The scrambler brother of the CB450, the Honda CL450 differed with scrambler pipes and braced handlebars. Here’s a ’69 K2 version that the seller has spent the last few years redoing.
320 Miles – 1996 Honda CBR600 Smokin Joe’s
I understand why tobacco companies aren’t allowed to sponsor racing teams anymore, but damn if they didn’t lead to some of my favorite liveries of all time. One example is the Smokin’ Joe’s scheme of this Honda CBR, emulating Miggy DuHamel’s 1995 AMA Championship winning bike.
1,500 Miles – 1976 Yamaha RD125
View Post1992 Yamaha TDM 850
The Yamaha TDM 850 is definitely an oddball…a well-rounded bike in a US market that seems to prefer hyper-specialization. Sold in the US for only two years (1992-1993), there aren’t very many of these bikes still around, but the TDM definitely has a cult following. Well suited for tall riders, Yamaha designed this bike to enjoy mountain roads and also …
1979 Yamaha XS650 Chopper
Featured in The Horse magazine, this XS650 has been turned into a chopper with an Ardcore Choppers frame and Hugh’s Handbuilt-tweaked motor. Seeing these bikes at shows it’s one thing, but I always enjoy learning what the market thinks they’re worth…
Classic Supermoto – 1981 Yamaha IT465
View Post1 of 500 – 1999 Yamaha R7 OWO2
The Yamaha R7, also known as the OWO2, might just be the most beautiful road bike to ever come from Japan. Right from the factory floor, it was a ready to race World Super Bike (WSB) racer with the necessary trimmings (lights/signals/plate) necessary to make it street legal. Prices were incredible – with an MSRP of approximately $32,000, it was …
Turbo’d – 1977 Rickman Kawasaki
Because when you ride a Rickman Kawasaki, the first thing you think of is “I need more power!”
1989 Honda CB-1
Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.
Original Owner – 1984 Honda Interceptor VF1000F
The Honda VF1000F (VF standing for V-Four) was launched in 1984 as the flagship of the V4 line. Featuring a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs, this bike was released in response to America’s demand for an even bigger Interceptor.
Super Single – 2006 Kawasaki KX450 Road Racer
A week ago, I featured a Husky SM450RR that was built to compete in the new Super Single class (which eventually became Formula 450). Here’s another take on the F450 class, this time based off a Kawasaki KX450.
1967 Kawasaki A1 Samurai Street Scrambler
Introduced in 1967, the A1 Samurai was available as a sport bike or a ‘street scrambler’ – here’s one of the latter.
3 Kilometers – 1970 Honda CB175
Post-Sale Update: Wow. After 31 bids on eBay, this CB175 sold for $9,000 – the last bid was a jump from $2,500! With just 1.8 miles on the odometer, this Honda CB175 is a recent garage find that looks fantastic.
1986 Suzuki GSXR-750
A 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. The 1986 model, as featured here, was the first year these bikes were imported into the US. Differences between the ’85 and ’86 model were modest – a 25mm longer swingarm, modified bellypan, and …
2014 Honda Grom Custom
Remember the Honda Motocompo? Built as a ‘trunk bike’ to fit into the Honda City, it was a quirky take on personal transportation. I bring that up because the name parallels well with ComposiMo, a company that has turned this Grom into a custom that fits inside of a Honda Fit.