In the same way that Apple used to donate computers to elementary schools in hopes that kids would grow up and want Macs, Triumph though that if they got youngsters started on their Tiger Cub, then they’d grow up aspiring to own Bonnevilles.
1972 BSA B50 Racer
The BSA B50 featured a 34 horsepower, 499cc four-stroke single that was actually the last large unit-construction engine that BSA sold. Multiple versions of the bike were offered – a ‘street scrambler’, MX variant, trail version, you name it. But here’s a B50 that’s been turned into a ‘vintage cafe racer’ with an engine worked over by E&V Engineering, Works …
In the UK – Rickman Honda CR750
The Rickman brothers made a name for themselves by building incredible frames to put (usually) Triumph motors in, but in the 70s they also expanded to building frames for Japanese bikes like the Kawasaki Z1 and the Honda CB750. This is one of the latter, which can be summarized from a quote from the Rickman brothers themselves:
2 Miles – 1995 Triumph Thunderbird
Post Listing Update: This Thunderbird did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $4,151. Here’s a first-year example of the Triumph Thunderbird 900 that has all of 2 miles on it – and those miles aren’t from riding, just from moving it around. It seems it was bought with the intent of collecting, though this seems like an odd …
The Aristocad – 2007 Triumph Bonneville Custom
Not sure what to say about this bike – but I’ll give it a shot. This is the Aristocad, a custom build from Putsch Racing, built as an homage to a character/story they made up about an assassination attempt of key members of the Nazi party. It’s all a little odd, but the bike sure is interesting – especially the …
ISDT Special – 1955 Ariel Red Hunter
A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959. Here’s an interesting example that’s been converted into a AHRMA vintage racer.
1961 Norton Manxman
Built just between November 1960 and October 1961, the Norton Manxman is a rare bike (seems that only 654 were built) that was built for export only – most came to the US, though another significant chunk went to Australia.
1939 Brough Superior SS80
Post Listing Update: Despite 53 bids up to $70,101, this SS80 did not meet reserve. The Brough Superior SS80 is a legendary motorcycle, called “The Rolls-Royce of Motor Cycles” by The Motor Cycle magazine. 10 months ago, this example (from the last year of production) was purchased at a Bonhams auction for $56,042 as part of an estate sale – …
1961 BSA Gold Star Catalina Scrambler
In the 1956 Catalina Grand Prix, nearly 1,000 riders came together to fight it out and earn the title of champion. The guy who succeeded was Chuck Minert, who won on a BSA Gold Star. BSA’s West Coast distributor asked for a replica of the winning bike, and the result was the BSA Catalina Scrambler.
1973 Triumph Hurricane
The Triumph Hurricane represented a paradigm shift in motorcycling manufacturing, as it was the world’s first factory custom motorcycle. The brainchild of Craig Vetter (well known as a motorcycle designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle fairings) and Don Brown (General Manager of BSA), the Hurricane was created when Brown called Vetter up on a secret project to create a better …
1954 BSA Gold Star CB34
One of my favorite British singles that isn’t Emma Watson, the Gold Star is a legend in the history of motorcycles. Here’s an example of the CB34 generation that’s recently been restored.
1972 Triumph Scrambler Custom
This Triumph Scrambler custom is the work of Liberty Vintage Motorcycles, featured on the Discovery TV show Philly Throttle.
Flat-Track Racer – 1971 Norton Commando
Built with a NOS Trackmaster frame, this Norton Commando has been turned into a flat-tracker that’s competed in some amateur races. In addition to the 750cc Commando motor, this bike features Betor forks, Megacycle cams, Superblend bearings, Nissin brakes, Progressive shocks, Borrani wheels, and more. Find this Commando flat-tracker for sale in Kansas for $7,000 here on ADVRider (registration required).
Buy a Ural, Get a Royal Enfield Free
Well here’s a deal you don’t see very often. Raceway Ural/Royal Enfield of Salem, Oregon has a 2013 Royal Enfield C5 in Desert Storm that has been taking up floor space for over a year (or probably more) and they’re looking to get rid of it. Their oddball idea? Buy a brand new Ural Gear-Up in the sweet white Urban …
1963 Triumph Thunderbird 6T
The Thunderbird name has shown up on 3 distinct models of the Triumph line since 1949 – this 6T model is from the original series. For its public launch, three production bikes were ridden from the Meriden plant to a circuit near Paris where they were then ridden over 500 miles at an average of 92 miles per hour. The …