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Erzberg Edition – 2009 KTM 950 Super Enduro

In Austria, Dual-Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: I’m stunned that this got no action at the opening bid of $8,500. I’ve seen much higher sale prices on ADVRider. KTM’s 950 Super Enduro was already one of the most impressive big dual sports ever built, but the Austrian firm decided to make something a little bit fancier with the limited edition Erzberg Edition. Hard Enduro …

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1 of 500 – 1982 Puch Magnum Limited

In Austria, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Puch Magnum Limited did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,500. Puch ended their venerable Magnum line of mopeds with a limited production run of 500 – these were called the LTD or Limited. It was basically a Magnum MKII with special cosmetics and a numbered plaque – this one is 147 out …

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One Owner – 2000 KTM Duke II

In Austria, Less than 5k, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of the first semi-popular supermotos in the US, the KTM Duke II was a revelation for the lucky few that got to enjoy it. Lots of sportbike riders looked down upon a bike with “just” 50 horsepower, but the comfortable ergonomics and light weight made this an excellent hooligan bike. Get used to riding with the front wheel off …

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Fast Orange – 2009 KTM RC8

In Austria, Sport by Ted CloughLeave a Comment

KTM has always built some great dirt and enduro bikes. Their top-of-the-line Adventure Series go head-to-head with BMW GS’s. Their early street bikes were mainly supermoto-type derivatives of the mid-displacement dirt bikes. Think KTM 690 Supermoto. The RC8 was their first go at the pure Superbike market. First available in the US as a 2009 model, it was an 1,148cc …

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1 Owner – 1973 Penton Jackpiner

In America, Austria, Dual-Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After a hefty 50 bids, this Jackpiner sold for $7,000. The Jackpiner is a very important motorcycle in KTMs history of expansion to the US – this was the first Penton to utilize a KTM motor. ’73 was the first year of the model and KTM considered it to be so iconic that in 1997 that released …

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Ex-HMC Racer – 2013 KTM SMR450

In Austria, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update; This SMR was relisted a few times but it never got any interest at a lower BIN price of $10,500. The SMR450 is one of KTM’s best examples of their “Ready to Race” motto. Fast, rare, and aggressive, it’s a great platform to compete in supermoto racing with – if you can find one. This example stands …