Post Sale Update: After 35 bids on eBay, this CB360T sold for $2,050. Introduced in 1974, the CB360 was the twin-powered successor to Honda’s immensely popular CB350. The 360 was not as successful commercially, but this example seems to be a decently-preserved survivor that’s being offered with no reserve.
What Do You Want To Know? 2019 SSR Buccaneer Cafe and Classic
UDPATE: Here’s my review! This week I’ll be trying out the current lineup from Benelli motorcycles – if you read that post you’ll know that Benelli’s US importer is SSR Motorsports, and they’ve got their own bikes to sell you. Next week I’ll get a taste of their Buccaneer Cafe and Buccaneer Classic, two 250cc v-twin powered machines that SSR …
1 of 700 – 1963 Velocette Viceroy
One of Velocette’s least-known creations is a scooter called the Viceroy. It made sense in theory but sales were poor and production ended after just 700 were sold over 4 years (1960-1964). Obviously, they’re now hard to find, especially in the US.
1 of 50 – 1998 Magni Australia 98
Post Sale Update: This Magni Australia sold for $24,000 after 48 bids on eBay. Arturo Magni started working with Moto Guzzi in 1985, and the first project was the “Parallelogrammo” (what a name) swingarm created to counter the shaft jacking that was common with older driveshaft designs. In 1990, Magni customized a Daytona road racer that was campaigned by Ted …
Gear Review – REAX Ludlow Jacket
View PostAuction Preview – Mecum Monterey 2018
In two weeks, Mecum is auctioning off some cars and 53 bikes in Monterey, immediately preceding Pebble Beach. As befitting such a location, there’s some classy machines that could leave with new owners. Let’s take a look at my three favorites!
What Do You Want To Know? 2018 Benelli Lineup
View Post2009 Buell XB12XP Ulysses Police
For years, Harley-Davidson dominated the American police cruiser market. Though BMW, Kawasaki, and other manufacturers are now also making motorcycles you’re constantly scanning for when you’re on the road, Harley also offered a police variant of the Buell Ulysses called the XB12XP which offered better ergonomics and the potential for easier patrolling on fire roads or rough surfaces. This example …
Bike Review – 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan
View PostSN #1 – 1998 Bimota Mantra DB3
Post Sale Update: This Mantra sold for $5,045 after 22 bids on eBay. 8-13-2018 Update: Four years later, Rob B notes that this example (VIN: ZES1DB314WR000001) is back up for sale with a new owner (and it’s crossed the country in the process). There’s some additional details – apparently the previous owner removed the “complicated fuel pump system” so the …
1971 OSSA Pioneer 250
Post Listing Update: This Pioneer did not meet reserve with 12 bids up to $1,875 on eBay. Ossa was a Spanish firm that offered a wide variety of dirt bikes to cover anything that an off-road enthusiast could want to do. The Pioneer was OSSA’s enduro bike, though realistically the pavement experience was limited to putting around in town. In …
TR7T-Inspired – 1978 Triumph T140E Custom
Post Listing Update: This custom Triumph did not get any interest at the opening bid of $5,000. In 1981, Triumph created a dual-sporter based on the TR7V Tiger in response to BMW’s R80GS. It was called the TR7T Tiger Trail, and it was never officially exported to the US because of emissions regulations. It was an interesting (and very yellow) …
1986 Moto Guzzi V65 TT
8-12-2018 Update: Three years later, this bike seems to be back up for sale (at least based on the reference to the serial number). It’s available in Lawrence, Kansas with quite a jump in the asking price – now it’s $6,500 here on ADVRider. After BMW carved out a new niche of the motorcycle market with the GS, many competitors …
Guess That Bike – Movie Set Edition
I try not to offer up “Guess That Bike” posts unless I already know what the answer to the question is, but I had to make an exception for this oddball movie prop. Reader Sharif M found this crazy contraption at the Melody Ranch film studio, and we’re wondering if you know what it started as and/or what movie it’s …
Video Intermission – MotoGP Traction Control
If you’ve ever been saved by sophisticated traction control on a modern bike (I had a Yamaha R6 save me from a lowslide at Utah Motorsports Campus earlier this year), you’ll know how helpful it can be when you’re pushing your personal limits. But how does it work? Here’s a short video hosted by F1 racer David Coulthard that explains …