Nowadays, the mention of a Japanese 250 usually makes on think of the Ninja, a solid learner bike that doesn’t normally excite the senses like other current motorcycles. But 20 years ago, Suzuki built a 250 two-stroke race-replica of its Gamma V-2 racer – good for over 50 horsepower in the narrow power-band. The Suzuki RGV250 was born, and it …
1983 Suzuki Katana GSX1100
Post-Listing Update: This Katana got no action at the asking price of $9,990. The Suzuki Katana is a very distinctive bike designed by Hans Muth (the fairing might remind you of a similar Muth creation – the BMW R65LS). In the late 70s and early 80s, Japanese manufacturers were selling standard bikes as fast as they could make them. And …
Sandcast – 1969 Honda CB750
Were you a big fan of the Honda CB750 Prototype I featured back in February, but not so much of a fan of the $140k+ sales price? Well, here’s your chance to grab another Sandcast CB750 in the same color, but this time with a price that won’t require a mortgage. This CB750 (VIN: CB750-1004630) has 15,543 miles and looks …
Homologation Special – 1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R K1
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R K1 was a special limited edition of Kawi’s ZX-7R used in AMA Superbike. Kawasaki enjoyed tremendous success in competitive racing with this bike, and plenty of that tech made it to the ‘civilian’ version. Required to produce 500 examples worldwide for homologation purposes, Kawi packed this bike full of features like 39mm Keihin flat-slide carbs, an …
1988 Honda NX650
I’m a big fan of the Honda NX650, known as the Dominator in certain non-US markets. In fact, I bought myself a beater example of the breed to learn how to ride in the dirt with, and it was the first bike that I sold through this site (feels like much longer than a year ago). So when Bike EXIF …
1990 Honda RC30
Post-Listing Update: This Honda RC30 was quickly pulled off eBay, final sale price unknown. The Honda RC30 is one of the world’s greatest homologation superbikes. Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship.
1955 Toyomotor TB
4-14 Update: This Toyomotor is back up for sale with bidding up to $1,526 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $15,000. I don’t see it hitting reserve or the BIN price, so this is the last time I’ll update this bike for the immediate future. Find it here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Toyomotor TB did …
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Sportcycle
Designed by Jim Musser, a former GM engineer, the Sportcycle is almost like a Kawasaki ZRX1100 where the front forks and tire have been replaced by a cockpit. For more information, check out this article from The Kneeslider. Though the paint job is different, the bike offered for sale is actually the same one featured in the article. Find this …
Royal Purple – 1975 Kawasaki H2 750
A legend in the motorcycling world, the Kawasaki H2 750 is remembered so fondly thanks to its peaky, narrow powerband and its poor handling characteristics. A bike for experts only, the Widowmaker commands respect wherever it goes.
Trail Cat – 1969 Suzuki TC 120
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki Trail Cat did not meet reserve at $2,800 after 19 bids. The bike was relisted and was then pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Suzuki TC 120, also known as the Trail Cat, was a basic two-stroke dual-sport that’s got some great lines.
Built by Randakk – 1982 Supercharged Honda CBX
Post-Sale Update: After initially not meeting reserve, this Supercharged Honda CBX was relisted with no reserve. After 26 bids on eBay, it sold for $11,600. A specialist in older Honda’s, Randakk is selling off one of his personal bikes, a supercharged Honda CBX, for you to enjoy. To help promote his business, he has built several supercharged show bikes – …
Mini Flat Tracker – 1971 Yamaha JT1
The Yamaha JT1 was a solid minibike back in its day. Here we’ve got an customized example with the cosmetics of a flat tracker, inspired by Kenny Roberts. Unfortunately, the bigger brother RD400 is not available for sale, though they look great together. Find this Yamaha JT1 (VIN: JT1-025143) for sale with bidding up to $898.88 and the reserve not …
Immaculate Hawk – 1964 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
4-9 Update: After 12 bids on eBay, this Honda CB77 Super Hawk did not meet reserve at $9,600. The seller has relisted it and is now looking for $14,250 or best offer here on eBay. The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like …
Cover Bike – 1991 Yamaha FZR600
Ever wanted to own a bike that’s graced the cover of a major motorcycling magazine? Well, here’s your chance. We’re back to Michael’s Motorcycles for this heavily modified Yamaha FZR600 that was the beneficiary of many Vance & Hines parts. Thanks to the upgrades (and of course, the paint job which adds at least 10 horses), this bike put down …
1 Year Only – 1987 Yamaha SRX 250
For decades, Kawasaki ruled the 250cc ‘sport’bike market – though Honda has recently taken a chunk of the market with their CBR250R. Honda also challenged the little Ninja in the 80s with the VTR250, though it did not have much commercial success. For one year in the States, even Big Blue threw their hat into the ring with the Yamaha …