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1982 Honda CX500 Turbo

In Japan, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

This is #2,633 of the 2,833 CX500 Turbos ever made, and it impressively comes with all of the original goodies – the owners manual, air pressure gauge, tool kit, and even the original bike cover. Oh yeah, and it has just 15,925 miles.

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1981 Kawasaki AR80

In Japan, Small Displacement by Abhi1 Comment

Post Sale Update: This AR80 sold for $2,040 after 22 bids on eBay. Adorned in a repainted designed to emulate the original Firecracker Red, this little Kawi AR80 is a little two-stroker with style. Maybe not good style, but it’s got something. The 78cc engine produced about 10 horsepower, though this example ‘may’ have a big bore kit. This bike …

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1987 BMW K75C

In Germany, Less than 5k, Standard by Abhi4 Comments

I will concede that BMW K75 is not the sexiest motorcycle that’s ever been built – I remember that the editors of Motorcyclist once called it “the two-wheel equivalent of Birkenstocks.” With that said, I have a soft spot in my heart for these bikes, which I consider to be some of the most reliable motorcycles ever built (and there’s …

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The Titan – 1973 Suzuki T500

In Japan, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This bike was pulled off of eBay because there was an “error in the listing.” One of the all time greats in classic Japanese motorcycle history, the Suzuki T500 showed the world that a big displacement 2-stroker didn’t have to overheat. It was considered one of the most reliable motorcycles built in the 60s, but it always …

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1927 BMW R42

In Germany, Standard, Vintage by Abhi5 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This R42 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $32,756 on eBay. Packing a 494cc boxer twin that put out 12 horsepower, the BMW R42 was introduced in 1926, 3 years later after the R32 (the granddaddy of BMW boxers). The R42 got a bigger engine, stronger frame, and better brakes, but it was only sold for …

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1997 Triumph Sprint 900

In England, Touring by Abhi2 Comments

A half-faired, more comfortable brother of the Speed Triple, the Triumph Sprint 900 was a competent (if top-heavy) sports-tourer motivated by Triumph’s wonderful triple. The engine produced 98 horsepower and 61.2 pound feet of torque, good for a top speed of 140 miles per hour (though the speedo goes all the way to 200 for some insane reason). For more …

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Triumph T120 Chopper

In Custom, England by Abhi1 Comment

I was on my way to meet some friends to watch the Clippers game on Tuesday when I randomly noticed a store called Heroes Motorcycles on La Brea. I pulled over to check it out and was blown away by the bikes they’ve got in there – this is going to be a very interesting spot once they’re done building …