As prices for the sandcast and other early CB’s start to get out of control, it’s starting to make more financial sense to look into later (but still pre-’75) models. Honda made approximately 38,000 examples of the K3, and this lovely example in Candy Bacchus Olive stands out as it’s only covered 602 miles in its long life.
1987 Yamaha FZ700
Over on the auction site we’ve got one of the nicest examples of Yamaha’s tariff-beating sportbike that I’ve seen in a while – the FZ700!
1989 Suzuki GSX-R250R
Let’s take a look at another rare Suzuki – this time a 250cc sportbike that was never officially sold in the US!
1,100 Miles – 1980 Suzuki GS450S
When Suzuki initially marketed the “S” variant of the GS450, they did so as a “cafe racer” even though the only real difference between the S and the standard was the addition of a headlight cowl. Regardless, it’s a fun mid-sized classic and this example has barely been ridden.
Deus Ex Machina “The Mono” – 1978 Yamaha SR500 Custom
An early build from Deus Ex Machina, “The Mono” started as a 1978 Yamaha SR500 that was built at their HQ in Australia and owned by actor Orlando Bloom before being shipped over to their Los Angeles building in Venice, California.
One Year Only – 1985 Suzuki SP600
In the mid-80s, Honda was enjoying lots of commercial success in the dual-sport world with their XL600R. The other Big 4 companies had their competitors, like Yamaha’s XT600 and Kawasaki’s KL600, but they weren’t nearly as successful. Suzuki threw their hat in the ring a few years prior with the SP500, but when it came to the 600 class they …
Join The 200 Club – 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 Land Speed Racer
The seller of this bike had a life goal of hitting 200 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats, so he bought a new Z H2 from a Kawasaki dealership, covered 500 miles to break it in, and then turned it into a land speed racer that enabled him to beat his goal. If you share the same desire, …
Spondon Frame – 1979 Honda CBX Custom
1-5-2026 Update: Two months later and we’ve had a bit of a price drop. The seller was originally looking for $40k but now the ask is $27,500. If that’s something you find tempting, you can find it here on Facebook Marketplace! The paint job on the tank tells you what you need to know – this interesting custom pairs a …
1 Mile in England – 1983 Suzuki GSX750 ES
America never got the “GSX750” though as far as I can tell it the GS750 we got was basically the same thing. Regardless – it’s difficult to find a one mile example of either, and it’s surprising to see one kicking around in England.
166 Miles – 1983 Honda CB1100R
Post Sale Update: this CB1100R sold for $43,014 (including the 7% buyer’s fee) on Iconic Motorbikes. I’ve seen my share of CB1100Rs over the years but the one we’re auctioning off over at Iconic is the nicest one I’ve ever encountered. It was imported from Australia when new and it’s basically been on display since – I’m hoping the next …
1992 Honda Monkey Baja
In 1991, Honda released a new variant of the Monkey/Z50R. Called the Baja, it featured rally-style dual headlights in addition to the taillight and turn signals. They were not officially sold in the US, but this example has made its way across the Pacific for you to enjoy.
Supercharged – 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa
If the 190 horsepower of a stock Hayabusa isn’t enough for you, then TTS Performance in England makes a supercharger kit that can get you up to 370 horsepower and 190 foot-pounds of torque! Today’s featured ‘busa has said kit and it’s been built to keep the “appearance as stock as possible.” The seller states that this bike makes an …
Freddie Spencer Tribute in England – 1982 Honda CB900F
This cool tribute combines some Freddie Spencer-inspired classic looks with modern performance upgrades – and a Suzuki 1100cc engine!
1995 Yamaha TRX850
As it was never officially sold in the US, Yamaha’s TRX850 is a bike that I don’t see very often. But with MCN calling it (in hindsight) “the best-kept secret in motorcycling” and a “forgotten gem,” it’s definitely worth a closer look. The oversimplified idea was that this was a “Ducati with Japanese reliability.“
2003 Honda Solo
The Solo was announced in March of 2003 as a “cheery, stylish, around-town leisure bike” with an air-cooled 50cc single pulled from the Super Cub. It was the fourth model in what Honda called the “N Project”, a series of two-wheelers “designed to deliver to its owners the pleasure of owning and riding a bike that serves as a fashion …