Here’s an example of BMW’s last shaft-driven single. the R27.
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000A
View PostIn Canada – 1977 Yamaha TT500 Street Tracker
View Post1967 Matchless G85CS
11-7-15 Update: Alright, this is the last time I’ll feature this bike. Now it’s down to a BIN of $18,000 (bidding is up to $8,200 with the reserve not yet met) here on eBay. 6-30 Update: Reader Russ A notes that this bike is still available, for another discount – now it’s $20,000 here on Craigslist. Reader Bob K notes …
Rare and Cheap – 1967 Sachs Hercules K80S
$10 a cubic centimeter – that’s what you’re getting with this 80cc, 8.5 horsepower, very rare example of Germany fury.
1962 Matchless G50
Also known as the Golden Eagle (note the color of the magnesium engine cases), the Matchless G50 was a racer that evolved from the AJS 7R (the Boy Racer). Here’s one of the 180 G50s that were built.
El Chupacabra – 1992 Ducati 900SS Custom
View PostConverted Trials Bike – Moto Morini 3 1/2
View Post1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Sale Update: This V7 Sport sold for $13,500 after 6 bids on eBay. The seller says that this is “the usual for a 40 year old motorcycle” – but a Guzzi V7 Sport is anything but the usual. It was built specifically by Tonti to honor Guzzi’s racing legacy and it’s one of the best looking production bikes to …
2006 Ducati Paul Smart
One of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made (as well as one described by Bike-urious readers as a torture rack if you don’t maintain the right posture), the Ducati Paul Smart was a limited edition built in homage to the 750 SuperSport and 750 Imola Desmo racer that Paul Smart won Imola with.
1974 Ducati 750 Sport
11-5-15 Update: This bike has been up on eBay a few times (with bidding never getting above $25k, but this time the bidding is up to $17,100 with the lowest BIN I’ve seen from this seller at $36,999 here on eBay. As if the 750 Sport wasn’t cool enough, this example comes with a GT conversion kit – seat, tank, …
Rare in the US – 1962 Ariel Leader
11-5-15 Update: The last time I featured this bike, it did not meet reserve as bidding stopped at $4,545. It seems that the bike has transferred hands to Bator International, who is now offering it up in Ojai, California with better photos and a BIN of $5,950 or best offer here on eBay. Never imported to the US, the Ariel …
Nice Price – 1974 BMW R90S
No, it’s not perfect, but this is the lowest price for a R90S I’ve seen in a while. That assumes that the bike still runs, which is not explicitly stated. But if you’re close by, it’s probably worth an email to find out…
Rip Van Matchless – 1961 Matchless G80CS
Just like Rip Van Winkle, this Matchless has taken a 20 year nap where it has only been on display. It’ll need some work before it’s ready for the road, but it sure is beautiful.