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78 Miles – 1996 KTM 620 RXC

In Austria, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This RXC sold for $3,383.33 after 44 bids on eBay. Gotta love those 90s plastics. Here’s an beautiful example of a large KTM thumper. It has just 78 miles and is being offered with no reserve so it’s going to have a new owner. Note that the front brakes will “need to be serviced”, but this has …

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1975 Rupp RST100

In America, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Founded in 1959, Rupp Manufacturing started out as a kart manufacturer in Mansfeld, Ohio. Within 10 years, they had grown to a 400-employee shop pumping out mini-bikes, go-karts, snowmobiles, and what some people consider to be the first “4 wheeler” – the Rupp Go Joe. Here’s one of their rare mini bikes – the RST 100.

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1925 Triumph Model P

In England, Vintage by Abhi2 Comments

The Triumph Model P brought the English firm into the world of mass production – and the company needed it because they were making 1,000 per week to keep up with demand, even in an economic downturn. Much of the bike’s success came from the price: Triumph was able to sell this bike for 42 pounds, making it the cheapest …

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1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a lovely first year example of the Shovelhead engine (with an electric start, of course). The bike has had two owners – the current one has had the bike since 1985. The engine and transmission were recently refreshed and the bike has since been in storage. Though they’re not currently on the bike, all the dresser parts – seat …

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1 of 3 Remaining – 1964 Marusho Lilac MF-19

In Japan, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Sale Update: This MF-19 sold for $4,595 after 7 bids on eBay. Marusho/Lilac was a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer that was constantly under the shadow of Honda. After peaking in the late 50s, the company went bankrupt in 1962. The company was brought back to life just a year later, free of debts and configured to specifically target the American market …

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2002 MZ Baghira Black Panther

In Dual-Sport, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $1,528 on eBay. MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual …

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Ending Soon – 1975 BMW R90/6 Custom

In Custom, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Normally I don’t go for these types of customs, but I’m enjoying the matching pinstriping of the fenders and tank. Plus the bike’s been restored so you should be set mechanically. Highlights of the modifications include a custom Steiger seat, custom coilovers in the rear and Showa 40mm forks up front, Euro bars, and a rebuilt engine from a R100 …

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1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

A show-winning example (1st Place in Classic ’76-’89 at the Classic Japanese Motorcycle Club Show in Auburn, California) of the Honda CB400F Super Sport, this beauty is claimed to run like new and look like it should still be in a showroom. Hard to argue with the cosmetic claims, based on the photos. The only thing the seller has replaced …

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1980 Rickman CRE 1000 Predator

In England, Japan, Sport, Touring by Abhi1 Comment

I’ve featured plenty of bikes from this seller (who somehow always has his/her hands on exquisite Italian machinery), many of which have been Bimotas that featured Italian frames/bodywork around Japanese engines. This time around we’re going with the British/Japanese combo of the Rickman CRE 1000 Predator, an odd sport-touring bike from a machine most people associate with expressions of light …

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1977 Ducati 900SS

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Ducati was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Ducati 900SS was built as a sportier version of the 860GT, it was designed to evoke a similarity to the classic 750SS Desmo. Unfortunately, bikes like the Mike Hailwood Replica were more in demand, relegating the 900SS to commercial mediocrity. As the model evolved, the …