Post-Listing Update: This FZR was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Continuing the red, white, and blue theme is a Yamaha FZR750R, a homologation special for AMA Superbike and a road racer for the street. The predecessor of the legendary OWO1, only 500 were made a year for 3 years. As far as I understand, only 200 of …
Red, White, and Blue – 1990 Honda CBR1000F
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.
2,645 Miles – 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Slingshot
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Suzuki GSX-R 750 Slingshot sold for $8,350. The last year of the 2nd generation of the Gixxer, the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 L featured “Slingshot” carbs. Though this bike looks very similar to the ’89 model, there were a tremendous amount of incremental changes. helping to cement its place as the best …
Waterfall Pipes – 1975 Honda CB400F
Post-Sale Update: The blue example is still available on ADVRider, but the red model sold for $3,500 after 42 bids on eBay. More of an evolution rather than a revolution, the Honda CB400F has one of the most distinctive exhaust systems ever produced – known by some as the “waterfall pipes”. Though it wasn’t as fast as its competition, this …
1977 Yamaha RD400 Drag Bike
Post-Listing Update: This Yamaha RD400 Drag Bike did not attract any bids on eBay. The Yamaha RD400F was the last of Yamaha’s RD series. But today we don’t have a typical RD400 – this one has been built into a custom drag bike. You’ll get a TZ end bearing, Wiseco pistons, 34mm Mikunis, lock-up Barnett clutch, air shifter, a modified frame, …
2008 Suzuki B-King GSX1300B
The best way to think about the Suzuki B-King is to consider it a naked version of the famous Hayabusa. Sold only for one year in the US, it features the 2nd generation, 1340cc Hayabusa engine that has been retuned for more mid-range torque. Down only 10 hp down on the Busa, it was designed to be the ultimate stoplight …
Gamma Racer – 1983 Suzuki RGB500
1-26 Update: So much for that. It seems the sale has fallen through, so this Suzuki RGB500 is back up for sale here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After 28 bids, this Suzuki RGB500 sold for $33,999. Suzuki’s RG500 was a celebration of 7 consecutive constructor’s titles in the 500cc class. The twin-crank, rotary valve rocket epitomized what we all love …
Featured First – 1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki X6 Hustler did not attract any bids at $3,500. The Suzuki X6 Hustler, also called the T20 Super Six, 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 …
Time’s Running Out – 1967 Honda CB450 Black Bomber
Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Honda CB450 sold for $5,700. Reader James V. alerts us to a wonderful Black Bomber that’s hit reserve and less than a day left before the auction ends. The Honda CB450 Super Sport is easily one of the most significant motorcycles to ever come out of Japan. Produced for just three years, …
Gold Flaked – 1971 Honda CB750 K1 Custom
Post-Listing Update: Yikes, the market did not like this one. After 10 bids, this Honda CB750 K1 Custom only got up to $1,925 and did not meet reserve. After being relisted, it still did not make reserve at $3,150. Shame. The Honda CB750 was an instant classic and is one of the most common starting points for custom builders. Today …
Test Your Luck – 1970 Kawasaki G31M Centurion
The Kawasaki G31M Centurion was a full-fledged race dirtbike, baby brother to the Green Streak. Today we’ve got an interesting variant: apparently a dealership in the Bay Area converted this bike into a road racer and sold it as new. It has spent the last 40 years in storage, and the seller hasn’t tried to start the engine – in …
1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80
The Yamaha Big Wheel came in three different displacements – 80, 200, and 350cc. Most often used as a learner bike for little kids, the BW80 is fondly remembered by those who learned how to ride on it in the late 80s.
1983 Yamaha XT550
Only a few of my readers are going to care about this bike, but the ones that do are going to be ecstatic (and might even snatch it up for themselves). The Yamaha XT550 was an orphan of sorts that’s turned into a cult classic for dual-sport enthusiasts. The first of the redesigned 4-valve motor, it was only imported for …
1968 Honda CT90 K0
The Honda CT90 has an interesting folk tale of a creation story: Honda America’s first sales manager, Jack McCormack (who would go on to create the American Eagle line of bikes) noticed that a Honda dealership in Boise, Idaho was selling more Honda 50cc bikes than all 6 dealerships based in Los Angeles. The Boise dealership had swapped out the …
1985 Honda VF500 Interceptor
The Honda VF500 Interceptor was Honda’s first middleweight sport bike for 10 years, and was the smallest of the Interceptors. Some might claim that it was also the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.