Post Listing Update: This H1 did not meet reserve despite 7 bids up to $13,990. 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. For a brief moment in time, it was the most powerful production bike available, and …
1984 BMW R65LS
BMW’s partnership with Hans Muth – the man notably behind the Suzuki Katana – was a major factor in the release of the R100RS, which in turn led to the creation of the sport-touring segment. During these years, Muth had the chance to express his creativity on different boxer twins and to propose audacious designs for riders. While the major …
Early MV Four-Stroke – 1956 MV Agusta Turismo Rapido 125
MV Agusta produced a number of successful lightweight, eighth-liter, two-stroke models in the post WW2 era, but it was in 1954 that the company decided to develop a 125cc four-stroke model to appease a market that’d become increasingly interested in performance oriented four-strokers. Starting that year, the company introduced the Turismo Rapido 125, also known as the TR.
$1,400 – 1983 Suzuki GS1100GK
In 1975, Honda started the legendary Gold Wing line with the GL1000. For the first time, Honda incorporated a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine which produced 999cc. Five years later, in 1980, Honda launched the GL1100 Gold Wing Interstate. Not only did Honda up displacement by 100cc, but with the Interstate they showed the public what luxury touring looked like with …
Well Farkled – 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere
Yamaha’s entry to the world of large adventure bikes is the Super Tenere 1200, introduced in 2010. It was a competent bike when it was released, however it has seen much in terms of updates since. Motorcycle.com just released the “street” portion of their annual big enduro comparison, and the Super Ten placed dead last. Mind you, that doesn’t mean …
1993 Honda XR250L
Post Listing Update: This XR did not get any interest at the opening bid ask of $1,700. Scramblers and ADVs have been making a comeback recently, and several well-developed models have resulted in bikes with excellent road manners and tires that can handle a dusty road. However, true dual-sports have a special place in the motorcycling world. In a world …
1961 Zweirad Union Victoria Type 115
Post Sale Update: This Tin Banana sold for $8,600 after 25 bids on eBay. In 1961, Zweirad Union released the Type 115/155 – the name was dependent on if you got the Victoria or DKW model. At the time, those two firms were 2/3rds of the Union, the other company was Express. Whether it was the DKW or Victoria, this …
1984 BMW R80ST
For two years, BMW created a street-focused variant of the R80GS. They only sold 5,963 examples of what was named the R80ST, and approximately 15% of them were exported to the US.
Zero-Powered Prototype – 2018 Campagna “E-Rex”
Back in April of 2018, Canadian autocycle purveyor Campagna Motors announced it would be releasing a fully-electric version of its long-running T-Rex model. Instead of developing its own electric powertrain, Campagna partnered up with Zero Motorcycles, which agreed to provide the motors, batteries, and controllers which Campagna says have been “seamlessly integrated into the T-REX”.
1989 Honda GB500 TT
Post Sale Update: This GB sold for $5,500 after 13 bids on eBay. Every once in a while, for a variety of reasons, a good bike goes unsold. The Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy was a replica of a 60s racers that competed in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. It had a 500cc single, gorgeous lines, weighed less than 400lbs, …
Restomod – 1978 Bimota SB2
Post Listing Update: This SB2 did not meet reserve with 1 bid up to $29,000. Bimota made its motorcycle debut in ’73 with the HB1, but it was its second model, the SB2 that really put it on the radar of the motorcycling world. First unveiled in ’76 at the Bologna Motorshow, the SB2 was built around a hopped up …
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 MkII
Post Sale Update: This KZ sold for $16,300 after 23 bids on eBay…to reader Don P! An evolution of the KAZ900, the KZ1000 was the fastest production bike when it was released in 1976 (as a ’77 model) thanks to its 83 horsepower, 1,015cc inline four motor. The bike might be most famous for the police variant, which gained popularity …
1966 Triumph Thunderbird
Post Listing Update: This Thunderbird did not meet reserve despite 4 bids up to $3,100. Foreign manufacturers often have to tweak their models to make them more desirable to the massive American market. I can certainly speak for myself and at least a few other motorcyclists in saying that I would always be happier with “more.” The Triumph Thunderbird, or …
Ending Soon – 2005 BMW K1200S
Post Sale Update: This K12S sold for the opening bid of $7,000 on eBay. 2005 was the inaugural year for the BMW K1200S. When compared directly to the Hayabusa, the BMW starts fighting on the back tire. However, what it gives up on paper is more than made up for on the road. The suspension is comfortable, it has heated …
Ending Soon – 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200
Post Listing Update: This XR1200 did not get any interest at the BIN of $5,850. “If you can find an XR1200 for sale at a reasonable price, snap it up. Don’t delay, don’t hesitate, just get in there quickly as if you don’t someone else will!” – Bennetts.