Post-Sale Update: This CT-2 sold for $4,050 after 9 bids on eBay. If I’m allowed to oversimplify for a bit, the CT-2 was basically a smaller version of the instant-classic DT-1. Packing 175ccs, “Torque Induction”, and nowadays, a healthy dose of nostalgia, this CT-2 was recently restored ‘to original specs’ so you’re hopefully having a trip down memory lane right …
Vintage Racer in Canada – 1967 Suzuki T20
This Suzuki 250 Super Six (also known as the T20 Hustler) looks to be a well sorted race bike that could be run in vintage class races along the west coast. The ad on Craigslist says the bike is located in Sechelt, which is on the Sunshine Coast just north of Vancouver, BC.
In Canada – 2009 Honda CRF450R Supermoto Racer
Honda’s CRF450R has been a successful competitor in motocross for years – which also made it one of the first bikes that supermoto racers would convert for their purposes. This bike was built in 2010 and won a Canadian National Championship. It’s been in and out of commission since, but last spring it came back to life with a 2010 …
The Beast of Beasts – 1985 Honda CR500R
If today’s motocross vs. soccer video got you inspired, here’s one hell of a way to get into the sport of MX! Usually, motorcycle manufacturers make improvements and bump up the horsepower of their motorcycles through the years. But Honda went about it a different way with their CR500, which they detuned several times to help make the bike more …
Track Day Racer – 1990 Yamaha FZR1000
From the seller of that excellent ’89 FZR1000 a couple of days ago, here’s another FZR that’s been prepped for the track – hello 151 horsepower at the rear wheel!
Patton Watch Commission – 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100
View Post595 Miles – 1975 Yamaha DT400
The DT400 was an instant press favorite when it was introduced in 1975, though the average US dirt rider preference was shifting to four-strokes (and thus, the XT/TT series of Yamaha’s offerings). For more on the Yamaha DT400, check out this Retrospective from Rider Magazine.
Custom Framed – KTM 450 Dual Sport
Like many off-roaders, the builder of this bike wanted a lighter, slimmer, and lower version of the KTM 990 Adventure. Unlike said off-roaders, he basically built it himself. Based on the geometry of the 990 ADV, this custom-framed bike featured the drivetrain of a new 2013 KTM 450XC-W, so you can still travel wherever you want…just now with a seat …
1973 Triumph Hurricane X-75
View PostNeeds Work in Italy – 1957 Aermacchi Chimera 175
The Chimera was a bit ahead of its time – despite rarely seen features (for the time) like a single rear shock and the futuristic styling, Aermacchi was only able to sell 119 examples of the 175cc variant and 177 examples of the 250cc. Here’s an example of the former that will unfortunately need some work before it hits the …
Harley’s New-Age Roadster – 2006 VRSCR Street Rod
When it appeared as a 2002 model, Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod represented the company’s huge commitment to its perceived future with a vastly altered approach to their signature cruiser family of motorcycle design. Here was a high-tech 60-degree V-twin with liquid cooling, double overhead cams and thoroughly modern hydroformed frame. The original V-Rod eventually spawned several sub-models, one of which is our …
Rebuilt Racer – 1971 Honda SL350
View PostLike Yellow? 1980 OSSA Gripper
I’ll give your retinas a second to recover after they were just seared like tuna steaks thanks to the above photo. All set? Good, here’s some more blinding yellow:
1974 Suzuki GT250
An evolution of the T250 Hustler, the Suzuki GT250 got a “Ram Air” cylinder head that was supposed to force cold air to the back of the cylinder, as well as fake air scoops in the sidecovers. Depending on who you talked to, the Ram Air system resulted in actual gains – or it was just as useful as the …
1989 Yamaha FZR1000
Post-Sale Update: After 52 bids on eBay, this Fizzer sold for $6,455. When it was introduced in 1987, the Yamaha FZR1000 was an instant classic – Cycle World called it Bike of the Decade two years later, no thanks to the overwhelming amount of horsepower.