Post-Sale Update: This Honda Gyro sold for just $1,086 after 28 bids on eBay. Introduced in 1982, the Gyro series of scoots are three-wheelers (one in the front, two in the back) where the body is able to lean up to 40 degrees compared to the rear axle! GYRO is actually an acronym, which stands for “Great Your Recreation Original”. …
1977 Ducati 900 SuperSport
Post-Sale Update: After 20 bids on eBay, this Ducati 900 SuperSport sold for $36,100. The Ducati 900 SuperSport is a street-oriented successor to the classic, race-bred 750SS. Based on the non-desmo 860GT, Ducati added desmo valves, creating a beautiful bike that was as fast as anything else on the streets at the time.
1975 BMW R90S
I adore the BMW R90S, which was a game-changer when it was released to the world. The gray and smoke paint scheme shown here was the first of two available paint schemes, both of which are beautiful and incredibly difficult to reproduce. With oversight from Hans Muth, this bike was built to show the world that BMW could make more …
Colossal Failure – 2003 Cannondale X440
The Cannondale X440 was the swansong of Cannondale motorcycles, a subsidiary of the well-known American bicycling company. In the late 90s, Cannondale tried to move into motorsports, with an off-road bike and an ATV. Long story short, it was a disaster. $80 million later, the company declared bankruptcy, having left behind an interesting story of what happens when you can’t …
Suitcase Cycle – 1974 Honda CL125
Post-Listing Update: This Suitcase Cycle did not meet reserve with just one bid up to $1,500 on eBay. The 1974 Honda CL125 was a one-cylinder scrambler that with a 122cc piston that weighed just 196 pounds. What makes this specific example so special is that it has been converted by a third party company to fit into a suitcase for …
1976 Triumph Tiger TR7R
This Triumph Tiger 750 is in great shape with 21,700 miles on the clock. The kill switch does not work, it’s a kick start only, and it has pipes from a Norton Commando. Everything besides the kill switch works great, and I think the original shade of green is absolutely fantastic. Find this Triumph Tiger for sale in Chesterfield, Virginia …
1971 Yamaha DT-1 250
Post-Sale Update: After 52 bids on eBay, this Yamaha DT-1 250 sold for a substantial $5,900. Yesterday, I featured a lovely Husky Sportsman that was built by the Swedes to compete specifically with bikes like this Yamaha DT-1 250, which essentially created and dominated the market in the US.
Homologation Special – 1990 Honda RC30
In honor of Lee, one of our newest readers who’s been on the prowl for a Honda RC30, here’s an example of 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.
Bought on Bike-urious – 1992 BMW K1
These have quickly become my favorite types of posts to write up – sharing the story of someone who bought a bike on Bike-urious! Today’s congratulations go to Michael B, who snapped up a 1992 BMW K1 that I originally spotted on Craigslist, and saw again for sale 6 months later on ADVRider. I’ll let Michael tell the story himself: …
1970 Husqvarna 360C Sportsman
Post-Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Husqvarna 360C Sportsman sold for $9,500. In the 60’s, Edison Dye, known by some as the father of American Motocross, convinced management at Husky to build a street-legal dual-sport to compete with the proliferation of similar bikes in the American market, like the Yamaha DT-1. The resulting bike was a high-tech wonder, …
Original Owner – 1982 Honda CBX
Post-Sale Update: This CBX sold for the opening bid of $7,900. Honda wasn’t actually the first to put a 6-cylinder powerplant in a production motorcycle – Benelli earned that honor with the 750 Sei. Thanks to the modern day Goldwing, the idea of a 6-cylinder Honda isn’t a foreign concept, but it all started with the CBX. Built in response …
1958 Ariel Red Hunter VH
I just featured a Red Hunter that sold for $7,000, but as they rarely come up for sale, I wanted to share another one with you. This was rebuilt from a basket case – though there’s a few minor issues, including the generator, rubber boots, and some miscellaneous items. Lots of reproduction parts have been order from UK specialists Draganfly. …
Little Bike, Big Engine – Custom 1961 Cushman Eagle
3-1 Update: Four months later, and it’s back! Find this custom 1961 Cushman Eagle for sale with bidding up to $10,100 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this bike did not meet reserve at $15,612. During World War II, very few vehicle manufacturers were allowed to continue civilian production, as …
Nicest I’ve Seen – 1968 Honda S90
Post-Listing Update: Despite 28 bids on eBay, this Honda S90 did not meet reserve at $2,800. I keep preaching about why the Honda S90 is just a little jewel of a bike, and today we’ve got an example that as nice as you’ll find, thanks to a fantastic restoration that few of these beauties ever receive.
2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello – 68 of 300
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello sold for $5,600 on eBay. The V11 Sport is already a rare motorcycle, but the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello takes it one step further. Just 300 examples of this limited edition were built (to celebrate 80 years of Guzzi motorcycle production), with lots of carbon fiber, …