Post Listing Update: This HB3 did not meet reserve despite bidding up to $8,950. Another rare and exquisite bike from Massimo Tamburini, the HB3 was Bimota’s third model with a Honda engine. This time around it utilized the air-cooled four cylinder from a CB1100F. 101 examples were produced (43 with a half fairing and 58 with a full fairing). Here’s …
1970 BSA Firebird
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Firebird sold for $5,000. The BSA Firebird was one of the best motorcycles from Birmingham Small Arms company, built just before the bike division went belly up in 1973. When the Firebird debuted in 1968, it was sold as a dual-sport, but models from 1970 on were ‘street scramblers’, which became …
Picture Intermission – The Fuller Moto Shogun
Bike-urious reader Bob K was at Barber this weekend and he wanted to share one of his highlights. It’s called the Fuller Moto Shogun – I call it exquisite metalwork masquerading as a motorcycle.
Vintage Racer – 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750
Post Listing Update: This Kawi was pulled off of eBay because it was “lost or broken.” Bah. This H2 was built up as a hot street bike in the past, however 6-7 years ago it was decommissioned and put on display. The seller was planning on modifying the bodywork and putting it back on the street, but he’s got too …
1916 Harley-Davidson Model J Twin
The 1916 Model J brought about a couple of moderate changes for Harley-Davidson. It was the first year they got rid of the bicycle pedals and featured a kickstarter, plus the styling of the tank took on a rounder aesthetic. This was also the last year Harley painted their bikes in grey before they switched to the also-iconic Olive Drab.
Mild Custom – 1966 Ducati 250 Mk3
Looks like this bike started as a Diana, and now it’s a tidy little custom that I think looks great. The seller is light on details but it’s said to run well and need nothing.
Show Condition – 1978 Yamaha DT250
Post Sale Update: This DT sold for $5,302.02 after 41 bids on eBay. Claimed to be in outstanding show condition, this classic dual sport looks great in Brilliant Orange and Satin Black after the bodywork was repainted and the frame was refinished. Everything is said to work, and while the seller was planning on keeping this bike forever, his family …
Vote Now – 2nd Annual Deus Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off
View PostThe Next 100 Years of BMW Motorrad – What Do You Want to Know?
UPDATE: Here are my thoughts (this article was written for RevZilla). BMW is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year, and part of that includes the unveiling of the fourth and final NEXT 100 VISION vehicle, meant to offer “an exciting glimpse of the BMW Group’s overarching vision for the mobility of tomorrow.” This final vehicle will be a motorcycle so …
1991 Aprilia Climber 280
A cost efficient way to get into trials riding (or a really great way to have slow speed fun off-road), this Aprilia Climber features a 276cc Rotax engine.
Barber Vintage Festival 2016 – Day 1
View PostJoin Me – Moto8 Premiere in Santa Ana
As Nathan and I have been learning more about dirt bikes and motocross, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at videos online. One of our favorite series of videos has been the amazing Moto films. Well, this upcoming Tuesday (October 11th), the next installment premieres in Santa Ana, California. Come join Nathan and I to enjoy it!
1 of 2400 – 1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
Post Listing Update: This Silver Jubilee did not meet reserve despite 30 bids up to $6,500. One of the rarest forms of the Triumph Bonneville, this bike was one of 2,400 produced to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s time at the top. 1,000 went to the US, 1,000 stayed home in the UK, and 400 were built for …
Guess That Bike – Mad Scientist Edition
My buddy Joe B works at LAX, and he noticed this oddball parked in one of the structures. I do not have any idea what it is, so I’m wondering if one of you fine folks can figure it out. I don’t yet know the answer to this question, so please tell me, what is this bike?
Non-Competitive – 1963 Parilla 250 High Cam Racer
Moto Parilla was best known in the US for their “high cam” motor. The 250cc version made it into a variety of motorcycles, including the base of what became this lovely racer build. It was built to compete at the AMA Vintage Days in 2015 but it was sidelined by an oil leak. The leak has since been fixed but …