The Honda NC700X is marketed as a street-based tourer that can tackle the occasional fire road. Here’s an example that’s been modified to up the dirt factor significantly.
Van Tech Framed – 1966 Honda CB160 Racer
View Post2006 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
Originally available as a 750, the Breva was given a bigger engine just as Moto Guzzi got an infusion of cash from Piaggio.
1966 Triumph Bonneville T120
As the seller notes, “vintage Bonnevilles will never go out of style.” Here’s a clean example that’s managed to avoid being hacked up over the last 49 years.
1993 Moto Guzzi SP III
Considered by some to have the best implementation of the 950cc Guzzi twin, the Moto Guzzi SP III was a solid sport touring bike that comes with a dose of Italian charm.
Ending Soon – 1943 Excelsior Villiers Welbike
View PostEnding Soon – 1938 Moto Scoot Model B
In 1936, Normal Siegel created Moto Scoot with all of his assets and three employees. When Siegel served in the Amry for WWII, the company was taken over by financiers in Chicago who changed the name to American Moto Scoot. It would go on to be the nation’s most popular scooter for a few years, bigger than Cushman or Salisbury.
1984 Honda V65 Sabre
Post Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this Sabre did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,400. The Honda V65 Sabre was built around the 1100cc engine that also powered its cruiser-brother, the Magna. The engine stole the show, as it produced 121 horsepower – capable of pushing the bike up to a “design speed” of 173 miles per …
Needs Some Work – 1986 Daelim Super Hawk
Also known as the Trac DH100, this 100c South Korean four-stroker is a hard find in the US. With that said, this example is going to need some work.
RC Inspired – 1976 Honda CB400F Racer
8-16 Update: 8 months later and this bike is now up for sale in North Carolina. The seller adds some additional details: This bike (VIN: CB400FE2100225) was apparently built The Shop in Milwaukee in the early 2000s for vintage racing, competing at Mid-Ohio. That was the last time it was raced. The seller is the 2nd owner and notes that …
Brand New – 1978 Bultaco Streaker
View PostNever Titled – 2009 Buell 1125 CR
When Buell released the 1125R superbike, some people felt it was let down by a lack of finish. The “Cafe Racer” brother, called the 1125CR got much more love – here’s an example that’s never been titled.
Mexico City Police – 1984 Harley FLHP Electra Glide
If you believe the seller, Arlen Ness acquired a few surplus Harleys from the Mexican government in the earlier nineties. This example maintains cosmetic patina but it has received a mechanical restoration.
Suzukimatic – 1983 Suzuki GS450A
When automatic transmissions were the hot new innovation in automobiles, manufacturers gave them amazing names like Powerglide, TorqueFlite, Ultramatic, and even Toyota’s Toyoglide. Honda also got in the game with both cars and motorcycles with the Hondamatic (why the hell didn’t they bring that name back for the new DCT they’re using in bikes?), but did you know that Suzuki …
Auction Recap – 2015 Mecum Harrisburg
Let’s all thank reader David N, who went out to this year’s Mecum Harrisburg auction (I previewed it here) and took the time to share his experience, which includes the acquisition of the three bikes you see above!