60s to mid-late '70s. My salad days. The angular look of the late '70s and '80s doesn't qualify. Nothing with a foot-forward position would qualify.

 

[Stichill]

Z900RS

[url=http://www.musketvtwin.com]Musket V-Twin

[url=https://www.janusmotorcycles.com]Janus Motorcycles

[url=https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/]Royal Enfield

[url=http://www.motoguzzi.com/en_EN/motorbikes/]Moto Guzzi

[url=https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic]Triumph Bonneville platform

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Thanks postoak. Given my age, that's about my definition too. I wasn't sure if you meant that time period, or something earlier.

 

[Nortoon_imp]

Well, as I said, for my purposes, something vaguely resembling a UJM street standard. From the period of late '60s to mid-late '70s. My salad days. The angular look of the late '70s and '80s doesn't qualify. Nothing with a foot-forward position would qualify.

Anything with a motocross rear end with no fender does not qualify. Dual shocks and chrome mufflers are a must, unless it is a single cylinder motor.

 

[peterbaron]

Well, as I said, for my purposes, something vaguely resembling a UJM street standard. From the period of late '60s to mid-late '70s. My salad days. The angular look of the late '70s and '80s doesn't qualify. Nothing with a foot-forward position would qualify.

Anything with a motocross rear end with no fender does not qualify. Dual shocks and chrome mufflers are a must, unless it is a single cylinder motor.

Agree

 

[Gone in 60]

Yamaha SCR950. Based on the Bolt, but set up like a vintage-style UJM.

 

[postoak_imp]

Well, as I said, for my purposes, something vaguely resembling a UJM street standard. From the period of late '60s to mid-late '70s. My salad days. The angular look of the late '70s and '80s doesn't qualify. Nothing with a foot-forward position would qualify.

Anything with a motocross rear end with no fender does not qualify. Dual shocks and chrome mufflers are a must, unless it is a single cylinder motor.

Interesting comment. What is a motocross rear end? I've never heard that term before. Is it just one with no rear fender?

 

[emptysea]

Any Harley
Any Indian

 

[Cobalt23_imp]

I have a friend I met on the Gentlemans ride with a RS400, very nice little bike! Really nice just too small for my tastes.

 

[Frulk_imp]

I would add that a retro bike to me would require the prerequisite retro rear suspension i.e one shock per side as well as a wishbone shaped swing arm. Mono shock rear suspended bikes for me would automatically be excluded. Including certain Harley versions regardless of their ‘vintage’ look.