Well it seems everyone is getting sentimental these days, looking up old photo's and the like
yesterday at work i get some old adds sent to me and i decided to look up some old motorbike, scooter ads
well here are just a
few
some text is hard to read but i just opened the image up in photoshop to read
but i just thought they were somewhat interesting to at least look at the photo's and read the headlines
Warning!!!
The word 'Spiffy' is used at least once and the majority seem to be Honda ads, but don't worry, "you meet the nicest people on a Honda"
ENJOY!!
1922 Neracar Motorcycle original vintage advertisement. Weighs only 175 lbs., and reaches speeds of 35 mph. Ride 300 miles on only $1.
1928 Terrot Motorcycles
1955 Harley Davidson Hummer original vintage advertisement. The most economical transportation that you can buy. Only $17 per month to own and pennies to run.
1962 Honda 50 Motor Scooter original vintage advertisement. Original MSRP started at $245 and up
964 Honda 90cc Motorcycle original vintage advertisement. A perfect compromise between 50cc and 150cc bikes. Develops 6 1/2 horsepower, swings you along at 55 mph, and acheives 165 miles to the gallon. Priced at only $350.
1964 Honda Motor Scooter original vintage advertisement. Original MSRP started at $245 for the 4 stroke 50 cc model.
1964 Honda 50cc Motor Scooter original vintage advertisement. Original MSRP started at $285 plus set up charge
1964 Yamaha Sportcycle original vintage advertisement. Yamaha models ranged from 50 cc to 250 cc with list prices starting at $285.
1965 Ducati Motorcycle original vintage advertisement. Features the 50cc Falcon and 160cc OHC Monza Jr. models. Prices starting at $215.
1965 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle original vintage advertisement. Illustrated in black & white and featuring push button electric start. Rare Canadian ad published by Bentley's Cycles and Sports of Montreal, Canada.
1965 Honda CB160 motorcycle original vintage advertisement. Also features the Trail Bike 90. Original MSRP for the CB 160 started at $530, and $330 for the Trail 90.
1965 Honda Motor Scooter original vintage advertisement. Cruises at 40 mph, with 200 miles per tank and original MSRP started at $215.
1965 Honda Motor Scooter
1965 Honda Motor Scooter
1966 Ducati 160 Monza Jr. Motorcycle. Original MSRP started at $229.
1966 Harley Davidson Sportcycle Motor Scooter Five models ranging in size from 50 cc to 250 cc with prices starting at $225.
1966 Honda Motor Scooter. Original MSRP started at $215.
1966 Honda Motor Scooter. Original MSRP started at $215.
1966 Honda Motor Scooter. Original MSRP started at $215.
1966 Honda Trail Bike 90 "It's rugged, powerful, with a 90cc 4 cylinder engine that does away with the worry of proper oil mixes and smoking exhausts."
1967 Bultaco Lobito 100cc Motorcycle. The smallest machine the factory makes. Bultaco. The pure-bred machine from Spain.
1967 Suzuki X-5 Invader Motorcycle . Features a 200cc dual-stroke engine, responsive 5-speed gearbox, and a top speed of 90 to 95 mph.
1967 Suzuki 200cc Sting Ray Scrambler. With trail blazing features such as dual-stroke engine, posi-force lube system, deep flexing hydraulic suspension, and watertight cam style brakes.
1967 Triumph Bonneville 650cc Road Sports motorcycle.Triumph. The world's best and fastest motorcycle.
1967 Yamaha Grand Prix 350cc Motorcycle. This twin cylinder 5-speed unleashes 36 horses at 7500 RPM, takes you through the quarter mile in 14 seconds, and features a top speed of 100 - 110 mph.
1968 BSA Thunderbolt 650. Features six plate disc clutch, twin exhaust pipes, racing dual seat, chrome fenders and more.
1969 Triumph Motorcyclet. The Triumph goes and goes and goes. If you're serious about motorcycling, you better look at Triumph.
1969 Yamaha Enduro Trailmaster. Featuring the Enduro trail bike line - perfect for your family. Shown are the 80 Trailmaster, 100 Trailmaster, and Enduro CT-1, Enduro 250 and 125.
1970 BMW Motorcyle lineup. New for 1970, lighter, stronger, with more powerful engines, hotter carbs and cooler heads. Available in 500cc, 600cc and 750cc engine sizes
1970 Kawasaki Trail Boss. Features 11.5 horsepower, tube frame construction, 10 speed transmission and one year or 12,000 mile warranty.
1972 Honda Scrambler 450cc. With twin overhead cam engine, telescopic front suspension and heavy duty rear shocks, the Scrambler makes the perfect escape machine.
1972 Honda SL70 Mini Bike. Suggests motorcycling as a means for communication between fathers and sons with emphasis on safety.
1972 Honda XL 250cc motorcyle. Also features the SL 125 cc K1 motorbike. Powered by the dependable four stroke Honda engines.
1972 Kawasaki Mach II 350 cc. With a top speed of 112 mph, clocks the quarter mile in 13.6 seconds, and packs 45 horsepower into just 329 pounds. Come out ahead on a Kawasaki.
1972 Yamaha LT-2 Enduro 100cc motorcycle. For riders too big for mini's but not yet ready for the heavyweights. Light, lean and hungry.
1972 Yamaha 350cc R5-C street bike. The engine is incredibly smooth at all speeds with no vibration. The new Yamaha is for street riders who won't settle for anything short of the best.
1972 Yamaha XS-2 650cc motorcycle. With Enduro front suspension forks, 3-way adjustable rear suspension and a mighty four cycle twin engine that develops 53 hp at 7000 rpm.
1973 Honda Motocross Dirt Bikes. Featuring four new models: CR-250, CR-125 for all out dirt motocross action and the MT-250, MT-125 for on/off road enduro action. From mighty to mini, Honda has it all.
1973 Honda 350 Four Motorcycle. With hydraulic disc brakes up front, advanced instrumentation, four racing-type carbs and power with smoothness you have to experience to believe.
1977 Honda CB-750K motorcycle. With improved handlebar, footpeg, and seat configuration for a more comfortable ride. More horsepower, new larger steel rims, larger tires and improved suspension. Honda - Going Strong!
1978 Yamaha Special. Available in 400cc, 650cc, and 750cc (pictured). Features teardrop gas tank, chrome megaphone pipes, one-piece cast aluminum wheels and spiffy paint job.
1980 Yamaha 125 Tri-Moto ATV
1981 Honda CBX Motorcycle. A high performance sport touring bike with a six cylinder, four valve engine, six into two high performance pipes, and pro-link suspension system. Honda. Follow the leader.
1981 Kawasaki KLT 200 ATV
Old Motorbike Ads (image heavy)
