Richard Grieco is known for his bad-ass action scenes and impressive painting skills, but one other thing he is known for is his passion for motorbikes. The former fashion model has been often captured taking his bikes for a spin by the media. His fondness, for what he likes to call “abstract emotionalism”, is very well stamped on the road monsters he owns. The multi-talented artist is known to be a proud owner of a few Harley-Davidsons, two Indians, and a Triumph motorcycle. When asked about his passion for bikes, the actor didn’t shy away too much. He confessed to falling in love with these fantastic beasts at the tender age of seven! You read that right... Fox’s Detective Dennis Booker started his love affair with bikes, starting with an Ossa 125, at the age of 7. The actor likes to cruise around on his vintage bikes across Los Angeles. He is a fan of Supercross and Moto GP. Given the number of professions Richard has changed, it wouldn’t really surprise us, if the star musician from "Waiting for the Sky to Fall" decided to join professional motorbike racing in the future.
Let's take a detailed look into some of the top diamonds from Richard Grieco’s garage vault.
1990 Harley Davidson Springer
The 1990 Springer is one of the most renowned Harleys from the '90s. The Sport-Touring Softail bike came with a V2, four-stroke engine that revved up the bike while roaring like a monster. The vintage gem boasted 49.0 horsepower at 5000 RPM. Although the bike seemed a little low seated, it was actually decently placed, with a displacement height of about 81 cubic inches. The Harley D boasted a bore x stroke of 88.8 x 108.0 mm. The chassis of the Springer showcased a highly efficient 5-speed gearbox, and also an air-based cooling system for the engine. Safety Measures were well looked after by the makers of this bike. Sturdy disc brakes were installed on the front (MT 90-21) as well as the rear (MT 90 - 16) tire. The bike oozed machismo, charisma, and style. It weighed over 640 pounds and could carry over 4.2 gallons of fuel in its tank. This Harley had a unique style quotient and stood out among peers. No wonder, it is Richard’s favorite among his own collection - and that is no assumption. The actor was asked what his dream bike would look like, and he answered “it’d be like a 1990 Springer rebuilt to look like a knucklehead”.
1996 Triumph Tiger 500
The second-best, a rather rare gem in Richard Grieco’s vintage collection is the 1996 Triumph Tiger 500. The Tiger series was very popular in the 1990s. The sleek bike with sturdy wheels and a powerful Triumph engine was pretty much the talk of the town with every model launch. The best-selling model in the series back then, was, of course, the Tiger 900. However, the nomenclature was only based on the power of the engine. The 900cc engine was generally preferred over the 500cc, but they were both identically cut out from the same rock. Weighing above 460 pounds, the Tiger had nimble feet. The bad boy was very well designed to provide comfortable rides. With a displacement of about 33.5 inches, it was very much anybody’s bike. The beast created an added value on returns with its impressive power generation capacity. On the outside, this versatile tourer boasted the same rear wheel as the BMW R1150GS. The Tiger is known to make a good steep turn with relative ease. The old boy is a comfy ride-for-all type bike, with its smooth transitioning ability and easy shifting between the gears.
1941 Indian Scout
The Scout series was the premium motorcycle series across the globe in the Pre-World War era. Built primarily between 1920 and 1949, by the Indian Motorcycle Company, these vintage bikes have been referred to as the best Indian motorcycles ever used. Despite being originally introduced earlier, these bad boys really caught the public eye when they were transitioned, and made heavier monsters in the year 1932. The strength and versatility of these bad boys prompted their usage by militaries of various countries. The company eventually shut down its civilian production in 1942, but not before the Scout had become a daily name in every household. Given the over-pouring demand for these beasts, a sport version of the bike - the vintage gem owned by Richard - was released. This version is about 15 pounds heavier than the 101 Scout. It comes with a lighter frame, girder forks, alloy cylinder heads, and improved carburetion. An icon of sorts, the Scout is the perfect example of the rough and mighty Indian bikes from the past. It glorifies the best of Indian bikes from the Pre-World War era and it is no surprise that Richard Grieco is a fan himself.