The next bike is up on my new passion project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions! Come say hi to a 210-mile Canadian model (currently titled in Michigan) of the Kawasaki ZX-7RR!
1974 Norton Commando Hi-Rider
When “Easy Rider” exponentially increased the popularity of choppers around the world, it was inevitable that certain businesses would try to ride the wave. What was surprising was that one of those companies was Norton, who created the “Hi-Rider” variant of the Commando to counteract the popularity of big Japanese motorcycles like the Honda CB750. It looked silly – in …
80s Enduro Turned Board Tracker – Yamaha XT550 Custom
Created by Dutch builder Maarten Poodt, this bike was almost entirely handmade with the exception of the engine and wheels. This build was supposedly prompted by a comment Poodt received on BikeEXIF, questioning the merit of the Dutchman’s endurance racer-style XS850 that the site previously featured some four years ago. So in 2016, Poodt set out to build a new …
Ending Soon – 1973 Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Post Listing Update: This H1 did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $6,300 on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. The H1 Mach III was easily the fastest 500cc bike around when it debuted, and it quickly garnered a reputation for being unbeatable in a straight line and unmanageable otherwise. 50 years of stories may have led to some exaggeration …
High Pipe Hustler – 1970 Suzuki T250
In 1969, Suzuki unveiled the successor to their popular Super Six T20 – the T250 Hustler. It took all the good parts of the T20 and added sleek styling in addition to an upgraded motor. The original was more newsworthy, but the T250 was arguably a better bike. There was also a variant with a high exhaust pipe, and that’s …
New Auction Bike – 2009 Aprilia RS125
The next bike up is on my new pet project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions – and today we’ve got an Aprilia RS125!
“Rhapsody In Blue” – 2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
Gannet Design is a studio and shop headed up by Ulfert Janssen, a German-born designer who previously penned cars for a decade at Renault and Nissan. The Switzerland-based outfit is routinely commissioned by major moto marques (and various fashion companies) to build one-off versions of production motorcycles. Gannet Design often teams up with other renowned shops to help execute its …
New Auction Bike – 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R Haga Replica
Post Sale Update: This Haga sold for $8,000 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions! The next bike up is on my new pet project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions – and this time we’ve got one of the 300 Noriyuki Haga replicas that Aprilia based on the RSV Mille R sportbike!
#7 – 2010 Confederate P120 Fighter
7-19-19 Update: Almost a year later, this Fighter has made its way to Facebook. The mileage seems to be the same at just over 300, and the seller seems confident that his last showing on eBay isn’t what the market will bear, so find this Confederate Fighter for sale in Austin, Texas for $70,000 here on Facebook Marketplace. Post Listing …
No Reserve and CA Plated – 1995 Honda RVF400
Post Listing Update: This RVF400 sold for $8,600 after 46 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California. MCN called the Honda RVF400 (also known as the NC35) “a pin-up race replica that had sports bike fans dribbling down their paddock jackets in the mid-nineties.” A 400cc little brother of the RC45, the NC35 is still an enjoyable ride today thanks …
No Reserve – Honda Spada VT250
Post Sale Update: This Spada sold for $2,108 after 28 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California…to reader Rod M! The Honda Spada (also known as the VT250) was never officially sold in America, but it’s an excellent small displacement motorcycle that looks like a baby Hawk GT. Here’s a rare find that’s been imported to the US, though it’s …
1969 Triumph Trident T150
Post Sale Update: this Trident sold for $8,500 after 13 bids on eBay in Pleasanton, California. In 1963, a development engineer at Triumph named Doug Hele suggested that the British firm build a flagship motor which would utilize three cylinders, but it took until 1968 and the looming 750cc Honda inline four before US riders got to ride the Trident …
1 of 22 – 1971 Speedway Silver Shadow
For many minibike collectors, the Silver Shadow is the Holy Grail. Speedway called it the world’s fastest mini-cycle thanks to a 12.5 horsepower Sachs 2-stroke motor and a weight of just 147 pounds. It’s also incredibly rare (I’ve seen estimates that just 22 were built), which means it can be surprisingly valuable – I’ve featured one in the past that …
Eddie Lawson Rep – 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR
Post Listing Update: This ELR did not meet reserve despite 8 bids up to $12,010. One of 750 ever built, the Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, …
No Reserve JDM Import – 1993 Yamaha SRV250
Post Listing Update: This SRV sold for $1,425 after 26 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California. The SRV250 was Yamaha’s baby cafe racer, a la the Honda GB500 – except the SRV was never officially sold in the US.