Fans of Buell are very familiar with the company’s tumultous history, which thankfully has ended up with EBR and some very cool bikes like the 1190RS. But the story all begins with American engineer Erik Buell and this very prototype – the bike that truly launched Erik’s career. It’s rare, it’s pricey, and it’s damn cool. Find this Buell RR1000 …
1969 Moto Guzzi V700
The Moto Guzzi V700 Special was Guzzi’s first V-Twin. This specific example (VIN: 3352) has been with the current owner for 17 years, during which he has put just 1,000 miles on it. Apparently some people who know Guzziss better than I do suggest that this is actually a ’67 model, despite what the title says. Something new to me …
1985 Yamaha RZ500
Yamaha’s RZ500 (also known as the RD500LC) was a two-stroke rocket that was kept out of the US thanks to EPA regulations. Only built between ’84 and ’86, it’s now a desirable collector’s bike.
2010 BMW HP2 Sport
The BMW HP2 Sport is one of the rarest bikes from the last few decades of BMW bikes. It certain ways, it was a tough sell. Loosely based on the R1200S, this was a very pricey and exclusive sportbike that put down less power than its competitors thanks to the limits of the venerable boxer engine.
MotoGP – 2013 Forward Racing Kawasaki
Your eyes do not deceive you…this is an actual MotoGP bike. Even better, it’s Colin Edwards’ bike from last season, raced with Forward FTR under the sponsorship of NGM Mobile. Ready to try your best Texas Tornado impression?
1949 Matchless G3L
Post Sale Update: This G3L sold for $6,400 after 28 bids on eBay. Like the BSA M20, the Matchless G3L was produced for the British Army for World War II. Unlike the BSA, the G3L was extremely popular as it was the first bike that ditched girder forks. Matchless produced about 80,000 examples of this bike, and the government kept …
2004 Honda CBR125R
In the US, a small learner bike means some sort of 250cc bike. But internationally, learners often start on a bike like the Honda CBR125R – a reliable mount that’s perfect for teaching a beginner the joys of riding a bike. More importantly – it’s nearly impossible to find these things in the US!
Little Honda – 1971 Honda CL70
From reader Jim R. comes this reasonably priced little Honda. Everything works, it looks good, and you’ll get a rebuilt carb, oil change, and new spark plug to ensure that you can immediately enjoy this rare classic Honda. Find this Honda CL70 for sale here on Craigslist in Chester, Virginia for $1,500.
1969 BSA Lightning
The BSA Lightning was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available – able to top hit 108 miles per hour, and it’s one of the lasting legacies of Birmingham Small Arms, as just a few years later, the Japanese invasion of reliable …
1987 Bimota YB7
Bimotas are already rare finds in the states, but the Bimota YB7 is even more exclusive. Only sold in Japan, and powered by a 399cc, 65 horsepower engine (a 27-year old design that revs to 14k!) from the Yamaha FZR400, this bike was built in response to Japanese importers who were asking for a “baby Bimota” to compete in the …
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom
6-1 Update: Though the bike was originally “sold” for $19,300, this Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom is back up for sale with bidding up to $8,600 here on eBay. For a while, Bull Motorcycles have been making custom Harleys like the Zephyr, recently featured on BikeEXIF. Another one of their creations, based on a 2007 Nightster with 5,000 miles on the odometer, …
1968 Marusho Magnum Electra
Post-Sale Update: This Marusho sold for $7,207 after 31 bids on eBay. Marusho/Lilac was a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer that was constantly under the shadow of Honda. After peaking in the late 50s, the company went bankrupt in 1962. The company was brought back to life just a year later, free of debts and configured to specifically target the American market …
Rare Color – 1987 Honda GB500
Post Listing Update: This GB was relisted several times, but it never met reserve. The final listing got up to $1,924 after 14 bids on eBay. I’ve featured a bunch of GB500’s (but considering how iconic they are, I’ll probably never stop). With that said, I’ve never seen one of the burgundy models (with unique decals), which weren’t available in …
2004 Ducati Monster 620ie Matrix
There was above-average interest in the last Matrix-inspired Ducati I featured, so I figured I’d show you guys the other example of the breed – the Ducati Monster 620ie Matrix. Again produced as a tie in to the Matrix film series, just 45 examples of this limited edition were created by taking a standard Monster 620ie and modifying the cosmetics.
1968 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH
The Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH was one of the classic HD’s featuring the usual V-Twin powerplant. The original MSRP was around $1,600, it weighed 452 pounds, and Harley overstated engine displacement to make the bike seem more powerful than it was.