Post Sale Update: This GSX-R sold for $5,000 after 20 bids on eBay. A instant classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans – it was a bit of revelation, people thought it had the power of a 1000 in the weight of …
Commenter of Month Winner – July
Congratulations to Chris W, winner of the Commenter of the Month award for July – he gets the usual $50 Aerostich gift certificate! He was nice enough to share a photo of him on a ride with his beautiful Ducati in the backroads of Colorado, presumably pondering what he’s going to get with this new prize…
1972 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer
Post-Listing Update: This CB750 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I’ve heard many comments in the past that you guys/gals like seeing high dollar custom builds because it’s interesting to see how the market values it. Here’s a CB750 that’s seen $20,000 in documented work…but how much of that will come through in the sale price?
1955 NSU Superfox
Post Sale Update: This Superfox sold for $6,000 after 22 bids on eBay. When this bike was produced, NSU was the world’s largest motorcycle producer – but the Superfox was one of their rarer models, with just 4,130 ever built. Here’s one of the few examples that made it over to the US, and it looks good!
51 Miles – 1965 Ducati Monza 250
With just 51 miles on the odometer, this 250 Monza is currently functioning as art in dry storage. Expect to give it a service and a new battery, but this is a great place to start. Offered by Cycle Therapy, this bike has a custom tank and clubman-style bars. I hope someone paints the tank and brings this bike back …
$1,800 – Restored 1967 Gilera 106SS
Post-Sale Update: This 106SS sold for an unknown amount under $1,800. This 106SS (Speciale Strada) was ‘completely restored to its original beauty’ in 2014, and it could be the perfectly priced start for someone who wants to get into classic Italians.
2006 Ducati Paul Smart
View Post1997 MUZ Skorpion Replica Race Bike
When MZ released a limited edition race replica of their Skorpion, many enthusiasts were pleasantly surprised to discover that it was more than just a paint scheme – it shared several similarities with the factory race bike.
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View PostKrauser Fairing – 1988 BMW R100RS
Post Listing Update: This RS did not meet reserve despite 34 bids up to $5,600. Here’s a BMW R100RS that’s been equipped with a rare Krauser fairing. It looks to be in great shape and everything is claimed to run well – here’s your chance for a classic German tourer with an extra dose of style.
1965 Ducati 100 Sport
View PostScrambler Road Racer – 1963 Honda CL72 Custom
Here’s a 250cc Honda CL72 scrambler that’s been converted to a road racer in the spirit of Honda’s RC series, though it has been sitting for a few years.
1947 Salsbury Imperial Rocket
Back in 1936, a man named E. Foster Salsbury co-developed the Salsbury Motor Glide, a scooter with an enclosed drivetrain underneath the seat. His later development of the first CVT to be used on a scooter made his product such a success that he even tried to license the design internationally. This design defined the second generation of scooters worldwide, …
2015 Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally
In one month, one of my favorite motorcycle events in Southern California is happening – the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally.
2,800 Miles – 1983 Yamaha Seca Turbo
Having spent the first 30 years of its life in a private collection, this bike found its way to the current seller (technically the first owner because the collector never registered it), who is now offering it with some of the nicest photos I’ve seen of a Turbo Seca for sale. You should go to the listing just to enjoy …