Post Listing Update: After 24 bids on eBay, bidding did not meet reserve at $21,500. After having ‘tested the market’, the seller then relisted the bike several times with an asking price of $22,500 and got no interest. The last relisting was another auction that got up to $18,277 before the listing was ended because ‘the bike is no longer …
Cheapest I’ve Seen – 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 Turbo
There isn’t much information on this specific bike, but it’s by far the cheapest Seca Turbo I’ve seen for sale.
1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT
A rarity even in the world of Guzzis, the Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 was a standard bike that could arguably be considered a blend between the California and the T5.
1953 Norton Dominator Model 88
Built to challenge Triumph’s Speed Twin, the Norton Dominator had several variations over its 15 year run. One of of the most influential ‘Dommies’ was the Model 88.
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
View PostRebirth – 1988 Harris Matchless G80
Regular readers of this site should be familiar with the Matchless G80, the classic British single which was built between 1946 and 1966. What you may not be familiar with is the Harris G80, a ‘new Matchless G80’ developed by Les Harris after he decided to stop making Bonnevilles under license.
1965 Matchless G12 CSR
With the acronym CSR (which stood for Competition/Sprung/Roadster), the G12 CSR was a high performance bike thanks to upgraded cams and higher compression. Here’s an example that’s apparently been ‘fully restored to original factory specifications’.
1962 Puch DS50
This cute little scoot was produced between 1959 and 1981 – the DS refers to “double seater shell frame” and the 50 represents the approximate displacement.
Flat Tracker – 1955 Velocette MSS
View Post1982 Yamaha Seca XJ550
It would be easy to assume that the engine in the XJ550 was just a destroked 650, but that ain’t fair. It was almost an all-new design, with a 6-speed transmission, chain final drive, and a new cylinder head with Yamaha’s YICS system that enabled 50+ mpg fuel consumption. It was a solid mid-sized motorcycle with a love it or …
1982 Honda MB5
View PostRothmans Rep – 1992 Honda NSR250SP
Thanks to a repaint and thousands of dollars worth of extras, this MC21 NSR250SP looks absolutely gorgeous.
Classic Sidecar – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado and Steib Repro Hack
If you can overlook some minor imperfections, here’s your chance for a vintage sidecar rig that just oozes cool.
1956 MV Agusta CSTL
The MV Agusta CSTL was the Italian firm’s first production four-stroke. Here’s an example with rough paint (which I find endearing in this situation) but solid mechanicals – to me, this is classic bike heaven.