Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,400, so the seller relisted it at…$3,600. Unsurprisingly, it did not get any takers at the higher price, either. In 2001, MZ introduced the Baghira an enduro powered by the thumper from a Yamaha XT660. Based on that, they also released a Street Moto, …
2008 Aprilia RXV 5.5
View PostCute Project – 1963 Bridgestone Surfrider Model 7
Imported through the Rockford Scooter company, Bridgestone sold a variety of motorcycles in the US, ranging in displacement from 50cc from 350cc. Here’s one of the babies, a 50cc BS7-D, sometimes called the Surfrider. For some reason, the seller calls this NOS, even though it has 1,562 miles, doesn’t run, and is missing a few parts. Still, this looks like …
Video Intermission – “That’s Not What It’s Supposed To Do”
View Post1938 BMW R51 Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this R51 racer sold for $30,100. Then it was relisted and sold for $22,600. Built between 1938 and 1940, the R51 was BMW’s last sport bike before World War II commenced. It was an evolution from the R5 that gained telescopic front forks and a plunger rear suspension. 3,775 examples were produced with …
AMA Supercross Racer – 2005 Honda CRF450R
Post-Listing Update: This CRF450R racer did not get any action at $10,500, or at the lower relisted price of $8,995. Kevin Windham (also known as KDub) was considered by some to be one of the best motocross racers to never win a national championship – though he placed second overall five times. 2005 was a dramatic year for him, as …
Video Intermission – 21 Jump Street
Following up on the Honda VFR he submitted yesterday, reader Joe N also shares this amusing segment from an episode of 21 Jump Street with Johnny Depp. “Watch the clutch!”
Never Ridden – 2003 Cannondale E440
In the late 90s, Cannondale (you probably know them as a bicycle company) attempted to break into the powersports market with an ATV and a dirt bike. The $80 million experiment was a failure, and Cannondale had to declare bankruptcy in 2003 so they could re-focus on bicycles. By the end of the run, the dirt bike was available in …
March 2016 Result Highlights
View Post0 Miles – 2004 Honda Dream 50R
Post-Listing Update: This Dream did not get any action at the BIN of $4,699. In 2004, Honda sold 440 examples of the CB50R. Also called the Dream, it was a non-street-legal tribute to the RC110, Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer which competed in 1962. This example has all of zero miles on it.
Minty – Low Mile 2001 Honda VFR800
Post-Listing Update: This VFR800 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,050, then it was relisted and pulled off of eBay. The fifth-gen Honda VFR800 brought the model into the modern era with a bump in displacement (if not power), Y2K styling, the addition of fuel injection and, sadly, the end of the iconic gear-driven cams. This 2001 model …
1951 Ardie B251
Ardie was founded in 1919 by Arno Dietrich, an ex-Premier technician, and they stayed in business until 1958. They enjoyed some racing success in the 20s and 30s, but this B251 was a 246cc tourer sold between 1951 and 1953.
Ending Soon – 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
Post-Listing Update: Despite bidding up to $65,100, this Black Shadow did not meet reserve. The seller of this Black Shadow has owned it since 1967, and he believes that it’s now “time to let someone else appreciate it.”
Ending Soon – 1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III
Post-Listing Update: Despite 23 bids on eBay up to $5,000, this Le Mans Mk III did not meet reserve. I’m a sucker for the styling of the Le Mans II, especially when it’s a color that’s not red. This example is particularly special thanks to a seller who has owned it since 1990 and made some choice modifications.
2004 CCM Rotax 600 Flat Tracker
Post-Sale Update: This Rotax flat tracker sold for $3,960 after 27 bids on eBay. A few of you mentioned that you enjoy seeing some well-built flat trackers last week, so I’m happy to oblige with yet another Rotax-powered example from the estate of David Molitor.