Modèles cultes
The Yamaha RD500LC (RZ500, 1984): the Grand Prix bike for the road
In 1984, Yamaha put a Grand Prix machine in the hands of the general public: the RD500LC. A 499cc two-stroke V4, four exhausts, YPVS valves, and the soul of Kenny Roberts' YZR500. This is the story of a road-legal replica that became a legend.
The Suzuki Bandit (GSF 600 and 1200): The Queen of Value for Money
Launched in 1995-1996, the Suzuki Bandit democratized the big four-cylinder engine with its air-oil cooled engine inherited from the GSX-R. A look back at the GSF 600 and 1200, queens of value for money.
The Yamaha RD350 LC (1980): The big-bore killer two-stroke
Liquid-cooled, featherlight, and built for racing: the 1980 Yamaha RD350 LC humiliated much larger motorcycles. A look back at the "giant killer."
The BMW R nineT (2014): The neo-retro roadster celebrating heritage
Launched in 2014 to mark BMW Motorrad's 90th anniversary, the R nineT and its 1170cc air/oil boxer engine revived the neo-retro trend and delighted custom builders.
The Honda NR750: the oval-piston motorcycle, an engineering masterpiece
Born from an insane technical gamble — a V4 with oval pistons to roar like a V8 — the 1992 Honda NR750 remains one of the engineering pinnacles in motorcycle history. The story of a legend.