Also known as the Baby V-Max, the Yamaha Fazer FZX700 was quite a revelation when it was released – the styling was distinctive and it was quicker than riders expected. No one complained about the speed, though not everyone loved the looks, and the bike didn’t sell tremendously well.
1948 Safticycle Sportster
Manufactured in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the Safticycle was designed to be a safe way to ride with “Built in safety features” and “rock-bottom upkeep costs” as a form of cheap transportation.
Is it Real? 1965 Kawasaki KR125 Factory Racer
Alright, knowledgeable readers – is this real? I don’t know, but I’m hoping one of you will. Claimed to be 1 of 6 factory race bikes built between 1965 and 1966, this Kawasaki KR125 is claimed to be a numbers matching, unrestored, mint condition bike. I can barely find any information on the KR125 – someone help me out? Find …
1984 Honda V65 Sabre
The Honda V65 Sabre was built around the 1100cc engine that also powered its cruiser-brother, the Magna. The engine stole the show, as it produced 121 horsepower – capable of pushing the bike up to a “design speed” of 173 miles per hour. However arbitrary that might sound, it was good for an entry into the Guinness Book of World …
Ending Soon – 2011 Moto Guzzi Griso SE Tenni
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Griso sold for $9,400. I don’t know what it is about the Griso – I just feel that in Tenni Green, it’s simply stunning.This example has 13,450 miles and over $4,500 in extras, including a Mistral exhaust, Power Commander, flashed Guzzi Tech ECU, backrest, luggage, and a front fairing – so …
R80 Custom – Untitled Motorcycles UMC-003
Untitled Motorcycles has made some waves with their custom builds in the past. Here’s UMC-003, based on a BMW R80, available in London.
1 Owner – 1978 Suzuki GS1000
Considered by some to be the best 1000cc four-cylinder of its time, the GS1000 was based on the 750 but had many improvements – Cycle magazine called this bike the “best handling multi of all.”
2006 Triumph Thruxton 900
A 2 owner bike, this Caspian Blue Thruxton has been heavily modified with some choice pieces, highlights of which include Progressive fork springs, Ikon shocks, stainless stell brake lines, Cone Engineering slipon on a TEC 2 into 1 exhaust, and plenty more including the most important modification ever made to a motorcycle: preload adjusters made out of beer caps – …
1974 Ossa Phantom
Post Listing Update: Despite 7 bids up to $5,600, this Phantom did not meet reserve. Claimed by some to the best MX bike that OSSA built, the Phantom was a 250cc bike that weighed under 200 pounds wet and featured the latest technology of the time – this rare MXer is ready to be the centerpiece of your vintage off-road …
1995 Buell S2
The first model built thanks to the partnership between HD and Buell, the S2 (also known as the Thunderbolt) was quite a new take on the American V-Twin motorcycle. Here’s a 20 year-old example that still looks great in Black Sapphire Pearl. It has 11,210 miles and some modifications – Andrews N6 cams, Vance & Hines muffler, Corbin seat, and …
Spanish Import – 1962 BMW R27
An evolution of the R26, the BMW R27 gained rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18 horsepower. It was the firm’s last shaft-driven single.
Original Survivor – 1986 Yamaha XT600
With just 3,172 miles, this Yamaha XT600 is a clean example of the popular 80s enduro. The 595cc engine put out 44 horsepower, which had to move about 360 pounds of motorcycle. They don’t have much of an aftermarket presence, but spare parts aren’t difficult to find. I can’t believe I’m saying this – but is this bike too nice …
1977 MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi
The MV Agusta 350S Ipotesi is a classic Italian designed by legendary automotive stylist Giorgio Giugiaro. Nicknamed the Ipotesi (Hypothesis in Italian), it was Giugiaro’s attempt at styling a bike. It was quite advanced for the time – triple disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and a 10,000 rpm redline made this 350cc bike a treat to ride.
1969 Norton N15
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this N15 sold for $6,500. After Norton moved production to Plumstead in the early 60s, they had a few leftover engines from the less-than-popular Atlas line. They threw those engines into Matchless frames to create a series of hybrids under the Norton, Matchless, and AMC names – possibly the most confusing time …