According to the seller, this is the bike that Doug Henry campaigned in the AMA Supermoto Championship seasons of 2005 and 2006 (he placed 2nd in 2006). I’d want to see some proof of that, but the photos show a serious level of kit.
750cc Update – 1962 BMW R60/2 Custom
This bike started as a BMW R60/2, but it has received the drivetrain from a R75/5. In the seller’s words, this makes the bike the “best of both worlds” as you get “a modern electric start 750cc motor with the classic looks of a 1960’s BMW.” Do you agree?
Dual Sport Conversion – 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n
Finding a ER-6n in the US is already difficult considering how poorly they sold. But if you really want to stand out, here’s one that’s been converted into a dual-sport. The builder’s goal was to make the bike look OEM, and he hasn’t done a bad job with it. Would you ride it?
“Burt” – 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Custom
The name isn’t elegant, but the bike sure is. Called “Burt”, this custom Monster S4 features an impressively long list of modifications, dominated by the Berlina Black/Imola Orange repaint.
Nice Price – 1975 Norton Commando 850 MkIII
It has not been started since 1990 and the seller says it needs some work, but I’m not sure you can go wrong for $3,000 or best offer for this Norton…
1967 BSA Hornet
The Hornet is one of the rarest of the BSA offerings, it was sold from 1964 through 1967 and almost exclusively in the US. Aimed at the US off road market it was known as the Spitfire Hornet in ‘64 and ‘65 but the ‘Spitfire’ was dropped for ‘66 and ‘67. The bike was sold with no lights or mufflers, …
“ADV Cafe Scrambler Tracker” – 1984 Honda VFR700
Built to mock the stereotypes of biker builds that have taken over in some circles, this ridiculous Honda allows you to “grab your flannel, beard oil and PBR and get a taste of the NW moto scene astride one of the most unique and tastefully constructed steeds you will ever lay your eyes on.” Ever ridden a bike with a …
Built to Teach – 1990 Honda CB125T
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this CB125T sold for just $601. For just one year, Honda made 2,000 examples of a 125cc twin specifically designed for US rider’s education schools. They were built without VINs so they should not be street legal, yet this example is claimed to have a VIN…
1 of 250 – 2002 Ducati 748S
Post Sale Update: After 32 bids on eBay, this 748S sold for $8,100. Officially, Ducati called this special grey/white/red paint scheme Titanium Grey, but Ducati fans have called it something slightly different over the years. They call it the “Semi Senna”, as it harks back to the officially licensed Senna 916 from the mid 90s. The 748S variant was not …
Rare Fairing – 1983 Yamaha XV500 Virago
Post Listing Update: This Virago did not meet reserve with 13 bids up to $820. The Virago was Yamaha’s entry into the V-Twin cruiser market. It debuted in 1981 with a 750cc engine but Yamaha soon added 900cc and 500cc versions – here’s one of the latter that’s equipped with a rare factory Yamaha X-1 front fairing.
Rare in Red – 1966 Honda CB450
It’s like a Zen Koan: Is a motorcycle truly rare with a serial # of 29,xxx? It may be. I am very familiar with the CB450 ‘Black Bomber’, I seriously wanted one at the time. Every CB450 shipped to the US in 1966 was black, and was called the ‘Black Bomber’. Except for less than 500 white ones which were …
1993 Honda CBR900RR
Years from now, pristine early Fireblades will bring silly money at the big bike auctions. One of the most important sport bikes of the 90s, it changed expectations of the market by coming in at an insane 76 pounds less than its lightest competition. It weighed just 4 pounds more than its little brother CBR600F2. As Motorcycle News puts it, …
The Dream – 1968 Honda CA160
In 1968 there was a welter of motorcycles available to all. It really was the start of the popular revolution fueled by MILLIONS of motorcycles from Japan. The CA160 was near the top of the line for Honda, and it wasn’t a Benley (though it looked the part). It was officially the CA160 Dream and Honda said it was a …
1986 Honda Helix Custom
A cheap Honda with custom seats and a body kit? It’s the Fast and Furious of scooters!
2013 MV Agusta F4RR Corsacorta
When the 2013 F4RR was offered to the public, it got one of the most thorough electronics packages riders had seen to date. It was the first production road bike to offer an electronically-assisted shifter that would let you downshift without using the clutch (and automatically blip the throttle for you, as well). Despite all that and the gorgeous styling, …