Supermotos make the world go round, and the Honda CRF450R is a great place to start. Honda was never known for outright power, but the chassis was incredibly light and the benefits of reliability in a performance machine cannot be overstated. 2002 was the first year for the CRF, which is now a staple in both motocross and supermoto alike. …
Original Owner – 2009 Suzuki Hayabusa
Post Sale Update: This Hayabusa sold for $4,955 after 28 bids on eBay. I don’t feature many Hayabusas, but I recently discussed the model in a “Performance Steals” themed Smart Money in the current issue of Motorcyclist, and it got me thinking about how nice they can be. Normally, modified Hayabusas are either lowered show bikes or lengthened drag racers …
1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo
There is a part of me that would like have to been a bit older in the early 80s, and one of the reasons would have to be all the turbochargers that were being bolted onto motorcycles by OEMs. The theory behind turbocharging is simple: making horsepower out of exhaust. For a short period of time in the 80s, the …
1976 Honda CB750K
Post Listing Update: This CB did not meet reserve despite 36 bids up to $6,050 on eBay. The Honda CB750 was successful in ways that the brand could have only dreamed of. Four cylinders have long been known for pushing the boundaries of affordable performance, but that legacy began with the CB750. Its solid platform has remained relevant even today. …
No Reserve – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Post Sale Update: This Gamma sold for $23,100 after 13 bids on eBay. One of the coolest motorcycles built in the 80s, the RG500 Gamma was a repli-racer inspired by Suzuki’s dominant Gamma, which won 7 consecutive manufacturer titles in the 500cc class.
2003 Yamaha FZ1
The Yamaha FZ1 is an under-appreciated bike. Introduced in 2001, it gave you the power of a modified R1 engine (145 hp) with all-day ergonomics. Low-end power suffered compared to the competition, but it was silly amounts of fun over 8,000 rpm.
The Bomb Bike – 1983 Honda Gold Wing Custom
3-21-19 Update: 10 months later, Dan D notes that this bike is back up for sale with a significant discount as the seller didn’t get any interest at $12k on eBay last May. Now the asking price is down to $8,000 – find it in Eaton, Ohio here on Craigslist. Post Listing Update: This interesting custom did not get any …
Kick Start Garage Build – 1973 Honda CB750K – “Hot Rod Alice”
View PostRestored – 1967 Honda CB77 Superhawk 305
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 to several future classic Hondas like the Black Bomber (CB450) and the ubiquitous CB750.
What Do You Want To Know? 2019 Yamaha Niken GT
View Post1980 Honda CB750K Custom
The greatness and pedigree of the Honda 750 is well documented, but the DOHC version is not as coveted. The engine stepped away from the original 750, which was designed to (from the side) look like a Triumph twin. This is one of the reasons the SOHC 750 was and, is sought after by café bike enthusiasts. One could argue …
$300 Project – Honda Gold Wing GL1100
This isn’t really a bike I think you should put in your own garage. Rather it’s catharsis for those of you that have emotional trauma from trying to sell a bike on Craigslist…
2010 Yamaha VMAX
Post Listing Update: This VMAX did not meet reserve despite 24 bids up to $8,000 on eBay. Power cruisers are definitely not everyone’s idea of a good time. For me though, there is no better way to ride low and…sort of slow. The VMAX houses a monstrous 1679cc V-4 pushes out 197 hp. Massive six piston calipers clamp dual front …
Nicky Hayden’s Final Racer – 2017 Ten Kate Racing Honda CBR1000RR SP2
In May of 2017, American race icon Nicky Hayden tragically lost his life several days after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Italy. Hayden had an illustrious 13-year career in MotoGP — that included a premier class world championship title — before jumping to the WSBK championship in 2016 where raced for Ten Kate aboard a …
Supermoto Conversion – 2008 Honda XR650L
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this XR650L Supermoto sold for $5,000 after 16 bids on eBay. The Honda XR650L has been a long standing dual-sport staple. A 644cc carbureted powerplant pushing 324 pounds dry balances power and agility, without the brutality of a full motocrosser. The single cylinder setup fosters reliability for endless joy, and supermoto glory is just …