Post Listing Update: This Honda did not meet reserve despite 15 bids up to $755 on eBay in Boise, Idaho. The base model of this bike is something most people are familiar with – the step through Honda Cub, what James May once called the greatest machine ever. But in the late 60s, Honda was worried that scooters were losing …
9 Miles – 1989 Honda CB-1
View Post2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S
The first time I met Bike-urious reader Glen Irani, he let me take his Ducati Hypermotard 1100S out for a spin – I’ve been in love with the air-cooled model ever since. Here’s one that started life as a display bike (Ducati used it for the model’s unveiling on the rooftop of the Beverly Center in Hollywood when they debuted …
Rare in the US – 1982 Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper
Post Listing Update: This Hercules Ultra was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. When the auction was pulled, there were 43 bids up to $1,125. Here’s one I’ve never heard of before – and it’s still basically new! Meet the Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper – boldly displayed on the sidecover for all to see.
1 of 246 – 1975 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: This Ducati 900SS did not meet reserve despite 19 bids up to $65,700 on eBay in Miami, Florida.. Ducati offered the 900SS line between 1975 and 1982, and the first year models were the rarest as just 246 were produced. The ’75 bikes had the gear shifter on the right side, per the original design, and it …
1956 Indian Arrow
Jeff Pamer: Just my personal opinion here: Indian has taken a huge swing with the FTR and (other than the price) it’s a fantastic motorcycle. They beat Harley-Davidson to the punch in terms of moving away from a cruiser-style bike and offering what is essentially a naked sport bike, with a hint of retro style. This back and forth between …
2004 BMW Rockster R1150R
The BMW Rockster was an interesting variant on their naked bike of the time, the R1150R. The Rockster was BMW’s take on a streetfighter of sorts, made by pulling together the headlight from a R1150GS, gauges from the R1100S, and throwing them onto the R1150R with a distinctive paint job.
SuperHawk – 2002 Honda VTR1000F
I think the SuperHawk is one of the most underappreciated motorcycles in recent memory. Honda reliability, streetable ergonomics, and a lovely V-Twin motor. Think RC51, but easier to live with.
Rare in the US – 1994 Kawasaki Estrella
Post Sale Update: This Estrella sold for $3,499. I know many of you are fans of the Kawasaki W650 – but did you know that Kawi made a little brother with a 249cc engine that was never officially sold in the US? The model debuted in 1992, and it was originally called Estrella (Spanish for “Star”). In 2017, it was …
Pick up a Pair – 2x Honda GB500
I’ve featured more than my share of the Honda GB500 over the years, but this is the first time that I’ve seen a pair offered up together. The seller and his wife ride these together (including a 3,000+ mile trip last summer) and he knows that if he only sells one, he’ll be looking for a second one soon enough. …
New In Crate in Germany – 1984 Ducati 900 MHR
Built to celebrate Mike the Bike’s comeback triumph at the ’78 Isle of Man TT, the Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) was initially produced solely for homologation purposes. As such, just 200 were built in 1979. But demand was so high that Ducati decided to keep production going, and by the end of the run in 1986 the Italian …
Steyr-Daimler-Puch 250 Racer
2-10-20 Update: Another 3+ years later and this Puch is up for sale again. It’s since moved to the Midwest and the price has dropped once more. You can now find it at Throttle Stop in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin with a BIN of $8,000 or best offer here on eBay. 8-15-17 Update: 4 years later, this gorgeous racer is back …
1 of 30 – 2007 Harley-Davidson Elvis Presley 30th Anniversary
Post Listing Update: This tribute to Elvis did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $25,100 on eBay in Middlebury, Connecticut. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, the CEO of 11 Harley-Davidson dealership (including Graceland Harley-Davidson) created a Signature Collection of 30 Softail Deluxes that were styled to look like Elvis’ black 1957 FLH.
New In Crate – 2000 Honda CBR929RR
Post Sale Update: This CBR929RR sold for $9,900 after 55 bids on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. Technically the fifth generation of the CBR900RR, the 929 was a solid improvement on a legendary motorcycle but by this point Yamaha and Suzuki had released new versions of the R1 and GSX-R1000, leaving Honda lagging behind. Because of that, the CBR929RR didn’t sell …
1947 Indian Chief
Post Listing Update: This Chief did not get any interest at the opening ask of $22,500 on eBay. In 1947, Indian sold approximately 12,000 examples of their legendary Chief, the only bike that they offered immediately after World War II. This one has been restored and is ready for a new owner to enjoy it on the road!