Post-Sale Update: This Cimatti sold for $2,713.99 after 51 bids on eBay. It seems appropriate that a week before Halloween we set a bike all dolled-up in orange and black. I haven’t been able to find much information on this bike, so any secondhand stories would be greatly appreciated. But this little beauty has just 808 miles and has spent …
Street Titled – 1996 Honda NSR250R MC28
Honda’s NSR250R was sold from ’87 to ’99, and was pretty much the defining 250 racer replica over all those years.
800 Miles – 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 R
Here’s a first year example of the base-model RSV 1000 R sportbike in the less common silver/red paint scheme. It has just 800 miles and looks great. Find this RSV for sale here at Windy City Triumph in Saint Charles, Illinois for $7,810 – though it should be noted it’s also featured on their facebook page for a much more …
1 of 390 – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO
The Ducati 888SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and were very much suited to track time.
310 Miles – 2006 Ducati Paul Smart
Post Sale Update: This Paul Smart sold for $22,100 after 14 bids on eBay. Alright, I know I feature too many of these, but can you really blame me? I’ll be brief this time – here’s an example (VIN: ZDM1WABPX6B001757) with just 310 miles. Usage wise, it’s basically new, but it comes with a Termi Shotgun slipon exhaust and Ducati …
Ending Soon – 1970 AJS Stormer 250
The AJS Stormer was a bit of a flop, as it was a last ditch effort by Norton-Villiers to dump excess inventory of Starmaker engines. However, it was the first MX bike to feature shocks that had been moved up as well as leading axle forks, so the chassis was at least worthy of the venerable AJS name. Head on …
2007 Custom Flat Tracker with XR750 Engine
This bike is a combination of some interesting parts – a XR750 engine from former Harley team rider Rich King, a new C&J flat-track frame, carbon fiber bodywork which are claimed to be former factory team parts, and the front forks from a Honda CBR600.
Instant Collection – 5 Ducati Sportbikes
I featured this collection 6 months ago, but now it’s gained a 5th brother and an extra $5,000 in asking price. With the addition of the 916, the seller now offers a sportbike from the last 5 generations of Ducatis: 1.) 1997 Ducati 916 – 9,100 miles. 2.) 2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom – #65 of 155, 3,170 miles. 3.) …
No Reserve – 1967 BMW R69S
Post Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this BMW sold for $13,100. The BMW R69S, produced from 1960 to 1969, was BMW’s sportbike of its day. With 42 horsepower, it was by far the most powerful bike BMW made at the time. You had to pay to play ($1,564 in 1966), but that extra money bought you one of …
1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
Of all the motorcycles Harley produced for the military, the Harley-Davidson WLA was by far the most common – though that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find nowadays. Based on the WL (W – a model line of bikes, L – high compression, A – Army), this bike helped create a dramatic rise in Harley’s popularity as surplus bikes were …
On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter – Premiere at the Dolby Theater
Despite the fact that I live in Los Angeles, I’m not exactly one who enjoys going to the theater or even watching movies in general. But when a friend spotted me a couple of tickets to the premiere of On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter, I figured I was obligated to check it out. It’s not everyday where they close …
AMA Racer – 1983 Honda Interceptor Factory Superbike
Here’s a Honda Interceptor Factory Superbike, built to compete in the 750cc class and of course built around the legendary Honda V-4. Here’s your chance to get a real factory racebike, though the seller’s stories about pedigree will need some verification. He brings up Ron Haslam and Sam McDonald, as they raced similar bikes in AMA, but I’d love YOUR …
1952 Nimbus Type C
Post Sale Update: This Nimbus sold for the BIN of $10,000. The Nimbus motorcycle dates back to 1919, the result of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer that decided expansion into bikes was a worthwhile endeavor. They were technologically advanced, with shaft drive, steel frames, and a telescopic front fork (a year before the BMW R12, though the latter was hydraulically damped). …
1996 Harley-Davidson MT350
I’ve featured several examples of the bigger brother to this bike (the MT500), but this is the first Harley-Davidson MT350 that I’ve seen in a very, very long time. To be frank, I don’t know if the 350 is inherently better or worse than the 500, but it’s definitely unique enough to be shared.
Z-Rex – 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a great example of a power cruiser – Cycle World called it the best Standard bike of ’99. 11 years later they called it one of their best used bikes thanks to 96 horsepower (good for a 0-60mph sprint in 2.9 seconds), comfortable ergonomics, and 80s Superbike looks. This example is claimed to be in mint …