EDIT: Pricing has been revealed, and they’ve sold out of the first 25, which were discounted by $200. According to that, retail price is going to be $1,499. Damn. Skully Helmets have done a great job captivating the interest of the motorcycle-riding public, thanks to marketing claims of a Heads Up Display (HUD), integrated rear view camera, and electrochromic shield.
48 Cylinder Kawasaki
Alright, with a price of $840,000, this bike is arguably not actually for sale, so it might be borderline that I’m featuring it. With that said, there is a for sale listing, so enjoy this 4,200 cubic centimeter, 48 CYLINDER Kawasaki. Mind-boggling. Built by Simon Whitlock, this bike features 16 different engines from Kawasaki KH250s that have been reorganized into …
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.
Peacock Gray – 1970 Kawasaki Mach III
Known as the ‘Widowmaker’, the Kawasaki H1 series were a range of triples famous for being incredibly fast, without the handling to match. This bike ended up setting a standard for how dangerous a motorcycle could be – motorcycle reviewers of future years would often remark about how a certain bike handled like “an early Kawasaki triple” when they wanted …
1975 Rickman Triumph
Post-Sale Update: This Rickman Triumph sold for an unknown best offer lower than $14,000. As you probably know, Rickman is famous for making incredible frames that you could stuff all kinds of engines into. This is a beautiful example (though try not to pay attention to the toe in the photo!) of a Rickman that was put together by Big …
To the Top of Alaska, Day 12
June 15th, 2014 – Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK ~360 miles Worst part of the trip – Vy has to head home.
Video Intermission – Dainese D|air Airbag System
I’m usually looking back into history for classic bikes, so it’s nice to mix it up and look towards the future every once in a while. Here’s a information video/glorified advertisement for the Dainese D|air Airbag System which might be interesting. Few thoughts: 1.) Someone finally found a way to improve the looks of the Multistrada! 2.) This is the …
1973 Tyran 125 MX
A short-lived enduro from the early 70s, the Tyran 125 MX were more 40% expensive the Japanese competition, but were slower and less reliable. As you might expect, not many people have heard of them since. The engine was a Sachs two-stroke 122cc unit that produced 18 horsepower to move a bike that weighed 190 pounds. For more on the …
2013 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 1 Million Commemorative Edition
Post Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this Gixxer did not meet reserve with 34 bids up to $9,700. If you asked me to guess how many GSX-Rs have ever been built, I never would have guessed a number in the seven digits. So kudos to Suzuki on their success. To celebrate their achievement, they released the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 1 …
Ending Soon – 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera
The ultra-exclusive (500 produced), even-better version of the Panigale R, the Ducati 1199 Superleggera was claimed by the Italian company to have the best power-to-weight ratio of any production motorcycle ever. With the fuel tank full, this bike weighs just 393 pounds, and you’re looking at about 186 horsepower. Unfortunately, I only found out about this auction with 6 hours …
Reader Ride – 1973 Honda RC166 Replica
One of the greatest Honda 2-wheelers of all time, the RC166 won every race in the ’66 World Championship, won the Isle of Man TT, and was an absolute legend that was piloted by Mike Hailwood. It had a inline-6 250cc engine with a 7 speed transmission, and as you might expect, it’s nearly impossible to get your hands on …
2000 Ducati 996 SPS
Post Listing Update: This SPS was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I still find the 916/996 to be one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made, so I feel obligated to feature the limited edition Ducati 996 SPS (Sport Production Special),an uprated version that featured a modified engine and chassis. Nearly all the specifications were improved, with …
1967 Cheney Triumph
One of the most challenging races in any discipline was the International Six Days Trial (ISDT – now known as the ISDE). An annual test of rider, machine, and durability, the ISDT is also known as the “Olympics of Motorcycling.” In 1968, ISDT changed up the rules to state that a rider had to use a machine of their own …
1959 NSU Com Lux
Post-Listing Update: Despite 21 bids on eBay up to $1,626, this NSU Com Lux did not meet reserve. Not only have I never heard about this bike before, I couldn’t even really find anything concrete on the internet, either. I’m hoping one of you knows something about the NSU Com Lux? Hell, I’m not even 100% sure that’s the actual …
1975 Colorado Norton Works Commando
Post Sale Update: This CNW Commando sold for $18,999 after 7 bids on eBay. In the world of Norton Commandos, there’s very few modern legends that owners will trust to hop-up their bikes. Kenny Dreer and his VR880 is high up there, as is the firm of Colorado Norton Works, one of the best restorers out there. Here’s your chance …