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 …
In Denmark – 1977 Gilera 5V-7HP Touring
View PostTurbo’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…
Super Single – 2006 Kawasaki KX450 Road Racer
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 …