Post-Listing Update: This Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The little brother of the bike that put Ducati back on the map, the 748 was produced in many variations. None were more rare than the Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition. Only 100 were produced in 1998, and they …
Fully Farkled – 2007 BMW G650X XChallenge
A slightly tangential evolution of the F650GS, the BMW G650X XChallenge was arguably the German firm’s most dedicated off-roader. With help from Aprilia and an engine from Rotax, the XChallenge (pronounce Cross Challenge) was defined as a “hard enduro”, whatever that means. Today we’ve got an example that’s been beautifully modified for serious dual-sporting adventures.
First Year, 585 Miles – 1959 Triumph Bonneville T-120
1-29 Update: Apparently I don’t understand how to sell motorcycles. Even though the seller had no luck selling this bike the last time it was up for sale, it’s now up for sale for even more – $22,999 here on eBay. The Triumph Bonneville T-120 might be the quintessential example of the classic British bike. And today, we’ve got a …
Waterfall Pipes – 1975 Honda CB400F
Post-Sale Update: The blue example is still available on ADVRider, but the red model sold for $3,500 after 42 bids on eBay. More of an evolution rather than a revolution, the Honda CB400F has one of the most distinctive exhaust systems ever produced – known by some as the “waterfall pipes”. Though it wasn’t as fast as its competition, this …
Road Racer – 1967 Royal Enfield Interceptor GP7
In 1967, Royal Enfield had an evolution of their biggest bike to create the Series 1A Royal Enfield Interceptor GP7. The magneto was eliminated, replaced by coil ignition, and US bikes got a new tank, seat, instrument mounts, handlebar, and mudguards. The GP7 was the ‘road racer’ variant, one of only two 750cc twin-cylinder engine bikes made in Britain at …
Excuse the Photos – 1998 Buell S3T Defender
Post-Sale Update: After just 2 bids on eBay, this Buell S3T Defender sold for $2,751.02. Because I’m very dependent on the seller when it comes to quality photos, I’ll never pretend that the photos of bikes I feature are as nice as what you’ll see on BikeEXIF. I usually avoid listing a bike with terrible photos, but I have to …
Mini BMW R65
Panda Moto is a French company that specializes in modifying current BMW bikes. In fact they recently made the news again with the R1232, a bike built to look like BMW’s first bike, the R32, but with the engine from a R1200. But today we’re interested in something a bit older. Several years ago, Panda Moto built a series of …
2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring
Post-Sale Update: Just a few hours in and it’s gone. Final sale price unknown. Well, this has to be the newest bike I’ve ever featured. Packing the biggest engine that Guzzi makes, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring is Italy’s take on a cruiser that you can (gently) throw around a curve.
1973 Cooper 250 Enduro
At one point in time, Frank Cooper was the US distributor for Maico. He thought he could create a bike that slotted between Japanese and European dirt bikes in price, with the hope that it would handle like a European bike but be reliable like a Japanese bike. Enter the Cooper 250 Enduro, created to give off-roaders the best of …
1977 Yamaha RD400 Drag Bike
Post-Listing Update: This Yamaha RD400 Drag Bike did not attract any bids on eBay. The Yamaha RD400F was the last of Yamaha’s RD series. But today we don’t have a typical RD400 – this one has been built into a custom drag bike. You’ll get a TZ end bearing, Wiseco pistons, 34mm Mikunis, lock-up Barnett clutch, air shifter, a modified frame, …
1952 Ambassador Supreme
Daye Kon was a British motorcycle, car, and boat racer who set a Speedboat World Record in 1930. After a sad accident in an MG race car on the Isle of Man (where the passenger died and Don went to prison for a few months), he created Ambassador Motorcycles. The company originally was created to import American cars into England, …
Tourist Trophy – 2005 Trigger GoCar TR50
Post-Sale Update: This Trigger GoCar TR50 sold for $1,156.99 after 24 bids on eBay. Those of you who have had the pleasure of visiting cities with a large tourist presence – especially San Francisco – have probably seen these little “GoCars” which enable renters to take self-guided tours based on GPS coordinates. Some of you may have even wondered what …
2008 Suzuki B-King GSX1300B
The best way to think about the Suzuki B-King is to consider it a naked version of the famous Hayabusa. Sold only for one year in the US, it features the 2nd generation, 1340cc Hayabusa engine that has been retuned for more mid-range torque. Down only 10 hp down on the Busa, it was designed to be the ultimate stoplight …
Gamma Racer – 1983 Suzuki RGB500
1-26 Update: So much for that. It seems the sale has fallen through, so this Suzuki RGB500 is back up for sale here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After 28 bids, this Suzuki RGB500 sold for $33,999. Suzuki’s RG500 was a celebration of 7 consecutive constructor’s titles in the 500cc class. The twin-crank, rotary valve rocket epitomized what we all love …
1 of 371 – 1983 Triumph TSX
1-25-2014 Update: 4 months later, this Triumph TSX is back up for sale, and for some reason the opening bid is $1,000 higher. Find it here on eBay with an opening bid of $7,500 here on eBay. The Triumph TSX was designed as a custom ‘West-Coast’ styled Bonneville. A last ditch effort to boost lagging sales, this custom bike took the …