In Australia, Honda sells a series of Agricultural bikes with features like front and rear racks, comfier seats, backup kickstarters, and even a clutch lock so you can leave your bike in gear and hop off to open a gate. Back in the 70s, Honda sold a farm version of the XL125 off-roader. It was called the CT125 Trail and …
Vintage Converted Racer – 1979 Kawasaki KH125
The seller refers to this example as a “time capsule” and it’s a genuinely adequate term to describe this all original unrestored machine. These old Kawi’s are just booming with character with their unique bodywork and this ’79 125 example is certainly no exception. Despite the KH125 obviously being designed as a commuter bike, it nonetheless made for one hell …
300+ Horsepower – 2015 Kawasaki H2R
The “H2” model designation is one of the most legendary in Kawasaki’s history. So when they brought it back a couple of years ago for their halo sportbike, you knew it had to be something special. It was – but the non-street-legal H2R almost makes the new H2 seem pedestrian thanks to a supercharger and 310 horsepower. Here’s an example …
Factory Trials Bike – 1951 Norton 500T
Post Listing Update: Despite 45 bids up to $6,600, this 500T did not meet reserve. Don Morley called Norton’s 500T “the finest rigid trials machine to be produced by any factory.” This claim was supported by an ISDT Gold Medal in 1950, as well.
Production Racer – 1977 Honda MT125R
In the 1960’s and 1970’s, Honda created a multitude of beloved Grand Prix bikes (not to say that its recent RC machines haven’t been pretty legendary too). But two-and-a-half decades before two strokes would be phased off of the main racing stages, Honda introduced the MT125R which was a production track-only machine that Honda made available to the public directly …
Go Anywhere – 2016 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Thanks to $6,000+ in well-thought out upgrades, the seller calls this Husky the “ultimate lightweight ADV bike.” He may not be exaggerating.
60 Miles – 2004 Moto Guzzi MGS-01
I actually featured another MGS-01 from this seller in Italy last month, so at first I thought this was simply a relist. Nope, turns out they just have another one in inventory. This is #34, and it has just 60 miles.
Funky Custom BSA D7 175 – The Navigator
This heavily modified BSA appropriately entitled “The Navigator” is one of the coolest one-off machines I’ve ever seen. The thing is just dripping with character and it possesses a wildly unique aesthetic with what appears to be an excellent fit and finish. While this example is undeniably pretty out there, it’s been masterfully executed and whether or not you like …
Bumblebee – 1991 BMW R100GS
Post Listing Update: This R100GS was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The black and yellow livery of the R100GS earned it the affectionate name of “bumblebee.” Here’s a relatively low mileage example that needs a new owner to cover some distance with it.
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View PostNo Reserve Reg Pridmore Race Replica – 1974 BMW R90S
Post Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this replica sold for $15,037. In 1976, the AMA introduced the Superbike class, a new championship for production-based bikes. BMW’s American importer, Butler & Smith, sponsored the #83 of Steve McLaughlin and the #163 of Reg Pridmore to compete, and the latter surprised most motorcycling fans by winning the inaugural championship on …
Ultra Rare Italian Classic in Belgium – 1975 Bimota SB1
Original Bimota models from the first few years after the company’s inception in 1975 are some of the most highly sought after sportbikes and racers in the world. The three founders who had originally met while in the ductwork industry quickly proved themselves and their ability to take a proven existing power plant from a large (initially Japanese) manufacturer and …
Production Racer – 1962 Honda CR110
Despite Honda’s RC110’s lack of success during competition, it nonetheless went on to become a highly prized machine. Honda also released a slightly lesser-known toned-down production version of the little racer – the CR110 – that was available to the public. Different sources make different claims but ultimately I’m confident saying around 210-230 CR’s were sold globally. Though I imagine …
Mark Your Calendar – 2008 VYRUS 985 C3 Carbon Edition
Vyrus is a tiny Italian manufacturer based out of Coriano that was founded in 2001 and got its start working alongside Bimota. Vyrus has a particular propensity for hub-center-steering models that are about as exotic as motorcycles can get. The brand’s 985 C3 model is a straight-up masterpiece. The little manufacturer uses Ducati engines in all of its machines, with …
1974 Moto Guzzi 850T/T3 Cafe Racer
Moe from Cycle Garden is selling off a customer’s bike that they have maintained for 15 years. It’s a hybrid of a 850T frame and a 850T3 motor, and the package has a few minor modifications. It was a daily rider so it has a couple of dents in the tank, but it also hopefully means that this has been …