The Bultaco Streaker is a little jewel of a cafe racer that’s hard to find in the US as (rumors suggest) just 28 of them were imported before the EPA changed emissions regulations in ’79. This example has just 711 miles and it’s claimed to look and run perfect.
It’s Here – 2016 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
I’ve had several readers share with me that they recently picked up a new Africa Twin. All of them have been suspiciously happy with them so now I’m looking forward to trying one myself. Still (as is inevitable with a bike that had a waiting list) some riders put a few miles on their new bike and end up looking …
No Reserve – 1972 Hodaka Ace 100
Post Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Ace sold for $1,030. The Ace was Hodaka’s first motorcycle, the result of a partnership between Hodaka in Japan and the Pacific Basin Trading Company (Pabatco) of Athena, Oregon. It started off as a 90cc trail bike when introduced in 1964, but by ’68 the Ace was up to 100cc – …
Restored Flathead – 1949 Harley-Davidson WL
Post Listing Update: Despite 45 bids on eBay, bidding only got up to $16,155. Not sure why it was so low, but that was clearly not enough to meet reserve. In ’37, Harley-Davidson introduced their “W” family of motorcycles, which got a 45 ci engine and a recirculating oil system. The WL was the high compression version (the base W …
Guess That Bike Revealed – Tiny Tank Edition
Congratulations to John Schnabel, who was the first to identify that the latest Guess That Bike feature is a “late 60s Honda CM91 with a rally kit.” Well done! If you like what you saw, this example is actually for sale right now, though it’s going to take you a bit of work before it’ll be ready to get back …
Red Sticker – 2006 Suzuki RMZ450 Supermoto
This RMZ motocrosser apparently started life as a supermoto racer with Carlos Neves, though it’s seen a few other impressive owners since (like Elena Myers). The current seller has had this bike for all of one month so now it’s your turn to have a well-prepped racer. Riding a supermoto is some of the most fun you can have on …
Stored for 30+ Years – 1974 Kawasaki Z1A
The Z1 has typically been in the shadow of Honda’s CB750 – Kawi thought it was going to be first to market with a four cylinder 750cc sport bike and were unpleasantly surprised. Kawi decided that they would have to bump up displacement to 903cc before releasing it to the public. This example is in impressively original condition as it …
1992 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7RR K2
If you’re not a big Japanese sportbike fan, this may just look like a standard middleweight Ninja. But the “K” models (built between 91-92) were homologation specials built so that Kawasaki could go racing in AMA Superbike. 500 example were built, 142 of which were exported to the US with an asking price that was nearly twice what Kawasaki charged …
POS – 1993 Yamaha Seca II Custom
6-15-16 Update: Reader Matthew J. found this bike back up for sale here on Craigslist in Excelsior, Minnesota for $3,500. Post-Sale Update: This “POS” sold for $1,850 and after 41 bids on eBay. Adorned with “POS” on the tank, this is an interesting custom “dirt fighter” based on a Yamaha Seca II.
1995 MZ Skorpion Sport
Yamaha, MZ, and a British design firm called Seymourpowell all came together to create the MZ Skorpion, a rare sportbike that is now a cult classic.
Restored – 1966 Bearkat with Trailer
Post Listing Update: This Bearkat has been relisted a few times (including a weird situation where it “sold” at a BIN of $3,250, but it was relisted again and did not meet reserve at $1,575. Built by the Bearkat Manufacturing Company out of San Diego, California, this scoot was similar to other trail bikes like the Tote Gote, Trail Tractor, …
2007 BMW R1200S
Post Sale Update: This R1200S sold for the BIN price of $8,750. When it was released, the R1200S was BMW’s sportiest-ever take on the boxer engine. Whereas the R11S was almost a 50/50 balance of sport and touring, the R12S was marketed much more towards the former with slogans like “born in heaven, raised in hell”. When it was first …
Not a Metralla – 1973 Bultaco Alpina Custom
Post Sale Update: This Alpina/Metralla Frankenstein sold for the great price of $2,550 after 13 bids. At first glance, you might have thought that this was a Metralla – but a closer inspection would leave you with some questions. Turns out that this bike started as a Alpina project that the seller bought in pieces, and in his/her words: “the …
Production Racer Tribute – 1975 Norton Commando MkIII 850
Affectionately known as the Yellow Peril, the Norton Commando Production Racer was a street-legal factory racer available to privateer racers. The cost was fairly staggering – at a time when a Austin Mini would cost you $1,500, you’d need another $400 to get your hands on a Production Racer. Because of this, replicas were not uncommon. Here’s a recent build …
2007 Sherco 5.1i Enduro
Want a high-quality enduro but think Gas Gas or Husaberg are just too well known? Maybe Sherco is the company for you. Named after a hybrid of Bultaco and Sherpa, Sherco was founded in Spain in 1998. Nowadays they also have a production facility in France, and across both countries they build trials, supermoto, and enduro bikes. Here’s an example …