Post Listing Update: This R100CS got no interest at the opening bid of $4,400. In 1984, BMW sold 75 examples of a “Last Edition” R100CS. The K series had been introduced 2 years before and ze Germans thought it was the future of their product line. So the German firm decided to honor the boxer motor with final run, and …
2002 Ducati 998R
Post Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this 998R sold for $23,100. In 2002, the 998R was Ducati’s halo sportbike. The Italian firm released just 700 examples of the model, which ended up being the last variant of the 916 lineage before the 999 took over in 2003. Cosmetic changes over the 998 were minimal but the Testastretta motor …
1979 Honda CX500 Custom
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this CX sold for a BIN of $2,995. Honda’s CX series of bikes were ahead of the time when they debuted in 1978, with liquid cooling, shaft drive, the first wheels on a production bike to use tubeless tires, and electronic ignition that was isolated from the rest of the electrical system so that …
1975 Honda CB750F Super Sport Custom
Honda’s CB750 was a game changer when it was first released, but by 1975 the bike had been overshadowed by the Kawasaki Z1. Honda responded with the F Super Sport alongside the K5 model. The F got a new gas tank, a rear disc brake, and a 4-into-1 exhaust. Other modifications improved horsepower and the chassis – Cycle magazine said …
“Krazy KZ” – 1978 Kawasaki KZ400
Built by Seth Hensler, this KZ400 was originally acquired for just $100 before he customized it into what you see here. There’s several clever bit, including a tail section made from a BMX helmet and a speedo from an airplane that’s driven off a pitot tube which measures air speed.
1967 BSA Thunderbolt
5-12 Update: Rob B notes that this bike is back up for sale with a hefty discount down to $3,300. Find it here on Craigslist. The baby sister of the Lightning, BSA’s Thunderbolt got the usual 650cc twin but it was paired with just one Amal carb compared to the two carbs of the faster Lightning. Known internally as the …
Meet Tim Huber!
Editor’s Note: I’m always looking for ways to share more motorcycles with you, and the best way to do that is to have more people contributing. So with that in mind, I’d like to introduce you to Tim Huber! I’ve seen Tim’s work on several other motorcycling sites like EatSleepRIDE, RevZilla, and RideApart, and I’m sure he’s going to add …
2 of 17 – 1941 Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead Trike Projects
Post Listing Update: These TA projects did not meet reserve with bidding stalling at $51,350. This won’t be cheap or easy to finish, but it’s a hell of a find that someone needs to take care of. The Wheels Through Time museum has 2 of the 17 Harley TA bikes ever built, but they’re incomplete. What’s a TA, you ask? …
Video Intermission – 2017 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Winners Timelapse
More content from the Quail coming soon, but for now here’s a teaser of all the winning bikes!
Ending Soon – 2007 BMW R1200S
Post Sale Update: After 25 bids on eBay, this R1200S sold for $5,750. “Born in heaven, raised in hell.” That was one of the slogans BMW used when they introduced the R1200S, an evolution of the R1100S that fell much more on the ‘sport’ side of the sport-touring equation. It was the sportiest boxer twin BMW had ever built, and …
2000 AXR 1200 Cafe Sportster
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Of the many top-tier motorcycle publications online, Motorcycle.com (aka Motorcycle Online) might just have the most dedicated group of followers (who often refer to themselves as MOrons, playing off Motorcycle Online. They’ve recently announced that they’re looking for a new Associate Editor. So if you’ve always wondered what it would be like to work in the motorcycle industry, here’s your …
1972 Benelli 250 Super Sport
Post Listing Update: This Benelli did not meet reserve despite 31 bids up to $4,150. Here’s a beautiful Benelli that features one of the last uses of the “Power Egg” motor.
Ending Soon – 1993 Ducati 900SS Cafe Racer
This 900SS was cosmetically customized by the seller – he finished a month ago but needs to sell this for financial reasons. What do you think of it?
Video Intermission – The Glory Days of British Motorbikes
Timeshift is a documentary on BBC that covers topics through Britain’s history. One of their hour long episodes was dedicated to the British motorcycle industry, and it’s well worth a view for those of you that love Britbikes. Learn about the glory days, mods and rockers, and even how two wheelers helped during World War II.