Post-Sale Update: After 63 bids on eBay, this Virago sold for $5,100. Painted in a ‘striking’ shade of Dodge Stryker Green, this Virago has been cleaned up nicely, in my estimation. What say you?
Sport Touring On The Cheap – 1995 Kawasaki Concours
If any mile-eater ever deserved the title of “Everyman’s GT,” it’s the first-generation Concours. This was Japan’s first viable volley into the sport-touring wars and the impact was felt as far as BMW corporate. Lacking the budget of the largest motorcycle manufacturers, Kawasaki based their bread and butter models on relatively simple but effective designs and stuck with them, spreading …
1977 Kawasaki KH400
By 1977, all that was left of Kawasaki’s legendary line of triples were the KH250 and the KH400, the latter an evolution of the S3 Mach 2 – Kawi wanted to keep the names consistent with the KZ line. Unfortunately, the evolution was due to tightening emissions requirements, so the newer bike had less power – a disappointing end to …
$1,200 – 1976 Honda CB200T
In 1973, Honda introduced the CB200T, and it was very popular as cheap transportation. Here’s an example that’s survived for nearly 4 decades in a Halloween paint scheme.
Pre-Import – 1956 Honda Dream 250 Project
Honda Motor Company’s invasion of America began in 1959 in a small storefront in west Los Angeles and featured three models; the step-through 50, the diminutive Benly and their “big bike” offering, the ME250 Dream. When the two larger bikes proved to have, uh, less than stellar reliability, the little Super Cub carried the company forward. Nonetheless, the 250 Dream …
Full Mod Pitbike – Kawasaki KLX110
From its stroker crank to the custom graphics, this little pit bull will boost anyone’s paddock cred. Built from a Kawasaki KLX110, this baby beast boasts a full compliment of cosmetic and go-fast(er) bits for the sound, spunk and attitude you want. When you get serious about your race days, $3,000 will put this one on the back of your …
1983 Honda V65 Magna
The V65 Magna was a significant addition to the Honda line up for a number of reasons. It took the 2 year old V-4 design to a new size and speed possibility. For the first three years of it’s existance (1983-’85) the big Magna was listed by Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest production motorcycle in the world …
1975 Suzuki T500 Cafe
View PostCity of Hate – 1968 Honda CB350 Custom
Created by City of Hate Vintage Cycles, this bike was built to be raffled off at last year’s Rockers vs. Mods in Dallas. It was apparently popular enough that they sold out of raffle tickets, and the bike entered the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show before it was delivered to its new owner.
1992 Kawasaki Voyager II
Kawasaki model ZG1200. This example is the first year of the 4 cylinder inline engine. A full dress touring bike, the Kaw was highly regarded for it’s speed and value. MSRP was significantly lower than any other tourer available at the time.
Gravel Tracker – 1979 Yamaha XS650 Custom
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View Post1969 Van Tech Bridgestone SR100
Founded by Bill Van Tichelt, Van Tech ended up building aftermarket frames for small-displacement Japanese bikes like the Honda S90, Kawi 100/120, Bridgestone 90/100, and more. The main purpose was to reduce weight, but also give riders the ability to almost ‘hot swap’ engines and suspension work. As they claimed in one of their ads – you can “run a …
1973 Honda CL350 Custom
Post Listing Update: This CL350 was relisted but still did not meet reserve with 36 bids up to $4,025. Time for another round of ‘what do you think about this custom bike?’ This CL has been given a frame-up restoration and the knowledgeable seller (Angus from Northeast Sportscar) calls it “the ultimate Honda 350 street build.” It sure looks like …