Post-Listing Update: Bah. It seems this MC21 has already been pulled off of eBay – guess it sold already. Honda’s NSR250R was sold from ’87 to ’99, and was pretty much the defining 250 racer replica over all those years. The Rothman’s livery was quite popular, but the MC21 generation also had a rare paint Cabin Tobacco paint scheme. This …
1983 Honda CB1100F
Post-Listing Update: This CB1100F was pulled from eBay because “there was an error in the listing.” Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that evolved from the 900F. In the process, it had tremendous performance – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.
496 Miles – 1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Post Listing Update: despite 29 bids up to $5,100, this CB750F did not meet reserve. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles …
Macco Motors Spitfire 09 – 2002 Honda Nighthawk 750
Built by Macco Motors, this custom Honda Nighthawk 750 was turned into “Spitfire 09”.
1989 Honda GB500
Vintage looks without the hassle of owning a vintage bike. That’s the promise of bikes like the Honda GB500, and that’s why they’ve become a cult classic. Here’s an excellent example with flaws limited to a split in the left fork gaiter, a minor scratch on the underside of the muffler, and aftermarket rear turn signals, one of which is …
1989 Kawasaki ZXR400
Never officially imported to the US, the Kawasaki ZXR400 was one of the more popular 400cc sport bikes that Japan and Europe got to enjoy. Here’s one that’s made it across the ocean as the seller brought it with him from Japan.
9 Miles – 2002 Suzuki GSX-R600M Telefonica Movistar
4-8-15 Update: Reader George G let me know that this GSX-R is back up for sale with 1 additional mile, much better pictures, and bidding up to $3,550 in Glendale, California here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After a hefty 48 bids on eBay, this GSX-R600M sold for $3,600 on eBay. A limited edition released in 2002, the GSX-R600M was a …
Clean First Year – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Here’s a first-year example of the venerable Suzuki GSX-R 1100 that’s being offered by the second owner. It’s claimed to be an un-restored original in excellent condition that doesn’t need anything. The second owner acquired it 5 years ago after it spent some time in storage – it’s unclear how often the bike has been exercised since but he thoughtfully …
1981 Yamaha Virago XV750
Post Sale Update: This XV750 sold for $1,136 after 10 bids on eBay. Yamaha’s first V-twin cruiser, the 750 Virago was built from ’81 to ’98, making this a first year example of a cruiser that’s become a popular platform for customization. In fact, the seller of this specific bike was planning on turning into a cafe racer but he …
1,482 Miles – 1979 Honda CBX
I try not to feature bikes that are very similar to each other without some time in between, and I recently featured a silver 1979 CBX that had been completely restored. Here’s another beautiful CBX that comes from the opposite side of the spectrum – it’s all original and has been kept in amazing shape for 36 years…
Original Owner – 1975 Honda TL250
Post-Sale Update: This TL250 sold for $3,600 after 33 bids on eBay. One of the few four-stroke trials bikes of the 70s, the Honda TL250 was developed with tremendous input from Sammy Miller – the license plate of the prototype was SAM 1N. Production started in ’75, and approximately 4,000 bikes were eventually sold, most in the US. The 248cc …
One Show Entrant – 1976 Honda CB550 Custom
Post-Sale Update: This CB550 sold for $5,000 after 48 bids on eBay. One of the bikes in last year’s One Motorcycle Show, this Honda CB550 has just 200 miles on it since it was built. The motor is out of a 1980 CB650, the forks are shortened units from a 1980 CB750, and the flat slide carbs are out of …
Restomodded – 1975 Kawasaki KZ900
The culmination of a 10 year build, this Kawasaki KZ900 has been modified with Suzuki GSX-R forks, a ZRX1100 swingarm, modern brakes, and more. Probably best to consider this the equivalent of a restomodded 60s muscle car. If you want more details, the seller’s build thread can be found here. Find this KZ900 custom for sale in Reno, Nevada for …
No Reserve – 1989 Yamaha FJ1200
A simple sport tourer, the FJ1200 has a lot of passionate fans as it was comfortable, reliable, and featured an engine that put down a lot of usable-in-the-real-world power.
ADHOC #8 – Yamaha XJ650 Custom
The brainchild of David Gonzalex, Ad Hoc Cafe Racers have built a series of cool customs. This is the 8th one, based on a Yamaha XJ650.