In 1964, Bultaco introduced their iconic trials bike, the Sherpa. For the first 8 years, only a 250 was offered, though in ’72 they introduced a 326cc engine and called that the 350.
Not Street Legal – 1946 AJS Model 18
Twin of the Matchless G80, this Model 18 is claimed to have been “restored in competition trim”.
1 of 2,001 – 2001 Indian Centennial Chief
View Post1946 Cushman Package Kar
Amusingly called “the original Can Am Spyder” by the seller, the Cushman Package Kar has one wheel in the back and two wheels in the front. Most examples were sold with a storage box in between the front wheels, though you could order a box-less version if you wanted to customized it for a specific purpose.
Centaur Folding Scooter
When it was released, the Centaur was claimed to be America’s only “full-size” folding scooter. It was marketed as a portable transportation solution that could be carried on a boat, plane, trailer, or car.
1978 Bultaco Streaker
One of the most desirable models from the Spanish company, the Bultaco Streaker was a beautiful little cafe racer that was only produced for 3 years. Rumors suggest that just 28 were imported into the US before the EPA changed emissions regulations in 1979, effectively rendering this bike (and most other two-stroke highway vehicles at the time) illegal.
1971 Triumph Trident T150
This Trident was given a “ground up restoration” 26 miles ago and is being offered for a reasonable amount. $5,500 will get you new paint, rubber, mufflers, tires, chain, brakes, seat cover, and more.
Fox Replica – 1977 Suzuki RM125
View Post1920 Briggs & Stratton Scooter
In 1919, Briggs & Stratton acquired the patent and manufacturing rights for the Smith Motor Wheel. What they learned from that engine led to development of the ubiquitous Briggs & Stratton motors seen in lawnmowers and all kinds of small equipment, but before that the company used the motor wheel to power vehicles like this (restored) scooter, which won the …
1999 Bimota DB4
The Bimota DB4 Tricolore followed the Italian firm’s modus operandi of taking a well established engine from another manufacturer and surrounding it with beautiful Italian bodywork. Using a frame similar to the Bimota Mantra, this successor wasn’t much of a technological advancement. Think of it instead as a moving piece of art.
In Process – Norton/Kawasaki H2 Build
Nortasaki? Korton? What would you call this hybrid of a 1957 Norton Dominator frame with a 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 motor? You probably remember the Kawi’s nickname of the ‘Widowmaker’, given due to the impressive power and less-than-impressive handling, so this seller is hoping to amend the handling with Norton’s Featherbed chassis.
Who Needs 4 Cylinders? 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 450 Racebike
It’s not the most PC of terms, but this bike is known as the “Triple Cripple” – named after the fact that it’s a Gixxer 600 that’s been converted into a 450cc triple!
Guess That Bike – Honda 3 Wheeler
Reader Beale noticed an interesting Honda 3 wheeler that was in the background of a photo in a recently featured Honda S90. I cannot figure out what it is…do any of you recognize it, or is it some sort of homebrew vehicle?
Restored – 1986 Can-Am ASE 250
Introduced in 1984, the ASE (Aircooled Single Shock Enduro) was the imaginatively-named results of an agreement between Can-Am and Armstrong/CCM for the latter to build Can-Am’s in England. It did not sell well.
V-Twin Jet – 2003 Harley-Davidson VROD Custom
Here’s the perfect bike for when you need an extra dose of patriotism…a Harley VROD that’s been given fiberglass bodywork and custom paint to make it look like a jet.