The GPZ900R was Kawasaki’s first Ninja – the beginning of a long line of iconic motorcycles. If I remember correctly, serial number 1 is currently in Kawasaki’s museum at their US headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California. According to this seller, serial number 2 is now up for sale…
1964 BSA Lightning Rocket
In the mid 1960s BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) did not want to dominate the world. They did, however, want to dominate the US Market so brought the Lightning Rocket to our fair shores. The Lightning Rocket was essentially the same as the domestic Lightning, but was tuned to be faster and quicker. The 1964 BSA Lightning Rocket featured a 654 …
Ending Soon – 1973 Norton Commando 850 Tourer
Post Sale Update: As Cas V noted in the comments, this Commando sold for just $4,723 after 14 bids on eBay. A former personal mount of Bill Bibbiani (former head of the SoCal Norton Owners Club), this interesting Commando is well modified and setup for road tripping.
August 2016 Result Highlights
View PostIn Belgium – 1955 Terrot ETDS Police
Post-Listing Update: This Poice Terrot did not meet reserve with bidding up to $2,480. My favorite Belgian motorcycle seller strikes again with a lovely little French police bike. Terrot started building bikes in 1902, and by 1929 they had sold 100,000 of them. They ran a very successful racing program in the 30s, but after the war they focused on …
One Owner – 1980 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: This 900SS did not meet reserve despite 45 bids up to $24,200. After the angular design of the 860GT, Ducati went back to the classic lines of the 750SS when they styled the 900 Super Sport. Despite fewer-than-expected sales when it was first released, the 900SS has been steadily gaining value in recent years – and this …
2 For the Price of…2 – Honda RC51 and CBR900RR
These are both great, but different bikes. The RC51 was built specifically to compete in World Superbike. As a V-twin, they were allowed to go up to 1000cc to compete against the other manufacturer’s 750 4-cyclinder machines. This bike was the basis for Colin Edwards’ World Superbike Championship in 2000. It was also the championship-winning bike in 2002. In the …
1965 Ducati Diana MK3
What makes a motorcycle? Is it the look? Is it the motor? Is it the frame? What actually constitutes how you identify a bike? Take this one for instance. Listed on eBay as a 1965 Ducati Diana MK3 it may have started life as a GT. It was restored as a Diana MK3, but it has a Sebring motor in …
2 Weeks In The West – Day 8
View Post1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, I introduced you to Vipin Shri. Here’s his first feature for you to enjoy. I want to take a moment to thank him and the other contributors because their posts allow me some free time to create side projects like the Zero video for you, too!
Vintage Flat Tracker – 1928 Harley-Davidson JD Twin Cam
Homer Knapp was a legendary gearhead who founded Hollywood Motorcycle Machine back in 1966. Unfortunately, he passed away late last year, and his bikes have been moving on to their next owners thanks to Classic Motorcycle Consignments – hopefully you’ve seen their ad on the sidebar as they’re a Bike-urious sponsor. Of Homer’s extensive motorcycle collection, one of the most …
The End of a Long Line – 1941 Indian 441
The 1941 Indian 441 was the absolute end of the four cylinder in line motor in american motorcycles. It’s motor had started out as a Will Henderson design in the early 1920’s that was used in Ace motorcycles. Will Henderson was killed in a testing accident and Ace was sold to Indian in 1927. Indian debuted the Indian 4 less …
Deus Ex Build – BMW R100S Custom
View Post1953 Zundapp KS601 Sport
9-8-16 Update: Last time this was featured, bidding stalled at $8,400. It’s now back up for sale with bidding at $8,100 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $12,950 here on eBay. In 1951, Zundapp introduced their last big bike – the KS601 (Kardan Sport). It got plenty of positive attention from the press, but Zundapp’s sales …
Pilgrimage to the Isle of Man – Part 1
Editor’s Note: You may remember that contributor Ted Clough made his way over to the Isle of Man recently for the Classic Festival – he was kind enough to share a few photos with us last week. Now’s he got a story for you about his travels – so come along for the ride!