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Divisive Classic – 1964 BSA B40

In England, Less than 5k, Standard by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

The BSA B40 is a cool little classic with a deservedly poor reputation, yet that didn’t stop it from being an incredibly popular machine. It served as one of the primary replacements for the post-WW2 BSA M20’s and Matchless GL3’s. The B40 would see ample use by the British Armed Forces who ordered more than 3,000 units, including 141 for …

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Rare Z – 1988 Honda ZB50

In Japan, Less than 5k, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Honda’s Z series is responsible for a myriad of mini-models that were the first forays into motorcycling for many a rider. As a result, many of these Honda minis hold a special place in legions of riders’ hearts. Though it lacks the older vintage flavor of the original Z50, the ZB50 still has its own unique late-’80’s character that’s hard …

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2WD – 1971 Pak-Jak 3 Wheel Scooter

In America, Less than 5k, Off-Road, Scooter by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Pak-Jak sold for $2,949. Built by the Right Way Manufacturing Corporation of Owen, Wisconsin, the Pak-Jak was an in-line 3 wheel trail bike that was advertised as an all-terrain climber of hills. From what I’ve been able to find online, approximately 125 examples were built before the company went bankrupt. Here’s …

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Fighting the CT-70 – 1976 Yamaha Champ

In Japan, Less than 5k, Scooter, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

In 1976, Yamaha brought out its answer to Honda’s wildly popular CT-70 in the form of the 80cc “Champ”, (not to be confused with the Yamaha Chappy or 50cc LC50 Champ moped). The mini was powered by a 72cc oil-injected LB80-3D two-stroke engine (with four-petal reeds), married to an automatic transmission with two-speed centrifugal clutch. The tiny Yammy can reportedly …

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Italian Two-Stroke – 1968 Cimatti C100

In Italy, Less than 5k, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Though Cimatti Motorcycles was founded in 1937, it would be well over a decade before it produced its first motorized two-wheeler. The marque was started by Marco Cimatti, who won a Gold Medal in cycling at the 1932 Olympics. Despite the company starting up in a turbulent period economically, the bicycle manufacturer managed to beat the odds and remain profitable. …

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2003 CCM 604 Supermoto

In England, Less than 5k, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Based out of the UK, Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche manufacturer that owes its start to the failure of BSA’s racing division – Alan Clews was looking to build a better motocross bike and he snapped up anything he could from BSA after they shut down the competition department. A tumultuous history ensued – Clews sold the company in …

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DG Race Replica – 1975 Honda CR125M Elsinore

In Japan, Less than 5k, Off-Road, Race, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

In the 1970’s, motocross racing had become fairly mainstream with several top racers becoming household celebrity names. In this highly competitive era, the big manufacturers poured absurd amounts of funding into race R&D, driving the constant evolution of MXers. Despite the large staff and state of the art facilities that the big mocos possessed, a few talented wrenchers created something …