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1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

5-3-16 Update: Two years later, this Daytona is back up for sale. The mileage is now up to 11,600 and the seller says it’s more of a sport bike than he expected, so it has to go. I’m surpised to see that the price has dropped down to $5,300 – find it here on Craigslist in Houston, Texas. There’s a …

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1980 Ducati 900 Super Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Ducati was pulled off of eBay with bidding at $25,800, final sale price unknown. The Ducati 900SS was built as a sportier version of the 860GT, and it was designed to evoke a similarity to the classic 750SS Desmo. Unfortunately, bikes like the Mike Hailwood Replica were more in demand, relegating the 900SS to commercial mediocrity. According …

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1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles per hour, and it was very competitive in the market in terms of power and …

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Needs Some Work – 1939 Indian Bonneville Sport Scout Racer

In America, Race, Vintage by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 53 bids on eBay, this Bonneville Sport Scout sold for $21,000. In 1939, Indian released “Bonneville” versions of the Sport Scout and Chief after Fred Ludlow set 750cc and 1,200cc records in Bonneville on Indian powered bikes. The “Bonneville” bikes got you high comp pistons, longer-duration cams, and the option of magneto ignition. This example was last …

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Ex-Police – 1995 BMW K75RT

In Germany, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

Built between 1990-1995, the K75RT was the smaller touring option in the world of the flying brick. These bikes have an incredible reputation for reliability, making this an interesting option for long distance touring. This example was a former Chicago police bike, so I hope you don’t plan on bringing a passenger with you!

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2015 Arch KRGT-1

In America, Cruiser, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

In 2006, Gard Hollinger customized a Harley-Davidson Dyna for actor Keanu Reeves, turning it into a long, low, and shiny sport cruiser. Reeves was apparently so enamored with it that he convinced Hollinger to start a company and produce a motorcycle with him. A few years later, Arch was born, and they released their first model – the KRGT-1.

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The Zephyr – 1993 Kawasaki ZR1100

In Japan, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

In the early 90s, Kawasaki introduced the Zephyr, a retro-styled bike which emulated the legendary Z1. It was available in a wide variety of displacements but the big boy was the 1100, which utilized an evolution of the 8V DOHC air-cooled unit from the GPz1100. The hope was that you’d get modern convenience with classic looks, though the seat of …

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1975 Yamaha XS650

In Japan, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Built between 1970 and 1983, the XS650 had a production run of approximately half a million. When it was introduced, it was the biggest motorcycle Yamaha offered. It aped the styling of classic British twins but these Yammies developed a solid reputation for reliability.