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Dick Mann Replica – 1971 OSSA 250 DMR

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Post-Listing Update: Despite 30 bids up to $5,000, this DMR did not meet reserve. While OSSA is probably best known for their trials bikes, one of their prettiest models was the Dick Mann Replica, a flat tracker designed with Dick Mann featuring a tuned 250cc OSSA engine. At the time, Yankee Motors of Schenectady, new York was importing OSSA’s into …

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Restored – 1971 Ossa Pioneer 250

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When a Cycle World reviewer got a 250 Pioneer to cover for the magazine, he was so impressed that he bought one for himself. He called it “one of the ruggedest bikes made” and one that was “happiest in the boondocks.” This example has been restored, so it’s ready for another 30+ years of getting dirty on trail rides.

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1977 Bultaco Pursang MK10

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By the time Bultaco had got to the 10th version of the Pursang, you could order one in 125, 200, 250, and 370cc versions. This replica of the factory race bikes is based on a 250cc, meaning it was a Model 192 in Bultaco’s language of internal designations.

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Go Touring – 1971 Bultaco Metralla Mk2

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Post-Listing Update: This Metralla tourer was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The Metralla is a legend in the world of classic bikes, but because they were the fastest two-stroke bike you could buy at the time, most people used them in racing or sport riding applications. Here’s an example with a rare factory fairing that’ll allow you …

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1967 Montesa Impala 250 Sport

In Spain, Sport by Abhi4 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay, this Impala Sport sold for $7,200. The Impala 175 was introduced in 1962 and produced just 10.5 horsepower because Montesa wanted to ensure the bike was reliable – the factory decided to prove that by sending three bikes through Africa, covering 12,500 miles in the process. A Sport version was released, which pushed …

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1972 Bultaco Metralla Road Racer

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Post-Sale Update: This Metralla sold for $4,545 after 25 bids on eBay. This Metralla looks beautiful thanks to a new replica fuel tank, tail/seat, and fender. Built as a road racer that would qualify for AHRMA 250, it will need to be brought back to life as it’s been sitting for a couple of years. It has been sitting for …

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Old vs. New – 1975 & 2012 OSSA Explorers

In Dual-Sport, Spain by Abhi2 Comments

In 1972, OSSA released the Explorer – a great name for the kind of riding the bike would be subjected to. The intent was to have a light bike that was easy to ride, something between an enduro and a trials bike. 40 years later, OSSA re-launched the Explorer with some new technology, but a similar intent. Here’s an example …