BARBER MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM "THE MOVIE" ; 2 HOUR REVIEW OF THE WORLDS BEST MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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    Join us inside as we Marvel at over 238000 ft² full of over 1600 motorcycles including the ones in the restoration shop spread out over 5 massive football field long rooms surrounded by massive glass windows... outside is the 880 acre world class park with a national caliber Race track with 2.38 miles of turns rolling through the hillside and a huge Private complex of roads surrounding the whole complex. Listed in the Guinness world books of records as the largest motorcycle museum in the world also housing the largest collection of Lotus race cars this really has to be seen to be appreciated and don't miss out on the annual 16th annual vintage fast October of 2021 right here at the museum in Birmingham Alabama where every licence plate says God-bless America

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  • @junestrada1619
    @junestrada1619 3 года назад +1

    From the bottom of my heart...thank you for posting this!!!!!!

  • @aoakeen
    @aoakeen 3 года назад +2

    I can't wait to go back in a few weeks. love seeing the bikes esp the ones you grew up on riding etc.

  • @TheAustin999999
    @TheAustin999999 3 года назад +2

    The fact that I lived 20 minutes away from this place and watching the indie races here every year was such a great time.

  • @frankygiovanigutierrezaraq5110
    @frankygiovanigutierrezaraq5110 3 года назад +3

    Colombia Santander bucaramanga coordial saludo amigo, gracias kaplam por haber compartido el vídeo del museo de clásico sobre ruedas , Dios me de la oportunidad en vida de conocer espectacular sitio turístico es de apreciar tal monumento 💯

  • @freeride64
    @freeride64 3 года назад +5

    I appreciate you Ken you do so much for the motorcycle community, God Bless

  • @Fran_SG
    @Fran_SG 3 года назад +3

    Amazing place!!!!
    I hope I could go soon.
    Thanks for the vídeo!!!

  • @harleyrider9640
    @harleyrider9640 3 года назад +3

    Wow!!..that museum is epic..thanks ken.

  • @ΑναστασίαΑθανασιάδου-λ4ψ

    That Mv Agusta f4 Tamburini in 1:10:40 was and is my dream bike forever and ever! Thank you Mr Kaplan for this fantastic tour! God bless you and your family!

  • @jameswulzen590
    @jameswulzen590 3 года назад +81

    I was born in 1939, and motorcycles are my passion.

    • @shawngraham4902
      @shawngraham4902 2 года назад

      That's awesome
      My dad was born in 39 and gives me hell for riding and says its a waste of time and money
      Good to see someone from that generation that sees enjoyment in motorcycles👍

    • @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen
      @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen 2 года назад +1

      @@shawngraham4902 sounds like my grandfather. Im 42 and everytime i see him he gives me hell for riding just like he gave my father and uncle hell for riding 😆

  • @scalecraft4663
    @scalecraft4663 3 года назад +2

    All due respect Mr. Kaplan, the 1973 Honda Cr 250 is the M model. The R models were later. Great work of keeping these time machines alive for us who grew up riding these and today still feel like kids. Thank You.

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 3 года назад +7

    What kind of bike lover wouldn't enjoy spending an entire day looking around there!
    - Had a 1970 XLCH, it moved.

  • @rdecoster1
    @rdecoster1 3 года назад +1

    What a treat!!! Thank you very much for the video!!!

  • @mikerafonemusic6177
    @mikerafonemusic6177 3 года назад +2

    That was killer! Mind blowing bikes and displays

  • @bluzzjazz
    @bluzzjazz 3 года назад +1

    Utterly remarkable. I had no idea this place even existed and I've been to Birmingham multiple times after living in Atlanta for 6 years. Astounding collection of motor works history!!

  • @kevinruppert7665
    @kevinruppert7665 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this beautifully done video. I've watched it three times already. Keep picking up on new things each time I view it. Better than any Hollywood movie on a Saturday night!!

  • @billsmith3543
    @billsmith3543 3 года назад +5

    I live a few miles from the museum so I am lucky to get to go to a lot of events there. Vintage fest is definitely my favorite out of all of em. You know that's only a portion of his collection in the museum, they change the displays and rotate certain bikes in and out if there over the years. Hope you guys come to the vintage fest this year, I absolutely love your videos. Hope to make it up to your place some time.

  • @HUGO-bd1pt
    @HUGO-bd1pt 3 года назад +2

    Kaplan, surelly you have had a Daytona 400 like me, when you was younger...and we still love it.....yes!!!

  • @ikutiap5923
    @ikutiap5923 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful place. Incredible video.

  • @larspederson1451
    @larspederson1451 2 года назад

    Wow! Just wow! Add this to my bucket list....

  • @OKBAOK
    @OKBAOK 3 года назад

    Incredible Museum of cars and bikes👍 each Car and Bike if they can talk, I'm sure they have each of own story to tell🙂

  • @fracro327
    @fracro327 Год назад

    Haven't been in a couple of years and went last week. The museum is even bigger/better and it is a truly "must see" for anyone interested in motorcycles. The Lotus F1/F2 collection is fantastic as well. I've attended numerous Indy Car and GRAND-AM Rolex Sports car events there and the entire museum and racing facility is best in class in every aspect. Highly recommend a visit.

  • @danielnelson8304
    @danielnelson8304 3 года назад +1

    Awesome! Spotted an '82 RD350LC in the stack along the elevator, white with blue stripes, used to have one.

  • @trail70brent
    @trail70brent 3 года назад +2

    A new drinking game every time Ken says incredible take a drink LOL just kidding no one can drink that much ha ha Ha but seriously I have got to go visit that museum wow it really is incredible

  • @carlosjesus6483
    @carlosjesus6483 3 года назад +1

    Wow... Fantastic 👌👌👌🥇🥇🥇

  • @raymondmccarty8166
    @raymondmccarty8166 3 года назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @Cody_4
    @Cody_4 3 года назад +2

    Finally got time to sit down and watch this ad all I can say is WOW! Almost like you’ve been shrunken down and put in a Lego Motorcycle World lol 👍✌️

  • @blakechinn5792
    @blakechinn5792 3 года назад +1

    heck yeah.. thanks for the video

  • @AridersLifeYT
    @AridersLifeYT 2 года назад

    whille im waiting for my Honda Spada VT250 battery to recharge im sitting here watching a 2 hour video about motorcycles. I love it, thanks for posting this!
    ride safe.

  • @RCFlyBy911
    @RCFlyBy911 3 года назад +2

    Hey man nice walk through ✌🏼 Would of liked to see a touch more of their Dirt bikes but .. I guess your place has a lot to see in that department. Thanks for the tour

  • @paulbatchelor4645
    @paulbatchelor4645 3 года назад +1

    I like your video very much.My uncle had a 1949 Harley-Davidson 1250 cc Motorcycle. I would like to come to your museum.Thank You Have a great day!!

  • @bigworm6635
    @bigworm6635 2 года назад

    I lived just an hour from this place, in Alabama, but went to the INDY car races and it was the shit. The museum is the best in the world IMO

  • @wezdarsit
    @wezdarsit 2 года назад

    Amazing video thank you for doing a marvellous film I am in the UK and don’t think I can visit but thank you absolutely brilliant you are a motorcycle legend 😊👍

  • @pistonbullie1606
    @pistonbullie1606 2 года назад

    Thank you !! Great walk thru

  • @jcmusco
    @jcmusco 2 года назад

    It's on my bucket list.

  • @jetlag4free621
    @jetlag4free621 3 года назад +1

    Motolove! Love my own Kawasaki. Always putting up the good stuff like Delta Parole, Metallica, Alice In Chains and others when I am working on her. Moto is life

  • @jasonthemason1971
    @jasonthemason1971 3 года назад +1

    Yep = Bucket List !! I see there was a Victory in there.........
    I just got (in October) a 2000 Victory V92SC Sport Cruiser w/ 485 miles on it.

  • @timothythomas1737
    @timothythomas1737 3 года назад +1

    Cool walk thu.

  • @lindalakota38
    @lindalakota38 2 года назад

    Love the entry with agustas and Ducatis as ive goten older ive found interest in old road racers when i was a kid i thought they where just ugly and funny now their cool as hell

  • @joetaverna5264
    @joetaverna5264 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing ken

  • @James79561
    @James79561 3 года назад +2

    John Britten check out his story ! Amazing !

  • @whyme6258
    @whyme6258 3 года назад +2

    Really an incredible museum and presentation, cars are really presented as art work so tastefully done, just amazing concept and imagination of the whole site.
    Sad to see so much beauty
    Just sitting in a glass house
    On the other hand those vehicles seem safe and content there and unlike us
    They will never get COVID in that building. :)
    By the way I haven't watch much but how many videos do you make every day?
    Good job

  • @themopar426
    @themopar426 3 года назад +1

    great video!!!!!!!!!

  • @californiapoontappa
    @californiapoontappa 3 года назад +1

    Sears the Amazon of the 20th century

  • @steveanddawn22
    @steveanddawn22 3 года назад +3

    Lovely Vincent's I live right nextdoor to Stevenage where they were built

  • @jprall4379
    @jprall4379 10 месяцев назад

    An interesting fact I have learned when I was there…
    There is a code on the plaque of each bike
    The code starts at 0001 and goes up
    That is the order in which the bikes were added to the museum
    They start with the three Hondas near the interceptor senior mentioned

  • @Pawsforreal
    @Pawsforreal 3 года назад +1

    Been there it is awesome

  • @donaldpype7018
    @donaldpype7018 3 года назад +1

    very cool, my Honda 70 mini trail, memories.

  • @jeffreysearch
    @jeffreysearch 3 года назад +1

    Nice job showing and naming the bikes.. you sounded a little tired at the end.. Sensory overload ... I love your version of `Dracula`s bike,,, lol

  • @lairdpenfold
    @lairdpenfold 3 года назад +1

    1:10:35 is a CBR 1100xx Blackbird named after the SR71 or Super Blackbird not a Fireblade ! and the Norton Classic a couple of minutes earlier has a Wankel rotary engine in it !

  • @ThereEbumpin
    @ThereEbumpin 3 года назад +2

    41:50 thank you for this one he shows you how he makes them on his channel

    • @ThereEbumpin
      @ThereEbumpin 3 года назад +2

      Maniac of an engineer I must had he has a v10 viper Millyard he made and a plane engine motorcycle to he’s a genius.

  • @officialmysteriousrider6327
    @officialmysteriousrider6327 3 года назад +1

    Nice Kap I bet you was like kid in sweet Lol

  • @obilingful
    @obilingful 3 года назад

    This is amazing, appreciate you for taking us along my dude!

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 3 года назад +2

    My Mecca. I need to make my annual pilgrimage...

  • @r.a.capell42
    @r.a.capell42 3 года назад

    You named my Motocross idle Bob "Hurricane" Hannah and I was surprised you didn't mention the original knee dragger Kenny Roberts... I would love a 2 Stroke 500 Kenny Roberts Replica...

  • @stanleybaker8707
    @stanleybaker8707 3 года назад +1

    The sports bikes are awesome 👌 but I prefer a cruise bike myself.

  • @presstodelete1165
    @presstodelete1165 3 года назад +1

    I haven't seen the Surtees MV a few years, it belonged to a friend of mine who offered it to me but my wife didn't want to sell the house. It looks like they did some resoration work to it, which is a shame to have lost it's track patina.

  • @aamartolos
    @aamartolos Год назад +1

    I may not be very old but we went there for a field trip
    Im not joking we live close to this place

  • @ypie0185
    @ypie0185 2 года назад

    1:06:41 Kreidler Van Veen .
    Its a Dutch modified Kreidler 50cc 2 stroke goes over 200Kph or 125 Mph, revving 16.000 rpm 20 HP very fast racer . 1973

  • @matt-gz4qd
    @matt-gz4qd 3 года назад +1

    Great vid great info, im a big suzuki fan I didn't see any rgvs or they not old enough yet?

  • @jeditasticlymungus
    @jeditasticlymungus 2 года назад

    1:29 in is a gen 3 2007 Honda CR250R the last year of the aluminium frame, it's not a 97 gen one which was the first year. Shame they didn't have a 2001 Honda CR250R. Great video & amazing memories.

  • @leomartrecha4767
    @leomartrecha4767 3 года назад

    Muito show!

  • @pkell7315
    @pkell7315 3 года назад +1

    incredible ytube channel 👍 👍

  • @michaelawram3618
    @michaelawram3618 3 года назад +3

    Wish I was there over here in Canada it just lockdown stay at home and covid covid covid

    • @mokokawi
      @mokokawi 3 года назад +1

      we should just have Hydroxychloroquine, ovwr the counter,like some countries do....and get on with it

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 3 года назад

      Still on full time lock down?

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 3 года назад

      @@mokokawi don't think I'd be putting anything in my body that's made bye this corrupted Government of ours.

    • @michaelawram3618
      @michaelawram3618 3 года назад +1

      @@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 yes still under Communist rule lol

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 3 года назад

      @@michaelawram3618 wow sorry to hear that brother. Please stay safe stay STRONG

  • @brinkee7674
    @brinkee7674 3 года назад +3

    That first bike with massive exhaust pipes is awesome and I thought was the coolest bike I had seen then you show that '19 gold/tan Harley with a whopping 8 hp. OMG I think I felt a tingle in my jimmies.
    @ 4:06 That is not just 'a Ferrari' that is the 1964 Ferrari F-158 driven by John Surtees to win the 1964 Formula 1 World Championship.
    They also have the best looking F1 car ever. Although not sure what yr or model- Lotus John Players Special

  • @swampscuzz9822
    @swampscuzz9822 3 года назад

    I went to the fest in 2018 and 2019, was gonna go in 2020 but they shut it down. Grandpa's been going since 2004 when they opened!

  • @patrickbarnes2686
    @patrickbarnes2686 3 года назад +1

    It’s a shopping mall full of bikes

  • @HayabusaOrlando
    @HayabusaOrlando 2 года назад

    I wish I was there with you guys. I’ll bring the steaks !!!

  • @Halloweenkieran
    @Halloweenkieran 3 года назад +2

    That is the place I want to get buried in when I die 👍👍👍

  • @ralphpatterson440
    @ralphpatterson440 2 года назад

    I remember a motorcycle called a mustang. The rear wheel was smaller than the front one. I dont know anyone who remembers this machine. Am I just dreaming?

  • @limjahey4351
    @limjahey4351 3 года назад

    1:29:00 thats a 07 cr 250 im pretty sure. Definitely gen 3 alloy frame though so 02-07.

  • @thefirstbushman
    @thefirstbushman 3 года назад +33

    "This guy is like a genius mad scientist"
    Millyard viewers: *you're not wrong*

    • @FixItStupid
      @FixItStupid 3 года назад

      So Much So it makes you emotional KZ 1000 Oh MY GOD Thank YOU ! Kawasaki heavy industries & Mr Millyard What Can Be Made

  • @kennyforgot83
    @kennyforgot83 3 года назад +24

    Allen Millyard makes those bikes in his garage at home and often with very basic tools like a hacksaw to chop the blocks etc down. He has a RUclips channel which I would advise watching if your interested in how he made those wonderful machines that are displayed in the barber museum as an eye opener to how much of a talented engineer he is.

  • @eskayler66
    @eskayler66 3 года назад +27

    I was there for 5 days in a row. We were allowed to go to the warehouse with about 500 more bikes to be restored.
    Planning on going back this year for another five days!

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 3 года назад +4

      Awesome

    • @rattyratstuff7125
      @rattyratstuff7125 3 года назад +2

      as someone who feels compelled to read every word multiple times. how long should my trip be? i plan on road tripping a 2005 ebr{erik buell racing} xb12R in 2003 powder blue. supposedly the only one publicly sold and i thought it would be neat to show them when im down in biker heaven

    • @grontek
      @grontek 2 года назад +1

      I was two days only but I would like to go again.

  • @NyphronRising
    @NyphronRising 3 года назад +18

    That old tour guide had insane knowledge. Thanks Senior for taking us on such an incredible tour of a place many of us will never get to see.

  • @DStabs720
    @DStabs720 3 года назад +20

    How could someone dislike this video. Absolutely amazing. Need to make a trip ASAP!

    • @sidebite2533
      @sidebite2533 2 года назад

      You have to have an insane sick brain to share your negative 👎 crap with something as beautiful and educational as this video.
      Makes my stomach hurt thinking of all the awful rotten inside & out people that are just pooping out child after child that are brought up like ravinous hyenas.

    • @DStabs720
      @DStabs720 2 года назад

      @@sidebite2533 what are you talking about?

  • @SuperMarkbrewer
    @SuperMarkbrewer 3 года назад +3

    Great video many thanks a delicious meal for 2 hours and a great trip down memory lane.
    You mentioned on the video that you had'nt heard of Allen Millyard who as you say is a genius I have given you a link to one of his projects of making an v twin aeroplane engine into a motocycle.
    ruclips.net/video/I-Xr1bmbZ_s/видео.html
    A very clever man indeed and as you saw the Barber museum snapped up a number of his projects
    Thank you once again
    regards
    Mark

  • @billpowers739
    @billpowers739 3 года назад +9

    In the "I don't know, but I've been told" category...Brough is pronounced Bruff. Velocette is like Hello set but with a V. Thanks for the tour. Been on the bucket list for some time.

  • @CR500
    @CR500 3 года назад +27

    They got more bikes but you have more CR500's haha

    • @DStabs720
      @DStabs720 3 года назад +5

      No one tops the Kaplan’s in that lol

  • @leehepton7091
    @leehepton7091 3 года назад +8

    Kenny I thought your museum was big this place is massive if ever I am in America I will visit your place and this place don't forget man love makes the world go round

    • @tbone67gthenderson78
      @tbone67gthenderson78 3 года назад +1

      Kenny’s is historical landmark

    • @brinkee7674
      @brinkee7674 3 года назад

      @@tbone67gthenderson78 Yes and to be honest as buildings go I like Ken's joint better. Yes due to modern amenities and such Barber's might be a 'neater' structure due to tech but nothing can replace an old building with exposed beams and such. You get to see the bones of the place. I come from a building background and specialized in renovation/restoration of old buildings. I think part of the old buildings are the respect I have to the folks that built them and what they accomplished with what we would consider simple tools. Just think no power drills, no power saws, chisels and no real tape measure to just begin. An old building has a kind of warmth about it and I don't mean heat as they are usually cold due to lack of insulation. Well they may have had power tools but you couldn't bring them to the job with you as they were massive in size and weight, never mind the power for such equipment

  • @garycrisp429
    @garycrisp429 3 года назад +7

    What a magnificent museum, you could spend a year there and still miss something. You'd make a great guide to go around with Ken with your knowledge, but what a great place to visit & recognise the bikes from your era and loads of heritage alike.

  • @porcupinebob7907
    @porcupinebob7907 3 года назад +2

    Amazing AF!, I saw so many bikes i've owned over my life, im on my 98th motorcycle now at 60 years old, started at 9 on a yamaha MX80, now im on a 2005 kawasaki ZRX1200R!, cool video!, thanks! ;o)

  • @kactuszakk4203
    @kactuszakk4203 3 года назад +2

    Wow, what a heavenly place. I have to say that my favorite was the Yamaha Vmax believe it or not! Was there a 1700 (09’-20’) model there? I saw the 1200 (85’?) I guess it’s because I own one and I’m in love with it! Lol! Thanks for the awesome video!!!

  • @robertblanchard6196
    @robertblanchard6196 3 года назад +35

    Can't think of anyone better to give a tour of that place!

  • @rangerxlt3
    @rangerxlt3 3 года назад +9

    Definitely a breathtaking video! I cant imagine how it feels in person!

  • @bruceengstrom9568
    @bruceengstrom9568 3 года назад +6

    Love the museum have been there three times but before the expansion. Will be going back.
    Been to the vintages days twice.

  • @salescobedo6578
    @salescobedo6578 3 года назад +2

    This video is great and fun to watch.....The video is made much better by the commentary made by you while filming we can really feel your passion for the bikes...best bike video I've seen ever.....

  • @bobbymckinney1264
    @bobbymckinney1264 3 года назад +4

    Great video with some beautiful motorcycles escorted by the motorcycle king himself,I watched the whole video,thanks for taking us along with you

  • @daz4643
    @daz4643 3 года назад +5

    John Surtees R.I.P the only man to win both F1 and Motogp championships 👏

  • @terrypilkington1658
    @terrypilkington1658 3 года назад +2

    This is an awesome place,thank you so much for sharing you guys.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @chrisallen6858
    @chrisallen6858 3 года назад +2

    I agree with your statement about the innovation era of 1965-1985 for motorcycles (born in 1964). We took a family ride to Laguna Seca in 1982 to watch King Kenny Roberts sweep the floors with competition wheeling past the worlds best! We rode down father and sons on a CBX/6, CB550/4 and 350/2 Honda innovation! Favorite bike for me was Robert’s TZ750 2 stroke dirt tracker! That was nothing but good times!

  • @sumyonguy
    @sumyonguy 3 года назад +2

    good one Ken! Thanks for the filming...awesome walk around

  • @starhope9630
    @starhope9630 3 года назад +3

    There's even an elusive 'Bigfoot' at 26:03 just above the waterfall - and next to the tree!
    Awesome place...thanks so much for the video! :)

  • @markchasesr8701
    @markchasesr8701 3 года назад +2

    No Osolots 2 mc 10,s chain saw engines on a motorcycle frame very fast scrambler late 60's early 70"s

  • @johnnythemenace9926
    @johnnythemenace9926 3 года назад +5

    We are looking for places to go. I want to share these experiences with my wife, but the door says no pets allowed... theres goes that.

  • @richardbehrle1496
    @richardbehrle1496 3 года назад +3

    I've been to the Barber museum twice and my favorite Bikes there are always the unpronounceable Italian ones, and then there's the Ducati #14 Which was I think Mike Hailwood's teammate bike at the I.O.M. race in 1978, I think it was raced there again in '79 the actual #12 bike no longer exists due to a bad crash a few years ago. There are a lot of great stories about that bike, some true, some, notsotrue, I tend to think that the true stories are more nutty. Although there are a lot of stunning copies floating around. Your video of the museum is absolutely great and I love your pronunciations of the foreign stuff, lol. One day I hope to visit your museum.

  • @mentz8915
    @mentz8915 3 года назад +7

    I’ve been there and you just have to see it in person, totally incredible!

  • @robertraft
    @robertraft 3 года назад +2

    wasnt the cannondale a 440?
    does kaplan ever get any ATK's?
    super cool video, thanks for sharing.

  • @dogracing8
    @dogracing8 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Truly an awesome and inspirational place.

  • @krammepower10
    @krammepower10 3 года назад +20

    An hour in and I can't even catch my breath 😂 this place is INSANE. I had no idea something like this even existed, this is dreamland :)

    • @FixItStupid
      @FixItStupid 3 года назад

      YES, OVER THE TOP

    • @sidebite2533
      @sidebite2533 2 года назад +1

      $70 Mill. This place empty would house every American War Veteran that is living on the street. Financially speaking.

  • @darylg7484
    @darylg7484 3 года назад +1

    This place is jaw dropping. Im adding another stop to the bucket list. Stunning. Stay safe on the trip. Enjoy the adventure and just know we’re freezing up here in New England!