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2006 McLean Monocycle

In America by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This McLean Monocycle got no interest at the BIN of $5,500. A couple of weeks ago, I shared a “Video Intermission” about the McLean Monocycle. I thought it’d be fun to share and frankly, I assumed I’d never actually be able to feature one for sale. I’m glad to say I’m wrong – here’s your chance to …

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Granada Red – 1963 BMW R60/2

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a ‘completely rebuilt’ example of the BMW R60/2 that the seller claims is basically a brand new machine. Additions to the stock bike include Hella bar end turn signals, chrome headlight mirrors, protection around the headlight and tailight, as well as engine crash bars. Find this ‘brand new’ R60 for sale in Pratt, Kansas with bidding up to $11,063 …

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1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead

In America, Cruiser by Abhi1 Comment

Here’s a beautiful FL Panhead that has had an old repaint with a lot of rebuilt parts – engine, transmission, brakes, wheels, petcock, rockers, and front suspension. For me it’s the best of both worlds new on the inside (600 miles on the engine break-in) but well-worn on the outside. Find this Panhead for sale in Hudson, Wisconsin with bidding …

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1966 Benelli Fireball

In Italy, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: This Fireball sold for just $760 on eBay. Confusingly also known as the Montgomery Wards 450SS, the Benelli Fireball was a 50cc scoot with rectangular styling. This example has just 1,648 and everything is claimed to work. The bike is entirely original except for a ‘newer’ paint job, throttle grip, and inner tubes. The bike has new crank …

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1977 Harley-Davidson FXE Confederate Edition

In America, Cruiser by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Sale Update: This Harley-Davidson FXE Confederate Edition sold for $8,700. In 1976, Harley released a limited run of bikes called the Liberty Edition to commemorate America’s bicentennial. The next year, they released the Confederate Edition…which celebrated something else? Just 631 units were built across the Harley range – most were Sportsters or Super Glides like this one, but 6 different …

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2002 Foggy Ducati Monster

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

If you’re looking at the number of championships and individual race wins, Carl “Foggy” Fogarty is the most successful racer to ever rule in World Superbike. In 2002, Italy’s most famous motorcycling firm released the Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition, to honor Foggy himself with a limited run of 300 bikes.

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1971 Yamaha R5

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The Yamaha R5 350cc twin punched way above its weight class and was one of the best bangs for the buck of any bike in the 70s. Though Honda had moved into the world of 4-strokes, Yamaha was making great strides in two-stroke technology. Unlike the Suzuki Titan, Yamaha was looking to get every last drop of power from their …

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1984 Honda VF1000F

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Honda VF1000F Interceptor (VF standing for V-Four) was launched in 1984 as the flagship of the V4 line. Featuring a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs, this bike was released in response to America’s demand for an even bigger Interceptor.

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1963 Triumph Thunderbird 6T

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Thunderbird name has shown up on 3 distinct models of the Triumph line since 1949 – this 6T model is from the original series. For its public launch, three production bikes were ridden from the Meriden plant to a circuit near Paris where they were then ridden over 500 miles at an average of 92 miles per hour. The …

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Ex-Royal Fire Service – 1959 Matchless G3

In England, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This Matchless G3 did not meet reserve at $4,250. Back when I interviewed Angus Dykman of Northeast Sportscar, he specifically called out a few of his bikes as ones that weren’t available for sale at the time. I found myself absolutely taken with one of the bikes in particular, so I’m surprised to see that this former Royal …