Post Listing Update: this YDS3 did not get any action at the BIN of $37,995 on eBay. Starting with a YDS3 (Yamaha’s “Big Bear Scrambler”), the creator of this custom turned it into a replica of the Batcycle used in the 1966 Batman TV show.
1978 Kawasaki KX250 A-4
Post Sale Update: this KX250 sold for $5,000 after 20 bids on eBay in Louisville, Kentucky. Even better, the buyer is a buddy of mine that I’ve met through Iconic Motorbikes, and he sent me this photo because he had one of these new! He unfortunately lost it in a home fire five years ago and has been looking to …
2007 Honda “CR500”
Post Sale Update: this “CR500” sold for $5,049.99 after 21 bids on eBay in Surprise, Arizona. Following the model that made Service Honda famous, this custom combines a 2007 Honda CRF frame with a 1998 Honda CR500 motor to blend modern handling with old-school open class two-stroke madness.
1978 Yamaha SR500
Post Sale Update: This SR500 sold for $4,500 after 18 bids on eBay in Camano Island, Washington. The SR500 had a strong British vibe, and this custom takes it even further.
156 Miles – 1996 Honda NSR250R SE
Post Sale Update: this NSR250R sold for $19,000 including fees after 8 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. In 1991, Honda split the base and SP models of the NSR250R with the introduction of the SE (Super Edition) model. They had all of the SP goodies (dry clutch, adjustable suspension, special livery) except for the magnesium wheels. In 1994, the Japanese …
1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo
Post Sale Update: This XN85 sold for $10,000 after 38 bids on eBay in Beaverton, Oregon. Of all the Japanese turbo wonder bikes of the 80s, Suzuki’s effort was the rarest. Just 1,153 examples of the XN85 Turbo were built, and it had the distinction of being the first production motorcycle with a 16″ front wheel. When paired with the …
Urban Tiger – 1994 Honda CBR900RR
Post Listing Update: this CBR900RR was pulled off eBay, final sale price unknown. Honda’s CBR900RR revolutionized what a sportbike could be. But I’m not featuring this bike because of its performance – this time around it’s for the livery. In 1994, Honda introduced a distinctive scheme called the Urban Tiger, but it was never offered in the US. Here’s one …
1985 Suzuki RG400 Gamma
Post Listing Update: this Gamma did not get any action at the opening ask of $8,000 on eBay. You know the RG500 – but did you know that Suzuki made a 400cc version for Asian markets?
1982 Honda Sabre V45
Here’s a first-year example of Honda’s V45 (750cc) Sabre. Within a couple of years, Honda had shrunk the bike down to 700 to circumvent the taxes imposed on 750cc and larger import bikes by the US International Trade Commission. This one stands out due to the impressive original condition and the rare Hondaline fairing.
No Reserve – 1971 Suzuki TC90
Post Sale Update: This TC90 sold for $1,475 after 51 bids on eBay in Mentor, Ohio. Also known as the “Blazer”, the TC90 was advertised by Suzuki as “built to take on the country” thanks to a dual-range transmission for 8 total gears.
VIN #1 – 2003 Honda RC51
Post Sale Update: This RC51 sold for $6,550 after 12 bids on eBay in El Paso, Texas. The RC51 combined Honda reliability with the joy of a V-Twin engine, beating Ducati at its own game with multiple World Superbike Championships and a AMA Championship. In 2002, Honda made some revisions to create the SP2 variant.
120 HP – 1974 Kawasaki H2 750
Post Listing Update: this H2 did not meet reserve with 41 bids up to $12,000 on eBay in Oxnard, California. It was later relisted with 4 bids up to $12,600 and the same result. The Kawasaki H2 earned a “Widowmaker” reputation with 74 horsepower…but this example now puts out 120 at the crank thanks to a built motor from Purple …
1968 Honda CB450P
Post Listing Update: did not meet reserve with 39 bids up to $7,000 on eBay in Butler, Pennsylvania. One of the rarer Honda motorcycles in the US, the CB450P (also occasionally referred to as the CP450) is a police model based on Honda’s popular CB450. I’ve featured a couple based on the KO Black Bomber model, but K1 police bikes …
196x Hodaka Ace 90
Post Sale Update: this Hodaka sold for $1,504 after 37 bids on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Debuting in 1964, the Ace 90 was Hodaka’s first model. The company made it a priority to upgrade parts throughout production in a manner that allowed owners of older models to easily upgrade their bikes, as well. Between 1964-1970, Hodaka sold over 24,000 …
1990 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
The Honda CBR1000F, also known as the Hurricane, was an excellent sport-tourer that introduced some crucial technology into the Honda lineup. It eventually evolved into the well-known Blackbird. Oh yeah, and it had one of the greatest names in motorcycling history.