Post-Listing Update: As you could guess, this bike got no action at the quarter million dollar ask. Note – there’s some warning signs in this listing: terrible photos, zero feedback for the seller, and a sky-high Buy It Now price. Caveat Emptor. But if this listing is legit, it’s for a hell of a cool bike. Because all the pictures …
Mini Indian – 1969 Indian MM5A
The Indian MM5A, also known as the Indian Mini Mini, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles, but also the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation …
2010 Triumph Thruxton Custom
This Thruxton has been customized with a Street Triple front end with Race Tech internals, Woodcraft clipons, British Customs airbox eliminator, Excel rims, DID gold chain, and plenty more. In the process, the bike has lost 35 pounds. It has 21,000 miles and is claimed to be in perfect running order. Find this Thruxton (VIN: smt920k14at431725) for sale in Huntington …
2006 Ducati Paul Smart
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati Paul Smart sold for a best offer under $25,800, exact price unknown. I simply cannot help myself whenever I see a Paul Smart. Here’s another example of the instant classic which was built as a tribute to the Green Frame 750SS – I think it’s one of the most beautiful motorcycles made in the last 25 …
1948 Indian Chief
This Chief (VIN: 3483009) was almost completely restored by Robin Markey (an AMCA National Judge) of Bob’s Indian – it then sat for several years. The remainder of work was completed by another AMCA Indian expert and turned into what you see here. The seller suggests that you can call it rebuilt, but that from a mechanical perspective, it’s good …
Lucky Explorer – Cagiva Elefant
The Cagiva Elefant is already a cool bike. But add the Lucky Explorer livery and you’re on an different level of desire. The only problem? This bike is in Italy.
TV Hero – 1950 Harley Panhead Custom
First, a confession – I gave up on Sons of Anarchy after the first season. Luckily for the show, I don’t represent the average American, and it went on to have 7 seasons with impressive ratings. The series finale aired last month, and this Panhead (which was used in Season 5) is now up for sale.
1967 Kawasaki Avenger
The last of the big 4 Japanese manufacturers to start selling motorcycles, Kawi had a little bit of catching up to do when it came to understanding the US market. They initially offered small-displacement two-strokes, and while those bikes have definitely caught the eye of a few passionate riders, the average American buyer was looking for something bigger and more …
Needs Some Work – 1970 Micro Power Folding Minibike
Post-Sale Update: This little scoot sold for $1,025. Built by Micro Power Products of San Jose, California, this bike features a 22 cubic centimeter engine built by Ohlsson & Rice. Unfortunately, the engine isn’t currently working. The bike also lacks the muffler, air cleaner, and the original suitcase that this bike packed into. So it will need some work, but …
1986 Yamaha SRX600
Just like the SR500, the SRX600 featured the engine from one of Yamaha’s dirtbikes placed into a chassis to enable sporty street riding. Unlike the SR500, this bike sold poorly outside of Japan. Here in the states, it only lasted for a year. But the 45 horsepower was enough to have fun, and it’s become a cult classic in North …
1980 HMV Freeway
The brain child of David Edmonson, High Mileage Vehicles (HMV) sold about 700 units of the HMV Free-way, a three-wheeled oddity that you’re about to learn a little bit about.
1987 Cagiva 650 Alazzurra
Produced for just three years, the Cagiva 650 Alazzurra was a rebadged Ducati street bike. Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, and was looking to grow their market share in larger-displacement bikes. Instead of building one from scratch, they used a 650cc version of the Pantah engine for both the Alazzurra and the Elefant. MSRP was $3,893, putting it slightly above …
1984 BMW R80/100ST with DMC Sidecar
Here’s a nifty sidecar rig with a BMW R80/100ST and a DMC M72D Sidecar. The R80 has a slash because a previous owner threw a Nikasil 1000cc kit in it. The bike also has a Paris-Dakar tank, seat, and rack in addition to an upgraded alternator. The rig has just 100 miles on a new top end, with over 64,000 …
“Il Castrolo” – Ducati Monster M750 Custom
Built by Foundry Motorcycle, this Ducati Monster M750 has been turned into an interesting street tracker.
1982 Triumph Bonneville T140ES
The Triumph Bonneville T140 ES (for Electric Start) was one of the last bikes produced by Triumph before the Meriden Co-op fell apart and the company was sold to John Bloor.