At the time of its release in 2008, the S4RS Tricolore was the ultimate expression of the Monster. Just 400 were produced in the beautiful “Three Color” scheme, and only 250 made it to the US. The S4RS was already special as it got the 998cc superbike L-Twin that put out 130 horsepower, fully-adjustable Ohlins suspension, Termignoni exhaust, and more. …
1975 Honda TL125
Most people don’t know this, but Honda built a trials bike straight from the factory (that didn’t have Montesa’s name on it). Built to tackle obstacles at the lowest of speeds, this air-cooled 4 stroker is truly piece of history for those few people who love trials bikes. It has slight patina which shows its age, but the bike is …
1977 Rickman Kawasaki Z1
Post-Listing Update: Despite 25 bids on eBay up to $8,600, this Rickman Kawasaki Z1 did not meet reserve. Rickman made kits for the Kawasaki Z1 (also known as the Z900) Super Four, which was the most powerful Japanese 4-cylinder 4-stroke ever built, at the time. 82 horsepower yielded a top speed of 130 miles per hour, but companies like Rickman …
1991 Honda Cub EZ90
Designed to make motorcycles more friendly, the Honda EZ90 hid all of its mechanicals inside the futuristic plastic bodywork, and it even offered an electric start, in addition to the kicker. Powered by an oil injected, 2-stroke 90cc engine, this scoot was faster than you’d expect. No clutch is required for the ‘automatic’ transmission. The swingarm functioned as the rear …
1979 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
Post Listing Update: This Wing sold for $2,475 after 25 bids on eBay. This excellent example of the first generation Honda Gold Wing (VIN: gl14112748) has just 18,000 miles and looks great in my favorite color scheme for these bikes: black and gold. (Cue the Sam Sparro song) It has a recent service with plenty of work, and it comes …
1973 Triumph Trident 750 T150V
In the early 60s, twins ruled the world. Triumph saw an opportunity for a 750cc triple that would have been a world-beater. However, the British firm couldn’t get the bike out until ’68, at which point Honda was just months away from releasing the instant classic CB750. Here’s a well maintained example of the Trident (which is a great name …
“Everything I Know About Management, I Learned from Motorcycling”
Those of you that have been reading this site for a while know that I’m a big fan of Frank Wu, the motorcycle-riding Dean of UC Hastings. Recently he wrote an interesting (if you’re into business) post on how motorcycling affects his behavior on management. Check it out here, and then remember why you love riding bikes! Plus you can …
“The Rolls-Royce of Bikes” – 1936 Brough Superior SS80
Post Listing Update: 23 bids on eBay got the action up to $60,300, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. When Paul D’Orleans, the man behind The Vintagent, says that a Brough Superior is the most beautiful production motorcycle ever made, then I listen. And while he’s a fan of the ’28 SS100 model, this SS80 should still check all …
1988 Honda NX650 Dominator
I’m a big fan of the Honda NX650, known as the Dominator in certain non-US markets. In fact, I bought myself a beater example of the breed to learn how to ride in the dirt with, and it was the first bike that I sold through this site (feels like so long ago).
Failed Resto – 1961 Matchless G12
This Matchless G12 has just 159 miles after a beautiful restoration, however it has “developed an engine noise”. So for someone who’s comfortable working on these engines, you may get yourself an excellent deal on a beautiful classic British bike. And once you fix it, you’ll get yourself 35 horsepower to push around less than 400 pounds of bike. The …
1of 250 – 1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 SE
In the early 90s, most major motorcycle manufacturers entered a gentlemen’s agreement to cap horsepower at 125. Triumph decided that when they were going to bring the bikes back from the new plant in Hinckley, that the best way for them to get attention was to ignore said agreement. Enter the 147 horsepower Triumph Daytona 1200. A year after the …
1930 Indian Aristocrat Model 402
One of the best looking inline-4’s of all time, the Indian Model 402 was known as the “Aristocrat” due to its high level of sophistication at a time where most motorcycle buyers were looking for the cheapest options. Priced at a whopping $485 at the time, it is now a true collectible.
Couple of Kawi 250s
Here we’ve got an interesting pair of Kawasaki 250 off-roaders. First, a KX250 – one of the few I’ve seen that are still highly original. A 212 pound, 34 horsepower rocket, this 39 year old bike was apparently ridden for just two seasons before it was put away in storage. It was brought back to life just last year, and …
600 Miles – 1971 Triumph Tiger Daytona 500
This classic Triumph has just 600 miles and looks great thanks to a sympathetic restoration. With that said, you’ll still need to take care of a couple of things like servicing the carb and replacing the tires before this Triumph adds to the tiny number on the odometer. Find this classic Triumph twin for sale in Saint Louis, Missouri with …
The Goldie I – 1960 BSA Gold Star
Post-Listing Update: This BSA Gold Star was removed from eBay, final sales price unknown. Now this is just plain cool. A 500cc version of the legendary BSA Gold Star, this period cafe racer is unlike anything I’ve seen in a while. This bike has spent plenty of time as ‘garage art’ so it will need a little bit of work …