Bultaco stopped producing bikes in 1983, though they had a brief revival in 1998 when Sherco (a combination of Sherpa and Bultaco) used the name for a couple of years. The firm was best known for their two-stroke off-roaders and even the occasional road bike like the Metralla. So when the company was revived in 2015, it was a bit …
Nice Options – 1961 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: Despite 26 bids up to $12,600, this R69S did not meet reserve. In a 1962 review of the BMW R69S, Cycle World said, “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that …
Video Intermission – On The Pipe 7 Trailer
According to Red Bull, On The Pipe is the most successful movie series in MX history. Number 7 just premiered, and it’s called “The Last Hit” because it’s going to be the end of the series.
Twin 750 H2 Powered Project – 1973 Bill Wirges’ Land Speed Streamliner
Post Listing Update: This streamliner did not get any interest at the asking bid of $13,887. Bill Wirges is a legend in the Kawasaki aftermarket world, having made his name with hop up parts (especially exhausts) for Widowmakers and Kawi’s big 4-stroke superbikes. He also conquered Bonneville with a streamliner powered by two H2 750cc motors connected via a chain …
Who’s Going to the Long Beach Motorcycle Show?
I am, but only on Friday the 17th. Will I see you there?
In England – 1949 Egli Vincent
Built in 1997 with a 1949 Vincent Rapide Series C motor (F10AB/1/2168), this beautiful Egli-framed motorcycle has a frame number from a 1952 Vincent Comet (RC/1/11576 B). It looks great but I’d love to throw a cowl on the rear end of that seat.
Giveaway – ADVPulse’s Ultimate Adventure Package
ADVPulse is an excellent site for those of you that are focused on Adventure Touring. It’s also a site that’s about to give away $4,995 in goodies, so you should check it out and enter!
October 2017 Result Highlights
Last month we featured some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
Yellow Speed Blocks – 1976 Yamaha RD400C
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this RD sold for $4,050. The biggest of the RD’s, the RD400 debuted in 1976 with an evolution of the powerplant from the RD350. For many riders in the 70s, this was the motorcycle to have. Visordown called it a Bike Icon, saying “Cool doesn’t even come close.”
Video Intermission – Raber’s Tech Tips
Raber’s Parts Mart is a shop in San Jose, California specializing in parts to keep your vintage British motorcycle on the road. When I shared recently shared a video from Boxer2Valve as part of a restoration video series they just started, commenter puffer_nutter noted that Raber had also branched out into video production with a series of “Tech Tips.” If …
Question Intermission: What Was The “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” at EICMA?
According to the press release I just got from Ducati, it was the new Panigale V4 as it captured over 16,000 votes, or 61.17% of the show. Yet when you consider everything else that debuted at EICMA, I’m inclined to believe that a large percentage of those voters just selected the Ducati as the hometown favorite. What do you say?
“Fauxari Enzo 1” – 2002 Honda VTX1800S Custom
This weekend, Mecum is auctioning off a whole bunch of collector cars…and two weird motorcycles. One is a special construction chopper that I can’t find interesting no matter how hard I try, while the other is a custom Honda with a matching trailer. For some reason, it’s been turned into a “Ferrari.”
Guessing Game Intermission – Win a Bike-urious T-Shirt!
View Post1976 Bimota SB2
I’ve featured a couple of SB2s in the past, but this is the first one that’s available in the US. This was one of the first streetbikes with a monoshock and it had adjustable steering geometry.
Auction Preview – Larry Klein Estate in Michigan
11-13-17 Update: Readers John G and Jim B note that this is a good time to update this post as the auction is happening this weekend. They’ve finally categorized everything so you can see what’s available. Larry Klein was the owner of GT Motors in Lansing, Michigan, a well-known Moto Guzzi dealership – but he may have been even better …