Ok, it’s not an actual motorcycle, but it’s definitely worth a closer look. This Harley-Davidson replica is built completely from bamboo! Not much else to say – it’s just been sitting as a display model in a body shop. It’s about 40 inches tall and 73 inches long, and you can find it for sale in Towaco, New Jersey with …
Still in the Crate – 2002 Ducati MH900e Evoluzione
Post-Sales Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this Ducati MH900e Evoluzione sold for $28,600. After not seeing one of these for about a year, I featured a Ducati MH900e Evoluzione just a couple of weeks ago. Now I get to one-up myself with a MH900e that’s STILL IN THE CRATE. Note that the last featured bike sold for $20,000, and …
1955 Toyomotor TB
4-14 Update: This Toyomotor is back up for sale with bidding up to $1,526 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $15,000. I don’t see it hitting reserve or the BIN price, so this is the last time I’ll update this bike for the immediate future. Find it here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Toyomotor TB did …
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Sportcycle
Designed by Jim Musser, a former GM engineer, the Sportcycle is almost like a Kawasaki ZRX1100 where the front forks and tire have been replaced by a cockpit. For more information, check out this article from The Kneeslider. Though the paint job is different, the bike offered for sale is actually the same one featured in the article. Find this …
Royal Purple – 1975 Kawasaki H2 750
A legend in the motorcycling world, the Kawasaki H2 750 is remembered so fondly thanks to its peaky, narrow powerband and its poor handling characteristics. A bike for experts only, the Widowmaker commands respect wherever it goes.
2014 BMW R nineT
Post-Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this BMW R nineT sold for $15,200. The BMW R nineT is the German firm’s newest model, an homage to the R90s of old. While most dealers are sold out of this popular model, here’s your chance to snag one that’s got just 341 miles on the odometer.
Hillclimber – 1950 Harley-Davidson WR
Inspired by the hillclimb video from Mike A. yesterday, I absolutely have to feature this Harley-Davidson WR that’s been converted into a hillclimber.
BSAOCSC – All British Run – April 27
Reader Mike A. has just given me a heads up that I wanted to share with those of you in the Southern California area: On Sunday, April 27th, the BSA Owners Club of Southern California is honoring their founder Barry Smith with an “All British Run” at Hansen Dam. For more information, check out this flyer. And drop me a …
Trail Cat – 1969 Suzuki TC 120
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki Trail Cat did not meet reserve at $2,800 after 19 bids. The bike was relisted and was then pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Suzuki TC 120, also known as the Trail Cat, was a basic two-stroke dual-sport that’s got some great lines.
Built by Randakk – 1982 Supercharged Honda CBX
Post-Sale Update: After initially not meeting reserve, this Supercharged Honda CBX was relisted with no reserve. After 26 bids on eBay, it sold for $11,600. A specialist in older Honda’s, Randakk is selling off one of his personal bikes, a supercharged Honda CBX, for you to enjoy. To help promote his business, he has built several supercharged show bikes – …
1955 Victoria Bergmeister V35
Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Victoria produced motorcycles from about 1901 to 1966. One of their most well known models was the Victoria Bergmeister, as it was well-engineered. Unfortunately, the excellent design was very expensive to produce, and Victoria ran out of money after only 3 years of selling this bike. In ’58 they merged with another group.
Video Intermission – 1930’s California Hillclimb
Reader Mike A. showed me this video of a hillclimb even back from the 30’s that I thought you all would appreciate (might want to mute it, though). As I was told, “real racers have footboards…and side valves.”
1975 Maico MC440 GP
Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this Maico MC440 GP sold for $5,050. I’ve been having a recent surge in readers interested in Maico’s, so here’s one for you nuts. The Maico MC440 GP is one of the greatest vintage MX motorcycles ever built – and this is an almost mint, nearly all-original example. You’ll get plenty of goodies …
Chinese Police – 1984 Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar
4-11 Update: After topping out at $2,081.56 and then being relisted only to hit $1,881.56, this Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar is again up for sale. Maybe the third time’s the charm – find it here on eBay. This rare bird is a Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar that served as a Beijing Armed Police Motorcycle for 12 years. If you’re looking …
85 Years Young – 1939 Moto Guzzi Egretta
4-10 Update: This Guzzi is back up for sale here on eBay. When it comes to classic Guzzis, the Airone (produced for nearly two decades!) is usually the first bike that comes to mind. Airone translates to Heron, but that bike actually owes its existence the very rare Egret, the Moto Guzzi Egretta.