Portrait Photography : Classic Motorcycle, The Older The More Beautiful

in #esteem6 years ago

The development of motorcycles around the world is quite rapid, ranging from the growing trend to the technology pinned on the iron horse. But, do you know if a motorcycle carve a long history in human civilization. Along with the development of the era, motorcycles now not only be one mode of transportation that is often used, but it has become part of one's lifestyle.


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Meanwhile, classic motorcycle or motorcycle jadul until now still ogled many people because of the uniqueness and privileges, ranging from design to history that accompany these motors. Things like that that make the sale of classic motorcycles to be high, especially for lovers of classic motor or collector. Not infrequently if the owners of classic motorcycles are now reluctant to release his favorite motor, although priced at exorbitant prices. For the classical definition in Indonesia, it usually refers to a vehicle whose year of production is below 1970.


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Old school is an investment. When the new motor is depreciated, the old bike is getting more and more day trip upward. According to the principle of economy, goods are little demand a lot then the price goes up. As an illustration, once the price of Honda CB 100 motorcycle range millions of decent conditions ready for the road. The price is not fixed, can still be shaken. Now, the price is already three millions. That's the condition as it is, traces of delmane delman gantiin horses. Old school motor that already fully restored how? if CB has been restored, the sellers give their own udel price. What makes mocking again is the price of CB modifications, especially modified in East Java. In Nganjuk, CB modification price around 30 millions. The cost of modification of course not much. And the old motor was all part of the bike's behavior. From the chassis, the engine, until the small parts trivial.


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Original Photo by @kanayaaqilla


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Original Photo by @kanayaaqilla


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Original Photo by @kanayaaqilla


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Original Photo by @kanayaaqilla


Noted that the first time a motorcycle entered the country during the Dutch colonial era or around 1893. John C. Potter, who is a machinist at a sugar factory in Probolinggo, became the first person to have a motorcycle. Not only individuals, because the Dutch colonial government at that time also included the party that supplies motorcycles to Earth Nusantara.

Among the various types of classic motorcycles are sought, there are some of them become prima donna or coveted the lovers of this old motor. Here is a list of the most hunted two-wheeler types in Indonesia :

1. Honda CB

Honda CB was first circulated in Indonesia 1971 through PT Federal Motor. Not all types are available at that time. Some of the available in Indonesia are CB 100 cc, 125 cc, 175 cc, and 200 cc.

In Indonesia, CB 100 and CB 125 become the most popular models. Because these two motorcycle is famous cheap and easy maintenance. Until 1981, Honda CB sold up to approximately 600 thousand units.

Currently, Honda CB can be sold until the price of Rp 7 - 9 million with good conditions. While the CB that "origin can walk" is usually pegged USD 2.5 million.

2. Honda C70

Honda C70 is also one of the most sought-after antique motorcycles. This model began production of Honda in 1969 and pack a 71.8 cc engine. History noted, the production of this motor was discontinued in 1980.

On paper, the Honda C70 has a machine that produces 6 Tk at 900 rpm and is packed with a 4.8 liter gasoline tank. Just like the Honda CB motor, Honda 70 that has been restored valued USD 7-9 million.

3. Norton

The two wheels from Birmingham, England, were originally created for military needs in wartime. Gradually, Norton began to pitted in the racetrack and successfully reap a variety of achievements.

In Indonesia, the famous Norton ES2 500 cc model lansiran 1952, which was then imported for government needs.

Compared to Honda C70 and CB, Norton can be regarded as the most expensive antique motor. Why not, the cheapest Norton Rp 85 million dibanderol.

Norton is arguably the dream of lovers of antique motorcycles.All want to have the bike, but yes it is difficult to accomplish


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Unlike cars that are more widely circulated in the country, for motorcycles both the number and the model is fairly limited. Formerly, European motorcycle bikes dominated the streets of Indonesia, but motorcycles gained popularity in Indonesian society in the 1950s. Meanwhile, Japanese motorcycle manufacturer just started to push into the two-wheeler market of the country in the 1960s range and triumphed from the 1970s to the present.


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Original Photo by @kanayaaqilla


Category : Portrait photography

Camera : Smartphone Oppo F5

Location : Aceh


Thaks for Visting @kanayaaqilla

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