Post Sale Update: This Monkey sold for $7,865 after 28 bids on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. In Honda’s legendary lineup of motorcycles, one of the most iconic is the Z50 – affectionately known as the “monkey” bike because of how riders looked while on the tiny things. The first model was the Z50M, adorned in Shasta White bodywork with a Magna …
1983 Honda CB1100F Bol D’or
Based on the popular CB900F (1979-1983) and driven by the same 1062cc air-cooled inline four engine that drove the CB1100R (“but with less of the hand-crafted attention that made the 1100R so much of a cult bike,” according to Classic Motorcycle Mechanics), the CB1100F was sold from 1982 to 1984. Different markets saw different versions, and this example, paying homage …
1973 Suzuki GT550
You may have seen recently that Kawasaki is bringing two-strokes back. Whether it is promising a street bike (probably not) or something more off-road focused is uncertain. It’s been quite a while since two-stroke engines featured in street bikes. Even 52 years ago, when this GT550 was produced, it was clear that the end was nigh. Or, well, it was …
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 A2
It’s probably the Kawasaki owner in me that loves these bikes so much. Back in November, I drew your attention to a customized 1978 KZ1000 A2. But here’s an example that’s much more in line with what the manufacturer originally intended. The bike has been restored, but the seller says that it’s been kept “as stock as possible.” Without question, …
1987 Yamaha SRX250
For decades, Kawasaki ruled the 250cc ‘sport’bike market – though Honda has recently taken a chunk of the market with their CBR250R. Honda also challenged the little Ninja in the 80s with the VTR250, though it did not have much commercial success. For one year in the States, even Yamaha threw their hat into the ring with the Yamaha SRX250.
2003 Suzuki SV650S
Other models have surpassed it since but the SV650 has been a favorite of many riders for over two decades – it was introduced in 1999 and is still offered in showrooms today! In 2003 and 2004, Cycle World praised the SV650 and the SV650S as the Best Standard Bike, noting that “SV” could have stood for “Suprisingly Versatile.” This …
2020 Honda CRF450R with 1994 Honda CR500R Engine
I’ve featured a few “CR500 engine into CRF450 frame” swapped bikes before but the amount of additional upgrades on this bike is absolutely staggering.
1997 Honda RVF400 NC35
Oooh, pretty thing is pretty. And somewhat unique. The RVF400 NC35 is one of those bikes that, if mentioned in the company of sport-riding men of a certain age, causes their eyes to go all funny and voice to crack.
2018 Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental
Post Listing Update: This Yamaha did not meet reserve despite 8 bids up to $3,150. I’ve mentioned before that I am a sucker for a stupidly big touring bike. So, it goes without saying that the Yamaha XV1900 Star Venture ─ with an overall length of just under 9 feet and a wet weight of 963 lbs. ─ would be …
1983 Yamaha Virago 750 Midnight Special
Post Listing Update: This Virago did not meet reserve with 16 bids up to $2,425 on eBay. On the surface, there’s not much that’s special about a Yamaha Virago. But perhaps that’s part of what makes it special. The Virago was an everyman metric cruiser that was offered in pretty much every engine size imaginable over the course of its …
In England – 1989 Honda NTV 600 Revere
Here’s a quirky one. This particular bike is being sold in the United Kingdom and I doubt very much that you’re going to travel to get it. Heck, I doubt there are that many people in the UK who are willing to travel for it.
Drixton Framed in Europe – 197x Honda CB350
Over at Iconic, we’re about to do some business with Oliver Lomas (the son of Jim Lomas, of JL Exhausts fame) to help distribute JollyMoto exhausts and during my reserach I found that they’ve also got some cool bikes for sale. Here’s a great example – a Drixton-framed Honda CB350!
“NorCeptor” – Norton Commando Frame with Honda Interceptor Engine
We’ve covered all sorts of hybrids over the years – Tritons, Norleys, even a “Grumph”. But here’s a first for me – a Norton frame stuffed with a Honda Interceptor V4 engine…
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 A2
Post Listing Update: this Kawasaki did not meet reserve with 21 bids up to $5,550 on eBay. That is a very pretty KZ. Not exactly stock (your mileage may vary on the aesthetic appeal of those blacked-out pipes, for example), but gorgeous nonetheless.
1961 Honda CB92
Post Listing Update: This Honda did not meet reserve with 25 bids up to $8,900 on eBay. The Honda CB92 Benly Super Sport was built between 1959 and 1964, and was considered by many to be the best small-displacement sport bike of the time. American Honda says that just 599 examples made it into the US between ’59 and ’62, …