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M1030B1 – 1999 Kawasaki KLR650

In America, Dual-Sport, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This KLR did not meet reserve despite 34 bids up to $5,122. The KLR650 is known the world over as a basic and durable dual-sport with a wide following and lots of aftermarket support, thanks to the fact that it basically went unchanged from 1987 to 2007. So, when the US Marine Corps was looking for a …

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Champion Framed – Honda 350cc Flat Tracker

In America, Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Champion racing frames were built in the late sixties and early seventies by Doug Schwerma of Hayward, California. His frames were sought after in the flat track community and were used by riders like Kenny Roberts, Steve Baker, Don Vesco, and more. This example is #1427 and the seller claims it’s the last frame Schwerma built.

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1980 Commuter Vehicles Comuta-Car

In America by Abhi1 Comment

Before Tesla introduced the Roadster, this was the most produced American electric car with 4,444 units. It might only have had a range of 50 miles and a top speed of 38 miles per hour, but one thing it had over the Tesla? Style! Ok, maybe not, but this sure would get more attention than a Tesla Roadster or Model …

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2007 Buell Lightning Super TT

In America, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

For just two years and 1,700 units, Buell channeled the supermoto feel and created the XB12STT, a tweaked version of their Lightning streetfighter. It was also known as the Buell Lightning Super TT. Those of you with off-road backgrounds will feel instantly comfortable once you hop on the narrow single seat of the Super TT.

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Plain Jane – 1948 Harley-Davidson UL Flathead

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

I figured after the $1.4 million cruiser, I owed you a cruiser that would make you smile instead of laugh. Hopefully this does the trick, because I have a soft spot for reliable riders that look like they’ve just gone through hell. This UL, named Plain Jane, has been ridden from Florida all over the country and it sure looks …

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$1.4 Million – Sturgis Motorcycles #001

In America, Cruiser by Abhi9 Comments

I was just having a conversation with a reader this weekend about the most expensive bike (asking price) that I’ve ever featured on Bike-urious. While asking prices are borderline irrelevant as they don’t have to be based in reality, it’s still an amusing metric to chat about. Before today, it was the California Hot Rod – the seller wanted a …

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1907 Marsh-Metz

In America, Vintage by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of the founders of Waltham Manufacturing Company, Charles Herman Metz, ended up leaving to form the Metz Motorcycle Company in 1902. Fast forward to 1905, and he had merged with the Marsh brothers to create the American Motorcycle Company, which put out the Marsh-Metz motorcycle.