Here’s a custom Triumph Bonneville based on a Factory Metal Works frame. The bike has just 100 miles since a full restoration, and it includes a custom frame, fender, front end, pipes, and brass fixtures. The bike was also featured in the February 2013 edition of The Horse Magazine. Find this Triumph Bonneville Bobber for sale in Bethlehem, Georgia with …
1950 Vincent Rapide Series C
The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The final run was the Series C, which commenced in 1949. It offered the Rapide as a base model and the Black Shadow as the higher state of tune.
1947 Vincent Rapide Series B
The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The middle run was the Series B, which ended in 1948. The Rapide’s 998cc V-twin was good for 45 horsepower. By the standards of the 50’s, this motorcycle was absolutely incredible. Top speed was about 120 miles per hour, and you …
1995 Triumph Speed Triple Challenge Replica
Post Listing Update: This Speed Triple did not get any interest at the opening bid of $6,500. Triumph released their iconic Speed Triple in February of 1994 – in that year they also started a one make series called the Triumph Speed Triple Challenge. Here’s a video of the inaugural race
1966 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
Buddy Holly’s Ariel Cyclone
If Buddy Holly or Ariel motorcycles interest you, first start with this write-up from The Vintagent.
1 of 122 – 1970 Indian Velo 500
After Indian went out of business in 1953, it lay dormant for quite a while. But in 1967, former West Coast distributor Floyd Clymer bought the rights to the Indian name and tried to bring the company back. He initially tried to partner with a couple of German companies to create the ‘new Indian’, but that never got past the …
2014 Norton Commando 961 SF
Post Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Norton Commando 961 SF sold for $27,599. The rebirth of the Norton Commando now comes in 3 different models – the Cafe Racer, the Sport, and this – the Norton Commando 961 SF. There was also a limited production Special Edition that I’ve featured previously.
No Reserve – 1963 Norton Atlas 750
You’ve got to love no reserve auctions. Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. The Atlas produced 55 horsepower, with plenty of torque available low in the rev range. Utilizing Norton’s …
Start of a Legend – 1995 Triumph Speed Triple
The Triumph Speed Triple has become quite popular over the last 20 years – in particular it’s become the darling of hooligans and wheelie enthusiasts. And while today’s it’s a no-brainer to recommend a “Striple” to your friends as their next purchase, back when this bike was introduced, no one knew what to expect from Hinckley Triumph.
1962 Matchless G80CS
Post Sale Update: After 10 bids, this G80CS sold for $7,500. The pinnacle of the G80 series (except for the super-rare Typhoon G80TCS), the Matchless G80CS was a “Competition Suspension” variant that was designed to race through the dirt – just remove the lights!
Your Own Race Team – 2 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R DSB Racers
Riders Discount is proud to have licensed racers on staff, and that means they’re often out on the track. That also means that they’re building race bikes, and now they’re selling 2 Triumph Daytona 675R race bikes that were prepped for Road America.
Reader Ride – Norton Commando VR880 Sprint Special
Kenny Dreer, the man who almost brought Norton back from the grave several years ago, got his start restoring motorcycles from the British marque at his shop called Vintage Rebuilds (VR) near Portland, Oregon. As the 1990s came to an end, he started building his own variant of the Commando, which he called the Norton Commando VR880 Sprint Special.
1960 BSA Gold Star DBD34 Clubman
The BSA Gold Star was most successful in the US, where it was surprisingly competitive in off-road racing and the beaches of Daytona. This example spent plenty of time in a collection and is now ready for someone to get it back on the road.
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.