Motorcycle Show - Martin Moto Modern Classics Ride-In 2024 - Japanese Motorcycle Highlights

[@frugalterrier8124]

The custom early Goldwing was cool. Looks like a period Wixom handlebar fairing and bags all nicely colour coordinated. The red and white 650 Yamaha was a 1972 XS2, the first year for a disc brake and electric starter.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on! Thanks for the details on the Goldwing and XS650. Cheers!

[@bdento59]

Great video, great show, one of my favorite annual events to attend. The CB-X you featured (outside) is actually my motorcycle, but it is a 1980 model, not a 1979. The glove compartment in the tail piece is the easiest way to tell the Super Sport models apart, since the ‘80 has it and the ‘79 does not. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention your omission of possibly the most rare Japanese cult classic ( even more rare than the GB500) ever imported to the US market that was present inside Martin Moto and actually seen in the background “twice” in your video. I’m speaking of the one-year only, 1986 Yamaha SRX-600 Super Single factory café sport bike. Equipped with asymmetrical twin carburetors, 2-into-1 exhaust, a four valve head and a 96mm piston like the ones in a 283CI small block Chevy, this 350 lb kick-start only motorcycle was one heck of a thumper and an absolute blast to ride. I should know bc I’ve owned two of them, so if you liked the cult classic Honda GB500 that you mentioned in this video, you really should have paid homage to the SRX-600 that you missed! If I see you at the Martin Moto Modern Classics Winter Bike show on March 29, 2025 I’ll tell you more about this very rare Yamaha classic motorcycle from my direct experience.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@bdento59 Right on! I appreciate the insight into the CBX and SRX. I like owning the classic machines because it is the best way to get to know all the little details about them. I've had quite a few, but not a CBX or SRX yet. I would love to do a review on a CBX at some point. Cheers!

[@seneca000]

Beautiful collection of motorcycles and enjoyed your knowledgeable narration

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks, Sean!

[@TheHuckster100]

Great video. I started riding in 1974 and have owned several of these bikes pictured!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on!

[@TimedOut...NoWayo]

Really enjoy your videos so much. Grew up with these bikes when they were still new, in brochures and magazines. Such classy machines and beautiful classic colors. Makes me miss my cycles a lot more seeing them now. As kids, buddies and me would hit the local motorcycle shop every weekend - which was best - Honda - Yamaha - Kawi - Suzuki - though none of us were old enough to ride any of them. When the CB750-Four came out - Oh jeeze. Then my sisters BF got one - Gold model - oh, man. Sure, take her for a ride. Unforgettable sound when he took off.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

So cool! Thanks for sharing the memories. The CB750 Four still sounds nice with the four-into-four exhaust. Cheers!

[@KennethMayo-h9h]

Nice bikes and review owned a 72 gt750 not what you would expect very smooth quiet but attracts fire trucks when you throttle on it white plume of smoke trails you and the smokeles oil not so smokeless

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Hahaha! I once contemplated buying a two-stroke RZ350 as a commuter. I was interested until I pulled up to a stop sign and the smoke caught up to me, choke! I didn't think I could sit in the office all day smelling like a chain saw.😅 Cheers!

[@spiffypreston3176]

I’ve got an oldie but goodie……1985 Sabre V-65

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on! I loved mine while I had it. It suited my tall frame much better than the Magna. Cheers!

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I just rebuilt the top end of my daily rider 1978 KZ650 B. 200 KM's on the rebuild so far without issue. The refresh added a significant amount of power back to the engine. My favorite bike in my collection.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Very cool! I had a nice blue one several years ago - I probably should have kept it! Cheers!

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I also have a 1987 kawasaki ninja 750. That bike is light years ahead of the kz in terms of handling. ​@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538

[@ronofficial5958]

I used to have a few of the bikes there. My two faves were my 75 Honda CB 550 four and my 1982 Suzuki GS 750E. My father owned the first year Gold Wing. Nice bikes there at that show.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Very cool, Ron! It was great to see all the nice classics at the show. Cheers!

[@ronofficial5958]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 thank you for sharing it with us!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@ronofficial5958 You're welcome.

[@BiGDeE3]

lot of nice rides there , thx for sharing Jon

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

You're welcome!

[@korooss1]

👍👍👍

[@ricardoberterame5950]

Hola Jhon.que linda exposicion.!! La Suzuki Rgv es 250 ya que tiene 2 salidas de escape.la 125 era un cilindro solo.gracias por mostrar tan lindas máquinas. Saludos Ricardo

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Hola Ricardo, ¡gracias por la aclaración sobre el RGV250! Fue un espectáculo divertido y me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo. ¡Salud!

[@liberals_destroy_everythin2497]

Excellent picks and narration.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

[@bradelliot1027]

nice...thanks...i owned the cbr 1000..my nickname for it was the "hammer"....lol....twist the throttle at any speed in any gear and off you went...grins included...

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on! Thanks for sharing the memories, Brad. Cheers!

[@Kingsoupturbo]

All the great bikes there! Making a Goldwing look like a Harley though, mmmmmmm.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@Kingsoupturbo Yeah, that one was interesting. I liked it because it was so different. Cheers!

[@soraksan321]

Hey Jon, thanks for another great review. I hope the owner of that Suzuki RE5 would let you take it for a ride, rare bike in amazing condition, wonder what it sounds like!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@soraksan321 Thanks! They sound similar to an RX-7 Mazda. Cheers!

[@marcelgaud]

Yep Jon, I've got my '75 Red, Honda CB400F s/s with now 17K original miles on it, I have to get the clutch cable connected to the lever, and now > do some tapping on the carb bowls to get it to stop pissing fuel all over the garage, so I can start it up, and run it. Pretty soon gonna sell it. I've owned it since '82, our Honda Shop took it in on a trade in, and I bought it right before going into the USMC.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

So cool! Thanks for sharing your memories with the CB400F, Marcel! I would love to ride one at some point, though I may not fit it that well at 6'-4"! Cheers!

[@marcelgaud]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Yep, got my '75 CB400F, and it's a little bike, but the sound, when you ride it is so beautiful, it' s like a racer........I love the little bike, have owned it since '82, ridden it for 10K.........owned it for42 years now,,,,,, it's time to go,for someone else who will love it, and take care of it.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@marcelgaud I hope the new owner appreciates it like you do! Cheers

[@straightchad8059]

2:00 the Suzuki RGV-250 is the last pure sports 250 cc two stroke machine , no other manufacturer produced new models after that . The RGV is also the First two stroke 250 to have electric start , every other pure sports 250 two strokers only came with kick starter . This RGV is the Last Action Hero ....... in few years time price will go super high due to it's rare value .

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks for the insight on the RGV-250, Chad! It was a cool, rare bike to see there. Cheers!

[@paulscountry456]

The Yamaha XS 650 special was a huge seller but what a clunker but now people want those motors .Goldwing was initially presented as a sporty bike I believe and they realized it was a great platform to add touring crap to,luggage stereo fairing,running boatds...on and on.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Right on, Paul! I would love to try one of the early, naked Goldwings. My dad had one with all of the added touring bits. It sure didn't help performance but it still handled well. Cheers!

[@paulscountry456]

In 74 I think it could hold it's own againts kz 900 or smoker bikes too,really all that stuff was 12 second bikes until the GS1000.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@paulscountry456 Right on!

[@jimamizzi1]

The H2 was NOT the widow make, the H1 was the original widow maker.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@jimamizzi1 Thanks for the clarification, Jim. Both bikes had that reputation, as did a few other bikes over the years. Cheers!

[@scottwheaton9689]

Hi Jon & thanks for putting out this great video. Just curious,we’re there any Kawi std or LTD model Z1/KZ 900’s & or 1000’s at the show?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Great question, Scott! My friend, Gene, brought his 1974 Z1 900 to the show but I didn't get a picture of it. Other than that the Kawasakis were light this year. I should have ridden one of mine over. Maybe next year!

[@timkis64]

anybody esle notice at 7:28 the vented front brake rotors on that cbx.thats a 1st for me.i never saw vented rotors on a bike before.i had to stop & zoom in on that.am i wrong? it looks like a thick vented brake rotor.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Good eye! The later CBX had the vented rotors as did my 1986 FJ1200, Yamaha's GTS1000 and, I'm sure, a few others. The 1980s were a funky time for motorcycle development. Cheers!

[@wdhewson]

I have a recollection that the RE5 almost broke Suzuki !!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

I've heard that as well but can't confirm it. Cheers!

[@martinvanderwiele5464]

Your preference for honda motorcycles is obvious😅

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Well, there were lots of the Hondas at the show this year. Kawasakis, Suzukis, and Yamahas were light in attendance this year. Cheers!