Post Sale Update: The 80 sold for $4,900 after 2 bids. The 125 sold for $7,700 after 2 bids. The 250 sold for $11,570 after 10 bids. All new above-the-axles for 1996, the Yamaha YZ125 was a game-changer for Yamaha. For a decade, their 125cc MX bike was uncompetitive to put it mildly. But the refresh changed everything – it …
Rider Magazine Feature – 1983 Suzuki GS750E
I often link to Rider Magazine Retrospectives by Clement Salvadori to illustrate the history of featured bikes for sale – this time it’s a bit different, because today’s feature is the specific bike that Clement wrote about in his story.
Restomod – 1980 Honda CBX
Thanks to a cosmetic refresh, Ohlins suspension front and rear, Brembo calipers front and rear, and a few other goodies, this CBX has a done of modern performance to go along with the classic looks.
Cooley Clone – 1978 Suzuki GS1000E Custom
Suzuki never officially called the GS1000S a Wes Cooley replica – that name was affectionately gifted by riders. Just 1,200 were imported between 1979-1980, meaning they’re hard to find and fairly valuable. Consider this a replica of a replica, as it’s a stock GS1000E that’s been given an aftermarket fairing and a paint job to look like the Wes Cooley …
In England – 1999 Honda CBR900RR Evolution TT100 Fireblade
There are some bikes across the ocean where I wonder if it’s worth the shipping cost to import it – this is not one of those bikes. The CBR900RR Evolution TT100 Fireblade (affectionately known as the “Evo Blade”) was an official Honda offering in the UK, built to celebrate their 100th Isle of Man TT win.
Restored El Camino – 1963 Suzuki T10
Post Listing Update: This old-school Suzuki did not get any interest at the BIN of $9,999 on eBay. Introduced in 1962, Suzuki’s T10 had different names for different markets – in most countries it was the Colleda, but here in the US it was the “El Camino.” 1963 was the first year of Suzuki’s operation in the US, thanks to …
1966 Honda CB77 Superhawk
Post Listing Update: This CB77 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. In certain ways, it set the template for the next 20 years of motorcycles thanks to a lovely pairing of speed and reliability. It would also lead …
Video Intermission – 1992 Honda Monkey Baja with Africa Kit
We’ve just listed an awesome limited edition of Honda’s venerable Monkey on the auction site – but I had to take it for a spin myself. Come take a ride with me on the Honda Monkey Baja with the rare Africa Kit!
First Year – 1983 Kawasaki KX500
Post Listing Update: This KX500 did not get any interest at the opening bid of $2,800 on eBay. Introduced in 1983, Kawasaki’s KX500 was the first of the 500cc MX bikes – it would also be the last, staying in production until 2004 (though it didn’t get any significant updates after 1990). When it first came out, Dirt Bike called …
1998 Honda VFR800 Interceptor
The fifth-gen Honda VFR800 brought the model into the modern era with a bump in displacement (if not power), Y2K styling, amd the addition of fuel injection. This 1998 VFR is a first-year model from one of the best all-around bikes of all time – and Honda had the good sense to bring the “Interceptor” name back for it.
1974 Honda CR250M Elsinore
The Honda CR250M Elsinore is historically significant as it was the first serious dirt bike to come straight from an OEM – other bikes required serious modifications from the factory floor. This was a bike of many firsts for Honda – their first dirt bike built from scratch, instead of trying to adapt a street bike to the dirt, and …
1 Mile in England – 198x Honda CBX750P Police
Typically utilized in Asian markets, the Police version of Honda’s CBX750 was also used by cops in Ireland – which may be why this unused example is currently sitting at a dealership in England. The odometer shows just 1.6 miles!
“Tokyo Nights” – 1981 Honda CB900F Custom
Post Sale Update: This custom CB sold for the BIN of $8,900 on eBay in Anoka, Minnesota. A restomod that leaves “nothing but the original rebuilt engine and main frame”, this custom CB900F Super Sport is called Tokyo Nights. It’s claimed to weigh about 150 pounds less than its original weight.
CR500 Tribute – 1978 Honda CB550
With red paint, a blue seat, and gold wheels, this CB550 was “built in 2018 to pay homage to the 86 Honda CR500, coolest vintage MX bike hands down.” What do you think of it?
1982 Honda CB650SC
A claimed “barn find” that was freshened up over the last 8 months, this CB650SC has under 2,000 miles.