Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay the second time around, this RZV sold for $16,299. 11-19 Update: This RZV is back up for sale. I’m in love with those exhaust pipes. Find it in Goleta, California with bidding up to $8,600 (and interestingly, the reserve seems to be met) here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: Bidding got up to …
Fox Replica – 1977 Suzuki RM125
View PostIn Process – Norton/Kawasaki H2 Build
Nortasaki? Korton? What would you call this hybrid of a 1957 Norton Dominator frame with a 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 motor? You probably remember the Kawi’s nickname of the ‘Widowmaker’, given due to the impressive power and less-than-impressive handling, so this seller is hoping to amend the handling with Norton’s Featherbed chassis.
Who Needs 4 Cylinders? 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 450 Racebike
It’s not the most PC of terms, but this bike is known as the “Triple Cripple” – named after the fact that it’s a Gixxer 600 that’s been converted into a 450cc triple!
RoadRace Factory – 4 Yamaha R6
RoadRace Factory is offering 4 of their Yamaha R6s – 2 of which are built to Daytona Sportbike spec and the other two of which are built to MotoAmerica Supersport spec.
One Seller, Several Classic Hondas
Someone’s got a series of classic Hondas up for sale. One one hand, they’re not super-exciting and they’ll need a little work. One the other hand, there’s no reserve, so you might be able to get a steal. All the bikes are being described in a similar way: haven’t been run in a few years and have been in dry …
“Unbeatable Gas Mileage” – 2005 Yamaha Virago 250
Yamaha’s 250 Virago cruiser was already capable of nearly 80 miles per gallon from the factory, but with this insane fairing, the sky’s the limit.
Best of Show – 1982 Honda CB900F
Available for just two years in the US, the CB900F Super Sport was made famous by Fast Freddie Spencer in Superbike racing. This example got a cosmetic refresh which helped it win Best of Show at last year’s Pagoda Show at the Indianapolis MotoGP. It sure is pretty.
1 of 200 – 1973 Kawasaki F11MX
View Post1975 Suzuki RE5
Suzuki called the RE5 the future of motorcycling, thanks to its innovative rotary engine and distinctive styling. This is the ’75 model, which had more interesting design characteristics like the ‘tin can’ instrument cluster. The ’76 (and final model) was a little neutered in an attempt to make the bike more conventional.
1972 Honda CB750 Chopper
View Post1967 VW Beetle Trike
From the factory, a ’67 VW Beetle produced 53 horsepower. Thanks to an interesting reverse trike conversion with the powertrain from a 1,100cc Suzuki Katana, this Beetle now produced 136 ponies!
1997 Yamaha Royal Star Palomino Edition
11-08 Update: Almost a year later, reader David N notes that this Yamaha is back up for sale with a $1,500 discount – find it for sale here on Craigslist for $8,500 in NW Ohio. In the late 1990s, Yamaha tried their hand at the cruiser game, but they had some unique touches. The biggest difference was the engine – …
Ex-AMA MX – 2008 Honda CRF250
A former race bike from Team MotoXXX, this Honda CRF is ready for the track with over $8,000 in upgrades and less than 15 hours of use, according to the seller.