Introduced in 1982, the Gyro series of scoots are three-wheelers (one in the front, two in the back) where the body is able to lean up to 40 degrees compared to the rear axle! GYRO is actually an acronym, which stands for “Great Your Recreation Original”. Well, the translation’s not great, but you get the idea. The initial designs were …
1975 Honda GL1000 Cafe Racer
The seller of this custom ‘wing (an ex-F22 Raptor mechanic) says he/she spent about 3 years “restoring, modifying, and resurrecting this Goldwing from the grave.” How do you think it turned out?
Collectible TV – Honda Sony Watchman
Let’s mix it up with a nifty collectible that’ll pair perfectly with your classic Honda. In 1985, Honda motorcycles tried a national Open House to show off their new lineup of motorcycles and 3/4 wheel ATVs. They also had a $2 million giveaway, which included Sony Watchmans branded with “Honda / Follow the Leader”.
$400,000 – 1984 Bimota SB4S Custom
Yes, that’s $400,000. And that’s the (obviously unmet) opening bid!
1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA
Loosely based on Yamaha’s TZ250 racer, the TZR was a 2 stroke sportbike built between ’86 and ’99 – in 1986 it was the first production 250cc motorcycle to lap Isle of Man’s TT course at over 100 miles per hour.
1982 Honda Motocompo
Post Sale Update: This Motocompo sold for $3,400 after 21 bids on eBay. Yes, I just featured a Motocompo, but cut me some slack – these things are cool and they so rarely come up for sale!
1983 Honda Motocompo NCZ50
Post Listing Update: This Motocompo did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $3,262. Sold for only 3 years, the Honda Motocompo was a tiny 50cc folding scooter designed to fit into the trunks of the subcompact cars Honda was making at the time, like the City. In fact, the City’s trunk was designed specifically to house the Motocompo. …
Magnum Opus Build – 1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago Custom
Called the #88 Dual Racer, this Magnum Opus custom build features some nifty “Pipe Dream” looking headers and 50-60 pounds of weight loss in its transformation to a cafe racer.
0 Miles – 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa
Also known as the GSX1300R, the Hayabusa was an instant legend when it was introduced in 1999 thanks to a top speed between 188-194 miles per hour. That made it the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and thanks to a gentleman’s agreement among manufacturers to keep top speeds under 186mph in 2000, it held that title until 2007 when …
Baby Roadracer – 2006 Honda NSF100
Motorcycle racers are all aware of the NSR50, Honda’s beginner race bike that has started plenty of careers and passions. But for one year, just 50 examples of the Honda NSF100 were also imported to the states as one of the best ways to get into road racing.
Needs More Photos – 1997 Muzzy Raptor SB850
Sellers should be banned from offering bikes this cool with just one tiny photo…
Bates Clipper – 1980 Honda Goldwing
View PostShowroom Condition – Two 1993 Yamaha TW200s
With just 58 and 98 miles respectively, these Yamaha TW200s are the lowest mileage examples I’ve ever seen. But does that matter?
1969 Honda CD175
You’ve presumably heard of the CB175 and the CL175 – but did you know about the CD175? It was the touring model in Honda’s 175 lineup, compared to the Sport CB and Enduro CL.
1986 Honda Nighthawk S
Also known as the CB700SC, the Nighthawk S was an interesting bike designed to avoid the 45% tax imposed on imported bikes of 700cc or bigger. Despite the ‘smaller’ engine, this bike was faster than many of its 750cc competitors, and the press loved it. Honda killed this bike after only a couple of years, leaving it to become a …