Remember how Jawa and CZ were sold in Soviet times (in a wooden frame), and so thoroughbred Japanese motorcycle is delivered in approximately the same form how Jawa and CZ.

For many years, a high-speed motorcycle stood in this box and has never started. Complete with the motorcycle is all the factory documentation (manual, instruction manual, service book), a set of keys, rear-view mirrors, as well as a set of tools.

In this form, the Yamaha RZ500N was put up for sale for a very impressive (by the motorcycle markets standards) amount which is $ 38,490. Nevertheless, very quickly there was a person who wanted to purchase this motorbike in such unique preservation. The motorbike was sold in a matter of weeks.

The Yamaha RZ500N is a version of the iconic 2-stroke Yamaha RD500LC sport motorbike, which was designed for the markets of Australia and Canada. This motorcycle is a road variant of the 500 cc Yamaha YZR500 racing prototype, in which the legendary Kenny Roberts raced in the most prestigious class in the world championship motorcycle racing. That is, at the time, it was the pinnacle of Japanese engineering and design and one of the fastest serial sport-motorbikes on the market. Interestingly, the road bike was even lighter than its racing counterpart but was equipped with a deforced V4 engine with 88 hp. The maximum speed of the model is 223 km/h.

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2. Do you know, that modern sports-bike tires don't contain any actual rubber at all? They are made entirely from synthetic rubber, which is beneficial due to a balance between durability and traction.

3. The longest distance riding a motorcycle in 24 hours is 3.249.91 km and was set by American L. Russell “Rusty” Vaughn at the Continental Tire Test Track, Uvalde, Texas, USA, on 10 August 2011. For this record Vaughn rode his own motorcycle, a 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Electra-Glide Limited. The race lasted 238 rounds. As the result – getting into Guinness World Records, what was the main goal.

4. The first company, which claimed, that their motorcycles can reach the speed up to 160 km/h, was Brough Superior with its SS100, built in 1924. Even now this motorcycle can be estimated as innovative, without telling about its incredible beauty. SS100 had a flap footboard, double headlights, a muffler and a 1000 cc V-twin motor. Each SS100 was being tested on public roads. It was made just to find out if the motorcycles could reach a 160 km/h speed. If not, the motorcycle was sent back for being modified.

5. Some more significant stories, connected with Brough Superior SS100. One of them was happened on 13 May in 1935. Not an unknown L.T. Col. Lawrence of Arabia had recently being retired. He was a keen rider and someday he was riding on a narrow road near his cottage. Suddenly two boys on bicycles had appeared on the road. Swerving to avoid them, Lawrence lost control and suffered serious head injuries after falling down. He died after six days in hospital, despite all efforts of doctors to save his life.

6. The second story became directly the result of the accident. One of the doctors attending Lawrence, the neurosurgeon, Hugh Cairns was very shocked about what he saw. He consequently began a long study and analysed more than 2000 riders’ death. His research was published in “British Medicine Magazine” and led to the creation of crash helmets. The result of research of this young neurosurgeon and fatal circumstances is a modern protection tool, a helmet.

7. Some of modern motorcycle companies started with another kind of producing. For example, Ducati. In early beginning it was a family company, born in Bologna, Italy in 1926. Ducati started out as a radio-component company. And only after World War 2, after drop in demand for radio components and its movement under the state umbrella they changed the production and started with budget vehicles. The first their vehicle was a motorized bicycle Ducati Cucciolo.

8. BMW was the first to use and patent telescopic forks, on the R12 in 1935. Ironically, BMW is the only current major manufacturer to reject the use of them on its big bikes.

9. The modern transmission system was invented by Harold Wills in 1927.

10. Before becoming famous for bike and racing helmets, ARAI made helmets for building sites. It was founded in 1926 and it’s still the private company, run by the third generation of ARAI family.

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SUZUKI GSX-S750 Suzuki just lit up the middleweight naked motorcycle space with the GSX-S750. This Monster/Street Triple competitor is powered by a 749cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder motor mated to a six-speed gearbox and is packed with performance-oriented technology and features. It gets a three-mode traction control system that can be switched off, and, more importantly, an inherent ability to be a full-blown hooligan when it really matters. Suzuki will launch the GSX-S750 soon, so it’s a good idea to start saving up right away

APRILIA TUONO/RS 150 We like the Aprilia Tuono V4 and the RSV4 a lot, but we like the idea of their scaled-down versions even more. And the bike maker hasn’t disappointed us at all, as it showcased the RS150 and Tuono 150 at the ongoing Auto Expo. These bikes are powered by a 150cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected motor that produces 18hp at 10,000rpm and 14Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. Along with racy and aggressive bodywork, the Aprilia duo will also boast excellent dynamics and will certainly take the fight to the Yamaha R15 V3.0’s doorstep. We can’t wait; can you?

HONDA X-BLADE Trust Honda to find a gap and take it. The funky-looking X-Blade is a premium motorcycle positioned between the CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160. Featuring a full-LED headlight and the same 160cc motor as the Hornet, albeit, with a slight detune, the X-Blade is aimed at those looking for exceptional styling with marginally better fuel-efficiency than the Hornet.

KAWASAKI H2 SX SE We now have two supercharged sports-tourers available in India. Did we really need them? We aren’t sure, but Kawasaki doesn’t disappoint. The SX range was recently launched internationally and features a lot of changes over the standard H2, including an improved fuel economy, that make it more of a tourer. The bike is available in two trims – the SX and the high-spec SX SE, and Kawasaki states that the engine has received revisions to provide more mid-range power, as opposed to the top-end power seen on the H2 and H2R. The H2 SX is priced at Rs 21.80 lakh and the H2 SX SE is priced at Rs 26.80 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

UM RENEGADE DUTY UM has launched two new cruisers, the Duty S and Duty Ace at Auto Expo 2018. Prices for both motorcycles start at Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) which not only put them in the territory of the upcoming Suzuki Intruder FI, but also makes them the most affordable models in UM’s line-up. The new 223cc motor in the Duty models puts out 17hp and 17Nm of torque. If you are looking for American cruiser styling on a budget, look no further.

BMW F750/850 GS The BMW F750 GS and the F850 GS feature sharper styling, new technology, a monocoque frame and a bigger 853cc, twin-cylinder engine – an upgrade from their 798cc predecessors, the F700 GS and F800 GS. The F750 GS has been priced at Rs 12.20 lakh, while the F850 GS will set you back by Rs 13.70 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, India). The bikes will be imported and deliveries for both will commence mid-2018.

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