Reader David N sent me a link to this bike saying that it was the cheapest example he’s ever seen. I have to say the same, and it doesn’t look to be in bad shape at all! The GTS1000 is a fascinating bike – I used it as an example of a motorcycle that was ahead of its time for …
1983 Suzuki GS750E
The seller of this example calls it a ’85 model, however at that point Suzuki had cut displacement down to 700 to get around the tariffs that Reagan implemented to help Harley-Davidson. My guess is that this is actually from 1983.
Titled Grey Market NC35 – Honda RVF400
The staff of MCN considered Honda’s RVF400 (also known as the NC35) to be one of the best riding 400s of all time, saying “in its day it handled with all the agility and precision of a 250cc Grand Prix bike compared to old litre-sized buses like the GSX-R1100, and relatively big supersports machines like the FZR600.”
A Vision – 1982 Yamaha XZ550
Post Listing Update: This Vision did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,950. It was relisted at $2,850 with the same result. While the theme of the late 70s was outright power, the 80s saw OEMs looking to show off their visions off the future of motorcycling. Yamaha’s vision was the XZ550…also known as the Vision!
Unexpected “Dirt” Bike – 2002 Honda RC51 Custom
The Canadian owner of this creation only wants trades, but that won’t stop me from featuring one of the most terrifying two-wheelers I’ve ever seen.
1974 Yamaha TX500
Post Listing Update: The BIN price was lowered to $4,200, but that still wasn’t enough to attract any buyers. It was then relisted in an auction format and it did not meet reserve with 6 bids up to $1,276. In the beginning of the 70’s, while Honda and Kawasaki explored 4-stroke motors and managed to break the 750cc and even …
1969 and 1970 Suzuki TS250 Savage
The TS250 was known by a few names across the globe – it was called the Hustler in Japan, though we called it the Savage. No matter the name, it was a dual-sport with 23 horsepower, 5-speed transmission, and a top speed of about 80 miles per hour. A seller in Santa Barbara has two of them in nice original …
Winter Is Coming – Yeti 129SS-Kitted 2017 Yamaha YZ450F
This kitted winter weapon started out as a 2017 Yamaha YZ450F. The engine was stripped and built back up by Millennium Technologies using a ported head, cams, and 14:1 compression piston from GYTR, as well as a new crank, rod, bearings, etc. According to the seller, more than $4,500 has gone into the engine alone.
Two-Stroke Triple – 1975 Suzuki GT550
Post Sale Update: This GT550 sold for $5,350 after 5 bids on eBay. While Honda and Kawasaki launched a 4-stroke revolution, Suzuki kept going strong with two-stroke engines, but they needed to replace the aging T500 Titan. So, in 1971 at the Tokyo motorcycle show, Suzuki launched its new model, the GT. The first to be presented was the flagship …
1964 Honda CA110 Sport 50
Post Listing Update: This CA110 did not meet reserve despite 44 bids up to $1,750. Honda’s CA110 was one of their little bikes that was ushered in with the “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” campaign, though it’s a bit more special than the C102 Super Cub that has taken over the world. The CA110 was also known …
CR500 Powered – 2012 Beta Supermoto
Modern frame/suspension with the famous CR500 2-stroke motor. That’s the premise of this custom Beta supermoto that’s being offered by the original owner.
Wild Custom – Honda Gorilla
Seldom are micro-displacement customs as involved as this one-off Gorilla. An enormous amount of time and resources went into creating this little, fully street-legal two-wheeler, which now boasts a laundry-list of aftermarket and bespoke parts. After spending years in California, this example traded hands twice, crossing state-lines both times, before winding up back in the Golden State with its third, …
BikeEXIF Featured in France – Bad Winners’s 1991 Yamaha XT600
If you follow the modern customs scene, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Bad Winners. The Paris-based shop churns out bespoke machines that are routinely featured on elite sites like BikeEXIF. The French outfit’s latest one-off two-wheeler is a 1991 Yamaha XT600E that’s been transformed into an urban supermoto toy.
Japanese/Swedish – 1979 Yamaha HL500
Post Listing Update: This HL500 did not get any interest at the opening bid of $6,500 or the BIN. The HL500 finds its origins in the brand new XT500 that Yamaha released in 1975. Despite being overweight for enduro, the bike caught the attention of two Swedish motocross legends, Torsten Hallman and Sten Lundin. Both of them worked for Yamaha …
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000
The 60’s and 70’s were great decades of development for motorcycles, especially considering engine development. After Honda raised the bar with the CB750 at the end of the 60’s, Kawasaki had no other choice but to create a bike even more powerful. In 1972, the Z1, featuring a 900cc engine was released. Thanks to the development of the mighty 4-cylinder, …