In 1969, Rupp was on the top of its game, with over 400 employees and a range of products that included snowmobiles, go-karts, ATVs, and minibikes. That year the company introduced a new top-of-the-line minibike with a 5 horsepower Tecumseh H50 engine and a two speed jackshaft. It was called the Roadster.
In Australia – 1946 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead
Post-Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this beautiful Knucklehead sold for $33,433. Harley-Davidson’s Knucklehead is an icon in American motorcycling, and this is a lovely example of the breed. This bike has been with the seller for just 2 years but it’s already looking for a new owner. It looks quite original, it’s beautiful, and it’s Down Under…
Factory Reconditioned – Janus Halycon 50
The Halycon 50cc is a 2-stroke 50cc that is obviously inspired by what bikes looked like in the 20s and 30s. Thanks to 9.8 horsepower and a six-speed transmission, you’ll be able to hit 55 miles per hour and get 60 miles per gallon.
Rare Trike – 1983 Trihawk 304
Designed by Lou Richards, the Trihawk 304 (3 wheels, 4 cylinders) was an interesting trike that was capable of cornering forces similar to a Lamborghini Countach (.91G) thanks to the wide front wheelbase and the low center of gravity. Introduced in 1982, the company was able to produce 96 units before Harley-Davidson bought them out in 1985 and stopped production.
Birmingham Bee Liner – 1967 BSA Custom
Post-Sale Update: This custom BSA sold for the BIN of $12,000. Built by LC Fabrications, this bike placed 14th in the Freestyle Class of the 2009 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. It’s definitely different – but is it something you’d ever ride, or even own?
Needs Some Work – 1939 Indian Bonneville Sport Scout Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 53 bids on eBay, this Bonneville Sport Scout sold for $21,000. In 1939, Indian released “Bonneville” versions of the Sport Scout and Chief after Fred Ludlow set 750cc and 1,200cc records in Bonneville on Indian powered bikes. The “Bonneville” bikes got you high comp pistons, longer-duration cams, and the option of magneto ignition. This example was last …
2015 Arch KRGT-1
In 2006, Gard Hollinger customized a Harley-Davidson Dyna for actor Keanu Reeves, turning it into a long, low, and shiny sport cruiser. Reeves was apparently so enamored with it that he convinced Hollinger to start a company and produce a motorcycle with him. A few years later, Arch was born, and they released their first model – the KRGT-1.
NASCAR Promotion – 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
I can’t find an independent source to verify this, but according to the seller, this is one of four Sportsters built as a giveaway at NASCAR races in 2001. The promotion was organized by Miller Brewing, who was sponsoring driver Rusty Wallace at the time. Thus, these four bikes were all given a special paint scheme inspired by Rusty’s livery. …
1972 Rockford Chibi Deluxe
Rockford Motors was the American importer for the wonderful Bridgestone motorcycles that occasionally dotted US roads. In ’71, Bridgestone stopped selling bikes, leaving Rockford with a gap in their product portfolio. They decided to take over manufacturing rights for the tiniest Bridgestones, specifically the 100cc “Taka” and two 60cc bikes – the “Tora” and the Rockford Chibi which you see …
In Canada – Homebrew 3 Wheeler Build
Sites like BikeEXIF are constantly saying that the Honda CX650 has become a new darling of the custom motorcycle world. Here’s something a little bit different using thatsame powerplant. Built with 136 ft of 1 inch square tubing and 3 sheets of 6061T6 aircraft alloy, this cool build is reminiscent of a Morgan 3 Wheeler.
Panhead Cop – 1960 Harley-Davidson Police
Post-Sale Update: This Panhead Police bike sold for $26,201 after 71 bids on eBay. According to the seller, this Harley has always been equipped as a police bike with a sidecar. While it’s currently decommissioned, the sweet police parts were not stripped, the wires were just cut. If you’re OK with some electrical work, you could have yourself a bike …
2013 EBR 1190RS Carbon Edition
In 2011, Erik and his company, Erik Buell Racing (EBR), decided to get back in the sportbike game with a bang – the EBR 1190RS. The RS featured a powerplant that produced 175 horsepower just shy of 10,000 rpm, and it weighed less than 400 pounds wet. This is one of the extra rare Carbon Edition models.
In Canada – 2011 Confederate P120 Fighter
It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of motorcycle (I love it, at least the looks), but you can’t deny that the Confederate Fighter is distinctive. This example is slicker than your average as the seller has put a lot of thought and money into handling some of the more ‘boring’ aspects like the cooling and electrical systems.
1939 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Sidecar
The seller calls this a U/ULH because the motor is from a U but it has ULH barrels that were bored .20 over. Either way, he’s had the three wheeled rig since 1969 and it’s claimed to run and handle perfectly after a ‘complete refurbishment’ 5 years ago. Hope you like red!