It was heavy, but it was fast. In fact, when Cycle World tested the CB1100F (an evolution of the CB900F) in January of 1983, they called it the fastest stock bike they had ever tested as it was able to hit over 140 miles per hour.
Never Ridden – 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim
Post Sale Update: This Maxim sold for $7,600 after 42 bids on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. Yet another never-ridden Yamaha from my buddy in Chicago to complement the YZ80 and XT500 – this time we’ve got a XJ650!
1975 Yamaha MX125B
While Honda was breaking sales records with the 1974 CR125M, Yamaha was competing with their two-stroke MX125.
Rare Project – 1980 Honda Cabina
At first glance, I thought this was a BMW C1, but it turns out it’s a scoot I had never heard of before – the 50cc Honda Cabina. Designed as a personal commuter ‘which combined the excellent mobility of a motorcycle with the comfort of a car.’ Honda says that this is the first mass-produced motorcycle with a roof and …
2006 Honda Big Ruckus PS250
The Ruckus was a surprising hit for Honda, due almost entirely to the aftermarket customization that has skyrocketed around the 50cc scooter. What many people don’t know is that Honda offered a ‘full-size’ version called the Honda Big Ruckus for 4 years in Japan and 2 years in the US/Canada.
Zero Miles in England – 1986 Suzuki RG500
Capping of today’s theme of low-mileage finds is one of the most iconic bikes of the 80s – the RG500 Gamma repli-racer. The street bike weighs 340 dry and the engine put out 94 horsepower. This example has never been ridden, and it shows just 0.1 kilometers on the odometer.
Hot Wheels Livery – 2000 Suzuki TL1000R
Post Listing Update: This TL-R did not meet reserve with 1 bid up to $3,500 on eBay in Vancouver, Washington. Customized in the early 2000s, this TL-R was well-known in the TL community thanks to several unique mods and the distinctive Hot Wheels paintjob. It’s been with the current owner since 2004, and now is back on the market for …
1986 Suzuki GSX-R750
Post Listing Update: This GSX-R was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Though the model debuted in 1985, Suzuki’s legendary Gixxer line did not make its way to the US until 1986. The changes were minor – better headlights, a revised belly pan, and 25mm longer swingarm, but Americans were probably too busy drooling over the first true …
1983 Yamaha XV920 Tour Deluxe
The Virago was introduced in 1981 with a 750cc motor as Yamaha’s first V-Twin cruiser. A year later, Yamaha introduced a 920cc option for $500 more ($3,700 total), though it also got you double disc brakes and a stiffer spring in the rear shock. Both displacements had a “Tour Deluxe” option, which provided a full-sized fairing, saddlebag, trunk, and “an …
No Reserve – 1969 Honda CL350 Scrambler
Post Sale Update: This CL350 sold for $4,250 after 46 bids on eBay in Mentor, Ohio. As Honda’s scramblers got bigger, they became more street focused. Cycle magazine called the CL350 not “really a scrambler at all, but a street-scrambler…doubt arises regarding the bike’s suitability for bashing around rocks and pines.” Sounds awfully similar to today’s current crop of scramblers, …
1976 Suzuki RE-5
Suzuki called the RE5 the future of motorcycling, thanks to its innovative rotary engine and distinctive styling. It was a bit too outrageous, and it didn’t work out. The ’76 (and final model) was a neutered slightly from a stylistic standpoint (like ditching the “tin can” speedoin an attempt to make the bike more conventional.
1965 Suzuki K15 Hillbilly
Introduced in 1965, the Suzuki K15 (also known as the Hillbilly) was a 2-stroker for the trail with features like a skid plate, luggage rack, and swappable sprockets.
20th Anniversary – 2005 Yamaha VMAX
The name told you all you need to know: when the V-Max debuted in 1985, it was a cruiser dedicated to speed. Reviewers and consumers responded positively – it instantly won Cycle Guide’s “Bike of the Year” award and it barely had any changes for the next 22 years. It was arguably the definitive muscle bike, and Yamaha produced a …
No Reserve – 1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor
Post Sale Update: This Interceptor sold for $3,250 after 3 bids on eBay in Brookline, New Hampshire. Launched in 1984 in response to America’s desire for a bigger Interceptor, the Honda VF1000F was the flagship of the V4 line…until Honda brought us the VF1000R just a year later.
Nice Price – 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS
MSRP on a brand new 2020 Z900RS is $11,199, plus a $410 destination charge and the usual fees. But someone bought a leftover 2019 model (in the much better root beer/orange paint) just three months ago and is letting it go for $7,800.