The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
Needs Some Work – 1956 Triumph TWN Cornet
View Post2011 BMW F800R
Many moons ago, I shared a great video of Chris Pfeiffer stunt riding through/on top of the BMW office building Munich – here it is again, if you want a refresher:
R80 Custom – Untitled Motorcycles UMC-003
Untitled Motorcycles has made some waves with their custom builds in the past. Here’s UMC-003, based on a BMW R80, available in London.
Spanish Import – 1962 BMW R27
An evolution of the R26, the BMW R27 gained rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18 horsepower. It was the firm’s last shaft-driven single.
“Green Phlash” – 1976 BMW R90/6
View PostNo Reserve – 2006 BMW HP2 Enduro
Post Sale Update: This HP2 Enduro sold for $15,910 after 19 bids on eBay. One of the biggest issues with eBay is how easy it is for a seller to pull a bike early for any (in)valid reason. So it’s nice to see this seller, who guarantees his cool HP2 Enduro will be finding a new owner.
1968 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: This R69S was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. From a 1962 review in Cycle World: “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much …
Black and White – 1974 BMW R90/6 with Sidecar
View PostEnding Soon – 1984 BMW R65LS
Post-Listing Update: This R65LS did not meet reserve at $3,050. One of the most interestingly-styled bikes of the 80s the BMW R65LS was a creation of famous designer Hans Muth. This example (VIN: WB1036504E6371523) has just under 35,000 miles and is claimed to be in excellent condition with a Brown side stand, Koni shocks, and the OEM bags, tool kit, …
1976 BMW R60/6
This /6 looks great (though I’ve never been a fan of the styling of that seat) and comes with a lot of extras, including the front fairing, side bags, and trunk. A few bolts and you can swap between commuter or cross-country tourer, either way in classic style. Find this BMW R60/6 for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada for $4,500 …
99.9 Point Resto – 1973 BMW R75/5
Post-Listing Update: This R75/5 did not meet reserve at $15,188. There’s lot of slash5 Beemers I sort through, and sometimes it can be hard to pick out the cream of the crop. In this case, it was easy. Used as a daily commuter by a rocket scientist (the original owner) for two and a half decades, this bike was sold …
2002 MZ Baghira Black Panther
Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $1,528 on eBay. MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual …
Ending Soon – 1975 BMW R90/6 Custom
Normally I don’t go for these types of customs, but I’m enjoying the matching pinstriping of the fenders and tank. Plus the bike’s been restored so you should be set mechanically. Highlights of the modifications include a custom Steiger seat, custom coilovers in the rear and Showa 40mm forks up front, Euro bars, and a rebuilt engine from a R100 …
German Triumph – 1956 TWN 125
Most people think Triumph is an English motorcycle company. Of course, they’d be right, but they might not realize that the company was started as a bicycle manufacturer by a German named Siegfried Bettman in 1886. A decade later, Bettman created another bicycle company in his hometown of Nuremberg – he called it the German Triumph Cycle Company. 7 years …