Post Sale Update: This 996 sold for $10,200 after 29 bids on eBay. Built between 1999-2002, the 996 was updated in 2000 with new 5-spoke Marchesini wheels and upgraded front forks. In 2001, Ducati gifted the 996 a rear shock from Ohlins. Arguably, none of the performance benefits will matter with this bike, as it has just 8 miles and …
In England – 1988 Yamaha TDR50
I’ve featured several examples of Yamaha’s TDR250 in the past, but until today I had no idea that they made a little 50cc version!
2 KM Project – 1981 Honda Stream
Post Listing Update: This Stream was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I’ve featured a few Honda Gyros over the years, but this is the first time I’ve had a chance to share the Gyro’s predecessor. The Stream was Honda’s first tilting three wheeler, and it was built on license from G. L. Wallis & Son of Surrey, …
Fastec Racing Build – 2001 Ducati M600 Dark Custom
Fastec Racing first came into existence in 2010 when several employees at Fastec Engineering — a UK-based precision engineering firm that specializes in CNC machining – splintered off to do their own thing, focusing on motorcycles. Taking the knowhow and expertise they’d picked up at the engineering outfit, the team now runs Fastec Racing as a one-stop-shop that offers service …
1956 FB Mondial Champion Lusso 125
Long time Bike-urious reader David N has just acquired a few motorcycles from a collector who specialized in big German twins and small Italians – he’s keeping the Germans but this little Mondial needs a new home.
Period Trike Custom – 1952 Harley-Davidson Panhead
Post Sale Update: This Panhead sold for $10,453 after 43 bids on eBay. By combining half a Panhead frame and half a Servicar frame, the builder of this custom Harley-Davidson trike has created something infinitely cooler than the average three-wheeler. What does it for me is the inclusion of several period parts, such as the Bates headlight, AEE springer front …
102cc Polini Kit – 1989 Piaggio Ape 50
Post Sale Update: This Ape sold for $5,000 after 34 bids. The Piaggio Ape dates back to the late 40s, when the inventor of the Vespa recognized that Italian businesses were tight on money after the war but they still needed small commercial vehicles. If I’m allowed to oversimplify, Piaggio simply added two wheels and a flatbed to the back …
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View PostMaria Riding Company’s “Kalahari” – 1992 Honda Africa Twin Custom
Bespoke ADV builds are a rare breed, so whenever a fully transformed custom adventure mount from a big-name shop pops up for sale I feel obligated to share it. We’ve previously featured a one-off build from Portugal’s The Maria Riding Company, however this highly-modified ADV rig is a far cry from the track-spec (Ducati) GT1000 from back in October.
Rare Project – 1960 Peugeot S57
In 1953, Peugeot introduced a new model called the S55, and it stood out from the competition with dramatic styling. The French manufacturer updated the model to the S57 the following year, and by 1957 it had taken its final form with a new gear shifter and a few smaller revisions.
2009 Kawasaki KLR650 M1030M1
Post Listing Update: This diesel KLR did not get any interest at the asking price of $14,000. It was later relisted at the same price with the same result. In 1997, the US Navy announced that it was consolidating the various types of fuel it provided for military vehicles. Diesel motorcycle research at Hayes Diesel Technology (HDT) was already underway, …
1986 Suzuki RG500 Walter Wolf
Post Listing Update: This RG500 did not get any interest at the BIN of $32,000. In 1974, Suzuki brought a square four cylinder two stroke screamer to the Grand Prix grid and gave us a taste of the future. The RG500 went on to have an illustrious career in the 500cc GP class. Luckily, manufacturers at the time saw a …
Touring Blackbird – 2000 Honda CBR1100XX
From 1990 to 1996, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle, and Team Green benefitted from all sorts of press and rider excitement about that fact. Honda decided to steal the crown, and their weapon of choice was the CBR1100XX. It was also known as the Super Blackbird outside of the US – the name was an …
2000 Honda RS125
Post Listing Update: This heavily-modified RS125 did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $3,200 on eBay. Anyone who’s serious about Grand Prix road racing knows about the Honda RS125. Originally developed in 1980 for the Grand Prix 125cc class, the RS125 has enjoyed minor updates ever since, and is still widely raced today. Riders like Capirossi, Pedrosa, and …
Rare Project – 1947 Turner Rixi
Post Listing Update: This Rixi did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $3,050 on eBay. The Turner Manufacturing Company was founded in 1859 under the name of Thomas Turner & Sons. They built a wide variety of products: cars, machine tools, aircraft landing systems, diesel engines, recovery winches, truck gearboxes…the list goes on. They also made light delivery …