Post-Listing Update: No one seems interested in this Tohatsu – it keeps getting relisted at a lower opening bid, with no action. As of 6-14 it’s got a unmet opening bid of $550, find it here on eBay. Founded in 1922, Tohatsu is now best known for their outboard motors. But in the 50s and 60s, they produced some excellent …
Restored or Original – Honda SS125A
The predecessor to the CB125, Honda’s SS125A was the ‘Super Sport’ option in a series of rare quarter-liter slopers that also included the CL125 (scrambler), CD125 (touring), and a Japan-only CS125. They are not easy to find nowadays, which makes it all the more surprising that I’ve got two for you to peruse. One’s been restored and the other…hasn’t.
$950 – 1965 Bridgestone Sport 60
You know Bridgestone as a tire manufacturer nowadays, but for a few years they produced very competitive small motorcycles ranging in displacement from 50cc to 350cc. Here’s one of the smaller models, a 60cc Sport. The two-stroke rotary-valve single was good for 5.8 horsepower and it was paired with a 4-speed rotary transmission. I can’t determine if all of these …
1972 Alsport Steen Hodaka
Post-Listing Update: This Steen did not meet reserve with 12 bids up to $1,706. In 1967, John Steen discontinued the first run of his Taco mini bikes and started selling Hodakas. On the side, he also created custom dirt bikes using Hodaka engines like the 100cc Alsport Steen. Conveniently, John didn’t just sell Hodakas – he was also an importer …
1987 Honda Aero 50
The Aero was Honda’s first modern scooter in North America, where it was introduced in 1983. A second generation was introduced in 1985, and these have served as reliable in-town runabouts ever since. The ’85-’87 models had a 49.3cc two-stroke enigne that produced 3.9 horsepower and 3.5 pound-feet of torque. The entire package weighed 121 pounds dry. Realistic top speed …
1962 Polaris Trail Tractor
Polaris was founded in 1954 by some partners and employees of Hetteen Hoist and Derrick Shop who wanted to create a vehicle capable of traveling through snow. Two years later, their first production snowmobile was released – called the Sno Traveler. A few years later, management decided that they could diversify a bit so they built the Trail Tractor.
1973 Auranthetic Charger
A small electric motorcycle with a 1 horsepower, 24 volt DC motor, the Auranthetic Charger was able to hit 25-30 miles per hour and cover a range of approximately 20-30 miles.
1969 Rupp Roadster
In 1969, Rupp was on the top of its game, with over 400 employees and a range of products that included snowmobiles, go-karts, ATVs, and minibikes. That year the company introduced a new top-of-the-line minibike with a 5 horsepower Tecumseh H50 engine and a two speed jackshaft. It was called the Roadster.
1968 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
Possibly a first bike for many of you readers, the Yamaha YL-1 was branded the “Twin Jet” in the US.
Factory Reconditioned – Janus Halycon 50
The Halycon 50cc is a 2-stroke 50cc that is obviously inspired by what bikes looked like in the 20s and 30s. Thanks to 9.8 horsepower and a six-speed transmission, you’ll be able to hit 55 miles per hour and get 60 miles per gallon.
12V Power – Peg Perego Ducati Monster
Here’s a bike for the little one in your life. Licensed by Ducati, this Peg Perego electric bike has a 12V battery and it’s capable of supporting 60 pounds of misbehaving child.
397 Miles – 1969 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler 125
Post-Sale Update: This Stornello Scrambler sold for $3,350 after 13 bids on eBay. Also known as the American, the Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler was one of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built. The Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed …
Restored – 1972 Yamaha AT2
This AT2 is claimed to have been restored to like new with almost entirely NOS or refurbished Yamaha parts.
1966 Atala Rizzato Ringo
I’m unable to find any information on this little scoot, but according to the seller it’s a rare Italian with a 49cc 2-stroke engine and a 3-speed hand shift transmission. I can only see examples that are white and red online, but this example is…not. Got any experience with this marque?
1965 Honda S90
Post Sale Update: AFter 34 bids on eBay, this S90 sold for $2,280. I think one of the rules of this site is that I have to feature a S90 every month or so – it’s in the bylaws or something. I adore mine and it still gets me to work once a week, no problem (even if I can’t …