Post Listing Update: This RZ350 did not meet reserve despite 12 bids up to $9,800. You all know the RZ350 well – it’s quite a cult classic. Here’s an example that stands out as it has just 10 miles on the odometer, plus the seller says that for an “extra fee” he can have you meet Kenny Roberts himself when …
Two Simson Scoots
A seller in Michigan is offering two very rare Simson scooters, so I figured I’d combine them into one post.
In Norway – 1950 Norton Big 4
Based on the name, you might think this bike was powered by some sort of four cylinder engine – but you’d be incorrect. Produced between 1907 and 1954, this bike got its name from the fact that it produced 4 horsepower according to the early system of “tax horsepower”, which had nothing to do with actual power produced but instead …
1958 Triumph Twenty-One
The first of Triumph’s unit-construction motorcycles, the Twenty-One was launched in 1957. Two years later it was renamed the 3TA. Whatever it’s called, this bike did not get much love in America, as riders here didn’t care for the looks of the ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork.
1966 Benelli 125
One of the many bikes sold under the Benelli/Montgomery Wards Riverside partnership, this 125 is claimed to be great running low mileage example complete with the original black license plate. With the exception of some clubman bars and levers, it’s very stock. Find this Baby Benelli for sale here on Moto Guzzino in California for $2,995.
Picture Intermission – Wooden Bonnie
It’s taken over 3.5 years and 1,000 hours of labor, but Leroy Mize has created a clone of his ’65 Triumph Bonneville flat-tracker out of oak and walnut. Head on over to the Lawrence Journal-World to learn more.
1957 Morini 175 GT
A nice, original example of a Morini 175, this is one of the higher performance GT variants. It’s a numbers matching bike with just under 15,000 miles. It recently received a new exhaust system and battery and is Giro eligible. Find this Morini 175 GT for sale in Tarzana, California with bidding up to $2,700 and the reserve not yet …
1963 BMW R69S
BMW has been producing motorcycles since 1923 – as they approach their 100th year of motorcycles under their own name, certain models have stood the test of time – like the R80GS, the R71, and of course, the R69S.
YZ450SS Racer – 2008 Yamaha YZ450 Super Single
The race bike of Thompson Race Team, this Super Single won the 2012 Formula Singles Championship (and placed 2nd in 250 Superbike), then placed 2nd in both championships in 2013. The bike has been lowsided twice on the right side and still shows some cosmetic damage, but it would be a great little racer – 45 horsepower and 240 pounds? …
1958 Ariel Square Four
The Ariel Square Four design goes all the way back to 1931, soon after Edward Turner designed an interesting new four-cylinder motorcycle engine formed from two OHC parallel twins. The design became known as the square four engine, and lent its name to this Ariel motorcycle.
1979 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
One of the better touring bikes in its day, the Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada typically falls under the radar of some of the more classic Guzzi names. Then again, every once in a while a guy like George Dockray gets his hands on one and then turns it into an absolute beauty.
Lucky #13 – 2000 Yamaha V-Star Custom
Here’s a Yamaha 1100 V-Star that’s been customized into “Lucky #13”. It’s a very low bike with a stretched tank that contains all the electrics as well as the base for a ‘floating’ seat pan. Find Lucky #13 for sale in Miami, Florida with an unmet opening bid of $6,800 here on eBay.
Project Creep – 1996 Suzuki DR650SE
Take one Suzuki DR650SE, and add an owner who can’t seem to help himself, and you’ve got a project that started as a detail job and ended as a basically new bike. He’s joking, but the seller starts off his listing with “I defy you to show me a bigger waste of money than this 1996 DR650SE.”
Like the Prototype – 1973 Ducati 750GT Custom
3-3-15 Update: This custom 750GT got up to $16,800 but did not meet reserve. It’s now available again with bidding up to $12,100 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Ducati 750GT was the first of Ducati’s venerable V-twins, and its lovely lines set the stage for classics like the 750 Sport and 900SS. This is a …
Auction Preview – Mecum Las Vegas – EJ Cole Collection
On March 20-21, Mecum Auctions is heading back to Vegas to put 225 motorcycles on the block. Here’s some of my favorites for your perusal, or click here to get the full list of bikes.