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Dinosaur Racing – 1966 Cheney Triumph

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Post Listing Update: This Cheney Triumph did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $5,365. One of the most challenging races in any discipline was the International Six Days Trial (ISDT – now known as the ISDE). An annual test of rider, machine, and durability, the ISDT is also known as the “Olympics of Motorcycling.” In 1968, ISDT changed …

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Museum Quality – 1967 Honda S90

In Japan, Small Displacement by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This ‘museum quality’ (despite the backwards tank badges) S90 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,152 on eBay. I feature all kinds of motorcycles on this site, but only the Honda S90 is on here every day, as it’s part of the Bike-urious logo. Here’s a restored example that’s currently spending its days in a museum.

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1966 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer

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Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.

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1973 Triumph Hurricane

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The Triumph Hurricane represented a paradigm shift in motorcycling manufacturing, as it was the world’s first factory custom motorcycle. The brainchild of Craig Vetter (well known as a motorcycle designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle fairings) and Don Brown (General Manager of BSA), the Hurricane was created when Brown called Vetter up on a secret project to create a better …

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1990 Yamaha TZR250SP

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Post-Sale Update: This Yamaha TZR250SP sold for $7,700 after 37 bids on eBay. Some would say the 3MA version of Yamaha TZR250SP was a full-on racer that came with lights. A limited number were built for homologation purposes, and it even took features from the factory TZ250W racer to make a sportbike that can still take on the newcomers.

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1982 Laverda Jota 180

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The Laverda Jota 180 (Jota is the name of a Spanish dance) was built as a sport version of the 3C after feedback from Roger Slater, the firm’s British importer. Built from 1976 to 1982, this example is one of the last bikes with a wonderful 180 degree crank, giving it a lopey idle and great sound. It also didn’t …

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1960 BSA Gold Star DBD34

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The last generation of the BSA Gold Star, the DBD34 was built from ’56 to ’63. This example has some hard to find extras thanks to its time under the ownership of BSA factory rider and AMA Hall of Famer Chuck “Feets” Minert.

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Cover Story – 1979 Honda CB750 Limited

In Japan, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this Honda CB750 Limited sold for $3,310. Built as a 10th Anniversary bike, the Honda CB750 Limited was a 2-tone beauty with the same mechanical components as the base bike. This is a great example that was actually the exact model featured on the cover Clymer Honda CB750 DOHC Fours repair manual.

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2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom Replica – 106/155

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Sale Update: This Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom Replica sold for an unknown amount under $9,499…by reader David N! Congratulations! In 2002, Ducati released a limited edition of their beautiful 998 – the distinctive Ben Bostrom Replica.  A total of 310 were built – 155 in the US and 155 in the UK.  Why 155?  That’s the race number Bostrom used …

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1 of 125 – 1961 Matchless G80TCS Typhoon

In Dual-Sport, England by AbhiLeave a Comment

After years of success with the G80, Matchless offered a “Competition Suspension” variant called the G80CS to answer demands for more power, aimed towards US riders who were looking for a desert racer. But for three years (’59-’61), Matchless released an even better version – the Matchless G80TCS Typhoon. Just 125 were built, and most were exported to the US. …

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1975 BMW R90S

In Germany, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

I adore the BMW R90S, which was a game-changer when it was released to the world. The gray and smoke paint scheme shown here was the first of two available paint schemes, both of which are beautiful and incredibly difficult to reproduce. With oversight from Hans Muth, this bike was built to show the world that BMW could make more …

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1984 Kawasaki 750 Turbo

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Built over the ’84 and ’85 model years, the Kawasaki 750 Turbo only had minor changes between years. Most riders consider this to be the best of the factory turbo’d bikes from the big 4 Japanese manufacturers.

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1975 Norton Interstate 750

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The Norton Interstate was a variant of the Commando designed to be more touring-friendly thanks to changes including a larger fuel tank and a comfier seat. Unfortunately, it was introduced in 1972 with the infamous Combat engine, meaning the traveling you were doing was probably back to the dealership for warranty work. For more on the Interstate, check out this …

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1946 Indian Chief

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Chief was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. This numbers matching Chief was restored several years ago but sat unridden until the current seller bought it and put 1,500 miles on it in 3 years. It’s claimed to run great and has a few minor upgrades. It’s got new Firestone tires and is ready …