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Custom Dual-Sport Build – 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N

In Dual-Sport, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

One of the crazy inmates at ADVRider has built a dual-sport ride out of a Kawasaki ER-6N – in an alternate universe, maybe this is what a new KLR650 could look like? Highlights of the build include the front wheel, brake, and forks from a KLR650, the rear wheel from a Suzuki DR650, and the Sachs rear shock from a …

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1 of 600 – 2010 Triumph Bonneville Sixty

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

In 2010, Triumph released a limited edition of the Bonnie informally known as the Sixty – it was supposed to be a “1960 Anniversary Edition”. Changes included a plaque on the handlebar and the two-tone Meriden/Caspian Blue paint job. This example (VIN: SMT910K14AT448222) has 9,500 miles and is being offered by the original owner. It’s #19 of the 600 that …

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Ending Soon – 1965 Bultaco Metralla 62

In Spain, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The first generation of the famous Metralla, the ’62’ had a 200cc engine, 4 speed transmission, and a single leading shoe front brake. The Mk2 was arguably bigger/better in every way, but the first generation bikes are so rare that they still command impressive prices, and Bultaco fans seem to love them.

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1983 BMW R80ST

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Edit: Sorry, seems like this bike is already been taken off eBay. The street based brother of the R80G/S, the BMW R80ST did not sell particularly well – only 5,963 were built over two years. But it’s become a bit of a cult classic, and plenty of owners feel that this was the best handling motorcycle BMW had made up …

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Randy Grubb’s Decopod Prototype

In America, Custom by AbhiLeave a Comment

Well, it looks like this Prototype was won at the Boone County Swap Meet Auction and the winner is trying to resell it on eBay. Here’s a recap for you: You may know Randy Grubb because he built Jay Leno’s Tank Car (in addition to the Blastone Indy Special, the Decoliner, and more). He made 12 of these Decopods – …

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Needs Some Work – 1962 NSU Supermax 250

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s – 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured a 18 horsepower single good for a top …

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Clean 4th Gen – 1997 Honda VFR750

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

This excellent example of the 4th generation VFR750 has under 5,000 miles and is claimed to look, run, and ride like new. It has rebuilt carbs, new tires, Heli-bars, Hepco-Becker 30L saddlebags, and new regulator, a GPS-enabled chain oiler, and even more to turn it into an excellent sport-touring bike. There are a couple of tiny nicks from stones on …

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Never Imported – 2000 Yamaha TRX850

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The TRX850 was a little bit of a ‘parts bin’ special – it was a blend of the TDM850 and the FZR that came together in an attempt to challenge Ducati’s 900cc SuperSport (note the trellis frame). If you’re looking to stand out with your ride among people in the know, here’s your chance to get a bike that Motorcycle …

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1948 Hiawatha Super Doodle Bug

In America, Scooter by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Doodle Bug did not get any interest at the opening bid of $3,500. Built between ’46 and ’48, the Hiawatha Super Doodle Bug was built to compete with Allstate-branded Cushman scooters. As the latter were being distributed out of Sears, the Doodle Bugs were sold out of the now-defunct Gambles retail chains under the Hiawatha brand …

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Custom Cafe Racer – 2001 Ducati Monster

In Custom, Italy by Abhi1 Comment

Here’s an interesting custom that’s based on a 750 Monster (which unfortunately has a salvage title). The tank and rear shock are from a 999, and the front forks and rotors are from a S4R. The headlight is from a Harley V-Rod, and the whole thing comes together thanks to a beautiful “Allusion Blueberry” powdercoating job. This bike definitely won’t …