Post Sale Update: This XL sold for $1,475 after 10 bids on eBay in Seattle, Washington. I’m a sucker for 1-owner bikes, and this XL175-successor fits the bill.
1986 Honda NS400R
Post Sale Update: This NS400R sold for $10,600 after 24 bids on eBay in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1983, Freddie Spencer became the world’s youngest 500cc World Champion, and he did it on a Honda V3. Honda responded by releasing a 250cc production bike to commemorate the win, but it took them until 1985 to build something closer to the actual …
Red/White/Blue Honda x 2 – CB1100F and CBR900RR
Post Sale Update: The CB900R sold for $8,550 after 26 bids on eBay, though the high bidder flaked and it was relisted with a BIN of $9,500. The CB1100F sold for $4,727 after 23 bids on eBay. A seller in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has a couple of classic Hondas that are both rocking the HRC red/white/blue livery.
Back In Time Review – 1992 Honda NR750
View PostSee It At Handbuilt – 1979 Honda CX500 Custom
Post Listing Update: This custom CX sold for $6,313 after 18 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Phoenix, Arizona. 8/28/20 Update: Two years later, Obersten Regal is back up for sale…and I saw it at Handbuilt, like I said I would! Since then, the bike has covered approximately 300 miles – the seller bought it as “my first bike was …
1983 Honda CB1000 Custom
Post Sale Update: This CB1000 Custom sold for $3,001 after 25 bids on eBay in Hopkins, Minnesota. Produced for just one year, the Honda CB1000C Custom was notable for the TRAC anti-dive system and dual-range transmission (a sub-transmission that let you choose high or low for any given gear, even if people only really used it to act as a …
Rare in the US – 1993 Honda QR50
Post Listing Update: This QR50 did not get any action at the BIN of $2,100 on eBay. Built as a rival to Yamaha’s PW50, the Honda QR50 was never officially sold in the US. It was, however, sold in Canada in 1983 and 1984, so a few have made their way across our northern border. Much like the Yamaha, this …
Euro Bodywork – 2002 Honda RC51
Post Listing Update: This RC51 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Honda RC51s are cool, but this one stands out as it’s got a livery that wasn’t offered in the US plus several choice upgrades.
1975 Honda CL360 Custom
The builder of this custom CL combined “bits and pieces from at least 15 different motorcycles plus a handful of aftermarket parts” to create it. What do you think of the final product?
Dunstall Bodywork – 1974 Suzuki GT750
8-22-20 Update: Two years later, Dan A. has found this bike back up for sale. I’ve also found a website from the seller with some history on this machine. Find it for sale in Libertyville, Illinois for $8,500 here on Craigslist. Post Listing Update: This GT750 did not meet reserve despite 7 bids up to $5,100 on eBay. Affectionately known …
Your Choice of RC51 Motor – 2000 Honda RC51 + 2002 Mondial Piega
Post Sale Update: The RC51 sold for $7,811 after 8 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in San Jacinto, California. The Piega did not meet reserve with 7 bids up to $12,500 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in San Jacinto, California. If you’re interested, I know that $17,655 will get you this bike! Over on the auction site we’ve got two interesting …
1986 Honda Gyro
Post Sale Update: This Gyro sold for the BIN of $2,750 on eBay in Olympia, Washington. Introduced in 1982, the Gyro series of scoots are three-wheelers (one in the front, two in the back) where the body is able to lean up to 40 degrees compared to the rear axle! GYRO is actually an acronym, which stands for “Great Your …
No Reserve – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 50
Post Sale Update: This Norton did not meet reserve with 27 bids up to $5,475 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Over on the auction site we’ve got an example of the hardest of the Japanese minibikes to find in the US, as it was only produced for 2 years as a JDM bike only.
New In Crate – 2x 1999 Honda Z50RX
8-18-20 Update: This pair of Z50s has been traveling! They originally sold at Mecum Las Vegas for $13,200 at the beginning of 2020, then traded hands on eBay for $16,700 just a few weeks later in February. Now they’re up on eBay again in Indiana with an asking price of approximately $18,900! The story continues…you can find the new listing …
Near The End – 1993 Honda CT70
Post Sale Update: This CT70 sold for $2,275 after 27 bids on eBay in Clarkston, Michigan. By 1993, Honda’s venerable CT70 had just one last year of production left in it. By 1998, Honda’s patent would expire and the world was flooded with clones.