The Mark 3 (particularly the 250) is considered by some to be one of the prettiest bikes ever made. When Ducati released their 450cc engine (the biggest of the bevel drive singles) in 1969, they also introduced the Ducati Mark 3 450.
Ice Racer – 1968 Ducati 450 Scrambler
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati/Mototrans sold for $1,801 after 25 bids on eBay. This bike, affectionately known as “Bone Crusher”, has served as an ice racer for the last 6 years. It started life as a MotoTrans 350, which was a Spanish badge-engineered Ducati – check out BikeEXIF for another example of a MotoTrans.
Video Intermission – Johnny Airtime Jumps Over Moving Semis
Alright, now I’m on a motorcycle jumping kick. Here’s one of the more interesting videos I’ve stumbled upon, where Johnny Airtime jumps two semis as they’re moving together:
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
The V7 Sport is a true classic, and here’s an example that’s mechanically solid at a reasonable price. I can’t say I care for the stickers on the tank but they’re easily removed. What’s more important is that this bike was mechanically restored in 2010, it had a recent service with a carb cleaning and a new battery, and the …
665 Miles – 2000 BMW R1100S
Post-Listing Update: This R1100S was pulled off eBay, final sale price unknown. For a while, I thought the BMW R1100S was the prettiest bike to come out of Munich for a long, long time. I actually had the pleasure of owning one for a few years, and I thought it was a wonderful, well-balanced road bike. Now’s your chance to …
1980 Bimota SB3
You know the drill – back in the 80s Bimota was making waves by taking Japanese engines and giving them much better chassis to live in. The Bimota SB3 was a little bit different, though – this time Bimota just shipped you the bike without an engine, and it was on you to supply the drivetrain. The bike was named …
1991 Bimota Tesi 1D
I really, really try to avoid featuring motorcycles for sale that don’t have a listed asking price. But this rarity has been up on the Michael’s Motorcycles page for at least a week and I’d feel terrible if it sold before I made you aware of it.
Picture Intermission – Moto Stella Explores The Husky Monument
I’ve recently discovered Moto Stella, an interesting site focused on adventure motorcycle exploration in SoCal. It’s the kind of place you could get lost in, so I’l just leave you with a ride report I enjoyed: exploring Randsburg and the Husky Monument on a Husky TE310 and a BMW R1200GSA: Pictures from http://www.motostella.com/living-ghost-towns-and-living-memories/
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this KZ1300 sold for $5,700 after 27 bids on eBay. When someone’s email address is a specific model of motorcycles, it’s probably a fair guess that they’ve seen their fair share of that bike. So when “1300kawasakiman@gmail.com” is offering one of his 12 KZ1300s and says it’s in ‘amazing’ condition, the bike is probably …
Genesis – 1988 Yamaha FZR400
Post Sale Update: This FZR sold for $4,525 after 24 bids on eBay. Here’s a 2 owner, all stock FZR400 with just 2,165 miles on it. It’s claimed to run like a champ and the owner uses non-ethanol gas (consider me jealous). The FZR would rev to 14k and produced 64 horsepower at the rear wheel – Bimota liked it …
1973 Bultaco Matador MK5 Six Days Edition
Produced between ’73-’75 the Mk5 model of the Bultaco Matador was not a common bike. Here’s an even rarer example, as it’s the Six Days Edition. Powered by a two-stroke 250cc engine, this bike qualifies for Vintage racing under AHRMA if you’d be so inclined, or maybe you just want to hit up a trail and reminisce a little bit. …
Daytona Bike Week Shows
I’m honored to share a guest post today from reader David N, who checked out the beginning of Bike Week and had some great thoughts and pictures to share. Enjoy and hopefully you’ll see him at the show!
Reader Ride – 1966 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like the Vincent Black Shadow, set the template for the next 20 years of motorcycles. Unlike the Black Shadow, though, the Superhawk was known for both speed and reliability, and it would lead to several future …
1970 Triumph Trophy Bobber
Post-Listing Update: This bobber was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Here’s a Triumph Trophy that’s been turned into a hardtail custom. It won’t be for everyone, but it’s had plenty of recent work and you can’t deny that the photos on a dry lake look great.
Video Intermission – The Thunder Stroke 111
Engines are cool. Animations about engine internals are also cool. Here, enjoy something cool about the engine that powered the Indian Chief I took up to SF: