Equipped with over $4,000 in upgrades from Rugged Roads, this example of the rare-in-the-US Africa Twin looks ready to take on the Paris-Dakar.
1972 Suzuki RV90 Rover
Post Listing Update: This Rover did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,000. Known in other markets as the Van Van, the RV90 Rover is an adorable dual sport (this is plated and street legal in California) that featured 10″ wide tires and (according to Suzuki) “the ability to go anywhere you point it.”
1996 Suzuki DR650
For less than $2,500, here’s a DR650 that’s got an impressive set of modifications for the money.
Clean CB – 1978 Honda CB750 K8
Here’s an impressively clean example of a Honda CB750 that’s been well setup for touring.
Olympian – 1984 Kawasaki KLT 250-P1 Police
In 1984, Kawasaki apparently pulled 300 KLT 250’s off the production line and converted them into Police trikes. Of those 300, 50 were donated to the LA Olympics Games Planning Committee to help patrol the Olympic grounds. This bike comes with a certificate stating that it was originally provided for the Olympic police force.
Bold Claim – 1974 Honda CL450
The seller of this Honda 450 Scrambler claims it’s the nicest all original example in the USA. I can’t imagine that’s true, but I also can’t doubt that it looks to be in excellent shape.
NC24 – 1987 Honda VFR400R Custom
The 2nd generation of the VFR400R, the NC24 was built in ’87 and ’88 and was the first production Honda to use the ELF-designed Pro-Arm SSSA. This example retains the sweet swingarm but changed a lot from the base bike as it changed into this custom cafe racer.
Coyote – 1969 Kawasaki MB1
A rare Kawasaki minibike, the MB1 was also known as the Coyote.
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo
Post Listing Update: This CX500 Turbo did not meet reserve despite 27 bids up to $6,300. 10-14 Update: This beautifully-photographed CX500 Turbo is back up for sale. Find it in Chicago, Illinois with bidding up to $3,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This CX500 Turbo did not meet reserve at $8,800. The predecessor to …
Indonesian Gray Market Bikes – 150cc Rarities
Somehow, someone in Southern California has got his/her hands on a few Indonesian market bikes that are nearly impossible to find in the US. 6 are currently on offer on eBay – here are my 3 favorites.
1989 Yamaha SDR 200
Here’s a bike I’ve never heard of before – the Yamaha SDR 200. Originally built solely for as a JDM bike, a small amount of SDRs turned into grey-market motorcycles and were imported into Europe and the United States.
Pipeburn Feature – 1982 Honda CB750 Custom
View PostFully Restored – 1974 Kawasaki Z1
View PostCheap Tourer – 1986 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
For less than 2 grand, here’s a tourer that’ll take you around the country for minimal dollars.
1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe
Introduced in 1974, the KZ400 was marketed as fuel efficient transportation with ads stating “Think even smaller” as Kawi put their bike alongside a VW Beetle: