Dakar winning bike collection 1979-1998

6 bikes cover the early years of Paris-Dakar wining motorcycles. I put this collection together after searching right across Europe for perfect examples over the past 2 years. Total cost of the collection was £25,000. Most expensive was the BMW R80 G/S P-D at £10,000+, while the cheapest was the Super Tenere at £1500.
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[silversurfer]

Now this is what I signed up to YouTube for. Intellectual analysis; enthusiastic, knowledgeable and affable presentation style. Harry, your videos are terrific, congrats to you and your team for the excellent content. Looking forward to the next one.

[doncarlo]

It's really nice to see that there are enthusiasts around the world who spend so much effort and money to collect these motorcycle icons ... and prevent these jewels to get into disrepair ... well done !

[rzucic_wszystko_i]

What have you done to my ears (beautiful sound)? What have you done to my eyes (phenomenal condition of your bikes)? At last what have you done to my soul (so many really rare and important for motorcycling history machines)? Thank you that you have shared your knowledge of your collection.

[Steve_]

Never been too enamoured with bikes, but Harry could explain through the history of dishwashers and I'd still love every single minute. A unique enthusiasm, beautifully and elegantly presented.

[BRaff-hlip]

I tip my hat to you sir. This is the most desirable collection of motorcycles I have ever had the pleasure of viewing on the tube. I have had at various stages of my life four(variations) of the above machines.

[gorillaau]

Harry: Nice collection. As a bike rider, thanks for sharing them. Take care out there.

[allistairneil]

This was what got me started on bikes, first the XL 500 and today I still have my 1988 HRC Africa Twin 650 with three fuel tanks for extended range...

[aloevera]

I came here because of the Cagiva Elephant.
That 900 i.e. Engine ... what a cannon!
I owned one exactly same livery and the rest but 750cc.
If I well remember rear suspension was Ohlins. The handling was very very good.
Great video and thanks for sharing

[Roger.Coleman]

I've owned 3 XT500s, a new XL500RC, XL 500, XTZ 750 Tenere & XT600 Tenere and loved them all.My main passion is classic bikes but as Harry says, they offer massive usability, stonking performance, supreme comfort and view from the lofty perch to anticipate ' risks ' ahead.Never understood why they never became the ' standard ' for commuting in the UK, unlike on the continent.Love to see the passion for these wonderful machines and fast appreciating - fond memories !.

[dannyhanny]

Thank you. As a kid growing up in America through he 1980's, there were so many hints of greatness and awesome bikes being made ... but they were rarely ever sold in the USA. At the time I remember dreaming about importing an Africa Twin. Since Honda never stepped up to the plate (in this country), if I do buy a larger adventure bike, it will most likely be a modern Super Tenere

[WllNsh]

Drooling over the Africa Twin, but the Cagiva Elefant I would love one of those in my collection 👌🏻

[mbangs]

Not interested in bikes but I just like Harry's videos, his enthusiasm and knowledge is infectious.

[pickthegreek]

Great video. When I first rode the 650 Africa Twin (about 10 yrs ago) I was blown away by how well balanced it was…. It rode like a dream. I now own a 2019 ATAS but still remember that first ride on the 650 like it were yesterday. Your collection is awesome!

[sikamt]

Thank you very much Harry ! Motorcycle legends. These bikes started my dreams of riding and enjoying life, trips and vacations . Subscribed and following. 54 and from Greece. Those were the days!

[TheAslakVind]

Great video, love how you tell of your bike passion. In my eyes, the Dakar bikes are often overlooked, and anyone going through Dakar on a bike is a hero if you ask me. These bikes are amazing. Thank you, Harry!

[tellerify]

I like the fact that they all run and drive- not just show bikes. Great video!

[layoutman]

Harry you are a man of impeccable taste and deep pockets! Great video!!!

[tobynevitte]

Thanks for another superb presentation.  What an ace collection, so kind to share the details!

[intractablemaskvpmGy]

Damn. Now I have to pull the cover off the old bike in the garage. And the tank if she doesn't start with a new battery. Thanks Harry! Amazing the innovation that comes out of competition and bragging rights...

[indi]

Awesome bikes Harry. my first bike was a yamaha 175 at age 10 back in 81... used a step to get on it !