From the listing: “You are looking for a Ducati racer. We have a special one.”
Picture Intermission – 2015 Bonneville Vintage GP
View Post1976 Yamaha RD400 Street Tracker
Here’s a new take on the classic RD400 – a street tracker! This bike is a fresh build with a matching frame and engine – everything is claimed to be completely and professionally rebuilt.
1907 Marsh-Metz
One of the founders of Waltham Manufacturing Company, Charles Herman Metz, ended up leaving to form the Metz Motorcycle Company in 1902. Fast forward to 1905, and he had merged with the Marsh brothers to create the American Motorcycle Company, which put out the Marsh-Metz motorcycle.
Needs Some Work – 1972 Jawa Golden Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 7 bids on eBay, this Golden Sport sold for $621.79. Also known as the Mustang in some countries, the Jawa Golden Sport was a 50cc, 3-speed baby motorcycle. This example is claimed to have 254 original miles and while it starts and runs, it’s going to need some work.
1948 Vincent Rapide Series B
Post Listing Update: This Rapide did not meet reserve at $65,000. The seller then relisted the bike for $69,500, and it got no interest at that price. The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The middle run was the Series B, which ended in 1948.
Folding Scooter – 1971 American Doni Bike
Well, here’s something I’ve never heard of before – the American Doni Bike.
1988 Husqvarna XC430
View PostIn Canada – 1975 Kawasaki H1 Racer
My time at Bonneville has got me all giddy about vintage race bikes, so let’s enjoy this ‘turn key’ racer that’s VRRA and AHRMA legal.
Renting a Motorcycle in Costa Rica
View PostIn Germany – 2010 Van Veen OCR 1000
Post-Sale Update: 29 bids got the price up to $20,099 but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. Alright, here’s a bike I’m really excited to share with you. Henk van Veen (Dutch importer of Kreidler two strokes) decided to get into the large-displacement game by developing a new bike with Wankel rotary power – his prototype was a Guzzi V7 …
1 of 300 – 1990 Honda RC30
Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship.
1986 Moto Morini 350 K2
The offering for another Moto Morini K2 for sale means I get to share the story with you of Herdan Corporation of Pennsyvlania, which used to be the US importer of Moto Morini. In the 80s, they offered an annual program called the “Moto Morini European Tour” – similar to the European Delivery program that automobile manufacturers like BMW offer …
Needs Some Work – 1974 Benelli Phantom 2C
The listing for this bike is seriously inadequate, but this bike is so rare that I’m letting it slide.
In Germany – 1968 Rickman Metisse
Here’s a beautiful Rickman Metisse that’s powered by an uncommon engine in this application – the 750cc unit out of a Norton Atlas.