Built by retired master tech Kevin Murphy, this bike is based on a CX650 Turbo frame that has been joined with the front frame section of a GL500. That’s combined with suspension from a CBR954RR and the gas tank and exhaust system from a European-market GL650. Lots of different Honda parts came together to make this pleasant custom which sort …
1975 Norton Commando 850 Interstate
By 1975, the portfolio of Commando models had consolidated to just two variants – the Mk3 Interstate and the Roadster. As you’d probably guess, the Interstate was better suited for touring with modifications like a larger tank (25 v. 11 liters), mudguards, lower exhaust to make room for panniers (which never happened), different gearing, and more.
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Listing Update: This V7 Sport was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. My favorite Guzzi, the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is still one of the most famous Guzzis ever made. Produced in small numbers (about 3,500) for only three years, it represented a change in focus for the firm. After years of truck-like bikes such as the …
1975 Yamaha RS100
Here’s a clean example of the tiny two-stroker Yamaha RS100 which is claimed to be very clean and to run great. It has 3200 miles. Find it for sale in Buffalo, New York for a healthy $3,000 or best offer here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Jim R!
Never in the US – 1964 Honda CZ100
Post Listing Update: This CZ did not meet reserve despite 14 bids up to £6,100 ($7,953). Honda’s first monkey bike was the Z100 – this CZ100 was its replacement. This is one of the later models, as it’s equipped with a red tank. It’s got such a distinctive look, but the CZ100 was never imported to the US for Americans …
The Ultimate Honda – Honda NR
2-28 Update: This NR is back up for sale, and the price has gone down to ‘just’ $100,300. Find it here on eBay. Forget ultimate Honda – in some circles, this is the ultimate motorcycle, and I’ve been waiting over a year to feature one. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that …
Yellow Peril – 1971 Norton Commando Production Racer
Arguably the most collectable of Commandos, the Norton Commando Production Racer (affectionately known as the Yellow Peril) was a street-legal factory racer made available to privateers for a princely sum. At a time when you could buy an Austin Mini for less than $1,500, the Production Racer would set you back $1,900.
1 of 50 – CMC Evel Knievel Signature Series
What’s Evel Knievel’s signature worth to you? Any chance it’s $37,000?
Never Titled – 1985 Ducati 750F1A
#499 out of the 593 ‘A’ models, this Ducati 750F1 has impressively gone 30 years with just 361 miles and without being titled – though you’ll get the MSO.
1958 BMW R69
Reader Bill K sent over this interesting R69, plus he added some great points that I’m going to include later on.
Great Tank – 1976 Triumph Bonneville
Post-Sale Update: This Bonneville did not meet reserve at $5,450 after 29 bids on eBay. We all love the Bonnie, but this bike is specifically being featured because of the sweet tank. This bike was restored/painted by Dave Bell, this bike (VIN: T140VXN65924) is claimed to be mint.
PBR Drift Trike
Get ready for the most majestic motorcycle I’ve ever featured. Reader Jim R. simply said “Only in NC” when he submitted this find, which seems quite apt.
One-Off Paint – 1983 Bimota SB4
The Bimota SB4 was Italy’s take on the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 of the time, following their tradition of giving excellent Japanese engines a worthy chassis.
1973 Norton Commando 850
It’s not every day that you see a bike that was bought for someone as a gift by Pamela Anderson. Pam gave this bike to surfer (and founder of Waves For Water) Jon Rose. it is claimed to be in exceptional condition thanks to a recent recommissioning after some time in storage.
2001 GRC Moto MV Agusta F4
I know what it looks like, but these things are deceptively fast. GRC Moto has been producing excellent mini motos (they call them midis) for decades, and here’s an example being offered up by the original owner. Unfortunately, I don’t know enough about mini bikes to tell which model this is, but it’s amusingly decaled up to look like a …