One of the truly iconic small-displacement Japanese bikes, the Honda CB160 is a small but well-built street bike.
1984 BMW R65LS
I don’t much care for yellow motorcycles, but I do like the R65LS. This bike is claimed to have been completely rebuilt and comes with a rare extra chin fairing. It has 21,770 miles and comes with the OEM luggage, though they have some slight cracking. Assuming you’re OK with the repaint, find this R65LS for sale in Tucson, Arizona …
Well Modded – 2000 Bimota SB8R
It’s one of the more easy to find Bimotas, but in the world of exotic Italians, that doesn’t mean much. The Bimota SB8R was powered by the wonderful V-Twin from a Suzuki TL(but then pumped up to 133 horsepower by the Italians) and was capable of hitting 170mph.
In Italy – 1972 Laverda SFC 750 Mk I
Say hello to the Laverda 750 SFC, a limited-production, street-legal racer that was probably the most iconic bike to ever come with the Laverda name on the tank.
HyperRocket – 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Custom
Built by Ford design engineer John Hickey, this reverse trike was winner of the 2010 Vetter Challenge, a competition to see if a vehicle can hit 100mpg at 70 miles per hour into a 30 mph headwind while carrying four bags of groceries.
1968 Yamaha YR2
Here’s an original example of the 2-stroke 350cc twin Yamaha YR2. It has just 10,000 miles and it’s claimed to run and ride great, plus it comes with original parts like the air pump. Find it for sale in Swartz Creek, Michigan for $3,500 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K! Or, reader John K has …
Shriner Duty – 1968 Honda CA160
Looks like this bike used to be part of the Elf Khurafeh Shriners, presumably as part of parade duty. No details are given regarding running condition, but how often do I get to feature a bike like this? Find it for sale in Grand Rapids, Michigan for $2,800 here on Craigslist.
1 Seller, 3 Classic Ducatis
One seller in Colorado is getting rid of 3 impressive Ducatis – I figured I’d just share them in one post so you can get all your drooling out at once!
Orange or Black – Your Choice of BMW R90S’
Which would you choose?
Custom Dual-Sport Build – 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N
One of the crazy inmates at ADVRider has built a dual-sport ride out of a Kawasaki ER-6N – in an alternate universe, maybe this is what a new KLR650 could look like? Highlights of the build include the front wheel, brake, and forks from a KLR650, the rear wheel from a Suzuki DR650, and the Sachs rear shock from a …
“Land Rover” – 2008 Piaggio MP3
Like the Randy Grubb Decopod but you’re looking for something cheaper? Here’s an oddball custom built off a Piaggio MP3 – and that’s pretty much all I can say about it. Find this…thing for sale in Vancouver, British Columbia for $6,000 here on Craigslist.
1 of 600 – 2010 Triumph Bonneville Sixty
In 2010, Triumph released a limited edition of the Bonnie informally known as the Sixty – it was supposed to be a “1960 Anniversary Edition”. Changes included a plaque on the handlebar and the two-tone Meriden/Caspian Blue paint job. This example (VIN: SMT910K14AT448222) has 9,500 miles and is being offered by the original owner. It’s #19 of the 600 that …
Ending Soon – 1965 Bultaco Metralla 62
The first generation of the famous Metralla, the ’62’ had a 200cc engine, 4 speed transmission, and a single leading shoe front brake. The Mk2 was arguably bigger/better in every way, but the first generation bikes are so rare that they still command impressive prices, and Bultaco fans seem to love them.
1983 BMW R80ST
Edit: Sorry, seems like this bike is already been taken off eBay. The street based brother of the R80G/S, the BMW R80ST did not sell particularly well – only 5,963 were built over two years. But it’s become a bit of a cult classic, and plenty of owners feel that this was the best handling motorcycle BMW had made up …
Randy Grubb’s Decopod Prototype
Well, it looks like this Prototype was won at the Boone County Swap Meet Auction and the winner is trying to resell it on eBay. Here’s a recap for you: You may know Randy Grubb because he built Jay Leno’s Tank Car (in addition to the Blastone Indy Special, the Decoliner, and more). He made 12 of these Decopods – …