Post Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this limited edition Ducati sold for $5,200. However it seems that the sale did not go through, as the bike has now been relisted a couple of times. You can find it here on eBay. In 1998, Ducati released a limited edition of the 748 called the 748L. 100 examples were built …
1991 Harley-Davidson FXDB Sturgis
Sturgis is about to end, which means the time is right to look at a special edition Harley dedicated to the event. In 1991, HD released a customized FXDB to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sturgis rally. Here’s one of the 1,600 examples.
“The Tiddler” – 1978 Honda CB125S1
Built by Reverb Motorcycles out of the United Kingdom, “The Tiddler” was a commissioned bike where the client requested a 125cc or smaller bike as a display piece. Well, the owner couldn’t help himself and he ended up getting his license, riding this bike, and deciding he’d like something bigger – so this little bike is now up for sale.
A Star is Born – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
The year was 1973 and Clint Eastwood’s “Magnum Force” is the #1 box office hit all over America. Probably the best supporting actor award should have gone to the Moto Guzzi Eldorados that all the rogue cops rode. It was great advertising for the new Eldorado line from Guzzi.
1948 Scott Flying Squirrel
The Scott Motorcycle Company started producing the Flying Squirrel in 1925 and continued right through to the last one produced in 1949. It was originally offered with a 498 cc or a 596 cc water cooled 2 stroke twin.
Ex-Police? 1982 BMW R45
On one hand, the BMW R45 is already a super rare find in the US, and that makes it cool to me. On the other hand, this is claimed to be an ex-police bike from Belgium but the listing isn’t overwhelming me with evidence. Is it a police bike? Maybe. Is it just a regular R45 with two blue lights …
Interview – Ford Strei, Austin Vintage Cycle
I’ve featured motorcycles from Austin Vintage Cycle a few times in the past, but this story really begins at this year’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering. When I was there, I shared a couple of photos of some of the excellent work done by AVC, and it caught the eye of a reader in Massachusetts. Long story short, said reader is now …
1986 BMW R80GS
Here’s a clean example of the granddaddy of the GS line – and though they aren’t mounted for the photos, it comes with the OEM luggage, too. I adore these bikes but the sale prices are starting to rise dramatically.
1981 Honda CB900F Cafe Racer
The predecessor of the CB1100F, Honda’s CB900F was introduced in 1981 after US riders sufficiently complained that the bike was available in Europe but not in the States. Cycle magazine called it “one of the best performance buys on the market” in 1982. Of course, this statement has not held up over time, so now it’s an interesting platform for …
2 Weeks In The West – Day 6
View PostIn England – 1978 Yamaha SR500 Custom
The English Electric Lightning was a Cold War era jet fighter known for having an incredible rate of climb – pilots said flying it was like “being saddled to a skyrocket.” That plane was the inspiration for this Yamaha custom built by Old Empire Motorcycles – a SR500 dubbed “Lightning.”
Fully Dressed Restoration – 1967 BMW R50/2
Pots Sale Update: After 35 bids on eBay, this BMW sold for $11,211. Here’s another classic BMW restored by Brooks Motor Works – last week I shared a R69S that he had restored. This R50/2 is on the other side of the riding spectrum thanks to bags and a whole lot of wind protection.
Old and New – 1975 Honda “CB450R”
Post Listing Update: This CB450R did not get any action at the opening bid of $3,550. Built by Kurt Blankemeyer of Design Cycle, this “CB450R” combines a heavily modified frame from a ’75 CB400F and mates it to a Honda CRF450R motorcross engine. It is glorious, and it’s on offer with no reserve.
Unexpected Custom – 1974 BMW R90S
Post Listing Update: This R90S was relisted a couple of times, but eventually it did not meet reserve with the bids stalling at $8,500. Obviously, BMW airheads have become a popular platform for customization in the last few years. Still, you don’t expect to see someone start with a R90S! What do you think of the end result? Before you …
The Black Racer – 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 LeMans Nero Corsa
Post Listing Update: This Nero Corsa was relisted at an opening bid of $8,200, but it still got no interest. The last of the spine frame Guzzis, the Nero Corsa was a beautiful limited edition of the V11 LeMans. I’ve seen rumors that just 200 were built (50 of which made it to the US), but I have not been …