Though the MotoGP two-stroke era was replaced in 2002, it was responsible for countless legendary machines that were cutting edge and undoubtedly the best race bikes money could buy in their respective times. The bikes also possessed an enchanting sound and smell that was distinct and directly connected to the memories that hundreds of thousands of race fans have from …
Chris Carr Design – 1965 Honda Superhawk Custom
Chris Carr is a legend in AMA Flat Track – he’s won Rookie of the Year, AMA Pro Athlete of the Year, and he was a 7x National Champion. His exploits have earned him a spot in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. In 2006, he gained another title: fastest motorcycle rider in the world (and first to crack the …
Custom Cafe in Poland – 1992 Honda CBR600 F2
In recent years manufacturers have increasingly found that the synergy of modern and retro elements making up a two-wheeled sum in the form of scramblers, cafe racers and trackers is a successful recipe for good sales numbers. This notable custom-built example takes a different approach by combining vintage and well…less vintage (1960-70’s and 1990’s) in lieu of something more modern. …
1 of 1500 – 1982 Honda CB1100R
Post Listing Update: After 8 bids on eBay, this CB1100R did not meet reserve at $12,700. It has since been relisted here on eBay. In Honda’s long and storied history, the CB1100R is one of my favorites (and it’s a bike that I wish Honda would use the current CB1100 to bring back). The reason why I like it so …
1984 Suzuki GS1100GK
In 1980, Honda updated the naked Gold Wing and called it the GL1100. That year, they also changed what the GW would be about forever by creating a full dress tourer variant called the Interstate – you got a full fairing, saddlebags, and a removable trunk right off the dealer floor. Other manufacturers scrambled to keep up. Suzuki ended up …
Impressive Donation – 1986 Suzuki GSXR-750 Limited Edition
7-6-17 Update: Almost a year later (and on the other side of the country), this Limited Edition Suzuki is back up for sale. Over the last 11 months, the seller added OEM turn signals and the license plate light, then took it to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Find it with bidding up to $14,100 and the reserve not yet met …
Rare SuMo Convert – 1989 Yamaha TDR250
Post Sale Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this TDR250 sold for $7,150. Yamaha’s TDR250 enduro was never officially sold in the US, though a handful were sold in Canada and some (like this bike) have since crossed the border. Here’s a rare example that might disappoint purists but should still make the average street rider drool. A unique two-stroke …
“Z Project” – 1981 Kawasaki Z1000ST Custom
View PostGold Ghost Street Tracker – 2009 Honda XR650L
Most so-called Scrambler builds stray away from the original meaning of the term with even factory “Scrambler” offerings not really being designed for any off-road use (the Ducati Desert Sled being one of the few exceptions) so while most custom scramblers simply throw on a high front fender, flat seat and some knobby tires, this custom Scrambler example has actually …
Black and Blue – Yamaha XS650 Street Tracker
Flat Tracker builds have become increasingly popular lately but like cafe racers they’ve moved into the territory of being over saturated. This custom Yamaha however is the type of tracker-build that inspires dozens of others, albeit usually of a lower quality. While this one-off machine is fully street-legal, it does a fantastic job of looking like it belongs on a …
Factory GP Racer – 1982 Suzuki RGB500 XR40
View Post2007 AHRMA 500 Winner – 1972 Honda CL450 Racer
Back in 2007, this heavily modified CL450 won the AHRMA 500cc Grand Prix National Championship. Now it’s got a new engine and it’s ready for a new rider to go racing with again. Will it be you?
1976 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
If last week’s 50th Anniversary Edition was a bit more than you wanted to pay but you still want to relive the magic of what made monkey bikes special for both kids and adults, here’s a 3-owner example that just got an extensive amount of work done so that it’s ready to enjoy.
Still New – 2015 Honda NSF250R Moto3 Racer
Moto3 bikes are not your typical 250’s. With a 0-100kph in under 3 seconds and a top-speed of 250kph, these are undeniably professional-grade race-machines. RedBull did a cool article discussing Jack Miller’s KTM Moto3 Ride that you can read about here for more info on this featherweight 250’s.
TD2 Style – 1970 Yamaha DS7 Racer
Post Listing Update: After 8 bids on eBay, this Yammie racer did not meet reserve at $3,550. This bike started off as a one-year only DS7 (a two-stroke 250cc twin) but it’s now a TD2-esque road racer that would be an awesome way to get into AHRMA vintage racing.