Did Leno’s recent sidecar video inspire you to try out three wheels…but you’d rather stay on the street instead of the track? This Kawasaki Concours is probably as fast as you can get in the world of three wheeled street bikes if you want to get yourself and some extra passengers or cargo somewhere quickly!
1968 Suzuki Bearcat B105P
Suzuki’s Bearcat was a small dual sport that was marketed as a “thrifty swifty” – go anywhere and carry anything for cheap. At 25 miles per hour with the touring sprocket, the Bearcat returned 153 miles per gallon. This example is just $800 and it ‘runs good’, however the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced very soon.
1980 Yamaha XT500
Did Cas Vanderwoude’s excellent history of the Yamaha XT500 get you interested in one? Here’s a well-preserved original example from 1980, the first year with electronic ignition.
Retro Power Cruiser – 1993 Suzuki VX800
I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these in person. Evidently only offered for a few years in the US – 1990-1993, the engine was developed from the Intruder lump, with an extra carburetor added and shaft drive. It’s sort of a cross between a standard and a cruiser, and while the styling is a bit dated, a quick …
Massive Innovation – 1982 Honda CX500 TC Turbo
For those who are fans of Honda Motorcycles, you will know that the entire CX line brought massive innovation to the motorcycling world. First was the longitudinal mounted V Twin motor that put the crankshaft output right in the middle which allowed a shaft drive. Modular wheels (and eventually tubeless tires), liquid cooling, carbs tuned for emissions, anti dive suspension, …
1971 Honda CB500 Four
Over the years, Honda has put out more than 70 ‘CB’ models from the CB50 to the CB 1300. Probably the most famous of these are the 4 cylinder in-line models as typified by the CB750 that turned the motorcycle industry on it’s ear in 1968.
1980 Yamaha Pocke
7-22-16 Update: Over a year later, the seller of this Pocke has taken a clue from commenter yrrah and reduced the opening bid – but will it be enough? Find it in Calexico, California with an unmet opening bid of $1,800 here on eBay. I’ve never heard of the Pocke, which this seller claims is hard to find outside of …
Ex-Nick Ienatsch – 1984 Bimota KB3
7-21-16 Update: This nifty KB3 is back up for sale with a lower BIN. Find it with bidding up to $10,700 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: Despite 27 bids on eBay up to $12,351, this KB3 did not meet reserve. As if a Bimota KB3 wasn’t rare enough, this example has been impressively upgraded and spent some time under …
99 Point Restoration – 1972 Hodaka Ace 100B+
Post Sale Update: This Ace sold for a hefty $5,300 after 15 bids on eBay. Here’s a 100B+ model of Hodaka’s well-loved Ace enduro. This example has just been restored and it was given a score of 99 points (and a First Junior Award) at the AMCA Lucas National at Barber.
Two-Fer – Honda Motocompo Scooters
What’s better than one Motocompo? Two Motocompos! What’s better than two Motocompos? Two Motocompons in a Subaru 360 van! Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the van is up for sale so you’ll just have to settle for two rare scoots.
Impressive Survivor – 1972 Honda CL70
The seller says this is a ‘museum quality’ CL70 – which is technically true as it’s a two owner bike, one owner of which was a local Honda museum. It’s in truly impressive original condition but the bike needs a new owner.
The Wheel-Stand King – History of the Yamaha XT500
View PostNice Price – Well Prepped 2014 Honda CB500X
Equipped with a Level 3 Adventure Kit from Rally Raid, this bike is a great deal for someone who wants to do some overland exploration.
1981 Kawasaki GPz550
The GPz550 was introduced in 1980, and it was quite a departure from what riders were used to getting from manufacturers in the middleweight class – some even felt it was the spiritual successor to Yamaha’s legendary RD series.
Motohangar Build – 1976 Honda CB750 Custom
Post Sale Update: This CB sold for $8,000 after 46 bids and was then relisted…then it sold for a BIN of $7,000. Built by Motohangar, this Honda CB750 was built for a friend of the owner – the friend ‘wanted the bike to show its age.’