Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this Ambo did not meet reserve with one bid up to $4,700. In 1969, Moto Guzzi decided they would increase the output of their V700, and their method of choice was an increase in displacement. This resulted in a rare stopgap model between the V7 and the Ambassador – basically a 750cc version of …
1979 Yamaha XS650 Chopper
Featured in The Horse magazine, this XS650 has been turned into a chopper with an Ardcore Choppers frame and Hugh’s Handbuilt-tweaked motor. Seeing these bikes at shows it’s one thing, but I always enjoy learning what the market thinks they’re worth…
A Couple of 1994 Ducati Elefants
You may also know it as the Cagiva Elefant, but either way this is a rare Italian dual-sport that has developed into a cult classic.
Classic Supermoto – 1981 Yamaha IT465
View Post2011 Husqvarna SMS630
The Husqvarna SMS630 is a continuation of the SM610, a bike that took the supermoto market by storm. Husky has won 13 world supermoto championships, and this is their newest attempt at a bike for non-racers.
In Denmark – 1977 Gilera 5V-7HP Touring
View Post1 of 500 – 1999 Yamaha R7 OWO2
The Yamaha R7, also known as the OWO2, might just be the most beautiful road bike to ever come from Japan. Right from the factory floor, it was a ready to race World Super Bike (WSB) racer with the necessary trimmings (lights/signals/plate) necessary to make it street legal. Prices were incredible – with an MSRP of approximately $32,000, it was …
Turbo’d – 1977 Rickman Kawasaki
Because when you ride a Rickman Kawasaki, the first thing you think of is “I need more power!”
1989 Honda CB-1
Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.
Original Owner – 1984 Honda Interceptor VF1000F
The Honda VF1000F (VF standing for V-Four) was launched in 1984 as the flagship of the V4 line. Featuring a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs, this bike was released in response to America’s demand for an even bigger Interceptor.
Bike Review – 2015 Indian Scout
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1963 Ducati 125TS
All hail small classic Italians! Unfortunately, this one hasn’t run in several years but the engine does have compression – time to open up that toolbox.
1988 BMW R100RS
Post Sale Update: This RS sold for $4,155 after 14 bids on eBay. In the seller’s words, here’s “a very usable classic bike – all of the charm of a classic, air-cooled Beemer with none of the headaches of vintage bikes.”
NCR New Blue – 2007 Ducati SportClassic
View PostVintley – 1949 Vincent Rapide Chopper
Post-Sale Update: This Vincent Chopper sold for $27,000 after 29 bids on eBay. Here’s a Harley-Davidson K model frame that’s been raked and stretched to fit a Vincent Rapide engine that had been to Lightning specs. That’s a sentence I never expected to write out before…