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Custom Supermoto – 1982 Yamaha IT465

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Full of cutting edge tech for the time, such as the rear monoshock, the IT465 is revered by many as the best of the IT (International Trial) bikes that Yamaha ever made. Though Yamaha would eventually made a 490 cc version of this bike, many felt that the bigger bore required to make more power wasn’t worth the trade-off of …

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2 Miles – 1975 Norton Commando Interstate

In England, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Commando Interstate was pulled off of eBay “due to an error in the listing.” As you might be able to tell from the name, the Interstate was a Commando variant which was designed to increase comfort for longer journeys with a 5 gallon tank and a bigger seat. This one hasn’t really served its intended purpose, …

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2008 MV Agusta F4 R 312

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This MV sold for $7,295 after 3 bids on eBay in San Diego, California. Introduced at the end of 2007 as a 2008 model, the F4 R 312 was an evolution of the the F4 1000 R that was named for the claimed top speed of 312 km/h (193.9 mph).

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2018 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

In Dual-Sport, Italy by Jeffrey PamerLeave a Comment

Jeff Pamer: I have written up a quite a few pieces on modern classic style bikes. I’m a fan, having owned one in the past, and still find myself drawn to them now. It seems that every major manufacturer has jumped on the trend, which in my humble opinion is smart, because I don’t think it’s going away any time …

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The Fugitive by Radical Guzzi

In Custom, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: The Fugitive did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $14,500 on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Earlier this week I featured a highly modified classic Guzzi that got more “nays” than “yays”. So let’s see what you guys think about a highly modified modern Guzzi…

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1939 Indian Sport Scout

In America, Cruiser, Vintage by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This Sport Scout sold for $19,600 after 43 bids on eBay in Cold Spring, New York. After the success of the legendary 101 Scout, Indian did not have much luck with the Standard Scout or Motoplane. They attempted to remedy the common complaints with the Sport Scout in 1934, which was still 15 pounds higher than the …

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Jet-Powered Trike – 2018 MTT 420RRT

In 3 Wheels, America by AbhiLeave a Comment

Based in Louisiana, Marine Turbine Technologies is a self-described “design, engineering and manufacturing company” that build jet-powered pumps, boats, generators, and…motorcycles. They got a bit of attention when Jay Leno acquired one of their Y2K superbikes – a $175K beast with a Rolls Royce Allison C20 engine that made 420 horsepower and 500 pound feet of torque. They use the …

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2003 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 LE

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This Benelli was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 12-22-2019: Over 5 years later, this bike is now being offered by Bike-urious contributor David N! He acquired it the last time this machine was featured, but he’s only ridden it twice since. “It was restarted and serviced this month from it’s dormancy by Distefano’s Performance …