This week we’ve got a pair of very different classic Hondas: a CB550 rebuilt in lockdown, and a feisty lil’ NSR50 pocket rocket. Plus a new BMW concept aimed at Gen Z, and a limited production run of custom Ducatis from NCT in Austria. Honestly, we’d take ’em all.
Honda NSR50 at Four Stroke Barn One of the biggest collector scenes in our world focuses on Honda mini bikes: from limited edition Monkeys to miniature miracles like the NSR50. In Europe, the Dutch company Four Stroke Barn is a major player, with dozens of obscure tiddlers on its books—most imported directly from Japan, with all the vital paperwork and approvals.
This NSR50 caught our eye, with 21,000 kilometers on the clock and a sticker price of €2,851 (US$3,400).…