Post Sale Update: This Commando sold for $12,000 after 7 bids on eBay. Bill Becker acquired this bike in 2004 with the intent of building a “cafe racer based on a 1970s superbike platform, but with contemporary improvements — with a ‘naked’ look fashioned after period-racers.” How do you think he did?
Picture Intermission – 2018 Brad Boyle Motorsports BBQ & Bike Show
Every year, Brad Boyle Motorsports hosts some private BBQs to raise funds for the Boys Republic. Earlier this year, Meguiar’s was given permission to shoot some of Brad’s incredible collection, and, well…you need to see it for yourself.
1975 Yamaha XS650
Interested in a XS650 but don’t feel obligated to overpay for celebrity ownership? Here’s a survivor that’s said to still run like new.
2018 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Recap
View Post1938 DKW Diamant
Post Listing Update: This Diamant did not meet reserve with just 2 bids up to $1,500. In Sweden, one of the most popular early motorcycles was the DKW-powered Diamant. Per the seller, the Diamant was “sold for about 400kr ($50), which represented about 2 months of salary for an industrial worker.“
Auction Preview – Mecum Monterey 2018
This August, Mecum is coming to Monterey as part of Pebble Beach Automotive Week, and they’re auctioning off 18 bikes in addition to a whole bunch of classic cars. Here are my top 3.
1968 Bultaco Metralla Mk2
Post Sale Update: This Metralla sold for $7,500 after 18 bids on eBay. When it was released, the Metralla Mk2 was the fastest two-stroke motorcycle you could buy. It held that title for a short time – you should check out Mat Oxley’s book Stealing Speed to learn why two-stroke development was at a fever pitch during this decade – …
Picture Intermission – Is Honda Bringing Back the CBX?
Motorcycle.com has discovered that Honda has recently filed and registered some designs with the Japanese intellectual property office that look an awful lot like the rebirth of the CBX. Who knows when (or if) it’s coming, but it’s fun to dream!
June 2018 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
2018 Alta Redshift EX
Last month, Alta announced that they were updating the dual-sport Redshift EX model with the new EXR. To clear out space for the new model, Alta recently started offering $3,500 factory rebates on the 2018 EX. If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to own an electric bike, this is probably the sign you’ve been waiting for.
1968 Kawasaki Bushwacker F3 175
Post Sale Update: This Bushwacker sold for $1,826 after 31 bids on eBay in Sanford, Florida, but there’s a lot more to the story. From commenter Rod down below: “Abhi, did you know I was awarded this bike. Then the seller backed out! His made up high bid was $1850 I believe. My top bid was $1325 I think. He …
1 of 100 – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition
In 2007, Ducati released a limited edition of just 100 bikes exclusively for the North American market. 90 were sold in the US and the remaining 10 were sold to our northerly neighbors of Canada. That production number actually makes it one of the rarest Ducatis made in recent history, and I adore the combination of classic design with modern …
1 of 61 – 1995 Ducati Supermono
Post Listing Update: This Supermono did not get any interest at the opening bid of $149,900. It was relisted at the same price with the same outcome. In the majestic history of the Italian firm, the Ducati Supermono is one of the greats. Arguably one of the most collectable Ducatis ever produced, just 67 Supermonos were built exclusively for racing …
Fascinating Motor – Meirson/Harley-Powered Speedway Build
View PostL. Ron Hubbard Owned – 1975 Yamaha XS650B
Post Listing Update: Shocking nobody, this bike got no interest at the $50,000 asking bid. It’s been relisted at a 50% discount but I won’t bother sharing it again unless I see a significant further price cut. 7-1-18 Update: Over two years later, Calvin R notes that this Hubbard-owned Yamaha is back up for sale. The price keeps plummeting, but …