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. The Atlas produced 55 horsepower, with plenty of torque available low in the rev range. Utilizing Norton’s famous Featherbed frame, the bike weighed about …
1922 Harley-Davidson JD Racer
By 1920, HD was the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer – with dealerships in 67 countries. One of their featured bikes at the time was the 1000cc Harley-Davidson JD, which became the first motorcycle to ever win a race with an average speed of over 100 mph in 1921, on a board track in Fresno, California.
1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this Honda CB750 Cafe Racer sold for $9,100 on eBay. 5-6 Update: And it’s back. Find this Honda CB750 Cafe Racer for sale on eBay with bidding up to $6,100 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: Despite 21 bids up to $7,350.00, this Honda CB750 Cafe Racer did …
JDM Lucky Strike – 1999 Suzuki GSXR750
The Suzuki GSXR750 is an original Japanese model in the JDM-only Lucky Strike paint scheme. It was brought over from Japan by a US servicemen, and is now titled in Oklahoma in excellent condition. It’s recently been serviced and is ready to go. Find this Suzuki GSXR750 for sale in Mustang, Oklahoma for $5,899 or best offer here on eBay.
Electric Wonder – 1973 Auranthetic Charger
Long before Zero and Brammo, there were very few options for an electric motorcycle. The Auranthetic Charger was a small electric bike (though not, as I originally guessed from the photos, a minibike) built in the 70s in sunny California. Using a 1 horsepower, 24 volt DC motor, this 200-pound bike was able to hit 25-30 miles per hour, with …
1960 Royal Enfield Constellation
A higher peformance bike from Royal Enfield, the Constellation was a 700cc with an engine based on the Super Meteor powerplant. Affectionately known as the Connie, this bike produced 51 horsepower thanks to a TT carb and siameze exhaust. The bike also got a new frame to handle the 700cc engine and its new-fangled power. Find this Royal Enfield Constellation …
1986 Ducati 750F1
Post-Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Ducati 750F1 sold for $12,500 Ducati’s last stand before being sold to the Castiglioni brothers, the 750F1A featured hand made aluminum tanks, floating rotors, and other features designed to make it a race bike for the street. Raw and uncompromising, it was slightly down on power but an excellent handler – 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, and there’s been a surge of them for sale over the last few months. The stats were impressive: the 748cc DOHC V-4 engine produced 76 horsepower, but included goodies like …
The “Ultimate” KLR – 2006 Kawasaki KLR650
Whenever I see a listing that claims to be the ultimate example of a model, I’m usually disappointed. But today I’ve got a Kawasaki KLR650 that’s been modified so well, it might just be as good as it gets for the dough. The seller is willing to ride it to you, at which point you can take this bike up …
1970 Norton Commando Production Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this Norton Commando Production Racer sold for $14,100 Arguably the most collectable of Commandos, the Norton Commando Production Racer (affectionately known as the Yellow Peril) was a street-legal factory racer made available to privateers for a princely sum. At a time when you could buy an Austin Mini for less than $1,500, the …
48 Miles – 1967 Triumph Bonneville
Post-Sale Update: After 38 bids on eBay, this Triumph Bonneville sold for $14,805 – or $308/mile! The Triumph Bonneville is a legend in the motorcycling world, so I won’t bother you with an introduction to this post. But this one stands out because it has just 48 miles on it – and the seller is including 650 spares!
Super Bowl XXIII – 1989 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Custom
Post-Listing Update: This Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Custom got no action on eBay at the $5,000 opening bid. In 1989, the Super Bowl halftime show changed forever. After decades of parade floats and marching bands, a production company convinced the NFL to all out with a large performance. That first year, audiences were treated to a 50s-themed performance that featured, among …
1947 Velocette KSS
Known for being the last “cammy” Velocette, the KSS was produced in varying forms from 1927 all the way through 1948. A toned down variant of their production racers (which were replicas of the Works racers), the KSS is usually translated as “Kamshaft Super Sports” – though as Paul D’Orleans notes in the comments, the Kamshaft is a ‘nonsense word.’ …
Sounds Like Opera – 1980 Moto Guzzi LeMans II CX100
Post Sale Update: This CX sold for $6,299 after 27 bids on eBay. The successor to the legendary 850cc Le Mans, the Moto Guzzi LeMans II CX100 was created to satisfy the American mantra of “no replacement for displacement” and as competition to the BMW R100RS. Guzzi took the engine and lower fairings from the 1000SP sport tourer, and threw …
1970 Bridgestone GTO 350
Post-Sale Update: As noted by reader Tom down below, this Bridgestone sold for $5,650 after 31 bids on eBay. The Bridgestone GTO 350 was the scrambler version of the absolutely incredible GTR, a bike that could leave 650 and 750cc bikes in the dust in the quarter-mile. What did Bridgestone think would be required to turn a street bike into …