Post Listing Update: This Rune got no interest at the asking price of $25,000. The Honda Rune is already an interesting bike – but this specific example definitely stands out as it is serial number 1! When it was first released in 2004, the public was a bit stunned – amost people did not believe that this concept would actually …
Vance & Hines Supersport Replica – 1992 Yamaha FZR 600
Post-Listing Update: This V&H FZR did not meet reserve with bidding up to $2,225. In 1992, Yamaha offered a limited edition replica of their Vance & Hines AMA Supersport bike. I’ve seen conflicting numbers of production (between 500, 600, or 636) and conflicting stories about what the limited edition included. The paint scheme is obvious, though what I’m unsure about …
Well Modified – 2015 Kawasaki KLR650
I sometimes don’t give the KLR enough credit as a workhorse dual-sport because I prefer the XR. But if you had your heart set on a modern KLR, this is a pretty damn good one to pick up!
Restored – 1972 Honda CB450
The K5 model of the CB450, the 1972 model was a gradual evolution of the famous Black Bomber. Over the years, a moderate amount of changes were made – megaphone mufflers, rubber fork gaiters, and a front disk brake were added over time, along with other cosmetic changes like paint colors and sidecover emblems. By 1970 (when the K3 was …
Mild ISDT Custom – 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat
Post-Sale Update: This Combat Wombat sold for $1,201 after 35 bids on eBay. The only thing cooler than a Combat Wombat is a Combat Wombat that’s been given a mild ISDT treatment. The seller (a Bike-urious regular) has owned it for 5 years and only used it for slow trail rides. However, the gas was drained in October 2015 and …
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R
Post Sale Update: this Z1R sold for $11,500 after 13 bids on eBay. The Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R was the brainchild of Wayne Moulton, known as the “Father of the Japanese Cruiser.” His belief was that a solid motorcycle could be moderately tweaked to form four versions, one of which is a sport-tourer.
Brand New – 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 in England
Post Listing Update: This OWO1 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 made even the Honda RC30 look pedestrian. With only 500 built, it was more exclusive than the RC30, and it was five grand more expensive, too. This was a homologation special created so that Yamaha could race in WSBK and it was …
Cute Project – 1963 Bridgestone Surfrider Model 7
Imported through the Rockford Scooter company, Bridgestone sold a variety of motorcycles in the US, ranging in displacement from 50cc from 350cc. Here’s one of the babies, a 50cc BS7-D, sometimes called the Surfrider. For some reason, the seller calls this NOS, even though it has 1,562 miles, doesn’t run, and is missing a few parts. Still, this looks like …
AMA Supercross Racer – 2005 Honda CRF450R
Post-Listing Update: This CRF450R racer did not get any action at $10,500, or at the lower relisted price of $8,995. Kevin Windham (also known as KDub) was considered by some to be one of the best motocross racers to never win a national championship – though he placed second overall five times. 2005 was a dramatic year for him, as …
0 Miles – 2004 Honda Dream 50R
Post-Listing Update: This Dream did not get any action at the BIN of $4,699. In 2004, Honda sold 440 examples of the CB50R. Also called the Dream, it was a non-street-legal tribute to the RC110, Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer which competed in 1962. This example has all of zero miles on it.
Minty – Low Mile 2001 Honda VFR800
Post-Listing Update: This VFR800 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,050, then it was relisted and pulled off of eBay. The fifth-gen Honda VFR800 brought the model into the modern era with a bump in displacement (if not power), Y2K styling, the addition of fuel injection and, sadly, the end of the iconic gear-driven cams. This 2001 model …
Museum Quality – 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport
Post-Sale Update: This CB400F sold for $6,400 with 21 bids on eBay. Honda’s CB400F is not a rare bike, but seeing one in this condition isn’t a common experience any more. That’s probably why the bidding is already up to $5,600 with two days left on the auction…
H Garage Build – 1982 Honda FT500 Custom
Post-Listing Update: This Ascot custom did not get any action at the BIN of $14,500. I recently featured a Ascot custom, and frankly I thought I wouldn’t see another one for at least several months. This one’s going to the Handbuilt Show – what do you think of it?
Ambitious Project – Over 35 Vintage Bikes in Pieces
Post-Listing Update: This collection of bikes in pieces was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Someone in Vegas is divesting “his personal favorites from over 40 years in the business,” and there’s some very interesting options among over 35 old street and dirt bikes. Here’s your chance to start a classic motorcycle shop, or slowly lose your mind …
Slightly Modded – 1973 Honda CB450
At first glance, this CB450 looks relatively stock, but it has an interesting amount of modifications that come together in a nice package.