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Bought on Bike-urious – 1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 MKIV

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It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious. This time we’ve got a Le Mans that was offered up by a very passionate Guzzi fan. Now it’s in the garage of reader Thierry R!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Project with Race History – 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750

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It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious. This time we’ve got a XR750 project that was extensively raced in the 70s and 80s. Now it’s in the garage of reader John B! Here’s John’s side of the story – based on this shot, it looks like this XR750 has found a good home… …

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Bought on Bike-urious – Unexpected Custom Ending Soon – 1986 Yamaha SDR200

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If one is good, two must be better, right? That must be what reader Jim A is thinking, as he’s snapped up two Yamaha SDR200s that we’ve featured here on Bike-urious this year.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1993 Yamaha SRV250

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Congratulations to Bill Day, who bought the no-reserve SRV250 we featured a couple of months ago!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2005 Vyrus 50 C32T

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It’s been a few months, but this baby Vyrus has found a new home…at Iconic Motorbikes!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1955 Zündapp Suburbanette

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Last year, I was excited to share that reader Rudolf E. had acquired a Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler that was previously featured on Bike-urious. This time around, he’s picked up the Zündapp Suburbanette that Tim Huber shared at the beginning of the year!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Part II – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata

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Back in 2016, David N shared his experience after buying a Laverda 750S Carenata that he found on Bike-urious. Three years later, he’s got an update for you!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2007 Aprilia Bol D’Or RSV1000R

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Back in December I featured a nice example of a rare Aprilia, and I just found out it went to reader George G!

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Bought on Bike-urious – BMW R100GSPD Custom

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Alright, the “Bought on Bike-urious” aspect is a bit of a stretch, but the bike is just so fantastic that I just have to share it. In July of 2017, I featured what I described as “one of the coolest airhead customs I’ve seen in a long time“. It started as a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar that the Canadian seller …

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1987 Yamaha SDR200

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I recently got an email from Jim A in Pennsylvania, who let me know that he just acquired a Yamaha SDR200 that was featured here on Bike-urious.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1957 Moto Guzzi Super Alce Project

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1970 Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler

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Congratulations to reader Rudolf E, who bought a previously-featured Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler after it initially failed to meet reserve on eBay!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 2

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From LA to Vegas and back, or how I bought my first motorcycle – Part 2 by Kyle Hyatt

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 1

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Since we last checked in with Kyle Hyatt, he’s had a few major changes in life. Most people would consider the big one to be a new job as the News and Features Editor at Roadshow by CNET. I, on the other hand, think he’s got a much more important update – he just bought a new bike! Let’s find …

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Some personal favorites from a visit to Museo de l Some personal favorites from a visit to Museo de la Moto in Andorra!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 1. ⁠1909 Anzani. This was built by Alessandro Ambrogio Anzani as a pace bike for bicycle racers in velodromes and it features a 4-stroke V-Twin.⠀ 2.⁠ 1949 Derny Cyclotandem, which uses a 98cc Zurcher 2-stroke engine. All Dernys of the time (whether for track or street) shared the design cue of a fuel tank underneath the handlebars.⠀ 3.⁠ 1957 Motobecane Trials Replica with a 200cc engine. ⠀ 4.⁠ Left: 1969 Solo, one of the first modern electric two-wheelers. It was designed to fold-up for pilots who wanted easy transportation once they arrived at a destination in their light aircraft. Right: 1977 Guai Bailen, one of the few motorcycles to be built in Andorra itself. ⠀ 5. Honda MTX ski bike. The MT was sold in Europe and South Africa in 50cc, 80cc, 125cc, and 200cc versions, all of which were two-strokes. I believe this is a MTX200, though the museum did not have information on why it had been converted.⠀ 6.⁠ OSSA Yankee 500 SS. After John Taylor’s American company Yankee went out of business in the 70s, OSSA was stuck with a newly-designed engine that no longer had a home. So OSSA built a roadster with Brembo brakes and plenty of orange/yellow touches.⠀ 7.⁠ A custom BMW R90S, but there wasn't any information about it.⠀ 8.⁠ Böhmerland was a Czechoslovakian firm that built bikes between ’24 and ’39. All of their bikes were of one ‘model’, but with wheelbase options from a 2 seat “Sport” model to the 4 seater “Lang Touren” (Long Touring). This is the 3 seater “Touren”. The 16 hp, 600cc single was used for all wheelbase lengths – this Touren was 8 feet long but the Lang Touren was 10.5, making it one of the longest motorcycles ever. Note the leading link forks, rear fuel tanks, and the wonderful design of the aluminum wheels.⠀ 9.⁠ JJ Cobas 250. JJ Cobas was the brainchild of Antonio Cobas and Jacinto Moriana – the former was credited with developing the modern aluminum frame that would go on to dominate road bikes for years.⠀ 10. ⁠In the parking lot was the R1250RS loaner we had from @bmwmotorradusa, along with a beautiful view of the Andorran valley we would be heading to next!⠀ ⠀ Link in bio f
Here's an oddball for you - a custom mini with a H Here's an oddball for you - a custom mini with a Honda XR50 engine (BBR 88cc kit), a frame made out of 10mm aluminum plate, and a Hossack front suspension!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The ‘steering was originally via cable but it turns out braided cables stretch so steering is now via scissor link.’ The seller originally built the motor with fuel injection but that proved “impractical” so he converted it to carbs. It’s also got 8″ wheels from a Honda Z50 with snowblower tires, as well as billet aluminum hubs with Avid BB7 mountain bicycle disc brakes.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ “It’s a hoot, but I have several variations on the chassis and just do not get everything ridden. Time to thin the herd.”⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in bio to find this Honda for sale on Craigslist for $3,200.
“Today for the people of Aprilia, a new year beg “Today for the people of Aprilia, a new year begins.” Mario Di Maria is the President and CEO of the Piaggio Group, and he’s starting off strong as he presents Aprilia’s newest motorcycle to a group of US reviewers. Forget a new “year” – it’s been over a decade since the Italian firm showed off a new RS bike. So Aprilia is very excited to see riders respond to their new platform. I’m also excited, because on paper this is the kind of sportbike I’ve wanted for a long time.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's fast enough, it handles wonderfully, it sounds great (swipe right for an acceleration run), and it even has luggage options for some sport-touring. The RS660 is a lot of fun, and I'm a big fan.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in bio for my First Ride Review!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Photos by @kevinwingphoto
Well, here's something you don't see every day - s Well, here's something you don't see every day - someone in Sylmar, California has accumulated an "immaculately restored" example from each year of Honda CBX production (1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982). He's also trying to sell them all as a set! Got a guess on the asking price?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Per the seller, each bike has been restored but "they have not been ridden much" since. "Each bike shows their original pre-restoration low miles on the cluster" and he starts/runs them every week. The 1979 model has some upgrades but the sale includes all the original parts. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in bio for the listing on eBay - the seller wants $80k or best offer!
At the request of the British government, Excelsio At the request of the British government, Excelsior developed the Welbike, a tiny single seater that was designed to be dropped into combat situations via parachute-equipped containers. The goal was that it could be unpacked and ready to ride within 11 seconds.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ To fit into the container, the Welbike had no suspension, lights or front brake. Unfortunately, there were flaws in the design that came to light when the bikes were most needed: the weight difference between a soldier and the motorcycle meant they typically did not land near each other after leaving the plane. In addition, the bike wasn’t suitable for rough terrain because of the minimal power and tiny tires. Because of this, many Welbikes were either captured by the enemy before they were even used or abandoned on the battlefield by soldiers who figured they could get to their destination easier on foot.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ While they may not have been as effective as desired on the battlefield, the history makes them interesting collectibles in modern times. This example is in Seattle with bidding up to $5,300 on eBay, and it's a runner with the original paint. Link in bio to get in on the bidding yourself!⁠⠀
Celebrating #wheeliewednesday with the @ktmusa Duk Celebrating #wheeliewednesday with the @ktmusa Duke 200. For $4,000, this bike is quite impressive!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Photo by @nathanmay
A buddy just sent this to me and I need an explana A buddy just sent this to me and I need an explanation. Have you seen this before? It's apparently called the @honda_powersports_us "Test Track" and the eBay seller says that "Honda either sold or supplied them to dealers" back in the 70s.⁠⠀ Update: thanks to @cmiller32v, who filled me in: “ it was intended to safely teach non-riders how to use the clutch, throttle, and brakes. If you already know how to ride, the test track won’t teach you anything.” ⁠⠀ If you want this for your Honda collection, hit the link in bio to find it on eBay for $2,750 or best offer in Leverett, Massachusetts...
Here's something you don't see every day - a Comma Here's something you don't see every day - a Commando in a crate!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This '77 Commando Interstate 850 Mk 3 was originally shipped to a Belgian dealer on September 29th, 1977, and it sat there in the crate until 2010. It's bounced around a couple of times since but clearly each one of the owners has kept it in delivery condition, which is impressive and maybe a little bit sad. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in bio for more details, it's going to be auctioned off at the National Motorcycle Museum in England in November and it's estimated to sell between $25,600-$32,000.
This oddball is a Kawasaki Ninja 250 with the two- This oddball is a Kawasaki Ninja 250 with the two-stroke 350cc engine from a 1972 Kawasaki S2!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The original 250cc 4-stroke motor produced 30 horsepower, while the S2 mill was rated at 45 so you’ll get more oomph, a kickstarter, and a 2-stroke powerband. The listing is light on details though I spy an aftermarket windshield and exhaust, as well as a paint job that apes the 1973 Kawi H2 livery.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's an interesting pairing - would you rock it? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If so, link in bio to find it on Facebook for $4,800 in Ormond Beach, Florida (but you probably already knew that, because what other states would allow this swap?)
Here's one I had never heard of before - the Japau Here's one I had never heard of before - the Japauto 950 SS!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Sensing that Honda was about to take over the motorcycle industry, Christian Vilaseca expanded his family’s GM automobile dealership by founding Japauto in 1966. Thanks to the success of the CB750, Japauto quickly became Europe’s largest motorcycle dealership. So when he decided to campaign in the 1970 Bol d’Or, he wanted to race with a bike bearing his companies name and not Honda’s. He took a CB750, bumped up displacement to 946cc, added a second front brake disc, then wrapped the front in a full fairing. It took him a couple of tries, but Japauto won the famous endurance race in 1972. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The following year, Vilaseca incorporated a distinctive wedge fairing from Motorcycle Sport Design, and the team won its second consecutive Bol d’Or. They’d continue racing in following years, but Japauto introduced a street bike based on the racer called the 950 SS - ordering this kit added over 30% to the cost of a new 750 Honda in 1971.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Basic specs were 100 horsepower, 441 pounds, and a top speed of 137 miles per hour. This one's currently available in Europe and it's got all the correct Japauto accessories plus a repaint. Link in bio if you're interested, the asking price is about $27,250!⁠⠀
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