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Rare Project – 1971 Rickman Interceptor

In England, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

In the early 70s, an aspiring Floyd Clymer (who owned the name of Indian Motorcycles at the time) thought that the 736cc engine from the Mark II Royal Enfield Interceptor was an absolute jewel, and he ordered 200 to use in an hybrid sport-tourer to be created as Indians. Unfortunately, Clymer passed away after only approximately 15 were created, leaving …

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1975 Kawasaki Rickman CR900

In England, Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This Rickman did not meet reserve despite 39 bids up to $25,000. There’s a lot to like about this early Rickman kit. It’s powered by the engine from a Z1 that was rebuilt at 1,105cc with 10:1 compression ratio, with a claimed 125 horsepower at the rear wheel. It’s got all of the invoices and paperwork going …

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1978 Kawasaki Rickman CR900

In England, Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This Rickman was relisted at a lower price of $22,000, but that wasn’t enough of a discount for anyone to hit “Buy It Now.” The last time this Kawasaki Rickman was up for sale, I thought it was too expensive to feature. I still think it’s too expensive, but I figured you should at least see it!

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1968 Rickman Metisse Triumph

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

4-11 Update: 7 months, 5 miles, and 1 seller later, this beautiful Rickman is back up for sale. I wonder why. It’s since moved from Chicago to Silver Spring, Maryland – find it here on eBay. 9-26 Update: This Rickman Metisse Triumph was pulled off eBay the first time, but is now back up for sale with bidding up to …

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The Ultimate Metisse? 1969 Rickman Metisse BSA Weslake

In England, Off-Road by Abhi1 Comment

Post Sale Update: After 37 bids, this special Rickman did not meet reserve at $11,100. It was then relisted and sold for…$8,700. The Rickman Metisse is a legend when it comes to classic off-roaders, but thanks to the varying powerplants there are some that are better than others. Here’s one with a Weslake BSA B44 engine – considered by some …

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1980 Rickman CRE 1000 Predator

In England, Japan, Sport, Touring by Abhi1 Comment

I’ve featured plenty of bikes from this seller (who somehow always has his/her hands on exquisite Italian machinery), many of which have been Bimotas that featured Italian frames/bodywork around Japanese engines. This time around we’re going with the British/Japanese combo of the Rickman CRE 1000 Predator, an odd sport-touring bike from a machine most people associate with expressions of light …

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1976 Rickman Kawasaki CR-Z1

In England, Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a Kawasaki Z1 900 that’s been given the Rickman treatment – not as a kit, but from the Rickman factory itself. After careful storage for 20 years, the bike was recently recommissioned with new fuel lines/filters and rebuilt carbs. It’s claimed to be a ‘museum piece’ in outstanding condition, but it could be a classic everyday rider if you …

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In the UK – Rickman Honda CR750

In England, Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Rickman brothers made a name for themselves by building incredible frames to put (usually) Triumph motors in, but in the 70s they also expanded to building frames for Japanese bikes like the Kawasaki Z1 and the Honda CB750. This is one of the latter, which can be summarized from a quote from the Rickman brothers themselves:

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1 of 136 – 1971 Rickman Enfield Interceptor

In England, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

In the early 70s, an aspiring Floyd Clymer (who owned the name of Indian Motorcycles at the time) thought that the 736cc engine from the Mark II Royal Enfield Interceptor was an absolute jewel, and he ordered 200 to use in an hybrid sport-tourer to be created as Indians. Unfortunately, Clymer passed away after only approximately 15 were created, leaving …