1975 Kawasaki Z-1 "Driving Miss Katherine" Vintage Ad

...I've never seen anybody show up at a classy party riding a motorcycle. Jimmy - he drives for the McCormicks - he said it was hardly proper. But Roland scoffed, "Nonsense, man, that's a Z1." I asked him, "What's a Z-1?" "Maybe the finest touring bike ever made...4-stroke, 4-cylinder, 903cc engine, its prestige, world records and how money talks. Even Jimmy was impressed...

1975 Kawasaki Z-1 "Driving Miss Katherine" Vintage 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Harley-Davidson SX-175 and SX-250 - Dual in the sun

Two great ways to express yourself on the trail or on the street. Both Harley-Davidson. The SX-175. And the all-new SX-250. Both are engineered and built to take on any challenge...and come out ahead. They feature tough-as-hell competition-type front forks. And maximum starting reliability with a solid state, breakerless, CDI ignition system. Plus quick-detach ISDT rear hub. Tach and speedometer with odometer resettable in either direction. And they incorporate a primary kick start. Kick it over in any gear. A time and temper saver! Both motorcycles have an independent ignition system that lets you remove battery and lights to reduce weight for competitive riding. For durability, both SX175 and SX250 have an integral oil reservoir within the frame. No separate tank. Two great motorcycles. Take your pick. And you'll be prepared for any duel under the sun.

1975 Harley-Davidson SX-175 and SX-250 Motorcycle 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Yamaha Moto-Bike Motocross Bicycle Comic Strip

Here is a vintage ad for the 1975 Yamaha Motobike, which is a moto-cross bicycle made by Yamaha. This vintage ad is in the form of a cartoon or comic strip and is titled, "Adventures of Moto-Bike Mike" - It's the day of the big bicycle motocross finals. Moto-Bike Mike vs. his arch-rival Bermhead Bob...

1975 Yamaha Moto-Bike Motocross Bicycle Comic Strip 2-Page Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com



Here is another vintage ad from 1974 for the Yamaha Moto-Bike.



Now Yamaha has built another winner. It's not a motorcycle. Yet, it's hardly a bicycle. It's the Yamaha Moto-Bike. Built especially for bicycle motocross...

1975 Kawasaki KX250A Motorcycle Road Test / Specs

Many more improvements than just those that meet the eye.

...the obvious change in the new KX250-A then is the rear suspension. Not only is it LT, but it features gas/oil shocks. These items are new on the market as far as Kayaba, their manufacturer, is concerned...

1975 Kawasaki KX250A Motorcycle Road Test 6-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Ducati 860 GT V-Twin Road Test / Specifications

Rare, but worth the trouble of obtaining one.

1975 Ducati 860 GT V-Twin Road Test 6-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Bultaco Alpina 350 Motorcycle Road Test / Specs

Bultaco Alpina 350 - Mountain goat, woods wizard, incredible fun...Senor Bulto's compromise motorcycle.

1975 Bultaco Alpina 350 Motorcycle Road Test 6-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Rokon 340 Automatic Enduro Motorcycle Road Test / Specs

An Enduro machine that lets you concentrate on the terrain. Rokon is a name none too prominent in the motorcyclist's vocabulary. Even so, it is the second largest of American bike makers. Harley-Davidson is of course the biggie. But unlike H-D, Rokon limits all of its production and development efforts to the off-road market...

1975 Rokon 340 Automatic Enduro Motorcycle Road Test 5-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com

1975 Yamaha DT400 Motorcycle Top End Rebuild - Do it Yourself

If you are the type who has some mechanical aptitude, a few common hand tools and a desire to save money, then this do-it-yourself job is right up your alley. A top-end rebuild is an easy task, and one that can save you cash and time...

18-step How-to article.

1975 Yamaha DT400 Motorcycle Top End Rebuild - Do it Yourself 5-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com