Post-Sale Update: After 25 bids on eBay, this bike sold for $9,210. Flaunting one of the best dirtbike names ever, the Maico 490 Mega 2 was considered by many to be one of the best open class motorcross bikes ever built. Back in the 80s, there was a lot of prestige associated with riding a Maico, but even this was …
Buell is Back – 2012 EBR 1190RS
Post Listing Update: This EBR was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Motorcycle enthusiasts are all familiar with the story of Erik Buell, and the disappointing end of his partnership with Harley-Davidson. Good News – Buell is back! In 2011, Erik and his company, Erik Buell Racing (EBR), decided to get back in the sportbike game with a …
The True Senna – 1995 Ducati 916 Senna
Just a couple of days after we featured a ‘semi-Senna’ Ducati, reader Paul Z. found us one of the real ones! Ducati’s 916 was an instant classic as soon as it was shown to the world. Built for 5 years before evolving into the 996, this bike was one of Massimo Tamburini’s crowning achievements. Though it produced less horsepower than …
1970 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III
Post Sale Update: This Mach III sold for $10,000 after 25 bids on eBay. The Kawi H1’s were a range of triples famous for being incredibly fast in a straight line, but dangerous when you had to turn. This reputation only helped to make the bike more popular amongst riders who fancied themselves tough, as the bike became “affectionately” known …
Hidden From The War – 1937 NSU Pony 201 ZDB
Post-Listing Update: This Pony was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Today we feature the story of a true survivor – a 1937 NSU Pony.
“Senna” – Ducati Monster 750 Si.e.
In the late 1990’s, Ducati released a limited edition of the 916, called the Senna. Built to honor the late Ayrton Senna, only 300 were produced in a distinctive gray with red wheels paint scheme. Though Ducati has never officially brought the Senna name back for a bike sold in the US, they have done so for other countries – …
Bosozoku – 1978 Honda CB750F
We feel obligated to start this listing off by saying that we aspire you to bring interesting motorcycles for sale. Sometimes, this means we stumble upon very bizarre bikes that don’t necessarily appeal to the masses. This Honda CB750F “Bosozoku” definitely falls under that category.
The Japanese Brit – 1990 Honda GB500
Post Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Honda GB500 sold for $5,100. In the late 80s, Honda took a risk and gave the world a beautiful motorcycle inspired by 60s thumper racers of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race – bikes like the Manx Norton and AJS 7R. Originally created as a 400cc bike in Japan, the …
Italian Spec Racer – 1980 Aspes Yuma
Post-Listing Update: Unfortunately, this Aspes Yuma did not attract any bidding at the $9,900 opening price. Aspes was a small Italian manufacturer that produced bikes from ’61-’82, though they were recently brought back to life in 2008. As they never imported bikes to the US, very few Americans have even heard of the firm, let alone seen their lovely creations. …
Flamethrowers and Cannons – Electric Batpod
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2003 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 Limited Edition
10-23 Update: Wow, that was quick! This bike has already sold, at the much lower price of $8,200. So much for the 25k asking price. Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. As years passed, Benelli was bought and sold several times until …
The Original Italian Cruiser – 1987 Ducati Indiana 650
Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids, this Ducati Indiana sold for $2,425 on eBay. Ducati has recently made waves with their power cruiser, the Diavel. But the Italians tried their hand at a cruiser over 20 years before, with the Ducati Indiana. Like most of the featured bikes on Bike-urious, the Indiana was an incredibly interesting motorcycle that ended up as …
Jekyll and Hyde – 2x 1983 Suzuki GS1100E
Just yesterday, we featured the Honda CBX. But today, just like back in the 80s, Suzuki knocks off the CBX as the superbike du jour. The Suzuki GS1100E came into the market and instantly became the bike of choice for the power hungry.
Featured First – 1982 Honda CBX 1000
12-13 Update: Someone on r/motorcycles noticed that this bike is back up for sale. Find it here on Craigslist, though the price has gone up to $6,000. Based on reader feedback, we’re starting a new series today – Featured First. The motorcycling industry thrives on innovation, and we’re going to show you some of the notable ‘firsts’ that manufacturers have …
1953 Horex Regina 250
10/21 Update: This Horex Regina is back up for sale with the same BIN price of $9,500. Those of you that keep tabs on quirky modern bikes might be wondering why the name Horex sounds familiar. A few years ago, Horex was revived after 50 years of slumber with the announcement of a bike powered by a supercharged VR6 engine …