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M1030B1 – 1999 Kawasaki KLR650

In America, Dual-Sport, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This KLR did not meet reserve despite 34 bids up to $5,122. The KLR650 is known the world over as a basic and durable dual-sport with a wide following and lots of aftermarket support, thanks to the fact that it basically went unchanged from 1987 to 2007. So, when the US Marine Corps was looking for a …

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1982 Yamaha SR250J

In Japan, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

9-21 Update – The original listing was ended early due to an undisclosed error, but now this Exciter is back up for sale with a lower BIN – now down to $1,500. Find it for sale in Granville, Ohio here on eBay. Also known as the Exciter I, the first generation of the Yamaha SR250 was offered in the US …

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Champion Framed – Honda 350cc Flat Tracker

In America, Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Champion racing frames were built in the late sixties and early seventies by Doug Schwerma of Hayward, California. His frames were sought after in the flat track community and were used by riders like Kenny Roberts, Steve Baker, Don Vesco, and more. This example is #1427 and the seller claims it’s the last frame Schwerma built.

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1974 Yamaha TY250

In Japan, Off-Road by Abhi2 Comments

Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha TY250 was developed with the input of trials champion Mick Andrews, and it showed – almost instantly the bike started winning in European championships. Not just that, but it was competitive until the end of production in 1980.

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Suzuki Powered – 2005 Harris Magnum 4

In England, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

Harris Performance Products was founded over 30 years ago in the UK, known mostly for building racing frames. In 1973, they introduced the Magnum series, frames sold direct to consumers for road usage. The last generation was the Magnum 5, designed specially for use with a Honda Fireblade engine. Though these are most common in Europe, here’s a rare example …

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1972 Kawasaki G3SS

In Japan, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

This little Kawi G3SS features a custom seat, bars, and taillight plus new shocks, chain, and sprocket. The paint is original (notice the incredible difference between left and right thanks to sun fade), and the seller had it clear coated to preserve this odd look.