Here’s a first year example of the Norton Commando, one of the first 2,200 that were ever built – the seller claims it’s a ‘show bike’.
A Tale of Two Owners – 1964 BMW R60/2
The original owner of this lovely /2 put 22,224 miles on it in 21 years. In the following 30 years, the next owner (who is the current seller) put on another…300. I wonder what the third owner will do with it…
Spirit II – 1979 Yamaha XS750 Custom
View PostMagic Button – 1981 Triumph Bonneville T140ES
The Triumph Bonneville T140 ES (for Electric Start) was one of the last bikes produced by Triumph before the Meriden Co-op fell apart and the company was sold to John Bloor.
1965 Norton Atlas
View Post2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Coppa Italia
A very limited edition of the V11, the Coppa Italia was very well spec’d, with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an optional $2,000 titanium exhaust, and more. I’ve seen estimates of production between 40 and 50.
1984 BMW R80GS
Post-Listing Update: The seller removed this bike from eBay. The poor photos of this listing were not enough to overshadow my love of the start of the BMW GS line (and my appreciation for no reserve auctions).
Weird Project – 1991 Bimota Tesi 1D
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Tesi 1D sold for $13,101. Someone please help me understand what’s happened here. As far as I can tell, someone has butchered up a legendary Tesi 1D and now someone else is going to save it.
1952 Ariel VHA
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ariel sold for $12,588 with 24 bids on eBay. The Ariel Red Hunter was a long standing legend – but for just two years (’52 & ’53), they made an all-alloy engine variant called the VHA. Here’s a beautifully restored example of this hard to find bike.
In England – 1979 Honda CB650Z Custom
View PostBarn Find – 1912 Indian Twin
Unlike most ‘barn finds’ out there, this Indian was brought back to life – it starts and runs and it’s now ready for you to decide if you want to give it a full restoration or keep the patina and get it back on the road.
1987 Cagiva Alazzurra
Produced for just three years, the Cagiva Alazzurra was a rebadged Ducati street bike. Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, and was looking to grow their market share in larger-displacement bikes. Instead of building one from scratch, they used a 650cc version of the Pantah engine for both the Alazzurra and the Elefant.
Nice Price – Restored 1987 Honda VFR700F2
For a few years in the US, Honda was importing a VFR700 in conjunction with the legendary 750 to get around the “Save Harley” tariff. But by ’87, Honda stopped shipping the big brother, and in ’88 and ’89 they stopped sending over the VFR in any displacement. Here’s a final year example of the second generation VFR, which is …
V-Twin Custom – 2015 Royal Enfield Musket
This post ends with a bike for sale, but it starts with the story of an incredibly passionate and talented guy who grew up in India, heard the intoxicating sound of a Harley-Davidson V-Twin, and resolved to replicate that noise with what he had access to – Royal Enfield singles. Several years later he was in the US with a …
1984 Moto Morini 3 1/2 Sport
Imported from England into the United States 3 years ago, this bike is claimed to be in very good condition.