This SS/SP had been sitting in the “back of a garage in Orlando” for years, until the seller (Bare Bone Rides) brought it back to life with a custom twist. Those of you that were able to make it out to AIMExpo this year may have seen this on display in the Spectro Oil booth, but it’s got a lot …
Yamaha Based – Moko Powa Design D10 in France
View Post1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Sale Update: This V7 sold for $14,699 after 31 bids on eBay. Nowadays, Moto Guzzi offers several variants of the modern V7. They don’t sell particularly well, but they do hark back to one of Guzzis most iconic motorcycles of all time – the original V7 Sport. It was an instant classic that was created by Tonti to honor …
0 Miles – 1978 Harley-Davidson MX250
In the late 70s, Harley was in a phase of small-displacement bikes while under the control of AMF. They decided to dabble in the world of motocross, and had their Italian branch, Aermacchi, build the Harley-Davidson MX250. It was the first (and only) HD MX bike, and it only lasted for one year. This example is claimed to be in …
SR250 Engine – 1987 Yamaha TW200
Notice anything peculiar about this TW? See how the tank says TW250? Well, Yamaha never made a TW250 – but the builder of this oddball did. It features an engine swap from a Yamaha SR250, which doesn’t just bump up power to 20hp, it also gives a more powerful alternator and electric start.
Silver Shotgun in Holland – 1971 Ducati 350 Desmo
By the time Ducati had released the Mark 3 Desmo, they had an impressive variety of trim levels. In ’71, they added to the line up with their first ever motocross bike (the R/T), and a street bike with silver fiberglass bodywork. Two Wheels Magazine in Australia called the latter the “Silver Shotgun”, and the nickname has stuck through the …
Start of a Legend – 1981 BMW R80G/S
Hindsight has shown that the introduction of the GS model line was one of the best things BMW did for their Motorrad business. But at the press launch in 1980, journalists (and the public) shared a general sentiment of “what’s the point of a large, heavy dual-purpose bike?” Modern cynics still have the same complaint as the bike seems to …
Ending Soon – 1978 Ducati 900SS Supersport
Post Listing Update: Despite 55 bids up to $30,700, this Ducati did not meet reserve. Equipped with a Imola tank, this Supersport is gorgeous, pristine, and ready for a new owner.
“El Raton Asesino” – 2014 Yamaha XV950 Custom in Germany
US readers know this bike as the Bolt, but in Europe it’s designated the XV950. Either way, when it debuted in 2013, it was probably the first true Japanese rival for the Harley Sportster. Yamaha decided to show potential customers how it could be modified by featuring the Bolt in their Yard Built program – one of my personal favorites …
1 of 100 – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition
Post Listing Update: This Special Edition was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Current values of Ducati’s SportClassic line show that they have become quite collectible – and the most collectible of them all is the limited production “Special Edition.” Just 100 were built, and they were all for North America. 90 were sold in the US, and …
1978 Yamaha RD400E
Post Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this RD400E sold for $4,191.41. When Yamaha bumped up displacement of the RD350 to make it the RD400, they also tamed the bike a bit. It was still a silly hooligan bike, but the powerband was a bit wider and the overall ride was slightly more comfortable. A hooligan bike for grownups, …
Hondaline Fairing in Canada – 1982 Honda V45 Sabre
Here’s a first-year example of Honda’s V45 (750cc) Sabre. Within a couple of years, Honda had shrunk the bike down to 700 to circumvent the taxes imposed on 750cc and larger import bikes by the US International Trade Commission. This one stands out due to the impressive original condition and the rare Hondaline fairing.
EagleRider Experience – A Weekend in Albuquerque, Part 1
View PostStreet Tracker – 2002 Harley Sportster Custom
This cool street tracker is based on a ’02 Harley Sportster. It’s claimed to be in perfect condition and it’s just been completed, with lots of little touches including an automotive style key ignition.
In England – 2014 Yamaha SR400 by Kevil’s Moto
Starting with a modern Yamaha SR400, Kevil’s Speed Shop has built a street scrambler that ideally gives you vintage style with modern reliability. How do you think it looks?