Alright, I’m finally getting around to writing up my Alaska trip. Several of you requested it so I made the decision to share it on this site – I apologize in advance to those of you who have no interest. I suspect the end goal will be two-fold: hopefully it entertains you but also gives a little bit of guidance …
Take a Chance – 1957 Gilera 150 Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Gilera 150 Sport sold for $3,951. A relatively original example of a hard-to-find bike in the US, this Gilera 150 Sport shows a decent amount of patina. While the actual mileage is unknown, the bike was serviced by Garage Company and then the fuel was drained for storage. The seller has not …
1967 Gilera 106 Racer
7-5 Update: After 3 months, this Gilera 106 is back up for sale as it seems the original sale did not go through. Find it, oddly enough, with bidding stuck at $2,550 again here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: This Gilera 106 sold for $3,500 after 59 bids on eBay. The Gilera 106SS, or Speciale Strada, was sold through Sears Roebuck …
1977 Can Am 250 Flat Tracker
This Can Am 250 – I believe it’s a MX3 – has a fresh engine rebuilt by Tony Murphy, 6-speed transmission, 38mm Dell’orto carb, and all kinds of other goodies. The seller doesn’t give much else, but if you’re one of the wise individuals who knows how much fun a flat tracker is, this bike should be right up your …
Zero Miles – 1994 Harley-Davidson VR1000
It’s July 4th, which means that today at Bike-urious, I’m featuring 3 very different (but All-American) interesting motorcycles. This might be the most special of them all, though it’s going to take a lot of US currency to put it in your garage. Back in 1988, Harley decided to try their hand at knocking off Ducati from their perch atop …
Best I’ve Seen – 1972 Chaparral Bullet ST80
Post-Sale Update: This Chaparral Bullet ST80 sold for an unknown best offer under $4,000. In the 70s, snowmobile manufacturer Chaparral saw how popular dirt bikes were becoming, and wanted to get in on the craze. They did so with a lineup of 3 small (and apparently mediocre) mini-cycles that were deemed “Familyweight”. This was the Bullet ST80 (apparently the top …
Number One – 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500
This Harley-Davidson MT500 is one of the rarest bikes to ever come out of the Harley-Davidson factory, and I’m a huge sucker for it at Bike-urious. Originally built by the British in the 80s, rights to this bike were sold by Armstrong-CCM to Harley-Davidson, who sold just 355 copies of the MT500 in 1999, and a few more the following …
1 of 500 Race Replica – 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750RR
Post Sale Update: This GSX-R750RR sold for $22,000 after 47 bids on eBay. A limited run of 500 models, the Suzuki GSX-R750RR was a race replica, just like the Honda RC30. Changes were plentiful but the end goal from designer Takahiko Kawaguchi was to have a “straight out of the crate racer” that would be easier to tune by racing …
1995 BMW R100GS
One of the last years of the BMW R100GS, this example is absolutely immaculate and has been with the same owner since new. You’ll get the factory luggage, heated grips, backrest, and an aftermarket BUB exhaust. Apparently it runs great and sounds good, too. For more on this legendary motorcycle, check out this write-up from Motorcycle Classics. Find this BMW …
1972 Honda CL100 Suitcase Cycle
Post-Listing Update: This Honda CL100 Suitcase Cycle did not get any bidders at $3,499. The 1974 Honda CL100 was a one-cylinder scrambler that with a 99cc engine that produced 11.5 horsepower. What makes this specific example so special is that it has been converted by a third party company to fit into a suitcase for easy transport on airplanes!
Adventure Cycleworks
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 6:15pm and I’m on the way back down the Haul Road after reaching the top of Alaska. Stopping for the rare opportunity to fill up my gas tank, I noticed that my left fork seal is spurting out oil like blood from a carotid artery in any action movie. Alright, that might not …
2013 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO “Diesel” Edition
When reader Zack B. sent me a tip on a “Ducati Monster Diesel”, I freaked out, thinking had someone had made quite the improbable engine conversion on Ducati’s naked bike. Sadly, it’s actually the result of a partnership between the Italian firm and the fashion company, Diesel. Still, it’s a nice break from the usual red you expect to see …
4 Seater – 1938 Bohmerland Lang Touren
Post-Listing Update: Thought it was relisted, this Bohmerland did not get any action at $79,000. I’m the first one to admit I do not know enough about this bike, but just look at it! Bohmerland was a Czechoslovakian firm that built bikes between ’24 and ’39, so this would be one of the last ones they built. All of their …
1974 Kawasaki H1R Replica
A 500cc race bike built to compete in Grand Prix racing (the predecessor to MotoGP), the Kawasaki H1R was based on the H1 and was powered by a two-stroke inline triple. The bike debuted in the 1970 season where Kawi took second in the Constructors Championship. Here we’ve got a replica that was acquired from a private collection and the …
Video Intermission – Ashley Fiolek
Think about every time you go riding and how you know it’s time to shift without looking at the tachometer because you can hear it. When you really know you’re bike, it’s the easiest way to ride. Hell, I put a Laser Hotcam on my K1200R just because I love the way it sounds. Now imagine you have to ride …