7-26-16 Nearly a year later, David N has brought it to my attention that this Mastiff is still for sale! How is that possible? Find it for sale here on Craigslist with a $300 discount – now it’s just $2,900 in Mandarin (Jacksonville), Florida. For the money, this might just be one of my favorite posts on Bike-urious in the …
1 of 300 – 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000 Senna
If MV’s F4 1000R wasn’t exotic enough for you already back in 2007, you could splurge (MSRP was $29,995) for one of just 300 bikes built as a tribute the legendary Ayrton Senna. 65 examples were imported into the US – here’s #21 out of 300.
1953 BMW 51/3 with Sidecar
After WWII Germany was prohibited from making motorcycles until 1948. In 1948 through 1950 BMW produced what were essentially pre war motorcycles. In 1951 they introduced the 51/3, their first entirely new bike after the war.
Brooks Restoration – 1967 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $18,600. Restored by Kevin Brooks of Brooks Motor Works, this R69S is claimed to be near-mint with just 1,263 miles on the odometer. A triple-numbers matching motorcycle, this has been shown, ridden, and kept in excellent shape.
Beautiful Survivor – 1972 BSA B50MX
Post Sale Update – After 12 bids on eBay, this BSA sold for $7,101 on eBay. BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 – you can probably guess what the B50MX was for. It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA was dead and some remaining stock was sold off as …
1968 Suzuki Bearcat B105P
Suzuki’s Bearcat was a small dual sport that was marketed as a “thrifty swifty” – go anywhere and carry anything for cheap. At 25 miles per hour with the touring sprocket, the Bearcat returned 153 miles per gallon. This example is just $800 and it ‘runs good’, however the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced very soon.
Rectangle Eight – Dual Engined 1956 Ariel Square Four Custom
Here’s something you don’t see every day – two Ariel Square Four engines in a custom frame all wrapped in Suzuki bodywork. The photos aren’t great and there isn’t much information…but did I mention that it’s got two Square Four engines?
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
Post Listing Update: This Megamoto got up to $8,600 after 15 bids on eBay, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. Only 107 of the Megamotos made it into the US, and one of them lives 10 buildings down on my street. I can’t stop staring at it when I go by, which is why I’ve been drooling at this …
1980 Yamaha XT500
Did Cas Vanderwoude’s excellent history of the Yamaha XT500 get you interested in one? Here’s a well-preserved original example from 1980, the first year with electronic ignition.
Retro Power Cruiser – 1993 Suzuki VX800
I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these in person. Evidently only offered for a few years in the US – 1990-1993, the engine was developed from the Intruder lump, with an extra carburetor added and shaft drive. It’s sort of a cross between a standard and a cruiser, and while the styling is a bit dated, a quick …
Dunstall Kit – 1974 Norton Commando 850
By the 1970s, Paul Dunstall’s business had grown to the point that he was shipping entire bikes directly to dealers in the US, in addition to producing kits for specific models. Though by this point in his career he nearly had a 50/50 split of output between Honda and Norton, he’s much more famous for his work with the latter. …
1954 Harley Davidson Panhead Board Tracker
7-23-16 Update: 3 months later and this beautiful Panhead is back up for sale – this time with a BIN of $25,000 or best offer. Find it for sale here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This board tracker did not meet reserve with 21 bids up to $15,100. Built by Rick Krost of U.S. Choppers, this custom Harley is inspired by …
Massive Innovation – 1982 Honda CX500 TC Turbo
For those who are fans of Honda Motorcycles, you will know that the entire CX line brought massive innovation to the motorcycling world. First was the longitudinal mounted V Twin motor that put the crankshaft output right in the middle which allowed a shaft drive. Modular wheels (and eventually tubeless tires), liquid cooling, carbs tuned for emissions, anti dive suspension, …
1971 Honda CB500 Four
Over the years, Honda has put out more than 70 ‘CB’ models from the CB50 to the CB 1300. Probably the most famous of these are the 4 cylinder in-line models as typified by the CB750 that turned the motorcycle industry on it’s ear in 1968.
8.7 Gallon Tank – 1985 BMW K100RS
At first glance, I thought this was one of the ugliest tanks to ever grace a BMW motorcycle. Closer inspection leaves me with the sentiment that the shape of the Ray Randolph aluminum fuel tank isn’t all that bad, it’s just the badge placement that gives me pause. Still, this K100RS features a 8.7 gallon fuel tank that’ll get you …