Suzuki started building bikes in 1954 – the first years of manufacturing were under the “Colleda” name. Fast forward to 1961 with the 123cc model, an air-cooled parallel twin engine that was capable of 10 horsepower. The bike weighed just 260 pounds and featured telescopic forks. Find this Suzuki Colleda 125 for sale in Bethany, Oklahoma with bidding up to …
1980 Husqvarna 420A Automatic
The Husqvarna 420A featured a 4-speed automatic transmission that made it incredibly practical for the Swedish Army. In addition, you could throw on some skis to bike to give the bike usefulness in winter.
Ending Soon – 1967 Bultaco Metralla
In the 60s, Bultaco was known primarily for its off-roaders, especially in the US. Their streetbikes were normally relegated to stay in Bultaco Cemoto’s home country of Spain, which imposed regulations allowing Bultaco to only use one engine in a small variety of sizes. You would think this put the Spanish company at a serious disadvantage when it came to …
1966 Triumph T120TT Special
Post-Listing Update: This Triumph T120TT Special did not meet reserve at $7,700 despite 25 bids on eBay. A race bike straight from the factory, the Triumph T120TT Special was stripped of weight and had an increase in performance. The model was the brainchild of Bill Johnson, the American west coast distributor – just 900 were built.
1974 Maico 440
Simply put, the ’74 1/2 Maico 440 GP is one of the most desirable vintage MX bikes ever produced. The seller is an individual of few words – there’s ‘lots of new’ parts…and that’s pretty much it. I spy an exhaust from Maico Only Racing. Find this 440 for sale here on Craigslist in Spokane, Washington for $4,200. This bike-uriousity …
Party of Five – Honda CB750 Collection
Here’s your chance to start a museum…or a spec race. The seller has just acquired a collection of bikes from a retired collector, and is now unloading 5 Honda CB750s – including one sandcast model.
Bonham’s Autumn Stafford Auction Preview
Love classic British bikes? Then you’re about to lose a lot of your productivity at work today. I apologize in advance.
1988 Ducati 750 F1B
The Ducati 750 F1B was a factory racer with lights and signals for street legality. One of the last bikes from Ducati before they were sold to Cagiva, the 750 F1B (and the limited editions based on this bike) is a minimalists’ bike and one of the most sought after Ducatis in the company’s history.
2006 Ducati SportClassic Paul Smart 1000LE
I’ve never had the pleasure of riding one a Ducati Paul Smart (yet), but everyone I know that has one or has ridden one says they’re incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Then they say they look at the thing and decide it doesn’t matter.
Cover Girl – 1975 Norton Commando 850 Mk. 3
Everyone knows (and pretty much loves) the Norton Commando 850 Mk. 3 – but here’s one that has a.) my favorite paint scheme and b.) a little bit of fame, thanks to the fact that it was the featured bike on the cover of the Clymer Commando repair guide:
2,700 Miles – 1989 Honda Transalp
Post-Sale Update: After 6 bids on eBay, this Honda Transalp sold for $2,700. The Honda Transalp was a dual-sport that was truly ahead of its time. A slightly less off-road biased cousin of the Honda Africa Twin, the Transalp was first released in 1987. This was one of the odder bikes that Honda ever sold – truly a jack of …
1969 BMW R60 ISDT Replica
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $5,100. Here’s a BMW ISDT Replica with the engine from a ’60 R60. The seller says it’s full of features you won’t see on the street bikes, including the knobby tires, off-road fenders, headlight guard, skid plate, scrambler exhaust, handlebar clock, and more.
1973 Triumph Hurricane
The Triumph Hurricane X-75 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 …
1939 BMW R12
You guys seemed to enjoy the R35 from two days ago, so let’s go with another classic BMW – the R12, an incredibly popular bike in its day. In fact, almost 30,000 were made, 2/3 of which were civilian models (the rest built for the Wehrmacht), making this the most successful BMW until the R75/5 came along.
Owned by Buell – 1983 Harley-Davidson XR1000
Post Sale Update: This XR sold for $12,700 after 20 bids on eBay. The Harley-Davidson XR1000 was a street-oriented evolution of the legendary XR750. Here’s a nice example of the sportiest street bike H-D made at the time with some special provenance – it was formerly owned by none other than Erik Buell.