Post Listing Update: This little KTM was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In 1995, the seller of this bike acquired it as his first bike ever. Over the last 5 years, he has sourced the parts required to make it like new again.
Turquoise and Chrome – 1970 BSA Lightning A65L
10-17-17 Update – Photos removed at seller’s request. Here’s a lovely Lightning (from the last year before BSA went oil-in-frame) that’s adorned in a fantastic turquoise and chrome scheme. The ’69 and ’70 Lightnings are favorites among model aficionados – enough time had passed so that BSA had taken care of most of the issues while they still retained the …
Ooh, Shiny – 1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler
The seller of this bike aptly describes it as “over-restored.” The story is that the restorer worked at a chrome shop, so any parts that he didn’t either have NOS or couldn’t buy new were chromed! The current seller bought it from the restorer (whom I will now call Chromefinger) and has kept it in his living room as a …
One Off – Steam Powered Hensel Trike
Post Sale Update: This oddball trike sold for $8,361.96 after 51 bids on eBay. I wonder what will happen to it… Decades ago, a Californian aviation mechanic named Fred Hensel built this three wheeled steam powered vehicle. It was registered in California as a motorcycle, so I’m going to share it!
Video Intermission – James May Reassembles a Honda Z50
View Post1966 Benelli 250
At the time this Benelli was produced, most of their bikes were being imported into the US through Montgomery Ward under the brand name of Riverside – but this beautiful blue example is proudly displaying the Benelli logo on the tank. Ignore the MW references on the engine case and the seat that remind you that this bike was originally …
1974 Laverda 750 SFC
Post Listing Update: Despite 7 bids up to $35,000, this SFC did not meet reserve. Laverda’s 750 SFC is one of the legends of Italian motorcycles, and this one stands out thanks to a documented history and a Falloon Report from none other than Ian Falloon.
Restomod – 1967 Triumph Bonneville
This lovely Bonnie was recently restored by Josh Hartz of Hartz Bros Custom Cycle. It has just 216 miles since the work was performed, and now this bike needs a new owner.
Twin Engined – Custom 2x150cc Baja Trike
When reader Christian E sent this over to me, he said it was most definitely “Bi” and “Curious.” How could I not feature it?
A Weekend With the AWD Rev’It #95!
It’s Sunday morning, and I’ve been working up the courage to try this for hours. It’s finally time to forget my instincts and see what happens when I hold a slide around a corner and then whack the throttle open. On a normal big enduro, that’s an easy way to turn a slide into a lowside. But this is no …
Never Run – 1983 BMW R100 in England
This BMW R100 was not taken out of its crate until 1996. While it has been registered, this bike has never been started or had fuel in the tank.
In Australia – 1982 Honda BiMonkey
Honda’s Monkey bike (known the world over but sometimes with a different name) is one of the most notable motorcycles ever built. Between ’87 and ’88, Honda built a RT variant which was only available in Japan. According to the seller, approximately 40 of those RT bikes were converted to these adorable little replicas of the Bimota DB1 called the …
Beautiful Cosmetics – 1969 Yamaha DS6C
The seller says he doubts “there is a DS6C in this type of condition outside of a museum.” It hasn’t run in 4 years but it’s been properly stored. I haven’t seen one better – plus this comes with a spare bike that needs new rings so you’ve got nearly every spare you could want. (Yeah, except rings. Smartass.)
“La Belva” – 2001 Buell X1 Cafe Racer in Italy
Built by Sartorie Meccaniche, this custom based on a Buell X1 Lightning is called “La Belva” – which translates to “Wild Beast.” The builders say it’s “American power with a British flavor mixed up with Italian taste.” What do you think of it?
Super 8 – 1971 El Burro Minibike
The full name of this little scoot is actually “El Burro Sand n Sno Bike.” Obviously it would handle pavement with no problems, but the idea was that you could air down the tires to 1-2 psi and the 12-inch wide tires would create enough of a footprint to get around in sand or even on snow.