Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Firebird sold for $5,000. The BSA Firebird was one of the best motorcycles from Birmingham Small Arms company, built just before the bike division went belly up in 1973. When the Firebird debuted in 1968, it was sold as a dual-sport, but models from 1970 on were ‘street scramblers’, which became …
Picture Intermission – The Fuller Moto Shogun
Bike-urious reader Bob K was at Barber this weekend and he wanted to share one of his highlights. It’s called the Fuller Moto Shogun – I call it exquisite metalwork masquerading as a motorcycle.
Uber Rare Project – 1965 Hummel 155
Hummel is a division of DKW, the well known German motorcycle works. DKW had begun producing motorized cycles in 1919 and in 1932 became a partner in Auto Union. The introduction of the Hummel 155 in 1965 caused a considerable stir in the European motorcycle press. The Hummel was never exported to the US.
Vintage Racer – 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750
Post Listing Update: This Kawi was pulled off of eBay because it was “lost or broken.” Bah. This H2 was built up as a hot street bike in the past, however 6-7 years ago it was decommissioned and put on display. The seller was planning on modifying the bodywork and putting it back on the street, but he’s got too …
1916 Harley-Davidson Model J Twin
The 1916 Model J brought about a couple of moderate changes for Harley-Davidson. It was the first year they got rid of the bicycle pedals and featured a kickstarter, plus the styling of the tank took on a rounder aesthetic. This was also the last year Harley painted their bikes in grey before they switched to the also-iconic Olive Drab.
Mild Custom – 1966 Ducati 250 Mk3
Looks like this bike started as a Diana, and now it’s a tidy little custom that I think looks great. The seller is light on details but it’s said to run well and need nothing.
1957 Cushman Eagle
Introduced in 1949, the Cushman Eagle was an attempt to copy ‘real’ motorcycle styling, and it obviously worked. The Eagle was by far Cushman’s most successful model, the flagship of the venerable company.
Show Condition – 1978 Yamaha DT250
Post Sale Update: This DT sold for $5,302.02 after 41 bids on eBay. Claimed to be in outstanding show condition, this classic dual sport looks great in Brilliant Orange and Satin Black after the bodywork was repainted and the frame was refinished. Everything is said to work, and while the seller was planning on keeping this bike forever, his family …
1960 Norton Dominator 99
The twin cylinder Dominator designed by Bert Hopwood was first available as a 500 CC in 1949 and evolved into the Dominator model 99. By 1960 it had vastly improved electrics and brakes which made it a great part of Norton’s line up. A factory tuned Domiracer variant was raced in ‘61 and ‘62 and the whole project was eventually …
Vote Now – 2nd Annual Deus Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off
View PostThe Next 100 Years of BMW Motorrad – What Do You Want to Know?
UPDATE: Here are my thoughts (this article was written for RevZilla). BMW is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year, and part of that includes the unveiling of the fourth and final NEXT 100 VISION vehicle, meant to offer “an exciting glimpse of the BMW Group’s overarching vision for the mobility of tomorrow.” This final vehicle will be a motorcycle so …
1956 MV Agusta CSTL 175
MV Agusta was formed in 1945 by the heirs of Giovanni Agusta in an attempt to save jobs for employees of Agusta Aviation. The company won the first of its more than 30 GP titles in 1953 with a 125cc. Race it on Sunday, Sell it on Monday was the company motto and it worked really well for 25 years. …
1991 Aprilia Climber 280
A cost efficient way to get into trials riding (or a really great way to have slow speed fun off-road), this Aprilia Climber features a 276cc Rotax engine.
Barber Vintage Festival 2016 – Day 1
View PostJoin Me – Moto8 Premiere in Santa Ana
As Nathan and I have been learning more about dirt bikes and motocross, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at videos online. One of our favorite series of videos has been the amazing Moto films. Well, this upcoming Tuesday (October 11th), the next installment premieres in Santa Ana, California. Come join Nathan and I to enjoy it!