Now have more info on Derringer Cycles at 7954 1/2 West 3rd Street, thanks to owner Adrian Van Anz, who graciously emailed me. The shop is open Monday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM. Here’s the deal on the bikes:
The bikes are hand-built replicas of 1920’s Board Track Racing Motorcycles. They feature a Honda-built 4-cycle engine that gets around 180 mpg, and meets stringent EURO3 Emission standards. They are just under the legal classification for mopeds, and no additional license is required to operate one in most states. Unrestricted models can reach speeds of 40-plus mph; the ones sold for road use go about 30.
Like the retro styling. Would love to see one go!
7 responses so far ↓
1 alex the sea turtle // Oct 29, 2007 at 8:18 am
Wow that is too amazingly cool. I can’t wait to see those things zipping around the stupid Range Rovers and Hummers.
2 Albert // Nov 13, 2007 at 11:56 am
How much are they???
3 Ben // Jul 9, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Are these really hand made cycles or are they they assembled with parts made in China?
4 Mark // Jan 26, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Honda was in Japan last time I checked.
5 chuck // Feb 1, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Hand built my ass! thats a beach crusier frame with bolt on componets. The custom paint is the only thing hand done. Bolt together China special thats all.
6 meso // Feb 22, 2009 at 7:11 am
thats the 150 dollar China special 2 stroke kit not the honda 4 stroke
7 that guy // Mar 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm
that is a CHINESE 2- STROKE getting about 100 mpg depending on the engine size they come in two sizes 49cc and 69.??cc and if you think im wrong look a little harder four strokes dont have a expansion chamber and they would have a oil sump for the bottom end this engine doesnt so it cant be a four and to anyone saying “no they make “80cc” engines too ” no, they dont do your homework please and chuck your right its only a beach cruiser the only “custom” things on it is the tank, seat and paint
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