In 1964, Bridgestone introduced a series of 90cc motorcycles – there were 9 different models based around 4 primary designs. One of the designs was the Mountaineer, and you can probably guess by the name that this was built to go off-road.
Pick a Color – 1984/5 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts
Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters and the first Yamaha street bike in the US to use a perimeter frame. They were also one of the last street-legal two-strokes available in this country. They were was available in red/white and yellow/black – either option came …
Ridden Once – 1986 Honda Fat Cat
If you believe the seller’s story, this Fat Cat has been ridden just once by a child who didn’t like it, and it’s been parked ever since. It’s the nicest Fat Cat I’ve ever seen – it’s also, by far, the most expensive. What’s it worth to you?
2017 Yamaha XSR900
Jeff Pamer: I’ve been patiently waiting to do a write up on one of these. This bike, more than any other in the past couple of years has had me visiting dealers. Unlike most of the retro classic bikes on the market, the XSR leans more heavily on the side of modern than classic. That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t …
1970 Yamaha RT1 360
The seller of this RT1 starts off by saying that he has “a bike that needs to be seen and enjoyed.” It’s claimed to have been sitting under tarps and blankets for the last thirty years, and it’s equipped with a bevy of period upgrades.
New Auction Bike – 1988 Honda Hawk Custom by Two Brothers
Today on the auction site we’ve got a rare Honda Hawk with engine upgrades and RC30 bodywork from the folks at Two Brothers!
Factory Works Racer – 1981 Kawasaki SR250
One of three SR250 factory racers hat Kawasaki sent to the USA in 1981, this example was restored by an “ex-factory mechanic that was working for the race team at that time.”
New Auction Bike – 1997 Honda CBR900RR Erion
Today on the auction site we’ve got a CBR900RR in the Erion livery. Normally this wouldn’t get me too excited, but I’m very impressed with the refresh that this Honda was given!
Nice Price – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
Jeff Pamer: This isn’t the first Z900RS I have shared, and my feelings haven’t changed about them. I would have a hard time arguing that it’s not one of the best retro bikes on the market. This segment is getting quite crowded, and it’s getting tough to pick one out of the lot. This segment, which started as a styling …
10th Anniversary – 1979 Honda CB750 Limited Edition
1979 was a year of new and old for the CB750. On the new side, the model debuted a DOHC motor that was good for 78 horsepower and 48 lb-ft of torque. On the old side, it had been a decade since the big CB was introduced, so Honda commemorated the anniversary with a limited edition sold alongside the base …
Yetman Framed – Honda 305 Racer
David Yetman was born in 1938, and he fell in love with motorcycles as a military serviceman stationed in Japan. He specifically appreciated the “high level of performance” that Japanese manufacturers were able to extract from small bikes. Years later, he crashed his Honda CB77 and ruined the frame. He couldn’t afford to replace the frame, but instead of totaling …
No Reserve – 1978 Honda CB750 Project
Today on the auction site, we’re trying to clear up some storage space!
Red Dragon Tribute – 1966 Honda CB450
You’re probably familiar with the Black Bomber – but did you know that Honda actually made a few versions in red for the UK? They became known as the “Red Dragon”, and this bike has been done up to reflect the red rarities.
1992 Yamaha FZR1000
Today on the auction site we’ve got the predecessor of the R1 – a FZR1000 that’s one bid away from meeting reserve!
No Reserve – 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MkII
One of the many highlights from my recent ride out to Texas was a stop in New Braunfels to visit Texas Two Strokes. We talked about bikes for a while and he showed me a machine that he brought back to life and was about to offer up on eBay – now it’s live and it’s being listed with no …