The Honda CBR1000F was a long-lived sport tourer that did everything well, but offered less in excitement than its competition from Kawi or Suzuki. With 135 horsepower, it was good for 155 miles per hour and in this case, a patriotic paint job. And this one’s up for cheap!
Rocket Ron’s F3 Winner – Honda CB400 Racer
This Honda CB400 was converted by a Honda dealership called Nettleton Motorcycles into a road racer that Rocket Ron won the F3 World Title in 1980. In addition, he finished 3rd at the Isle of Man. It was restored in the late 80s, since when it’s done a few parade laps. Find Rocket Ron’s winning bike for sale here at …
1969 Suzuki AS50
The Suzuki AS50 was a tiddler with an interesting flat-bottom headlight. When reviewed by Motorcycle Mechanics, the tester got an impressive 114 miles per gallon!
800 Miles – 1989 Honda NX125
The Honda NX125 was the smallest of the NX’s, which were only imported for a few years. The combination of XR-roots with a slightly more street friendly composition made it an excellent all-rounder. Offered in the states in 125, 250, and 650cc versions, the NX650 was by far the most popular in the US.
1090 Miles – 1984 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R
As a child of the 80s, I believe this Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R checks all the right boxes. It was an instant classic that also got some love as a star in Top Gun.
1971 Honda CB100
I love little bikes, and I love original survivors. That’s why you’re now reading about a Honda CB100 that has just 3,593 miles which was apparently traded into the seller’s shop by a rider who did not think his grandchildren would appreciate it. Ouch. Find this Honda CB100 for sale in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with bidding up to $1,805 …
Ending Soon – 1979 Honda CBX
In the late 70s, the big four Japanese companies kicked off a horsepower war by stuffing big engines into their usual frames, creating the notion of superbikes. When it came to Big Red’s turn, Honda decided to push boundaries and utilize their first 6-cylinder engine in a production motorcycle. Benelli actually beat Honda to the punch in terms of 6-cylinder …
1994 Honda Africa Twin
The Honda Africa Twin is an absolute legend in the dual-sporting community, and American riders were always heartbroken that this beauty never made it to the United States. I almost never see these up for sale in the states, so I’m excited to feature one for you now. How good is this bike? It’s based on the NXR-750, which won …
1990 Yamaha YSR50
The Yamaha YSR50 was the most common of the rare 50cc sportbikes that came from Japan in the late 80s and early 90s. An instant classic, the YSR50 was always street legal, but is now primarily used in spec racing. This is one of the nicer examples I’ve seen – most are usually scratched up or rocking replacement body panels.
1966 Suzuki T20 Super Six
The Suzuki T20 Super Six, also called the X6 Hustler, was an instant hit with riders who loved high performance engines in lightweight bikes. The 247cc engine was capable of hitting over 100hp/liter (about 29 horsepower), and the bike was packed with plenty of technology, including the first 6-speed transmission used in a production motorcycle.
1981 Honda CR450R
Sold for just one year, the Honda CR450R was…not very good. In fact, Rick Sieman of SuperHunky called it one of the 10 worst dirt bikes of all time in this article, with excerpts like this: “It shook the steering head like someone removed the bearings, and tracked like a buffalo on steroids. The front number plate looked like a …
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Custom
Post-Listing Update: This ZRX was pulled off of eBay. The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was an incredible power cruiser that’s become a bit of a cult classic. Depending on your taste in motorcycles, this custom version of the Z-Rex will either entertain or disgust you. Highlights of the build include a 250mm tire up front and a 330mm in the rear. It …
Ending Soon – 1987 Suzuki GSXR-750 Limited Edition
Post-Sale Update: This Suzuki GSXR-750 Limited Edition sold for just $7,700. The Suzuki GSXR-750 Limited Edition was an absolute legend in the world of 80’s sportsbikes – a bike that deserved the 50% increase in MSRP over the regular GSXR 750. The dry clutch upgrade was a $2,000 option in itself!
Needs Some Work – 1974 Yamaha RD350 Racer
Here’s an interesting opportunity to snag a vintage road racer, as long as you’ve got a little patience. It was supposedly built in the 80s but there’s no history on it and the seller feels like it may not ever have been raced. It runs well but only when on choke, and the chain rubs under the engine cover. Still, …
1994 Yamaha GTS1000
Post-Listing Update: This Yamaha GTS1000 did not meet reserve at $5,700. For only one year in the US, Yamaha sold a sport-touring bike that was far ahead of its time – the GTS1000. Full of technology that would not make its way to most bikes for years to come, the GTS featured fuel injection, ABS brakes, and most importantly, the …