Built by retired master tech Kevin Murphy, this bike is based on a CX650 Turbo frame that has been joined with the front frame section of a GL500. That’s combined with suspension from a CBR954RR and the gas tank and exhaust system from a European-market GL650. Lots of different Honda parts came together to make this pleasant custom which sort …
1975 Yamaha RS100
Here’s a clean example of the tiny two-stroker Yamaha RS100 which is claimed to be very clean and to run great. It has 3200 miles. Find it for sale in Buffalo, New York for a healthy $3,000 or best offer here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Jim R!
Never in the US – 1964 Honda CZ100
Post Listing Update: This CZ did not meet reserve despite 14 bids up to £6,100 ($7,953). Honda’s first monkey bike was the Z100 – this CZ100 was its replacement. This is one of the later models, as it’s equipped with a red tank. It’s got such a distinctive look, but the CZ100 was never imported to the US for Americans …
The Ultimate Honda – Honda NR
2-28 Update: This NR is back up for sale, and the price has gone down to ‘just’ $100,300. Find it here on eBay. Forget ultimate Honda – in some circles, this is the ultimate motorcycle, and I’ve been waiting over a year to feature one. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that …
Ending Soon – 1994 Kawasaki KLR650 Time Capsule
Good lord, look at those colors. Here’s a ‘time capsule’ that reminds you of a time where one day people thought purple and green looked good together. This example (VIN: JKAKLEA1XRA030662) has just 1,973 miles and is good shape (recent service) except for the fact that it needs a new chain and the windshield is missing, though the seller will …
1973 Honda CB500 Hack
Here’s a different take on the usual sidecars I see – one based on a Honda CB500 Four cafe racer.
Classic Japanese Collection
This could just as well be one of my “Picture Intermissions”, (so I’d recommend you click the link just to peruse) but there’s a seller on Craigslist who’s offering a boatload of classic Japanese bikes, mostly Hondas. I’m struggling to make complete sense of the ad, but it looks like he wants to sell bikes individually and the prices for …
1979 Kawasaki “Z1100”
Curious to know what you guys and gals think about this custom Z1 restomod – it has less than 1,000 miles on an engine rebuild which includes a bump up to 1138cc, Ducati wheels/swingarm and that weird headlight found on Zeros and Brammos. Cool or poorly done? Find this Z1100 for sale in Riverview, Florida with bidding up to $5,101 …
1973 Yamaha RT3
In an article for SuperHunky, Matt Cuddy calls the Yamaha RT3 the last real enduro that Yamaha built, one that was “both an evil handling, ankle exploding terror, and a rock solid reliable motorcycle that seemed to thrive on abuse.” Putting down 33 horsepower and weighing about 280 pounds wet, this bike could comfortably sustain 65 and hit a top …
Not a Black Bomber – 1967 Honda CB450P
I have a weakness for older ‘service’ bikes, like a previously featured Honda Dream Fire Bike and this Honda CB450P Police Special, which may have also been officially called the Honda CP450. According to the AMA, just 25 were imported to the US to pilot an entrance into the police motorcycle market.
JDM One Year Only – 1992 Suzuki RG200 Gamma
Basically a bigger version of the 125 Gamma, this Suzuki RG200 Gamma is a rare bird. Only sold in Japan, it was produced for just one year. The bike had 35 horsepower to move just 275 pounds, making it a whole lot of fun.
1967 Honda Dream 305
I’ve never found the Honda Dream to be particularly good-looking, but it’s obvious that many riders are very fond of it. So with that in mind, check out this “all original and fully loaded” example.
1982 Kawasaki GPz1100
Post Sale Update: This GPz1100 sold for the opening bid of $3,000. The last large-displacement twin shock bike from Kawi, the GPz1100 was a superbike with a cockpit fairing, fuel injection, and lots of incremental upgrades over the Z1000 that it replaced.
1971 Honda CB500
This beautiful Honda CB500 is claimed to be all original. It has just 15,000 miles and the seller says it runs great. Find this CB500 for sale in Austin, Texas for $3,000 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Jim R!
Formula 750 Racer – 1977 Hadley-Dresda-Honda CB750
Designed by architect Harlan Hadley, this bike was a collaboration between some impressive motorcyclists to compete in AHRMA Formula 750 racing. Mitch Boehm covered this bike for Motorcyclist magazine (if you have a few moments, you should definitely read that article) after Hadley merged some high-spec components with a Dresda frame. The highlights? 82 horsepower at the rear wheel, 50 …