The B25 (known as the Starfire) was basically BSA’s twin to the Triumph TR25. They weren’t revolutionary, but the classic British style has aged nicely and it has now evolved into a pretty vintage runabout. This example has been sitting for two years, but the cosmetics are great (minus the sidecover decals) and it won’t take much to get it …
1977 MV Agusta 800SS
Also known as the Super America, the MV Agusta 800SS was a modified version of the America that was sold just in Germany by the importer Hansen. They added mag wheels, a rear disc brake, and optional Magni pipes to create this rare find. This example stands out as the original owner was Max Moritz, the famous name behind the …
Folding Scooter – 196x Italjet Kit Kat
The Kit Kat was Italjet’s solution for people who enjoyed flying and boating but then found themselves at a destination without wheels for land. It weighed just 73 pounds, so you could even throw it in the trunk of your car if necessary.
1 of 300 – 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini
When MV Agusta released the F4 1000 in 2005, they released two limited edition models along side the regular “S” bike. One was the AGO – the first 300 models built. The other was the Tamburini, a $42,695 sculpture named for the iconic designer who called this “My dream. My bike.” 300 were produced, 59 of which were imported to …
Guess That Bike Revealed – Tank Edition
This one was sort of a trick question. Many readers were able to quickly identify that it was the tank of a CB750K, but the paint scheme and faded pinstriping allude to a specific variant – the 10th Anniversary Limited Edition. Congrats to yrrah for being the first one to get the exact answer.
1 of 500 – 1982 Puch Magnum Limited
Post Listing Update: This Puch Magnum Limited did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,500. Puch ended their venerable Magnum line of mopeds with a limited production run of 500 – these were called the LTD or Limited. It was basically a Magnum MKII with special cosmetics and a numbered plaque – this one is 147 out …
Black Bomber – 1967 Honda CB450
Post-Sale Update: This Black Bomber sold for $6,600 after 19 bids on eBay. The CB450 was Honda’s first “large displacement” bike, and it ended up becoming one of the most important Japanese motorcycles of all time. It was also quite upsetting to the British motorcycle industry, and they were put on the defensive by the Black Bomber. According to Motorcycle …
Guess That Bike – Tank Edition
View PostRestored Racer – 2003 Honda CR250R
Honda started building the CR250R in the 70s, but in 1997 they switched to an aluminum frame. Over a 34 year period, the CR became a legendary dirt bike – in fact, it is the winningest dirt bike in US history, in terms of championships.
Street Legal MotoGP Replica – 2016 Honda RC213V-S
View Post1969 CZ 360 Sidepipe
Also known as the Type 969, the CZ 360 was impressively similar to the factory motocross race bike – one that won three straight 500cc World MX Championships thanks to the riding of Paul Friedrichs. Here’s an example that’s been recently restored and is ready for vintage racing.
1963 Velocette Venom
Between 1955 and 1970, Velocette built 5,721 examples of the Venom. A factory-prepped Venom set a world record for being the first bike ever to average over 100 miles per hour in a 24 hour period. Here’s a 53 year old example that spent 30 years on display in a previous owner’s living room.
Out of Office – Long Beach Motorcycle Show
I’m at the Long Beach Motorcycle Show all day, so no bikes for sale. Instead I’ll be learning all about next year’s new bikes so I can figure out what’s cool enough to share with you. Are you going to be there in the evening? Drop me a line and let’s meet up! Last night was the start of the …
Varese Model – 1995 Ducati 916
Post Sale Update: This Varese-built Ducati sold for $9,400 after 47 bids on eBay. The 916 has obviously become one of Ducati’s most important motorcycles, but it had a very worrying start. Right as the bike was set to debut, a fire broke out at the paint shop in Bologna. Ducati improvised and temporarily moved production to Cagiva in Varese. …