Post-Sale Update: This R80GS sold for $5,700 after just the opening bid. Arguably the motorcycle that created the ‘adventure bike’ segment, the R80GS (and successors) has been invaluable to BMW. It’s also becoming harder and harder to find a good example.
1961 Matchless G50
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View PostConcourse Sandcast Resto – 1969 Honda CB750
Post-Listing Update: After 24 bids on eBay up to $18,600, this CB did not meet reserve. Starting with an abandoned chopper project, the seller of this bike took two years bringing it back to life as a beautiful sandcast bike.
2003 MZ Baghira
MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual purpose motorcycle.
1933 Coventry-Eagle Silent Superb
View Post1979 Harley-Davidson XLCR Custom
I’ve featured plenty of XLCR’s in the past, as I find them to be such an interesting departure from what one would normally expect from Harley. Here’s one that’s been customized with an aluminum tank, aftermarket shocks, and more. The bike (VIN: (VIN: 3A21911H9)has a bit over 10,000 miles and unfortunately the listing does not come with much information. Do …
1978 Ducati Darmah
This Darmah has been upgraded with the intent of making it a better rider while preserving a vintage look. Did the owner succeed in your eyes?
1991 Honda Nighthawk 250
Post-Sale Update: This custom Nighthawk sold for just $860. That’s a great buy. Looking for a 250 to learn on/teach someone how to ride with but want something with a bit more style than the usual Ninja 250 or similar? This cafe’d Nighthawk might be right up your alley.
100k Miles – 1977 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
A tale of two classic Italians – while the Benelli Tornado featured today has just 60 miles, this classic Guzzi has over 100k.
Daily Rider – 1966 Gilera 106SS
Post-Listing Update: This Gilera got up to $1,005 without meeting reserve, was then relisted and then only got up to $640. Currently enjoyed on a daily basis by the seller, this 106SS (Speciale Strada) might be perfect for you as a classic in-town runabout. It’s claimed to be in excellent shape mechanically and is complete except for the original tool …
2014 Norton Commando 961 Sport
Post Sale Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this 961 Sport sold for $16,995. The ‘base model’ (quite a relative term in this case) of the Norton Commando 961, the Sport lacks some of the extras seen on the SF or Cafe Racer like a carbon chainguard, upside down forks, and remote Brembo master cylinders. Still, there’s a significant waiting …
1983 Maico 490 Sand Spider
I’ve featured varying forms of the Maico 490 because the bikes are just so damn good. Per Rick Sieman, “In 1983, Maico came out with even more outrageous power. It was so good, so flexible, so usable, that to this very day, it’s held up as a standard for modern MX bikes to shoot for.” What I’ve never featured before …
40 Years New – 1975 AJS Stormer 370
Post Sale Update: This Stormer sold for the BIN of $6,800. This article from Motocross Action Magazine notes that the AJS Stormer (initially available with a 250cc engine) was originally offered for about $1250 – though Suzuki almost immediately started offering bikes for about 30% cheaper. You know how the story goes. Apparently from ’74 on, you could find an …
1966 Wards Riverside 450SS
Post-Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Fireball sold for $1,700. Despite the name, this bike (a rebadged Benelli Fireball sold out of Montgomery Wards stores) has a 49cc engine. Maybe the name translates to “4” – number of gears in the transmission and “50” – displacement?