Post-Listing Update: This bike was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. This pretty Harley was just featured in the December issue of Easyriders Magazine (NSFW!) I’m digging the shade of blue used on the bodywork, as well as the “4D5” on the tank, referring to the 45 cubic inch flathead engine. What do you think?
2001 Ducati MH900E
I’ve featured plenty of the MH900e’s before, but it’s been a while since the last one, plus this has all of the factory goodies.
1967 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler
If you came of age in the late 1960s you were divided into two categories. Those that owned a 305 Scrambler or those that wanted one. Ah, sure, the CB77 Superhawk had it’s followers, but everybody wanted a Scrambler.
English Beauty – 1966 Norton Atlas
Every rider of a certain age remembers the noise from the Norton single. That was a distinctive wail that you never, ever forget. The king of the road for Norton in 1966 was the Atlas. A 750 (745cc) parallel twin this bike was a very large specimen from an English manufacturer in ‘66. Good suspension and an extraordinary frame made …
Nice Price – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
The last two-stroke officially imported into the US, the Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts is very much a sought-after collectors bike in the US. Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters.
Stryker Green – 1983 Yamaha Virago XV750
Post-Sale Update: After 63 bids on eBay, this Virago sold for $5,100. Painted in a ‘striking’ shade of Dodge Stryker Green, this Virago has been cleaned up nicely, in my estimation. What say you?
Sport Touring On The Cheap – 1995 Kawasaki Concours
If any mile-eater ever deserved the title of “Everyman’s GT,” it’s the first-generation Concours. This was Japan’s first viable volley into the sport-touring wars and the impact was felt as far as BMW corporate. Lacking the budget of the largest motorcycle manufacturers, Kawasaki based their bread and butter models on relatively simple but effective designs and stuck with them, spreading …
A Couple of Ducati 750 Sports
Here we’ve got two pretty examples of Ducati’s 750 Sport – one of the few bikes that I think looks good in yellow. (I look forward to you showing me why I’m wrong). Both have been restored and are waiting for new riders, though they’re on opposite sides of the country.
1930 Harley-Davidson Model C
The big news for 2014 from Harley Davidson was the addition of a 500cc and 750cc ‘lighter version’ to the HD lineup. It presents a low entry level price point for the HD experience. But the 2014 500cc Harley Davidson wasn’t anywhere near the first. In 1929 Harley introduced the Model C, a 500cc (30.5 cid) flathead single. The model …
1977 Kawasaki KH400
By 1977, all that was left of Kawasaki’s legendary line of triples were the KH250 and the KH400, the latter an evolution of the S3 Mach 2 – Kawi wanted to keep the names consistent with the KZ line. Unfortunately, the evolution was due to tightening emissions requirements, so the newer bike had less power – a disappointing end to …
All-Electric – 2011 Zero DS Dual Sport
Zero is the largest ‘all electric’ motorcycle manufacturer and a survivor of the rush to electrics. They have consistently pushed the needle in performance and usability.
$1,200 – 1976 Honda CB200T
In 1973, Honda introduced the CB200T, and it was very popular as cheap transportation. Here’s an example that’s survived for nearly 4 decades in a Halloween paint scheme.
In Belgium – 1998 BMW R1200C Custom
I think I’m just featuring this because I’m stunned someone tried to customize a R1200C! How do you think it ended up?
Pre-Import – 1956 Honda Dream 250 Project
Honda Motor Company’s invasion of America began in 1959 in a small storefront in west Los Angeles and featured three models; the step-through 50, the diminutive Benly and their “big bike” offering, the ME250 Dream. When the two larger bikes proved to have, uh, less than stellar reliability, the little Super Cub carried the company forward. Nonetheless, the 250 Dream …
Full Mod Pitbike – Kawasaki KLX110
From its stroker crank to the custom graphics, this little pit bull will boost anyone’s paddock cred. Built from a Kawasaki KLX110, this baby beast boasts a full compliment of cosmetic and go-fast(er) bits for the sound, spunk and attitude you want. When you get serious about your race days, $3,000 will put this one on the back of your …