Neo-retros are all the rage, apparently. This is one of Yamaha's entries, it's XSR900 (FZ-09 in the USA). Neo-retros are modern machines with design elements borrowed from the past, if you wanted to know. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #yamaha #xsr900

The successor to the 600cc Hornet was the CB650F which morphed into the CB650R with Neo Sports Cafe styling in 2017. In 2024 it got the e-clutch. A 2026 model is shown. #motosky #motorcycke #bikersky #motorbike #honda #cb650r

I don't choose the order of photos, I just post what I saw next. This time it's the venerable VFR - what was the mainstay of sports tourers, and here is the 800cc model. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #vfr800

The Hornet (599 in US) has a name that goes back to 1998 when it was a 600cc middleweight. It has been revived as a middleweight more recently with a 750cc motor as the CB750 (there's also a 1000cc Hornet). #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #hornet #cb750

Who doesn't like a Speed Triple? The Speed Triple R 1050 was one model in a long line of 'hooligan' bikes that rode the popularity wave of naked bikes. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #triumph #speedtriple #speedtripler1050

A bit of self-promotion now. This is my Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition at Rykas. Enjoy. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #triumph #daytona #daytona765moto2 #daytona765moto2limitededition

Since people love classic motorcycles, here's another from the 70's. The Kawasaki Z650 (KZ650 in USA) debuted in 1976 at the London Motorcycle Show. Its engine was based on the Z1's. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #kawasaki #z650

Let's mark the start of the weekend with a lovely little classic. The Honda 450. Not sure if this is a K1 or a bit of a mix - but it looks lovely in that blue. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #honda450

I posted a ZZR1400 a while back, but this one is special... it's the 'Fuck It Edition'. It's true, the badge to the left of the 'ZZR' says so. 🙂 #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #kawasaki #zzr1400

Triumph caught the wave of popularity for small-capacity motorcycles and delivered two great examples (now joined by the T40). The Scrambler 400X was one of those and is still going strong. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorcycle #triumph #scrambler400x

It's Fireblade Tuesday - yes it is. Complete with gratuitous use of carbon fibre and a Scorpion. Nice tie strap for keeping the helmet on the pillion peg. 🙂 #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #fireblade

Chinese motorcycles... they've come a long way since the first unreliable offerings and we're seeing more of them on the road. Zontes is one such brand and this is their 348cc 350X of a few years ago (replaced by the 699cc ZT703-RR). #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #zontes #350x

Classics from the 20's are seen less and less on the road these days, so it was great to see this 1927 BSA 'Sloper' S27 at Rykas. Only a 3-speed hand-operated gearbox, but that was enough at the time. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #bsa #sloper

It's time for another 'where is Laurence'. Not an easy one but it's a popular place off the beaten track. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #whereislaurence #triumph #daytona765moto2

Another Italian brand here. Moto Guzzi has been going since 1921 named after the founder Carlo Guzzi - now part of Piaggio. The 1151cc Griso 8V was introduced in 2007 (named after a character from the 1825 Manzoni novel I promessi sposi). #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #motoguzzi #griso8v

One Italian brand that isn't heard much of is Cagiva (now owned by MV Augusta). The Mito models were their 125cc sports offering from '89 to '12 and this is the Evo 2 version. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #cagiva #mito #mitoevo2

If a Motard isn't your thing, you can always go for a Dakar Rally (Supermoto) type bike. KTM have their 690 Rally, SMC and Enduro models to fit that gap. This has an Evo2 tank kit for more fuel storage. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #ktm #690rally

Off road bikes with daytime MOTs (no lights needed) are a thing. Fantic have been going in Italy since 1968. I believe this is a Motard model from a few years ago. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #fantic #motard

Some more on common customisations. This Fazer has had the obligatory exhaust change (Blackwidow), an Ermax belly fairing, and also has R&G tank grips - do they work off the track? #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #yamaha #fz1 #fazer

Small capacity motorcycle manufacturers have had a bumpy ride over the last few years. Sinnis is one that has survived. Their bikes may be small but they are cheap with it, and reliability is now good. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #sinnis #hoodlum125