Introduced in 1958, the AJS Model 31 (and its Matchless twin, the G12) was developed specifically for the US.
Video Intermission – Watch Out!
View PostAmerican in Italy – 1916 Reading Standard
It might not be obvious from the visual condition of this bike, but it’s a one-kick bike that’s ridden every weekend!
1983 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III
In 1983, the Moto Guzzi Le Mans III was brought back after MG was able to get the smaller engine certified under US emissions – for a few years the US was stuck with a 949cc engine. With the arrival of the Mark III, Guzzi created approximately 80 technical changes of varying severity from the Mark II model.
Needs a Tune Up – 1967 Dnepr with Sidecar
The seller claims this is ex-Russian military, though I don’t see any proof of that given. Still, it was apparently a museum piece that was put back on the road and it will need a tune-up.
Cheap Tourer – 1985 BMW K100RS
I’m always trying to find attainable bikes to complement some of the more insanely expensive finds, and I think this sub $3k BMW is perfect for those of you looking for a sport-tourer with some 80s style.
SSSA – 2006 Ducati 749S
According to the book Ducati 999, when Pierre Terblanche initially designed the 749/999, he wanted it to have a single sided swing arm (SSSA). Obviously, he didn’t win that battle, but the book shows lots of great concept sketches of the 999 with a SSSA. The seller of this bike decided to turn it into what Terblanche would have wanted …
Los Angeles to Seattle – Day 4
View Post$2,700 – 1996 Triumph Daytona 1200
Here’s what seems to be a great deal – an original owner Triumph Daytona for less than 3 grand. It’s rare, it’s fast, and it’s in beautiful shape.
Video Intermission – 1964 Honda “S1000”
View Post1964 Sears Cheyenne
As most of you know, Sears offered motorcycles that you could order to get shipped to your door in crates (branded as Allstate, made by Puch), awaiting your assembly. Here’s one of the smaller ones, a 60cc Sears Cheyenne.
2007 Benelli TnT 1130
When this bike came out, every review had some sort of pun playing off TNT and how explosive it was, but TNT actually stands for Tornado Nuda Tre. Tornado is the model name, and the rest translates to Naked Triple. And what a triple it is. Benelli also makes some 4 cylinder engines, but they simply aren’t as effective or …
1967 Aermacchi 350 Road Racer
6-5 Update: This bike is back up for sale with a much more reasonable BIN of $9,900 here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Aermacchi did not get any love at $13,900. The Aermacchi 350 Sprint was part of a joint venture with Harley-Davidson, created when H-D bought 50% of Aermacchi to help them compete in the small bike market. Originally …
One-Off Italian Custom – 1971 Norton 750 RR
Built by Stile Italiano, this “Norton 750 RR” was featured on the cover of the April 2015 issue of Classic Bike Guide and has lots of Dunstall parts to complement a few one-off pieces.
HackAWeek Build – 1985 Honda VF700S Sabre Cafe Racer
Every week, Dino (Dean Segovis) of “Hack A Week” picks a project and documents his work on his website and on YouTube. Over 34 episodes, he turned a non-running $500 Sabre into a cafe racer.