Back in the 60s, you did not necessarily have to go to a motorcycle dealership to acquire a bike. Indeed, superstores like Sears or Montgomery Ward imported and sold motorcycles themselves. While Sears notably imported Vespas, Montgomery sold Lambrettas and Benellis, including the Mojave 360…and the rarer 260 variant (offered in Tourer and Scrambler options).
Pro Circuit Build – 2022 Kawasaki KX250
Pro Circuit is one of the legendary motocross and supercross teams of all time, and they occasionally have bikes for sale up on their site. Here’s a wildly modified KX250 that they’re ready to let go of.
1984 Yamaha RZ500
Over on Iconic we’ve got one of the cheapest RZ500s that I’ve seen in a long time – it’s already met reserve so it’ll find a new home!
First Generation – 1987 Yamaha TZR250 2MA
Loosely based on Yamaha’s TZ250 racer, the TZR was a 2 stroke sportbike built between ’86 and ’99 – in 1986 it was the first production 250cc motorcycle to lap Isle of Man’s TT course at over 100 miles per hour.
2007 BMW G650 XChallenge
A slightly tangential evolution of the F650GS, the BMW G650X XChallenge was arguably the German firm’s most dedicated off-roader. With help from Aprilia and an engine from Rotax, the XChallenge (pronounce Cross Challenge) was defined as a “hard enduro.”
Teaching Project – 1990 Honda CB125T
For just one year, Honda made 2,000 examples of a 125cc twin specifically designed for US rider’s education schools. The bike itself isn’t really anything special, but there are some fascinating lights on the front and rear that should be explained.
First Ride Review – 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio
Last week I was in Spain to test the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio for RevZilla – the story went live today!
Owned By The Petersen Museum – 1948 Famous James ML 125
Over at Iconic we’re helping the Petersen Museum sell some of their collection – one of the bikes that will be finding a new home is a Famous James that’s offered with no reserve! ML stands for Military Lightweight, as this bike was originally designed to be utilized by airborne British and Canadian troops in WW2. A civilian version was …
In Poland – 1943 BMW R12
The BMW R12 was an evolution of the iconic R7 concept and it was the first motorcycle in the world with hydraulically damped telescoping forks. BMW produced roughly 36,008 over a production run between 1935 and 1942.
Flying Dragon Tribute – 1972 Honda CL350
In ’72 and ’73, you could order an incredible set of alternate bodywork for CL350 or CL450 models – an idea that came from Honda’s paint department because they figured us crazy Americans were obsessed with tie dye, and some would want a similar scheme on their motorcycles. The Flying Dragon was born, but it didn’t sell well. That just …
Gene Romero Daytona Replica – 1969 Triumph Trident T150
Ending soon on Iconic is a beautiful (and street-legal) tribute to the bike that Gene Romero raced at Daytona.
Moto-X Fox Replica – 1976 Suzuki RM370A
Per the seller, this gorgeous bike is “built to replicate what the Moto-X Fox team used on their team bikes, using the aftermarket parts sold out of the Moto-X Fox catalog.”
Pierobon Super Twin (Ducati 1100) Racebike
Thanks to a Pierobon 1098 WSBK frame, Hypermotard 1100 engine, and top notch components, this is one of the most incredible twin-cylinder race bikes I’ve seen in a long time – with a $35,000 price tag to match!
Signed By Schwantz – 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
At the 2022 Vintage Motorcycle Days in Ohio, the AMA Heritage Foundation showed off a ’18 GSX-R1000 created by Suzuki and painted in a tribute to his iconic ’80s Pepsi Racing livery. Schwantz himself was the Grand Marshall of the event – he did a parade lap on it and signed the top of the tank. A year later, the …
In Crate – 2002 Kawasaki KX250
The Kawasaki KX250 still exists today (and the KX lineup celebrates its 50th anniversary this year), though the current model name is the KX250F because it’s now a four-stroke. But from 1974-2007, the KX250 was a successful two-stroke MX bike that won several AMA Championships over time – especially with Jeff Emig and Ricky Carmichael in recent years.