For years, Harley-Davidson dominated the American police cruiser market. Though BMW, Kawasaki, and other manufacturers are now also making motorcycles you’re constantly scanning for when you’re on the road, Harley also offered a police variant of the Buell Ulysses called the XB12XP. This example has a full cop kit with the siren, lights, and three hard bags.
Possibly Street Legal – 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750
Depending on your state of residence, this XR750 could make you the coolest commuter around! Equipped with lights (but not much else), this example of Harley history is street legal in a few states even though it lacks a speedometer, turn signals, any sort of subtlety, etc.
Suitcase Cycle – 1969 Honda CT90
The CT90 is so common/easy to find that I typically don’t feature many on this site. Yet I had no hesitation writing this one up because it’s one of the ~1,000 Suitcase Cycles that were built in the 60s and 70s.
Ex-AMA Racer – 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200
Post-Listing Update: I’m surprised to report that no one snapped this bike up at the BIN of $5,900. Between 2010 and 2014, the AMA and Vance & Hines came together to create a spec series of racing with Harley’s XR1200. Here’s #47 from the series, which will hopefully get a new lease on life on the tracks of America.
1965 Montgomery Wards Riverside 150-D
Montgomery Wards offered two versions of this moped during the mid-60s, both of which were produced by Benelli. Riders had the option of the deluxe 250-D, which came with a steel leg shield, passenger pegs, tool pouch, and other features, while the base 150-D was a bit more frugal. Here’s an example of the latter that’s claimed to be in …
1944 Safticycle Scooter
Based out of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Safticycle offered a small variety of bicycle/scooter hybrids like the Sportster, Mountaineer, and the Cruiser between 1942 and 1952.
Ending Soon – RK Concepts Bearing
View PostAMA Race Bike – 2008 Buell 1125R
In honor of EBR’s announcement that they’re somehow back again, even if no one ever seems to buy their new bikes, here’s an ex-AMA Buell racer that was ridden by Shawn Higbee for Richie Morris Racing.
Impressively Original – 1936 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
Post-Listing Update: This Knucklehead did not meet reserve with bidding up to $70,100 after 53 bids on eBay. This lovely EL is being offered by the third owner, who says it hasn’t been ‘changed’ since 1965, when the original owner repainted it. In 1989, the bike was put away by the second owner and the third owner has just brought …
1977 Penton GS6 125
Post Listing Update: This GS6 did not meet reserve with 3 bids up to $3,050. From the last year before Penton evolved into KTM, this GS6 is a restored example of the 125cc model.
1962 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH
Quick refresher on the Harley-Davidson naming structure – XL basically translates to a non-race Sportster (as opposed to the XR you know of from the XR750, for example). Back in the day, the H meant this was packing a high compression engine. No, it’s still not fast, but at least this beautiful blue Sportster has got a little extra punch …
3 Interesting Projects in Michigan
A seller in Michigan has three cool bikes, all of which have no known history and weren’t stored particularly well. Still, these motorcycles are quirky enough that someone will want to snap them up! We’ve got a Harley-Davidson Z90, an Indian ME-100, and a MZ Trophy ES250/2 – let’s get into more details, in order of how much work they’re …
Custom Framed – KTM 450 Dual Sport
Like many off-roaders, the builder of this bike wanted a lighter, slimmer, and lower version of the KTM 990 Adventure. Unlike said off-roaders, he basically built it himself. Based on the geometry of the 990 ADV, this custom-framed bike featured the drivetrain of a new 2013 KTM 450XC-W, so you can still travel wherever you want…just now with a seat …
Harley’s New-Age Roadster – 2006 VRSCR Street Rod
When it appeared as a 2002 model, Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod represented the company’s huge commitment to its perceived future with a vastly altered approach to their signature cruiser family of motorcycle design. Here was a high-tech 60-degree V-twin with liquid cooling, double overhead cams and thoroughly modern hydroformed frame. The original V-Rod eventually spawned several sub-models, one of which is our …
One Year Only – 1916 Indian Model K
Older Indians are best known for their four-stroke V-twin powerplants, though the company did try their hand at other designs like the Indian Four or the two-stroke single found in the Model K. Designed to be low cost transportation (MSRP was $150), the Model K lasted all of one year before it was replaced by the Model O, which got …