Post Sale Update: This RD60 sold for $3,550 after 23 bids on eBay in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. The baby RD, the RD60 was a tiny two-stroker that was built just between ’73-’75. This bike has more gears in the transmission than horses out of the engine (5 vs. 4). Weird fact of the day – in the owner’s manual, Yamaha claimed …
1978 Suzuki GS1000
Considered by some to be the best 1000cc four-cylinder of its time, the GS1000 was based on the 750 but had many improvements – Cycle magazine called this bike the “best handling multi of all.”
Pepsi Livery – 1989 Suzuki RGV250
When Suzuki introduced the RGV250, it was a revelation. MCN put it thusly: “back in the day 250cc race replicas were the sharpest handling, most frenzied, maddest things you could buy on two wheels. Nowadays the RGV250 is a modern classic and is probably a bit slower and softer than you’d remember. It still looks good, sounds amazing and the …
1990 Suzuki VX800
The Suzuki VX800 is an interesting cult bike that was discontinued in the US after 3 years after disappointing sales, though the European market saw production run from 1990-1997. A classic looking naked bike, it had comfortable steering geometry and a torquey engine that helped make this bike a fantastic all-arounder, despite its 500+ pound curb weight.
Final Year – 1999 Yamaha FZR600
1999 was the final year of FZR600 production, capping a decade-long run that transitioned into the YZF-R6 sportbike. The R6 is obviously more capable on a track, but this bike represents the tail end of sportbikes which could be comfortable, too.
1995 Suzuki RF900R
With an engine derived from the GSX-R1100, the Suzuki RF900R was designed as a entry-level bike in the sport-touring market, undercutting the competition by about $1,500. Despite the pricing, you still got a solid sport-tourer with odd styling that Suzuki claimed was “inspired a stingray.” Sales weren’t great.
No Reserve – 1983 Suzuki GS1100E
In the early 80s, Suzuki knocked off the CBX as the superbike du jour. The Suzuki GS1100E came into the market and instantly became the bike of choice for the power hungry. American press mags constantly raved about not just the power, but also the surprising handling abilities for such a large bike.
Dirt Tracker – 1975 Yamaha TZ750
As the seller puts it, “if you’ve ever wanted to feel like Kenny Roberts or just scare the hell out of yourself, this may be the best way to do so! Here is a rare opportunity to own one of the most notorious models in motorcycle history!“
In South Africa – 1985 Kawasaki KR250
Starting in 1978, Kawasaki won 4 consecutive 250cc World Championships with their KR250 racer – its most notable feature was the “tandem twin” engine which had one cylinder behind the other and two cranks!
1982 Honda CX500EC Sports
Americans were given the CX500 in a few flavors – the base model, the Deluxe, and of course, the Turbo. But in other markets, Honda also offered up the “Sports”, which had some European flair.
1 Hour – 2001 Honda CR500
Like the crated Honda two-stroker from earlier in this week but want something that’s ready to ride? Here’s a barely-used CR500 that’s just been serviced.
In Crate – 2004 Honda CR250R
Honda debuted the third-generation twin spar aluminum-framed CR250R two-stroke motocrosser in 2002, though they followed it up in 2003 with changes to the cylinder, exhaust, valves, air intake, CDI, suspension, and more. Yet none of that may matter with this bike, as it’s never been ridden before and I’d be stunned if the next owner would want to change that. …
2000 Kawasaki W650 Cafe Racer
4/1/21 Update: 4 years, Todd B notes that this bike is back up for sale with a drop in price – find it for sale in Greenwich Village, New York for $6,800 here on Craigslist. Post Listing Update: This custom W650 did not get any interest at the asking price of $8,500. Even though some reviewers thought the W650 looked …
JDM Import – 1991 Honda CB-1 Type II
3-29 Update: Four years later, this CB-1 is now up for sale over on Iconic. The “Battely” sticker is gone and it has a couple hundred more miles, otherwise it appears to have stayed in good shape. Find it in Chandler, Arizona with bidding up to $1,900 and the reserve not yet met here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. Honda’s CB-1 …
C&J Framed – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Street Tracker
File this under “unexpected custom”, though when you take a moment to think it through it makes quite a lot of sense to shove the torquey Suzuki V-Twin into a C&J flat track frame for judicious fun on the street.