Post Listing Update: This bike was relisted multiple times on eBay with the BIN eventually dropping to $4,500, but that wasn’t enough to attract a buyer. A pulsejet engine is named for the fact that the combustion happens in pulses. They’re not a particularly popular powerplant (how’s that for alliteration), but Robert Maddox has established himself as a leader in …
Turbo Power – 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a great example of a power cruiser – Cycle World called it the best Standard bike of ’99. 11 years later they called it one of their best used bikes thanks to 96 horsepower (good for a 0-60mph sprint in 2.9 seconds), comfortable ergonomics, and 80s Superbike looks. This one keeps the ergos and good looks, …
“Lightly Raced” – 1980 Harley Davidson XR750
The Harley Davidson XR750 is a legend in dirt-track racing, the winningest bike in AMA racing history. It’s also well known for being the bike of choice of the quintessential stunt rider, Evel Knievel. Knievel used the bike from 1970 to 1977 – Harley Davidson stopped sponsoring the daredevil after he was convicted of assaulting someone. The XR750 still gets …
1969 Ducati Scrambler 250
View Post1974 Norton Commando Hot Rod Mutt
The seller of this bike is a vendor of British bike parts, so he’s taken a pile of his parts (mostly new) and created a shiny bitsa Commando.
1941 Indian Dispatch Tow
Post Sale Update: After 38 bids on eBay, this Dispatch Tow sold for $40,000. According to The Iron Redskin, the Indian Dispatch Tow was built to fix a problem that a Packard dealership was having near the Indian plant. The dealer wanted a way to deliver customer cars without requiring an additional employee with a car to go alongside. While …
In Taiwan – 1964 Ducati Mach 1
This lovely Mach 1 was restored in England 8 years ago – the seller rode it for 100 kilometers and then put it away in storage.
Suzuki RL250 Exacta Collection
When it comes to 70s Japanese trials bikes, the Yamaha TY250 was much more popular than Suzuki’s competitor, which makes this collection of Exactas a pleasantly surprising find.
Honda 125 Custom – Bandit9 Ava
Now based out of Vietnam, Bandit9 has made a name for themselves by building some distinctive customs, typically based on small Hondas. As hinted at by the name, each production run of Bandit9 bikes is for just 9 bikes.
Stayed in the Family – 1977 Yamaha XS650
The Yamaha XS650 is a well-known classic medium displacement standard. Produced between 1968-1985 (though the US stopped getting them in 1983), they weren’t a game changer but they were reliable and common enough that maybe YOU were riding one back in the day…are you feeling nostalgic?
Leaning Hack – 1981 Equalean Sidecar
A few days ago I featured the Flexit, a sidecar designed to lean with the bike. Its’ main competitor? The Equalean.
1952 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
View Post75th Anniversary – 1998 BMW R1100GS
For BMW’s 75th anniversary, the Germany company created a limited run (750 examples) of the R1100GS. Differences were limited to the special paint scheme and fancy paperwork called the “Edition Folder” for the owner – Euro bikes got a dark smoke windscreen and the US got a clear one.
Needs Some Work – 1957 Rumi Formichino
The Rumi Formichino (Italian for “Little Ant”) was an impressive scooter with a very distinctive design – there’s a prototype now in the renovated Petersen.