We’re going small for this one but over on the auction site we have something I’ve never heard of before…which means I want to share it with you! Meet the Elvish Fontan, which utilizes the 48cc engine out of Ducati’s first ever motorcycle – the Cucciolo (“little puppy” in Italian).
1952 Velocette MSS Custom
First released in 1935, the Velocette MSS was a stalwart that was built until 1968…and here’s one that’s going to upset some purists.
Scooby Doo In Scotland – 1978 Honda GL1000 With Gemini Sidecar
Ruh-roh! Someone in Scotland is clearly a big Scooby Doo fan and they’ve shown it with a custom-painted sidecar for their dog attached to a Gold Wing that was imported from the US.
1964 BSA Beagle
Known as the Beagle in the UK, this little 75cc BSA commuter was marketed as the Starlite in America.
1995 Triumph Daytona Super III
In the early 1990s, famed engine experts Cosworth assisted Triumph in their quest to build a faster version of the Daytona 900. It was a rare bird, as just 805 examples of the “Super III” were sold, 179 of which made it to the United States.
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
By all accounts, the new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 twin is a fine offering for the impressively low price of $5,799 (+$200 for multi-colors or +$700 for a chrome tank). Here’s one that’s barely been used (5k miles) at half the price…
Unexpected Hybrid – 1984 Yamaha RZ350 with BSA B50 Engine
The seller sums this bike up better than I probably could: “This is the answer to a question nobody asked. Its a BSA B50 single in a Yamaha RZ350 chassis. I can say with 100% certainty you will never find another, and you will be the only person out there with one in the entire world.”
“Hardon” – Norton Featherbed Frame with H-D XL1200 Engine
Usually when I see a Harley motor stuffed into a Norton frame, the resulting creation is called a Narley or Norley. The builder of this went…a different way.
1:3 Scale Model – Royal Enfield Classic 500
I had no idea these existed but four years ago Royal Enfield apparently announced a limited run of 1:3 scale models of their venerable Classic 500, and it sure seems like the perfectly display piece if you’ve got one of the full size ones laying around as well…
Spondon Frame – 1979 Honda CBX Custom
1-5-2026 Update: Two months later and we’ve had a bit of a price drop. The seller was originally looking for $40k but now the ask is $27,500. If that’s something you find tempting, you can find it here on Facebook Marketplace! The paint job on the tank tells you what you need to know – this interesting custom pairs a …
Honda Powered in England – 1980 Rickman Metisse
I’ve featured several Rickmans here on Bike-urious over the years and while I’ve seen Honda engines utilized in their street bikes, I had never seen one used in the off-roader Metisse…until now!
You’ve Got Mail – Triumph Bonneville T120 Mailbox
Here’s something a little different – a mailbox built out of the tank from a T120 Bonnie!
745 Miles – 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
In 2022, Triumph expanded their model lineup with the “RR” variant of the Speed Triple 1200. It was designed to be more of a classy cafe racer rather than the model’s usual hooligan fare. I never got a chance to ride one but I always thought it was interesting (and quite expensive, at $21k). This one has just 745 miles …
1964 Rickman Metisse MkIII Scrambler
Founded in England in 1959 by Derek and Don Rickman, Metisse Motorcycles quickly developed a name for off-road excellence with their custom frame designs for British engines that led to wins in the Moto Cross des Nations as well as 250cc and 500cc GP motocross championships. Their success soon expanded into road racing as well, but they were best known …
New in Crate – 1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
To celebrate the 25th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, Triumph built a limited edition of 2,400 Bonnevilles with silver/red/blue paint, a blue seat with red piping, some chrome, and decals on the sidecovers. Of the 2,400 bikes, 1,000 went to the US, 1,000 stayed home in the UK, and the rest were built for Commonwealth export.