What Bike Is This?

[DaveM]

Ok then here we go as this one was a bit hard but it was an interesting find.

The bike is a 1956 Mondial but I am not 100% sure what model but I found this restored sports that really look great.

Check out this page for more information on it Recent Restoration – 1956 Mondial 200 Sport

Ok who is next then?

 

[Rocky]

I recognize the name, but don't know enough about that marquee to identify one.

 

[harper6t]

It certainly looks a lot nicer from this side than it does in the first pic

 

[DaveM]

Someone needs to post up a new bike then.

 

[Baldeagle]

That,to me is a really pretty bike Dave,wish some better looking bikes were made today.
Current crop are ugly to me.

 

[DaveM]

Ok for the next one let us go back a bit (1928) and have a look at this one.

 

[triumph david]

Idontknow but i love that front brake!

 

[Rocky]

That's a tough one. British I'm certain. How about Rudge?

 

[DaveM]

That's a tough one. British I'm certain. How about Rudge?

1928 Rudge Whitworth 500cc Roadster.

Probably from the last batch of 'flat tankers' ever made. By 1928 all other Rudge models had saddle tanks, hub brakes and splayed exhaust ports. Won the motor cycle class of the 500 km Nairobi to Mombasa Vintage rally in 1974 and has won awards more recently at the 'Africa Concours d'Elegance' in 2005 and 2007.

Good one Rocky, your go

 

[Rocky]

Have a go at this one.

 

[shanered6]

gilera ?

 

[Rocky]

gilera ?

Nope.

 

[triumph david]

Buell?

 

[harper6t]

Bianchi ?

 

[DaveM]

Well the one thing it is an interesting looking bike.

 

[Rocky]

Well the one thing it is an interesting looking bike.

None of the above.
It's a well known European brand with a really odd looking racing engine.

 

[shanered6]

MV augusta ?

 

[Baldeagle]

Ducati?

 

[shanered6]

Ok here we go !

 

[Tassie Tiger]

Failed the IQ test