Alright, that’s my name – the seller actually calls his creation the Dirtster. Either way, it’s a Sportster that’s been converted to tackle dirt!
Rare Project – 1965 SIS V5 Sport
The country of Portugal isn’t well-known for producing motorcycles, but the SIS V5 Sport was one of the most famous – the Portuguese government even made a stamp of it as part of a series they did on motorcycles of their home country.
1989 Honda NX250
The middle weight of the Honda NX line-up (which also included a 125 and a 650), the NX250 was available for just two years. This example is in incredible condition thanks one caring owner who put just 2,405 miles on it.
Introducing: The Beater Olympics
We hold these truths to be self-evident: 1. Motorcycles are fun. 2. Motorcycles ain’t cheap. 3. Beater bikes are fun to thrash on. We therefore solemnly publish and declare that the Beater Olympics shall provide you with a chance to compete in oddball events like Tug of War or a Slow Race in a piece of junk bike.
Classic Racer – BMW R75/5
Ready to go with a recent engine rebuild by MAX BMW that features high comp pistons, Carrillo rods, a lightweight flywheel, new Mikuni 38mm carbs, and more, this classic racer is perfect for someone who feels obligated to race with an airhead.
Video Intermission – Police Scooter Chase
Apparently police motorcyclists in Taiwan need faster bikes…but this cop is still able to catch the suspect thanks to an ending that you can probably predict.
Rebirth – 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
The Eldorado is back! Alright, you probably knew that, but now I can finally share one that’s for sale.
In Canada – 2009 BMW K1300R
I’m a sucker for the BMW K1200R, which is why I was so disappointed when BMW decided not to bring the 13 to the US. However, our friendly neighbors to the north did get it (albeit in very limited quantities). Here’s one in a distinctive orange that’s ready for a new owner – just don’t expect to bring it down …
1964 Harley Davidson XLCH Sportster Cafe Racer
7-26-15 Update: This XLCH was relisted on eBay several times and then finally pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Now it’s back up from a different seller with bidding up to $6,900 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH was one of the classic HD’s featuring the usual V-Twin powerplant. Some people …
Ending Soon – 2009 Husqvarna SM450RR F450 Racer
View Post1980 Moto Morini 500 Sport
Post-Listing Update: This 500 Sport did not attract any bids on eBay. Most riders think of the 3 1/2 when they hear Moto Morini, but the firm was also known for their 500 Sport that was produced a decade later…to very little fanfare. What was once a classically beautiful motorcycle evolved into something hunkier as the Italian company tried to …
Bought on Bike-urious – 1965 Ken Kay Omega 125 Sport Special
I’ll say it before and I’ll say it again – these are my favorite posts to write! Reader Jim R – previously featured because he’s always on the lookout for early Kawi singles – is now the feature of another “Bought on Bike-urious” because he’s just picked up a Ken Kay Omega.
Video Intermission – Tire Burn
This video is incredible for two reasons. First, when after the drag racer Filippos Papafilippous (what a name) loses control of his bike and smacks into his competitor at almost 200 miles per hour, he ends up landing on his competitor’s wheelie bar like he’s in Mission Impossible. Second,
Video Intermission – Disappearing Engine
This is actually an advertisement for 3M Cubitron abrasives, but the focus is a motorcycle engine. Watch as the innards of the engine are revealed, 1mm at a time.