Designed by Lou Richards, the Trihawk 304 (3 wheels, 4 cylinders) was an interesting trike that was capable of cornering forces similar to a Lamborghini Countach (.91G) thanks to the wide front wheelbase and the low center of gravity. Introduced in 1982, the company was able to produce 96 units before Harley-Davidson bought them out in 1985 and stopped production.
Well Preserved – 1974 Yamaha RD250A
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this RD250A sold for a best offer of $4,900. A little bit of trivia for you – Yamaha’s RD250 had 6 gears in the transmission, but you could only access 5. Removing a blanking plate allowed you to get the 6th gear. The asking price on this example is steep ($5,800) but they seller …
2009 Ducati 1098R Troy Bayliss Replica – 183/500
In 2002, Ducati released a Bayliss rep based on the 998S. 7 years later, they did the same (honoring his third and last World Superbike Championship) but with the 1098R, this time limiting production to 150 examples in the US (500 worldwide) with a MSRP of $43,995. This one owner example is now on offer for about 75% of that …
2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom Replica – 18/155
In 2002, Ducati released a limited edition of their beautiful 998 – the distinctive Ben Bostrom Replica. A total of 310 were built – 155 in the US and 155 in the UK. Why 155? That’s the race number Bostrom used in AMA Superbike on his 998S racer. Every single one was signed on the tank by Ben himself, and …
397 Miles – 1969 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler 125
Post-Sale Update: This Stornello Scrambler sold for $3,350 after 13 bids on eBay. Also known as the American, the Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler was one of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built. The Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed …
Restored – 1972 Yamaha AT2
This AT2 is claimed to have been restored to like new with almost entirely NOS or refurbished Yamaha parts.
In Germany – 1983 Bimota KB3
Bimota’s third bike with a Kawasaki engine, the KB3 was limited to a production run of just 112 units. The Italian firm’s lineup at the time included the KB2 (GPz550 engine) KB3 (KZ1000 engine), the HB2 (CB900), HB3 (CB1100), and the SB4 (GS1100). You all know the usual classic Bimota formula by now – honkin’ Japanese engines mated to a …
1939 Rudge Special
Post-Listing Update: This Rudge Special did not get any interest at the opening bid of $22,000. Rudge-Whitworth ceased operations in 1939 so they could switch to radar production for the war, making this one of the last bikes to roll out of the British factory. The Special was a touring version of the Ulster, which was one of Rudge’s most …
1975 Norton Commando Mk III Cafe Racer
In 1975, Norton released the Mark III of the Commando, which came with improvements like an electric starter, rear disc brake, and a left side gear change with right side brake to follow US laws. They also pared down the model offerings – now you could only get a Roadster or an Interstate. Here’s an example of the former that’s …
Endurance Racer – 1982 Segale Honda CB1100
Luigi Segale started his professional involvement with motorcycles a dealer in 1972, but he truly made a name for himself by partnering with Dirk Ildebrand, a frame builder, and building endurance racers with Japanese bikes. Here’s a rare example of Luigi’s work for sale – the bodywork has clearly seen the ground, and the front isn’t what I’d call attractive, …
Restored – 1955 BSA Bantam D3
Post-Sale Update: Well, that was quick. Within a few hours, this Bantam sold for the BIN oF $5,500. After World War II, Germany was scheduled to pay the Allies $23 billion as part of reparations. A very small part of this compensation was DKW’s design for the RT125, which ended up becoming one of the most copied motorcycles in history. …
1966 Atala Rizzato Ringo
I’m unable to find any information on this little scoot, but according to the seller it’s a rare Italian with a 49cc 2-stroke engine and a 3-speed hand shift transmission. I can only see examples that are white and red online, but this example is…not. Got any experience with this marque?
In England – 1981 Honda CB750 Custom
This custom Honda was built to “create a sixties Manx style café racer on a reliable donor” – in this case a ’81 Honda CB750 DOHC. Do you think the builder succeeded?
2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
The Paul Smart is one of those bikes that always gets me to do a triple take when I see it in person. Inspired by Ducati’s 70s race bikes – especially the one Paul Smart won the 1972 Imola 200 with – this gorgeous motorcycle was limited to a production run of 2,000 models. I hear that they can be …
Birmingham Bee Liner – 1967 BSA Custom
Post-Sale Update: This custom BSA sold for the BIN of $12,000. Built by LC Fabrications, this bike placed 14th in the Freestyle Class of the 2009 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. It’s definitely different – but is it something you’d ever ride, or even own?