In the early 90s, most major motorcycle manufacturers entered a gentlemen’s agreement to cap horsepower at 125. Triumph decided that when they were going to bring the bikes back from the new plant in Hinckley, that the best way for them to get attention was to ignore said agreement. Enter the 147 horsepower Triumph Daytona 1200. A year after the …
1930 Indian Aristocrat Model 402
One of the best looking inline-4’s of all time, the Indian Model 402 was known as the “Aristocrat” due to its high level of sophistication at a time where most motorcycle buyers were looking for the cheapest options. Priced at a whopping $485 at the time, it is now a true collectible.
Couple of Kawi 250s
Here we’ve got an interesting pair of Kawasaki 250 off-roaders. First, a KX250 – one of the few I’ve seen that are still highly original. A 212 pound, 34 horsepower rocket, this 39 year old bike was apparently ridden for just two seasons before it was put away in storage. It was brought back to life just last year, and …
600 Miles – 1971 Triumph Tiger Daytona 500
This classic Triumph has just 600 miles and looks great thanks to a sympathetic restoration. With that said, you’ll still need to take care of a couple of things like servicing the carb and replacing the tires before this Triumph adds to the tiny number on the odometer. Find this classic Triumph twin for sale in Saint Louis, Missouri with …
The Goldie I – 1960 BSA Gold Star
Post-Listing Update: This BSA Gold Star was removed from eBay, final sales price unknown. Now this is just plain cool. A 500cc version of the legendary BSA Gold Star, this period cafe racer is unlike anything I’ve seen in a while. This bike has spent plenty of time as ‘garage art’ so it will need a little bit of work …
Custom Dual-Sporter – 2010 BMW F800GS
Many people consider the “middle”weight F800GS to be an even better off-roader than the classic R12 – and this bike has been heavily modified by the original owner to really have some fun getting dirty. Extras include (but are definitely not limited to) the rally fairing, Garmin GPS, Sargent seat, protection everywhere…and pretty much everything else. It doesn’t hurt that …
6-Cylinders – 1980 Kawasaki KZ1300
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this big KZ sold for $6,799. The Kawasaki KZ1300 was the last (and biggest) of the 6-cylinder bikes that did not have as much of an impact on the market as companies expected. Built for 10 years, the 1,300cc engine produced over 120 horsepower, which was one of the reasons why France …
1951 Maserati 125 Prototype
Post-Listing Update: After being relisted several times (with a high bid of $15,200), this Maserati saw bidding up to $14,500 before it was pulled off of eBay. Did you know that Maserati use to make motorcycles? Well, they didn’t – but they allowed their name and famous Trident logo to be used on motorcycles created by Italmoto, a company that …
Brand New Wankel – 1976 Suzuki RE5
6-27 Update: This Suzuki RE5 is back up for sale with bidding up to $15,000 and the reserve still not yet met. Find it here on eBay. Not sure how this happened, but here we’ve got a 38 year-old bike with less than 1 mile on it – and it was rare even when it came out! Along with some …
2006 Ducati Sport 1000
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati Sport 1000 sold for $18,500. The Sport 1000 series, in all of its forms, was an instant classic. But fear not if you missed out on buying a new one about a decade ago, as a yellow example that’s never left the crate is now available for sale. It’s been “professionally” stored and …
2,500 Miles – 2000 Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES
Want a big twin dual-sport but think the GS is too ubiquitous? Here’s your chance for the 541 pound Italian take on the big trailie formula. This example is offered by the original owner and it has just 2,500 miles. The bike got a tune up and new tires last year, and it comes with the tool kit, manual, and …
1990 Honda RC30
The Honda RC30 is one of the world’s greatest homologation superbikes. Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship. The stats were impressive: the 748cc DOHC V-4 engine produced 76 horsepower, but included goodies like titanium connecting rods, gear driven camshafts, a slipper clutch, outstanding brakes, and a dry …
1979 BMW R100RS Hot Rod
One of my newest readers just let me know he bought a bike from Moto Borgotaro, which was a pleasant reminder for me to check out their updated inventory. I’ve featured a beautiful Ducati 750GT from them before, but today I’d like to highlight a beautiful custom BMW R100RS they’re looking to sell. This bike has all kinds of goodies, …
5,200 Miles – 1990 BMW R100GS Paris Dakar
Post Listing Update: This Paris-Dakar was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” An instant classic, the Paris Dakar is one of the most beloved variants of BMW’s GS line. This specific example (vin: wb1047905l6134288) has the fewest miles of any I’ve seen up for sale in a long time – just 5,200. That low number …
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Listing Update: This V7 Sport was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is still one of the most famous Guzzis ever made. Produced in small numbers (about 3,500) for only three years, it represented a change in focus for the firm. After years of truck-like bikes such as the Ambassador and the …