There’s just something about the “Tangerine Dream” paint job of the early Bonnies that I can’t resist – and thanks to the beautiful photos of this restored example, you can share my joy as well.
1970 Yamaha G6S
Very similar to the FS1 “Fizzy” that was popular in Europe, Yamaha’s G6S was a tiny tiddler with a 80cc engine. This impressive example sat for 30 years but now “runs and rides” as it should.
In Belgium – 1967 MZ Trophy ES250/2
Nicknamed the TV Lamp due to the headlight (or the Iron Pig due to the generally ugly looks), the MZ Trophy ES was a quick seller in East Germany due to a lack of competition and a focus on practicality. 1967 brought the ES 250/2, which is what you see in front of you. Cheaper than the 250cc competition, these …
Leaning Hack – Yamaha FJ1200 with Flexit Sidecar
As you might be able to guess from the name, Flexit sidecars were designed to lean with the motorcycle, yielding much better handling characteristics than a traditional sidecar rig. Approximately 167 were built between 1981 and 2005, making this a rare and interesting take on 3-wheeling.
1962 Laverda 60
Did you know that Laverda made scooters? I sure didn’t. In 1959, Italy changed their highway code, allowing for riders without licenses to finally use ‘mopeds’ without pedals, as long as they were limited to 40 km/h. Laverda immediately started building a 4-stroke scooter with a 49cc engine.
Cleans Up Nice – 1975 Honda TL125
Post Sale Update: This TL sold for $3,500 after 23 bids on eBay. Impressively, this Honda has not been restored, it’s just had a ‘major detailing’. The seller says you’d be hard pressed to find a TL125 in this condition, and he/she is probably right.
Rare Trials Project – 1983 Can-Am CMT 310
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View PostUltimate Door Prize – 1975 BMW R90S
Post-Sale Update: This R90S sold for $9,500. Every year, the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (an excellent organization, if I do say so myself) has a giant rally. Each year they give out an increasing amount of door prizes, and the big winner(s) can even get motorcycles. Back in 2005, the Rally gave away a new K1200S with custom paint …
3,960 Miles – 1983 Honda XL600R
Here’s a “very clean, all original” XL with less than 4,000 miles.
Four 100c Ducati Barn Finds
Someone is offering 4 small Ducatis – all are 100cc, and three may be Mountaineers.
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View PostAuction Preview – Bonhams’ December Sale
You know the drill – there’s an auction coming up (although I missed this one, it happens tomorrow!) so I wanted to show you a few of my favorites. Let’s go to the suburbs of London!
1994 Ducati 888 SPO Limited
The Ducati 888 SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and were very much suited to track time. Though road legal, the riding position is what one would call “committed”, and they weren’t friendly in traffic.
Mini Chopper – 1970 Bonanza CR500
This insane idea by Bonanza took a Hodaka Ace engine and threw into a mini chopper frame, presumably creating the world’s greatest wheelie machine for little riders.