Available only in 1994 and 1995 in the US, the Mystic was a factory custom based on the BMW R100R. The changes were entirely cosmetic, but they were not insignificant. Nowadays a ‘special edition’ just means new paint, but the Mystic actually had several restyled parts. Some people don’t get what the big fuss is about this bike, and I …
1991 BMW R100GS
I’ve featured plenty R100Gses in the past – for good reason, they’re awesome! But it also means I’ve become pickier about which ones I share. This example stands out thanks to a cool history and a rebuild by a known ADVer.
2003 MZ Baghira Black Panther
Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,400, so the seller relisted it at…$3,600. Unsurprisingly, it did not get any takers at the higher price, either. In 2001, MZ introduced the Baghira an enduro powered by the thumper from a Yamaha XT660. Based on that, they also released a Street Moto, …
1938 BMW R51 Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this R51 racer sold for $30,100. Then it was relisted and sold for $22,600. Built between 1938 and 1940, the R51 was BMW’s last sport bike before World War II commenced. It was an evolution from the R5 that gained telescopic front forks and a plunger rear suspension. 3,775 examples were produced with …
1951 Ardie B251
Ardie was founded in 1919 by Arno Dietrich, an ex-Premier technician, and they stayed in business until 1958. They enjoyed some racing success in the 20s and 30s, but this B251 was a 246cc tourer sold between 1951 and 1953.
Ketchup and Mustard – 1990 BMW K1
Post-Sale Update: This K1 sold for $3,548 after 27 bids on eBay. This bike gives me pause – I really enjoy the 80s looks, but I’m pretty sure the paint job just gave me a headache as I looked through the photos.
Ambitious Project – Over 35 Vintage Bikes in Pieces
Post-Listing Update: This collection of bikes in pieces was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Someone in Vegas is divesting “his personal favorites from over 40 years in the business,” and there’s some very interesting options among over 35 old street and dirt bikes. Here’s your chance to start a classic motorcycle shop, or slowly lose your mind …
M-Star – 1986 Maico 500 SuperCross
Post Listing Update: This Maico did not meet reserve with 13 bids up to $2,380. After Maico’s disastrous results with the Corte & Cosso monoshock designs of their 1982 bikes, they quickly slid down the path to bankruptcy. The first of many unsuccessful attempts to bring Maico back to life was “M-Star”, and they offered 250 and 500 models that …
1997 MZ Skorpion Sport Cup
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm (Seymourpowell), an East German manufacturer (MZ), and a Japanese engine (Yamaha). Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a great option if you’re looking for a rare ~600cc sportbike – and this example is even better as it is one of the …
“The Executive” – 2012 BMW K75 Custom
Post-Sale Update: This K75 Custom did not meet reserve with bidding up to $8,701. Larry and Carol Romestant of Romestant Engineering have been building flying brick customs for a few years now – Jay Leno featured some of his builds in a previous JLG segment, and one of them is now up for sale. Based on a BMW K75C, this …
Speedbrain Rally Racer – BMW 450RR
3-23-16 Update: Reader Kendall notes that this Speedbrain G450RR is still up for sale here on ADVRider (registration required) in El Paso, Texas, but now there’s better photos and the asking price is down to $18,995. Who feels like buying me an early Christmas present? The HP2 Sport, the R100RS Motorsport, and the R80G/S I recently featured were all produced …
Restored – 1968 BMW R50/2
Post-Sale Update: This R50/2 sold for the BIN of $10,250 on eBay. Restored less than 500 miles ago by Barrington Motor Works in New Hampshire, this BMW R50/2 looks to be an excellent example of the breed that’s ready for daily-ish rider duty.
1973 DKW Hornet
In the early 70s, DKW offered two versions of their 125cc “Moto-Cross” bike. One option featured a nifty Boge leading link front suspension (like in this previously featured example). The other utilized Betor telescopic forks with 6.75″ of travel. That’s what today’s bike is, and it was called the Hornet.
Well-Optioned – 1961 BMW R69S
Post Sale Update: This R69S sold for $17,500 after 42 bids on eBay. In the long, proud history of BMW, the R69S is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever built by the German manufacturer. In 1962, Cycle World said “it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride.”
In Belgium – 1956 NSU Tandem Moped
Well, I’m not entirely sure what we’re looking at here, but the seller calls it a “double-decker” motorcycle with a NSU tank and a 98cc 2-stroke motor.