The Bultaco Astro was the Spanish firms attempt at building a flat tracker straight from the factory. Based on the Pursang, it was available in 250 and 360 cubic centimeter displacement options.
3rd Place in the Daytona 200 – 1973 Yamaha TZ350
The Yamaha TZ350 was Yammie’s production roadracer that was built between 1973 and 1981. Here’s a privateer bike that finished on the podium in the 1973 Daytona 200, behind Jarno Saarinen and Kel Carruthers (whom were both on factory Yamaha TR3s and were World Champions).
The Aristocad – 2007 Triumph Bonneville Custom
Not sure what to say about this bike – but I’ll give it a shot. This is the Aristocad, a custom build from Putsch Racing, built as an homage to a character/story they made up about an assassination attempt of key members of the Nazi party. It’s all a little odd, but the bike sure is interesting – especially the …
One Owner – 1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
Here’s a lovely example of the 900SS/SP that’s being offered by the original owner, who apparently had a difficult decision deciding between this or a 916. He correctly decided that this would be much more comfortable for street riding duty, and it’s destined to be a future classic (if it isn’t already one now.)
The California Hot Rod – 1974 Ducati 750SS
Post Listing Update: The California Hot Rod was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 2-8 Update: Bidding got up to $250,000 but did not meet reserve, so the seller has relisted it with an opening bid of $250,000 here on eBay. It’s finally happened – I get to feature a bike with a serious asking price of 7 …
Nice Price – 1974 MZ TS250
Here’s a MZ TS250 at a decent price which is claimed run like a dream and be all original except for the paint and the bars. The chrome is a little rough, but here’s an affordable way to get into classic motorcycling. For more on the TS250, check out this profile from Real Classic.
1953 BMW R68
One of BMW’s older sport bikes, the R68 is one of the rarest bikes from the marque – just 1,452 examples were built. BMW called it “The first 100 mph motorcycle” – the 35 horsepower 600cc twin was actually capable of getting the bike up to 105 miles per hour. An off-road version was available with a high-mount exhaust.
Rare in Red- 1967 Honda S90
This Honda S90 was originally a JDM model that was brought over to the US by a service member. Stored for years, it was recently restored and is obviously in the harder-to-find red paint scheme. Note that American S90s came with chrome fenders, but JDM bikes had silver-painted fenders. Find this Honda S90 for sale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with bidding …
ISDT Special – 1955 Ariel Red Hunter
A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959. Here’s an interesting example that’s been converted into a AHRMA vintage racer.
Adventurer – 1974 Suzuki GT185
Also known as the Adventurer, the Suzuki GT185 was the street-oriented brother of the Sierra and Ranger. The 185 was the smallest of Suzuki’s GT bikes that was imported to the US, though they did sell a 125 in other markets. For more on the GT185, check out this retrospective from Rider Magazine.
1961 Norton Manxman
Built just between November 1960 and October 1961, the Norton Manxman is a rare bike (seems that only 654 were built) that was built for export only – most came to the US, though another significant chunk went to Australia.
1989 Honda NT650 Hawk
Post Sale Update: This Hawk sold for $3,050 after 4 bids on eBay. In the late 80s, Honda introduced one of the first modern production naked motorcycles. Though the Honda NT650 (also known as the Hawk) was not a commercial success, it went on to inspire more prevalent motorcycles like the Suzuki SV650N, and has become an absolute cult favorite.
1983 BMW R80ST
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 to that point.
1989 Yamaha YSR50
Here’s a YSR50 in incredible collection in a not-very-common blue and yellow paint scheme. It comes with a Team Calamari exhaust but the stock pipe is also included. Find this YSR for sale here on Craigslist in Kimberly, Wisconsin for $2,100. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Zack B!
1939 Brough Superior SS80
Post Listing Update: Despite 53 bids up to $70,101, this SS80 did not meet reserve. The Brough Superior SS80 is a legendary motorcycle, called “The Rolls-Royce of Motor Cycles” by The Motor Cycle magazine. 10 months ago, this example (from the last year of production) was purchased at a Bonhams auction for $56,042 as part of an estate sale – …