Although I am only 70 I remember when you could buy used 175’s for little money back in the 70’ and early 80’s. To me the artsy design of the tank, although purely for function, makes this the most gorgeous of all motorcycles to hit the streets.
The world of motorcycling is no longer about who can go around the corner the fastest, it is now about how quick I can get there. Motorcycling is an art and carving that corner is that art, the art of the rider and the motorcycle combined, like the “Art of War” it is a strategy of technology and dexterity.
Ian your writing is technically wonderful and artfully done. Please write more about smaller motorcycles from Europe that can corner like an artist carving a log into an eagle that can fly away.
Although I am only 70 I remember when you could buy used 175’s for little money back in the 70’ and early 80’s. To me the artsy design of the tank, although purely for function, makes this the most gorgeous of all motorcycles to hit the streets.
The world of motorcycling is no longer about who can go around the corner the fastest, it is now about how quick I can get there. Motorcycling is an art and carving that corner is that art, the art of the rider and the motorcycle combined, like the “Art of War” it is a strategy of technology and dexterity.
Ian your writing is technically wonderful and artfully done. Please write more about smaller motorcycles from Europe that can corner like an artist carving a log into an eagle that can fly away.
Wanted one of these for quite a while. So few around and the ones that come up for sale have been “restored”. Original paint is a must for me.