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 …
Needs Some Work – 1939 Indian Bonneville Sport Scout Racer
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 …
Ex-Police – 1995 BMW K75RT
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!
2015 Arch KRGT-1
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.
In France – Bad Winners Racing Rose – 1976 Honda CB550
The 15th build from Bad Winners in Paris, France, this custom Honda CB550 SuperSport is…uh, a custom Honda. What say you?
The Zephyr – 1993 Kawasaki ZR1100
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 …
1 of 2 – 1992 Brough Superior SS120 Prototype
View PostNASCAR Promotion – 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
I can’t find an independent source to verify this, but according to the seller, this is one of four Sportsters built as a giveaway at NASCAR races in 2001. The promotion was organized by Miller Brewing, who was sponsoring driver Rusty Wallace at the time. Thus, these four bikes were all given a special paint scheme inspired by Rusty’s livery. …
1975 Yamaha XS650
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.
1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850
The seller of this Le Mans found it in a barn 15 years ago – it was mechanically solid but cosmetically rough. He took it down to the frame and had it repainted, so this book looks great and runs just as well.
In Ireland – 2008 Bimota DB6 Delirio
A great name for a naked bike, Delirio (which translates to Delirium) was Bimota’s designation for their 6th modelbuilt with a Ducati engine. It was the cheapest Bimota of the time, though that still meant a MSRP of $30k.
2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Custom
4-30-16 Update: Alright, this’ll be the last time I share this bike. If it sells, it sells. If not, c’est la vie. Find it with bidding up to $2,125 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. 7-6-15 Update: Almost a year later, this bike is now on the west coast. Unfortunately, the original Ghezzi speedo (which had broken) …
1965 Honda S90
Post Sale Update: AFter 34 bids on eBay, this S90 sold for $2,280. I think one of the rules of this site is that I have to feature a S90 every month or so – it’s in the bylaws or something. I adore mine and it still gets me to work once a week, no problem (even if I can’t …
1972 Rockford Chibi Deluxe
Rockford Motors was the American importer for the wonderful Bridgestone motorcycles that occasionally dotted US roads. In ’71, Bridgestone stopped selling bikes, leaving Rockford with a gap in their product portfolio. They decided to take over manufacturing rights for the tiniest Bridgestones, specifically the 100cc “Taka” and two 60cc bikes – the “Tora” and the Rockford Chibi which you see …
1,350 Miles – 1989 Honda GB500
Post Sale Update: This GB500 sold for $5,100 after 15 bids on eBay. Inspired by the beautiful English thumpers of the 60s, the Honda GB500 was a bike ahead of its time when it was released in the late 80s. Unfortunately, it did not sell well, and the US only got it for two years.