Built around a ’71 Triumph Tiger engine, this rigid frame chopper (VIN: TR6CKG34650) features a springer front fork, Pazon electronic ignition, custom bodywork, and custom paint. Find this Triumph for sale in Houston, Texas with a BIN of $5,500 or best offer here on eBay.
The Real Thing – 1974 John Player Norton Commando
View Post1 Year Only – 1961 Triumph TR5AR
Only built for 1 year (mostly sold in the US), the Triumph TR5AR is a very rare bike. A 500cc Tiger unit-construction model, you could consider this bike to be a smaller version of the Trophy. According to Ian Falloon, one year later the TR5AR had evolved into the T100SS.
1968 Rickman Metisse Triumph
4-11 Update: 7 months, 5 miles, and 1 seller later, this beautiful Rickman is back up for sale. I wonder why. It’s since moved from Chicago to Silver Spring, Maryland – find it here on eBay. 9-26 Update: This Rickman Metisse Triumph was pulled off eBay the first time, but is now back up for sale with bidding up to …
Production Racer Rep – 1974 Norton Commando 850
Restored by Ken Armann, this Commando 850 was turned into a replica of the Production Racer – it was supposed to be a ‘museum piece that could be ridden’. The bodywork is claimed to be genuine Dunstall Production Racer, as are a few other pieces. Find this Norton Commando Production Racer Replica (VIN: 850F111624) for sale in Valencia, California with …
1968 BSA A50 Royal Star
A semi-popular export, the BSA A50 Royal Star was an evolution of the A50 Star, which was an example of BSA’s transition to full unit construction engines. The Royal Star had a 498cc twin that pushed 33 horsepower through a 4-speed transmission. For more on the Royal Star, check out this article from Motorcycle Classics.
Replica of a Replica – 1974 John Player Norton Commando
The most collectible of the Commandos (in my humble opinion) was the John Player, a distinctive endurance-inspired Norton with unique bodywork surrounding a completely stock Mark 2A Commando. I’ve never cared for the dual headlights , but they caught they eyes of many fans who were obsessed with the hottest motorcycle racing competitions of the time – endurance races.
Custom Drag Bike – 1973 Triumph Hurricane X-75
The Triumph Hurricane has got quite a story – check out this write-up on Motorcycle Classics for a lot of the details which might explain why these bikes are so damn expensive now. But this one stands out even more as it was the personal drag bike of DT Howard, known for running a motorcycle shop, holding a drag race …
9 Miles – 2006 Triumph Bonneville Multi-Union
4 years after Triumph’s 100th anniversary, Paul Smith designed 9 different T100 Bonnevilles, each with a custom paint job. Triumph took two of the designs and sold 50 of each – one was called “Live Fast”, the other is what you see in front of you here, a Triumph Bonneville Multi-Union.
$1600 Adventurer – 1996 Triumph Tiger 900
Affectionately known as the “Steamer”, the first gen of the dual-sport Tiger was built between 1993 and 1998. It was a quirky option to the better known R1100GS. For more on the Tiger, check out this review from MCN. This example has 45,000 miles and is claimed to be in very good condition. The only problem is that the clock …
1969 Velocette Venom Thruxton
Post-Listing Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this Thruxton got up to $15,000 but did not meet reserve. 4-3 Update: Reader Tom D notes that this bike is back up on eBay. The first listing did not get any action at the $25,000 opening bid, so the seller is starting with a much lower opening bid and a reserve. Find …
Dunstall Dominator Replica – 1966 Norton Atlas 750
4-1-15 Update: This ‘Dunstall Dominator’ replica is up for sale again, this time with a BIN of $15,000 or best offer here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This bike did not meet reserve at $12,850. In the early 1960s, Norton factory racers were called Domiracers. Here’s a Norton Atlas that’s been loaded with every possible period Dunstall bit to look just …
The Ultimate Metisse? 1969 Rickman Metisse BSA Weslake
Post Sale Update: After 37 bids, this special Rickman did not meet reserve at $11,100. It was then relisted and sold for…$8,700. The Rickman Metisse is a legend when it comes to classic off-roaders, but thanks to the varying powerplants there are some that are better than others. Here’s one with a Weslake BSA B44 engine – considered by some …
1983 Triumph TSX
The last time one of these was featured on Bike-urious, it needed some work (and was more expensive than this bike). Hopefully you’ll find this one to be a better deal.
1925 Triumph Model P
The Triumph Model P brought the English firm into the world of mass production – and the company needed it because they were making 1,000 per week to keep up with demand, even in an economic downturn. Much of the bike’s success came from the price: Triumph was able to sell this bike for 42 pounds, making it the cheapest …