Launched in 1976 as the big kahuna of the RD line, the RD400 was known as a hooligan’s bike. Here’s one in “very nice condition” up north in Alaska.
Ex Mr. Daytona – 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary LE
View Post1972 Hodaka Wombat
Found in the 60s, Hodaka was a joint Japanese/American company that produced about $150k bikes between ’64 and ’78. Some riders believe that Hodaka started the trail bike revolution. Others may disagree with that, but no one can dispute that with names like the Road Toad, Dirt Squirt, Super Rat, and Combat Wombat, Hodaka had some of the best names …
Guess That Bike – Revealed!
There were a few good guesses on yesterday’s “Guess That Bike” through this site and facebook, but the winner was Wynkin de Worde, who used to own a similar bike as his first motorcycle. That led him to the correct guess – a Suzuki M15!
In Italy – 1980 Bimota KB1
View Post1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750
Post Sale Update: This GSX-R sold for $5,000 after 20 bids on eBay. A instant classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans – it was a bit of revelation, people thought it had the power of a 1000 in the weight of …
1972 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer
Post-Listing Update: This CB750 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I’ve heard many comments in the past that you guys/gals like seeing high dollar custom builds because it’s interesting to see how the market values it. Here’s a CB750 that’s seen $20,000 in documented work…but how much of that will come through in the sale price?
Scrambler Road Racer – 1963 Honda CL72 Custom
Here’s a 250cc Honda CL72 scrambler that’s been converted to a road racer in the spirit of Honda’s RC series, though it has been sitting for a few years.
2,800 Miles – 1983 Yamaha Seca Turbo
Having spent the first 30 years of its life in a private collection, this bike found its way to the current seller (technically the first owner because the collector never registered it), who is now offering it with some of the nicest photos I’ve seen of a Turbo Seca for sale. You should go to the listing just to enjoy …
Well Farkled – 2012 Honda NC700X
The Honda NC700X is marketed as a street-based tourer that can tackle the occasional fire road. Here’s an example that’s been modified to up the dirt factor significantly.
Van Tech Framed – 1966 Honda CB160 Racer
View Post1984 Honda V65 Sabre
Post Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this Sabre did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,400. The Honda V65 Sabre was built around the 1100cc engine that also powered its cruiser-brother, the Magna. The engine stole the show, as it produced 121 horsepower – capable of pushing the bike up to a “design speed” of 173 miles per …
RC Inspired – 1976 Honda CB400F Racer
8-16 Update: 8 months later and this bike is now up for sale in North Carolina. The seller adds some additional details: This bike (VIN: CB400FE2100225) was apparently built The Shop in Milwaukee in the early 2000s for vintage racing, competing at Mid-Ohio. That was the last time it was raced. The seller is the 2nd owner and notes that …
Suzukimatic – 1983 Suzuki GS450A
When automatic transmissions were the hot new innovation in automobiles, manufacturers gave them amazing names like Powerglide, TorqueFlite, Ultramatic, and even Toyota’s Toyoglide. Honda also got in the game with both cars and motorcycles with the Hondamatic (why the hell didn’t they bring that name back for the new DCT they’re using in bikes?), but did you know that Suzuki …
$1,300 – 1976 Suzuki A100 Go-Fer
Meet the Suzuki Go-Fer, my new contender for having the best sidecover in motorcycling history.