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.
No Reserve – 1969 Yamaha DT-1
Post Sale Update: This DT-1 sold for $6,619.51 after 63 bids on eBay in Culver City, California. The Yamaha DT-1 250 was an absolute game changer when it was released, as it essentially created and dominated the market in the US. In fact, some argue it’s the most significant motorcycle in Yamaha’s history – the initial production run of 12,000 …
No Reserve – 1971 Honda CB500 Four
Post Sale Update: This CB500 sold for $2,650 after 32 bids on eBay in Royal Oak, Michigan. Cycle News called the CB500 “the thinking man’s motorcycle” when it debuted in 1971 because it offered up many of the pluses found in the big brother CB750 but in a package that offered better handling, smoother motor, and lower weight. For more …
CA Titled – 1994 Honda RVF400 NC35
Post Sale Update: This RVF sold for $10,272 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Marina del Rey, California. My buddy Glenn has been the source of some of my favorite features on Bike-urious over the years – he’s always got some fascinating JDM imports (like this Suzuki SW-1). Today he’s got a Honda NC35 that’s equipped with Tyga bodywork and a …
1992 Yamaha WR500
Post Listing Update: The seller of this WR lowered the BIN to $4,000, but that wasn’t enough to capture any interest. Built by blending the YZ250 and YZ490, the WR500 was a rare offering (1,000 sold as 1992 and 1993 models) that was best served as a trail bike that could mix it up on the race track every once …
1988 Yamaha DT50
Post Listing Update: This Yamaha did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,750 or best offer. Introduced in 1981, the Yamaha DT50 (also known as the DT50MX) was barely updated throughout its 15-year production run.
MXDN Livery – 1995 Kawasaki KX500
Post Sale Update: This KX sold for the BIN of $7,500 on eBay in Homosassa, Florida. When Kawasaki introduced the KX500 motocrosser in 1983, Dirt Bike magazine called it “unrideable” and “violent.” Now they just call it “the one bike to ride before you die.” The bike didn’t change all that much over the years (in fact, from 1994 till …
100 Miles – 1980 Suzuki TS185
Post Sale Update: this TS185 sold for $3,200 after 11 bids on eBay in Littleton, Colorado. “Social distance in style!” That’s what the seller of this example suggests you can do – they also claim that this bike is like new because it was owned by a lady who never titled it and only used it to ride to her …
Motorcycle Classics Feature – 1958 Honda Benly JC58
Post Listing Update: This Benly did not meet reserve with 1 bid up to $15,000 on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. Featured in the November/December 2017 issue of Motorcycle Classics, this Honda Benly has undergone a restoration and is one of few running examples in the US as the model was never officially sold here.
Ending Soon with No Reserve – 1972 Kawasaki S2 Mach II 350
Post Listing Update: Tough to categorize this one – it sold for $10,320.11 after 9 bids in Tallmadge, Ohio…though it looks like the buyer fell through as the bike was then relisted and then pulled off of eBay. In 1972, Kawasaki offered up the 750cc H2, the 500cc H1, and the 350cc S2. There’s an example of the smallest option, …
1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ
Post Listing Update: The BIN of this Katana was lowered to $10,500, but that wasn’t enough to get a buyer on eBay. One of the most defining motorcycle of the 80s, the Katana was inspiring enough that it just got a reboot this year. This is one of the first 1,000 built, and it’s got a couple of 1st place …