10 Forgotten Motorcycles From The 1970s That Were Actually Brilliant

Ever wondered why some of the most innovative motorcycles of the 1970s ended up as commercial failures while inferior bikes became legends? In this video, we're uncovering ten incredible motorcycles from the 1970s that were engineering masterpieces but got completely overlooked by history. From Benelli's silky-smooth inline-six that predated Honda's CBX to Suzuki's radical rotary-powered RE5 that felt like riding a turbine, these bikes were decades ahead of their time. We'll explore the Kawasaki KZ1300's liquid-cooled six-cylinder marvel that was too advanced for its era, the nimble Moto Morini 3½ Sport that embarrassed bigger bikes on twisty roads, and the bulletproof Yamaha XS triples that nobody remembers but refuse to die. These forgotten gems prove that being brilliant doesn't guarantee success, but it does guarantee a fascinating story worth telling. #motorcycles #vintage #1970s #classic #retro -------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:49 Benelli 750 Sei 03:05 Suzuki RE Five 05:17 Hercules W 2000 07:30 Moto Morini 3½ Sport 09:42 Bimota SB Two 11:53 Yamaha XS 750 and 850 Triple 14:04 Kawasaki Z 650 16:16 OSSA Yankee 500 Z 18:43 Husqvarna 390 CR 21:07 Kawasaki KZ 1300 --------------------