A week ago, I featured a Husky SM450RR that was built to compete in the new Super Single class (which eventually became Formula 450). Here’s another take on the F450 class, this time based off a Kawasaki KX450.
1967 Kawasaki A1 Samurai Street Scrambler
Introduced in 1967, the A1 Samurai was available as a sport bike or a ‘street scrambler’ – here’s one of the latter.
3 Kilometers – 1970 Honda CB175
Post-Sale Update: Wow. After 31 bids on eBay, this CB175 sold for $9,000 – the last bid was a jump from $2,500! With just 1.8 miles on the odometer, this Honda CB175 is a recent garage find that looks fantastic.
1 of 4 – 1971 BSA Weslake 500cc
I’ve featured a few BSA Weslake powered bikes that utilized a Rickman frame, but here’s a bike that trumps them in rarity. Here’s a bike that was apparently one of four built by Richard Barnes in 1971 – one of which was for James Garner to run the Baja 1000 with.
1975 Husqvarna 450 WR
In the 1960’s, Husqvarna had led the charge in turning British off-road bikes into relics. By the 70’s, Husky had become a dominant force in motocross, winning multiple world championships and Baja 1000s. 1972 was a banner year for the firm – their entire lineup was upgraded to 5 speed gearboxes with left-hand shifters, new frames, Motoplat injections, and a …
1970 Indian Mini Bambino MM5A
The Indian MM5A, also known as the Indian Mini Bambino, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles and the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation of …
2014 BMW RNineT Custom
Warning – you might just lose a couple of hours out of your day.
#4 – 1999 Victory V92C
By all accounts, the first generation of the Victory V92C was not an excellent bike – but the first bike for any new motorcycle manufacturer is bound to have some teething issues. Over 15 years later, Victory is still going strong, but it all gets traced back to the V92C. Here’s a special, one-owner example of the breed: #4 off …
37 Years New – 1978 Indian ME-100
Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through a 5-speed transmission. If you’re curious, here’s a digital scan …
1986 Suzuki GSXR-750
A classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans. The 1986 model, as featured here, was the first year these bikes were imported into the US. Differences between the ’85 and ’86 model were modest – a 25mm longer swingarm, modified bellypan, and …
1981 Bimota HB2
View Post2014 Honda Grom Custom
Remember the Honda Motocompo? Built as a ‘trunk bike’ to fit into the Honda City, it was a quirky take on personal transportation. I bring that up because the name parallels well with ComposiMo, a company that has turned this Grom into a custom that fits inside of a Honda Fit.
New In Crate – 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot
Here’s an odd listing – a motorcycle collector has THREE Honda Ascots still sitting in the boxes they were imported with. Because of that, you’ll have your choice of Monza Red or Black, the two colors Honda offered for the FT500 when it was first introduced in 1982. Buying a brand new 33 year old bike is one thing, but …
Gentleman 39 – Harley-Davidson Custom
In 2009, Shaw Harley-Davidson in Brighton, England decided to create an offshoot called Shaw Speed & Custom. Their body of work is impressive – they’ve won several custom bike awards including 1st place in the Modified Harley-Davidson class at the AMD World Championship. Here’s one of their custom builds, called the Gentleman 39.
2015 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition
If you’re looking for the best MX bike ever made, a surprising amount of people would tell you it’s the bike in front of you right now, the 450 SX-F FE. Based on the name, it’d be reasonable for you to assume that it’s just a gussied up version of the base SX-F, but only the chain guide and some …