Introduced in 1968, the Sachs K-125GS (also known as the Boondocker) was designed to be a competitive turn key entrant for privateer off-road racers. Here’s an example that’s been restored and is nearly perfect – though the opening bid is over 6x the original MSRP of $600.
Bike-urious does the Baja 1000 – Part 2
In which we join Team Orange.
Video Intermission – Water Slide
View PostIn Germany – Bimota Mantra DB3
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1964 Motobi 48 Sport
View PostHawaiian Punch – Promotional 3 Wheeler
View Post1979 Bultaco Streaker
Post Sale Update: This Streaker sold for $4,800 after 31 bids on eBay. 9-15 Update: Reader Mike P (who bought this bike when I last featured it) notes that he’s now offering it for sale again as it’s too tempting for his 15 year old son and his buddies! Find it for sale in Lake Forest, California with bidding up …
Fully Restored – 1987 Ducati 750 F1
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
The Cagiva Aletta Oro (Italian for Gold Fin or Gold Wing, of all things), was offered in two versions – the S1 and this S2. The bike was designed to be an entry level 125cc two stroke sport bike.
1974 Yamaha TY250
Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha TY250 was developed with the input of trials champion Mick Andrews, and it showed – almost instantly the bike started winning in European championships. Not just that, but it was competitive until the end of production in 1980.
Mini Elite – 1958 Ducati 85 Sport
With the iconic blue/silver paint and the jelly mold tank, this 85 Sport aped the styling of Ducati’s factory racers and presumably stole the heart of many an Italian schoolboy. The entry level OHV pushrod Ducati, it was sometimes called the Mini Elite due to the similar styling cues.
2003 Ducati 749 Custom
The 749 wasn’t universally loved when it came out (though some people think it’s aging well) – do you think this custom improved on the original?
Plain Jane – 1948 Harley-Davidson UL Flathead
I figured after the $1.4 million cruiser, I owed you a cruiser that would make you smile instead of laugh. Hopefully this does the trick, because I have a soft spot for reliable riders that look like they’ve just gone through hell. This UL, named Plain Jane, has been ridden from Florida all over the country and it sure looks …
$1.4 Million – Sturgis Motorcycles #001
I was just having a conversation with a reader this weekend about the most expensive bike (asking price) that I’ve ever featured on Bike-urious. While asking prices are borderline irrelevant as they don’t have to be based in reality, it’s still an amusing metric to chat about. Before today, it was the California Hot Rod – the seller wanted a …
2002 Moto Guzzi LeMans V11
Here’s a beautiful early example of the V11 Le Mans – simple, durable, Italian fun.