When it comes to the most expensive motorcycles that have sold at auction, there’s only one list you can trust – The Vintagent’s. If you poke around there, you’ll see that the #1 spot is taken by a Cyclone Board Track Racer. That’s why a whole bunch of people are waiting to see what the selling price will be for …
Formula 750 Racer – 1977 Hadley-Dresda-Honda CB750
Designed by architect Harlan Hadley, this bike was a collaboration between some impressive motorcyclists to compete in AHRMA Formula 750 racing. Mitch Boehm covered this bike for Motorcyclist magazine (if you have a few moments, you should definitely read that article) after Hadley merged some high-spec components with a Dresda frame. The highlights? 82 horsepower at the rear wheel, 50 …
2008 Vanquish V8
As if the Boss Hoss wasn’t crazy enough. Frankly, when I hear “Vanquish V8” I think of the gorgeous Aston Martin: Apparently it also refers to a batshit crazy motorcycle that puts down 550 horsepower thanks to a 427ci V-Brodix V-8. If you’ve been following Bike-urious for a while, you’ll know this isn’t my usual cup of tea. But still, …
Start Your Own MSF – 30 Buell Blasts
The Buell Blast was a foray into beginner bikes by Buell/Harley – as such they were often used in motorcycle instruction programs like the MSF. It seems that one school has moved on from their fleet of Blasts, so now you can snag a 30 rack of Buells and…start your own MSF?
No Reserve – 1971 Hodaka Super Rat
This Hodaka Super Rat is one of the many dirt-oriented trailies Hodaka created in the 60s and 70s, featuring some of the best names in the business, like Dirt Squirt, Road Toad, and my absolute favorite – the Combat Wombat. I was going to say that the last option would be a great band name, but it seems an “Australian …
1973 Penton Six Day
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Penton sold for $3,176. The Penton Six Day was a very important motorcycle – it was the start of the commercial relationship between John Penton and KTM.
Eye Watering Price – 2011 FIST Enterprises Biometric Bike
Post-Listing Update: As you probably expected, this bike got no action at the BIN of $125k. Built in 2011 by Paul Jr. Designs, this custom cruiser was commissioned by FIST (Fingerprint Identification Systems Technology) for an episode of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior as a showcase of their technology that replaces the ignition of a bike with a fingerprint scanner.
Jeff Wright Build – 1990 Harley FXR Custom
Post-Listing Update: This Church of Choppers FXR was relisted several times, eventually with bidding getting up to $14,100 but the reserve still was not met. Built by Jeff Wright of Church of Choppers, this incredible FXR was featured at the 2014 Brooklyn Invitational.
1973 Alouette AX125
2-14 Update: I almost didn’t feature these bikes originally because the seller on Craigslist didn’t list an asking price. But now the package deal is available with bidding up $760 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Normally when you think of motorcycle makers based out of Canada, the first thing that comes to mind is Can-Am. But …
1960 Cushman Super Eagle
In 1958, Cushman made a “Super” version of their Eagle thanks to bigger valves, longer intake manifold, larger carb, high lift cam, and more. Here’s a restored example of the 8 horsepower firebreather with a Mikuni carb and dual exhaust. The engine has been completely gone through with plenty of new parts – the whole package is rounded out with …
MotoBe XLX – 1983 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom
Built by Walt Siegl, this 60ci Sportster has been converted into the MotoBe XLX, a bike with completely handcrafted bodywork and some upgrades like Progressive springs and Magura controls. This was a commissioned bike where Walt “tried to make a small cafe bike that was a visual marriage of the British and Italian styles.”
916 Powered – Custom Ducati Cafe Racer
Here’s an interesting custom build with “a nod to the classic cafe racer period of the early to mid 1970s.” Built around a modified Verlicchi frame and a 916 motor (with dry clutch, natch), it was completed last month and is now ready for another 3,500 miles before it’ll need a service.
Nice Price – 1999 Excelsior Henderson Super X
In the early 1900s, Excelsior and Henderson were two of America’s best motorcycle manufacturers. Excelsior produced the first motorcycle to official hit 100 miles per hour, while Henderson was producing the favored bikes of America’s police officers. There’s a reason for the similarities – the companies were both bought up by Schwinn in the 1910s, and were shut down in …
Harley-Davidson XR750 Hillclimber
Built by Reiser’s Cycles, this Harley-Davidson XR750 has been converted into a hillclimber thanks to a fresh motor that’s been converted to run on fuel injected nitrometh and a custom frame and front end. If you’re the kind of crazy person who rides these things, please drop me a line – I want to hear from you!
Street Tracker – 1975 Harley XL1000 Sportster
2-11 Update: This Harley XL1000 Sportster is back up for sale here on Craigslist, this time for $500 off. The most recent build from the One Down Four Up garage, this Harley XL1000 Sportster has been custom built into a street tracker.