Monday 23 March 2009

Triumph Rocket 111




The original model was released in 2004 as the "biggest productioon bike in the world"and has remained in production with only minor modifications other than a change of engine colour from silver to black in 2006. In England this model was awarded Motorcycle Cruiser magazine's 2004 Bike of the Year, Motorcyclist's 2004 Cruiser of the Year, and Cruising Rider magazine 2005 Bike of the Year.In 2006 a black finish to the engine was introduced and new colour choices of Graphite and 'Scorched Yellow' were added to the original colours of Jet Black and Cardinal Red. In 2007 the colour schemes were changed to Phantom Black and Mulberry Red and in 2008 to Phantom Black and Claret.
Dave Burton
www.bargain-motors.com

Monday 9 March 2009

The James 197cc


The James Cycle Co Ltd,started life in around the 1880's in Birmingham, England and was one of many motorcycle companies around the midlands, particularly Birmingham. James post war models were the 99cc Comet,the 122cc Cadet and the 197cc Captain.
The Captain was produced from 1954 thro' 1959 with 197cc Villiers engine.

Dave Burton
www.bargain-motors.com