Sometimes it feels like I spend all day searching for interesting motorcycles. Then once in a while I stumble upon a bike like this that makes all the time spent well worth it. Here’s the short story of Neal Chamberlain, an ex-MX/desert racer who was injured (C6/7 quad) on a Husky CR400 and decided he wouldn’t let that stop him …
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View Post2001 Honda Africa Twin XRV750
This weekend I got to see the North American reveal of the new Africa Twin. Honda had the good sense to have a classic RD03 for the reveal courtesy of Ujeni Motors, but here’s one of the very rare examples of the RD07 that fell in between and is available in the US.
1917 Harley-Davidson Model J with Sidecar
This beautifully restored Harley sidecar is claimed to run and drive perfect, and it looks fantastic. The Model J introduced a lot of first for Harley. In 1915 it got what was advertised as the “most powerful motorcycle light system” available, a new electrical system that incorporated the headlight, taillight, horn, and ignition with a generator. 1917 was the first …
ELR Replica – 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000
Starting with a KZ1000, a previous owner of this Kawi has turned into a clone of the ELR – Eddie Lawson Replica.
900cc Superbike Replica – 1980 Honda CB750F
I’ve never done this before, but the listing of this bike is good enough that I just want to step away and let you read the seller’s words as he/she put it.
Built by Trident – 1982 Honda CX500 Trike
Post Listing Update: This Trident was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the 80s, a company called Trident built a few (rumors suggest 250) trikes based on Honda’s CX500. Some were built for police use, and they were geared about 10% lower than the stock 2 wheeler.
Black and Yellow – 1976 Yamaha RD400 Street Tracker
Painted in the iconic classic Yamaha scheme, this RD400 has been converted to a street tracker that’s still street legal. Would you ride it?
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View PostFully Faired – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona
Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late 80’s thanks to his ability to modify the hell out of MG’s – his bikes won consecutive US Endurance Championships, among other racers. Due to his success, the Guzzi factory asked him to come to Italy and help develop a superbike unlike anything the Italian firm had produced before. …
1983 BMW R80GS
Arguably the motorcycle that created the ‘adventure bike’ segment, the R80GS (and successors) has been invaluable to BMW. It’s also becoming harder and harder to find a good example.
1974 Suzuki TS400
Back in the day, Suzuki offered TC (trail), TM (motocross), TF (farm), and TS (dual-sport) machines. Here’s the biggest option of the TS line, which was built from ’71 to ’79.
Unrestored – 1930 Triumph NSD with Gloria Sidecar
This beautiful vintage hack is claimed to be in ‘super usable condition’ and is impressively original for being 85 years old. It “starts well” and “sounds perfect” with no issues or smoke.
CA Titled and Registered – 1985 Yamaha RZV500R
Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay the second time around, this RZV sold for $16,299. 11-19 Update: This RZV is back up for sale. I’m in love with those exhaust pipes. Find it in Goleta, California with bidding up to $8,600 (and interestingly, the reserve seems to be met) here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: Bidding got up to …
Project Bike – 1969 BMW /2 Chopper
Alright, I suspect this won’t go over well with most of you, and I look forward to hearing just what you think…