Last month I gave away a Butler Motorcycle Map for the Texas Hill Country and reader Jack Risley was the winner!
One Year Only – 1988 Honda ZB50
Only sold in the US, Canada, and western Europe in 1988, the ZB50 was supposed to be a street sister to the Z50R dirt bike, but it ended up being too expensive for Honda to build and the US only got 3,058 examples before Honda killed it off.
Restored Boat Tail – 1971 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide
Post Sale Update: this Super Glide sold for $24,751 after 25 bids on eBay. Considered by some to be the first factory custom bike, the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was Willie G’s brainchild and an attempt to satisfy the countless H-D enthusiasts that would customize their brand new Harleys.
Blood Diamond – 1946 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Chopper
Post Sale Update: Blood Diamond sold for $24,100 after 54 bids on eBay. Built by Ryan Grossman of Vintage Dreams, this Knucklehead chopper is called “Blood Diamond”. It started as a numbers matching 1946 EL and it’s been transformed into an interesting custom.
3,590 Miles – 1979 Kawasaki KZ1300
Post Listing Update: This KZ did not meet reserve despite 29 bids up to $9,250. In a period review, Cycle World called Kawasaki’s KZ1300 “an incredible hulk”, saying “There are motorcycles with more speed, but not with the same combination of power, strength, comfort and handling…the sophistication is incredible, the size is enormous.” Displacement-wise, it was the biggest of the …
$25 Raffle – 1966 Ducati 250 Custom by Union Motorcycle Classics
Built by Union Motorcycle Classics, this beautiful Ducati has been donated to REACTS Ministries, a charity that operates ministries in Southeast Asia and provides education, shelter, and food for children who could not otherwise have access to those necessities. Here’s your change to help someone less fortunate than yourself…and possibly win a hell of a custom Italian.
Restored with No Reserve – 1967 Moto Guzzi V700
Post Sale Update: This V700 sold for $7,707 after 50 bids on eBay. Thanks to a “full mechanical and cosmetic restoration”, this V700 is said to be in excellent overall condition with a few wear spots due to 2,500 miles of enjoyment since the work was done.
1986 Yamaha SRX600
The Yamaha SRX600 is a cult classic, but it started as a commercial flop. In the US, it sold for just one year, and it was during a time when American riders valued power above everything else. A relatively light weight bike with a 41 horsepower just didn’t cut it – but for riders who can appreciate the styling, handling, …
Ending Soon with No Reserve – 1998 Yamaha R1
Post Sale Update: This R1 sold for $6,550 after 11 bids on eBay. The Yamaha R1 took the sportbike world by storm in 1998, finally taking the Fireblade down as reigning king of supersport motorcycles. Yamaha’s creation ended up becoming a class-defining motorcycle that still is produced to this day.
Auction Recap – J. Wood & Company – Earl’s Cycle Center
Reader David N went out to Ocala, Florida to check out the J. Wood & Co auction of Earl’s Cycle Center inventory (I previewed it here) and took the time to share his experience with all of you:
Restored – 1996 Honda CR500
Honda’s CR500 is one of the legends of open class motocross thanks to 60 peak horsepower and 224 pounds of weight, but that means that plenty have been crashed or abused. This one owner example has been recently restored but it’s not perfect. All that means is that you shouldn’t feel bad about getting it dirty. Just treat it like …
1987 Ducati Indiana
The seller’s photos aren’t great but the Indiana is an oddball and I’ve never seen a runner offered for so cheap before – this can be yours for less than $1,500.
1 of 246 – 1975 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: Being relisted wasn’t enough, as this did not meet reserve with 39 bids up to $33,850. 3-14-18 Update: 8 months later, this early 900SS is back up for sale. You can find it with bidding up to $27,600 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This 900SS did not meet reserve despite …
Test Ride Low Side – 2007 Benelli TnT 1130
This Benelli TnT was a dealer demo that unfortunately has some cosmetic damage on the right side due to a “test ride…that went poorly”. If you can live with the scrapes, though, you’ll get what MCN called “One of the best ever incarnations of the naked motorcycle theme.”
Restored Rarity – 1977 SWM RS 250 MC
Post Listing Update: This SWM was pulled off of eBay due “to an error in the listing.” Possibly the best name in motorcycling history is Speedy Working Motors – and they’re back, even in the US! One of their most popular models was the RS 250, which was available as the GS (enduro) or as the MC (motocross).