I’ve got to admit, I didn’t know these bikes ever officially made it to the US. This example isn’t perfect and it will need some work before it’s ready for the road again, but it’s rare, cool, and just $1,200.
1978 Ducati 900SD Darmah
After the classic 750GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah was released, and it was a much better sport tourer. The SD (Sport Desmo) …
Restored – 1968 BMW R60US
The “US” of R60US meant it was designed for the American market – changes included telescopic forks, a higher set of handlebars, and a lack of sidecar lugs. This example was restored in 2013 and has just 1,200 miles since the work was done.
In England – 2000 Honda FX650 Vigor Custom
View Post1982 Can Am Sonic 500
Introduced in 1982, the Sonic was Can-Am’s first four-stroke bike. It utilized an impressive 45 horsepower Rotax engine but it was a case of too little, too late. Can-Am’s parent company, Bombardier was just about ready to kill their dirt bike arm after the Sonic had been out for just one year, so by ’83 the production of Can-Am’s had …
1 of 50 – 2015 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Verde Legnano
Moto Guzzi produced just 50 of these bikes but this makes the third I’ve shared for sale this year. The short story is that they’re a limited edition based on the V7 (1st gen) that visually emulates the iconic Telaio Rosso V7 Sports from 1971. Unfortunately, I just don’t think these are nearly as special.
Nice Price – Restored 1986 Husqvarna 400 XCE
This bike is claimed to have been restored to better than new mechanical condition, though the bodywork and frame “are original and bear the scars of an off-road veteran.” For $1,500, I’d say that’s just about perfect.
Suitcase Cycle – 1973 Honda CL100
You can probably guess by the title of this post that there’s something special about this Honda CL100. Thanks to an ex-United Airlines pilot named Lawrence Shapiro, this bike could be fit into a suitcase so that you could take it with you on your private plane.
In Canada – 1947 Famous James ML 125
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 offered between 1946 and 1948, after which the model was replaced by the James Comet.
Original Goldwing – 1975 Honda GL1000
Here’s a mechanically-refurbished example from the first year of Honda’s iconic Goldwing. 13,000 examples were sold in 1975 at a MSRP of $2,895, and because they were sold in a naked configuration, companies like Vetter made a lot of money selling touring accessories like windscreens and luggage off this platform.
31 Miles – 1968 Triumph Bonneville T120R
Post Listing Update: This Bonneville was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Have you ever seen a classic Bonnie with less miles? It’s not perfect but it’s probably as close as an original example of this bike gets nowadays.
Land Speed Racer – 1965 Honda S65
View Post1970 Speedway Silver Shadow
Post Listing Update: This Speedway was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the world of minibikes, the Speedway Silver Shadow may be the most collectible of them all. I’ve featured one in the past that did not meet reserve despite bidding up to $7,500.
Classic Rider — 1989 Honda GB500
Post Sale Update: This GB500 sold for $4,729 after 44 bids on eBay. The 1989-90 GB500 is a favorite here on Bike-urious. It’s a modern classic with undeniable credentials: style, reliability, collectibilty, ride-ability, it’s retro and has the simplicity of an old-school thumper — it’s all there. At the time, manufacturers were throwing lots of ideas into the marketplace, with …
Bolger Framed – 1975 OSSA Phantom
As reader Beale D said when he submitted this find, “the price is insane but check out that rear suspension!”