As it was never officially sold in the US, Yamaha’s TRX850 is a bike that I’ve never heard of before. But with MCN calling it (in hindsight) “the best-kept secreting in motorcycling” and a “forgotten gem,” this bike is definitely worth a closer look. The oversimplified idea was that this was a “Ducati with Japanese reliability.“
1955 Triumph Tiger T110
The Triumph T110 was introduced in 1954 as a replacement to the T100 which was so named because it’s top speed was in excess of 100 MPH. The T110 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle in 1955 and aimed squarely at the American market. In September of 1956 Johnny Allen set the motorcycle land speed record of 214.17 MPH on …
Video Intermission – World’s Fastest Monowheel
I’ve featured a few monowheels in the past – including this McLean Monocycle that did not get any interest at a BIN of $5,500 – but today we’re not looking at a monowheel for sale. We’re looking at one that’s just set a world record.
Bikers Helping Bikers – 2016 Distinguished Gentlemans Ride
The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride (DGR) is an international event created to raise money and awareness for the men’s health programs of the Movember Foundation. On Sunday, September 25th, well-dressed riders all around the world will hop on their classic and vintage styled bikes and become part of the world’s largest motorcycling charity event. Want to help out?
Sitting Since the 70s – 1947 Velocette MSS 500 Custom
The seller of this bike (same guy with the nifty Triumph flat tracker from yesterday) acquired it from this father upon the latter’s death nearly a decade ago. His dad used to race it in SoCal in the 50s on hill climbs, hare scramblers, flat tracks, and more – plus at one point it was street legal, to boot.
Street Legal – Kawasaki ZX-10 Street Tracker
Many examples of Kawasaki’s literbike Ninja have been converted into streetfighters after they get dumped or wrecked…but here’s the first one I’ve seen that’s been converted into a street tracker! This looks like a very fun way to get into a lot of trouble.
No Reserve Flying Dragon – 1972 Honda CL350
Did you know that in 1972 and 1973, Honda embraced the tie dye movement with an optional set of paintwork called the Flying Dragon. It was available for the CL350 and CL450 – here’s one of the former.
1977 BMW R100S
Post Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this R100S sold for $10,600. If I was shopping for a classic BMW right now, I’d look for a R100S over the iconic R90S just because of how expensive the latter has become. Here’s a beautiful example of the 100S that probably won’t be cheap either, thanks to a restoration that the …
Classic Flat Tracker – 1946 Triumph Tiger 100
This Triumph flat tracker was campaigned in Southern California in the 50s by the seller’s father. Unfortunately, it has sat since 2001 and is worse for wear – do you think it’s worth saving?
Join Me – 2016 Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally
View PostAuction Preview – Bonhams Willi Balz Collection
On September 21st in Stuttgart, Germany, Bonhams will be auctioning off some of the collection of Willi Balz, a German entrepreneur best known for founding Windreich, a wind turbine company. He’s got several vintage cars and bikes – let’s take a look at the latter.
Dual Controls – 1963 Jawa CZ175
According to the seller, this bike was a factory-built motorcycle specifically designed so that CZ/Jawa dealers could teach new riders how to ride. It’s been in storage for nearly 5 decades, but this is definitely worth saving!
Restoration of a 1974 Ducati 750 Sport – by Austin Vintage Cycle
The fine folks at Austin Vintage Cycle have completed another restoration of a classic Ducati, and I thought you’d enjoy seeing what it takes to make a bike better than new. It was originally delivered to AVC from a barn in New Jersey. The original owner rode it just 2,300 miles and then threw it in storage…
Number 2 – 1984 Kawasaki Ninja 900 GPZ900R
The GPZ900R was Kawasaki’s first Ninja – the beginning of a long line of iconic motorcycles. If I remember correctly, serial number 1 is currently in Kawasaki’s museum at their US headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California. According to this seller, serial number 2 is now up for sale…
Ending Soon – 1973 Norton Commando 850 Tourer
Post Sale Update: As Cas V noted in the comments, this Commando sold for just $4,723 after 14 bids on eBay. A former personal mount of Bill Bibbiani (former head of the SoCal Norton Owners Club), this interesting Commando is well modified and setup for road tripping.