
The fifteenth annual Quail MotoFest showcased a powerful lineup of bikes at The Quail Golf Membership in Carmel, California, on Might 17. Drawing greater than 1,000 attendees, this occasion additionally included a beer backyard, meals vans, dwell music, equipment, and extra.
Out of 13 courses, the Better of Present award was given to Clyde Crouch and his 1937 Indian Arrow. Three highlight courses have been additionally included this yr: Tribute to Yoshimura, Italian Innovation by Bimota, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS.
The Tribute to Yoshimura class included the Honda CB72 constructed by Hideo “Pop” Yoshimura that received the 1964 Suzuka 18-Hour Endurance Race. Beside it was a Yoshimura-built 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship Suzuki GSX-R1000 that was shipped from Japan. A novel Yamaha R7 constructed by the Yoshimura workforce and painted by Troy Lee (2025 Legend of the Sport honoree) was additionally showcased. Fujio and Yusaku Yoshimura have been in attendance.
The Italian Innovation class included a uncommon displaying of 19 Bimota bikes, and the BMW GS class included a curated lineup of GS bikes all through the years. Bringing some pleasure to the GS showcase was the attendance of journalists from the press launch of the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Journey who had ridden to the occasion from Hollywood. Rider’s former EIC and present contributor Mark Tuttle was amongst them, and you’ll learn his GSA evaluate right here.
The 2025 Legend of the Sport was Troy Lee, who painted the R7 described above.
“Being named Legend of the Sport this yr is an actual honor, and attending to showcase the R7 as a part of that was one thing particular,” mentioned Lee. “They informed me to go wild, so I requested myself, how can I reinvent myself, what can I do otherwise? I like Laguna Seca, particularly how riders flip from one aspect to the opposite by means of the Corkscrew. I needed the bike to be one shade when it leans a method and a special shade when it flips the opposite. So we designed the swimsuit and the helmet to match and simply mentioned, ‘I hope they go for this.”
In the course of the Fireplace Chat with Troy Lee, the artist was joined by AMA Corridor of Famers Wayne Rainey and Steve Baker as he mirrored on his time in and contribution to motorsports.

“The newly revamped Quail MotoFest was an unbelievable success,” mentioned Gordon McCall, director of motorsports for The Peninsula Signature Occasions. “It’s about greater than the bikes – it’s concerning the folks, the tales, and the eagerness of the motorcycling neighborhood. The love for 2 wheels is as sturdy as ever, and we’re proud to have honored industry-leading manufacturers, reminiscent of Bimota, Yoshimura, and BMW whereas creating an occasion that’s such a spotlight for the neighborhood.”
Take heed to our interview with Gordon McCall on Ep. 79 of the Rider Journal Insider Podcast
Discover class winners and runner-ups from all 13 courses beneath, and verify the Quail MotoFest web site for extra info.
Vintage 1st Place Offered By Bonhams
1913 Sears Dreadnaught
Steve Huntzinger
Vintage 2nd Place Offered By Bonhams
1913 Indian Single Velocity Twin
Russel Harmon
American 1st Place
1937 Indian Arrow
Clyde Crouch
American 2nd Place
1936 Indian Chief
Michal Wojtowicz
British 1st Place
1955 Vincent Shadow Collection
Peter kishner
British 2nd Place
1969 BSA Victor Particular
Robert Simeral
Italian 1st Place
1946 Vespa V98
Josh Rogers
Italian 2nd Place
1973 MV Agusta 350 B Digital Sport
Moto Italy LLC – John Goldman Museum
Japanese 1st Place
1969 Honda CB750
Japanese 2nd Place
1972 Kawasaki H2 750
John Fulton
Different European 1st Place
1950 BMW R51/2
Scott Williams
Different European 2nd Place
1973 Husqvarna 250cc Wr/RT
John Hernandez
Competitors On-Highway
1969 Bultaco TSS 350
Steven Poggi
Competitors Off-Highway
1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross
David Pierce
Choppers Award
1970 Chopper Lengthy Bike
Richard Jones
Customized/Modified 1st Place
1953 Triumph Thunderbird
Bryan Thompson
Customized/Modified 2nd Place
1969 Triumph Daytona 500
Dustin Kott
Arlen Ness Memorial Award
2025 Aero Precision Metallic Works The Medusa
Aero Precision Metallic Works
Why We Experience Award
2024 Lightfighter LFR V3
Brian Wisemann
WHAT
1913 Indian Single Velocity Twin
Russel Harmon
AMA Bike Corridor of Fame Heritage Award
1978 Yamaha YZR 759
Steve Baker
Italian Innovation by Bimota
1987 Bimota YB4R
Robert Steinbugler
Tribute to Yoshimura
1964 Honda CB72
John Barrett
Celebrating 45 Years of BMW GS
1981 BMW R80 G/S
Robert Talbott
Spirit Of The Quail Award
1983 Yamaha Xv920 Midnight
Michael Szymanski
Better of Present Award
1937 Indian Arrow
Clyde Crouch