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1990 BMW K1

In Germany, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

BMW’s first attempt at a modern sport bike, the K1 featured distinctive bodywork that in hindsight, seems like what a kid would imagine bikes would look like in 2050. In addition to its remarkable looks, the bodywork led to a drag coefficient of .38 – the lowest ever seen on a production bike at the time. The K1 was completely …

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1982 Yamaha SR250J

In Japan, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

9-21 Update – The original listing was ended early due to an undisclosed error, but now this Exciter is back up for sale with a lower BIN – now down to $1,500. Find it for sale in Granville, Ohio here on eBay. Also known as the Exciter I, the first generation of the Yamaha SR250 was offered in the US …

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Possible Steal – 1985 Moto Morini Camel

In Dual-Sport, Italy by Abhi9 Comments

This 501 Camel is being offered by the seller for a BIN of $1,500 in Los Angeles. What’s the catch? Well, there’s two: 1. The VIN on the title does not match this bike (I realize that in some states, that’s a deal breaker). 2. The right exhaust, which comes off the front cylinder of the v-twin engine, is throwing …

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Diesel Engine – 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet Diesel

In England, Standard by Abhi4 Comments

9-20-2015 Update: A year later, this bike is up for sale with an unmet opening bid of $2,000here on eBay. I’ve been waiting a long time to find one of these – the closest I got was a military KLR650 that originally had a diesel but was since converted to gasoline. But finally, thanks to this Royal Enfield Bullet, I …

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Champion Framed – Honda 350cc Flat Tracker

In America, Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Champion racing frames were built in the late sixties and early seventies by Doug Schwerma of Hayward, California. His frames were sought after in the flat track community and were used by riders like Kenny Roberts, Steve Baker, Don Vesco, and more. This example is #1427 and the seller claims it’s the last frame Schwerma built.

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Saltarelli Collection – 1959 Ducati 200 Elite

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Carlo Saltarelli was an ex-Ducati factory rider/racer/dealer who accumulated an incredible collection of the marque’s best bikes over a 30+ year career. In 2012, 107 of his motorcycles were auctioned off in Monaco by RM Sotheby’s – one of which was this beautiful Ducati Elite. 3 years later it’s back up for sale in Los Angeles.

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1971 Triumph Blazer T25SS

In Dual-Sport, England by Abhi3 Comments

At first glance, I thought this bike was restored. Turns out it’s just in “exceptional” original condition – though the current seller did have it gone through mechanically. It’s in impressive shape, but is it worth over 6 grand?