12-12-2018 Update: 6 months later, this bike is now on the East Coast – looks like the current seller made the previous one a good offer. Now, the current seller is moving and he needs to let go of this interesting hack. The license plate is different but it otherwise looks the same. Find it with bidding up to $14,000 …
1977 Jawa 350TS with Velorex Sidecar
Finding a Jawa 350TS in decent shape is difficult enough, but this lovely example is paired with a Velorex sidecar as a bonus!
2019 Yamaha Niken
When I was at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Yamaha reps said that the allotment of bikes to US dealership had already sold out. If that’s true, here’s an example where the rider who put down a deposit backed out – possibly because Yamaha has just announced the Niken GT (upgraded front suspension, center stand, heated grips, and other …
In Canada – 1966 Jawa Road King 350 with PAV 40 Trailer
As of this month, Jawa is back (in India). Historically the brand goes back to 1929, and one of its most successful models was based on their 350cc two-stroke twin. US riders are familiar with department stores such as Sears or Montgomery Ward that would sell motorcycles out of catalogs – Canada had a similar option through a store called …
Unusual Hack in England – 1999 Ducati 996 with Sidecar
Post Listing Update: This Ducati hack did not get any interest at the asking price of $13,626. Normally when you think of modifications made to a Ducati 996, the list includes rearsets, a tail tidy, and suspension. This one’s packing a little extra – a Watsonian Squire sidecar.
1955 Zundapp KS601 Sport with Steib Sidecar
In 1951, Zundapp introduced their last big bike – the KS601 (Kardan Sport). It got plenty of positive attention from the press, but Zundapp’s sales couldn’t compete with offerings from BMW. To combat this they expanded to a Sport model (with 34 horsepower, 6 up from the standard) and even offered multiple colors.
Death Notification – 2010 Tombstone Hearse
Post Listing Update: This hearse did not get any interest at the BIN of $55,000. For some riders, motorcycles are life. The guys at Tombstone Hearse have gone the extra mile so motorcycles can be death, too.
UK Nostalgia Project – Sidewinder Sidecar
Alright, so it’s not a motorcycle, it’s in the UK, and it needs a little bit of work. But I think the Sidewinder sidecar is very interesting, and they’re hard to find. Why are they so interesting? Because they’re all about flaunting the rules.
Ending Soon – 1964 Ford Falcon Drivetrain Trike
Post Sale Update: This custom trike sold for $4,650 after 22 bids on eBay. The owner of a custom car shop sourced a Ford Falcon that a tree fell on top of, pulled out the drivetrain, and then created this gigantic trike that he uses as a daily driver.
1983 Honda ATC70
After the success of the Z50 and the CT70, Honda wanted a bike that they could sell in the winters in the US market. They launched a small trike called the US90 in 1969. The success was immediate, and US beaches became Honda’s trike highways. In 1971, Honda acquired the trademark ATC, “all-terrain cycle”, and gave it to their three-wheelers. …
CA Plated – 2002 Honda Gyro Canopy
I’ve featured several examples of Honda’s quirky 3-wheeler called the GYRO (which is apparently an acronym for “Great Your Recreation Original.”) The US only got one of the versions, a “S” model that was focused on just carrying a rider around. But Japan got multiple variants include, the X, the UP, and the Canopy. The Canopy was introduced at the …
Zero-Powered Prototype – 2018 Campagna “E-Rex”
Back in April of 2018, Canadian autocycle purveyor Campagna Motors announced it would be releasing a fully-electric version of its long-running T-Rex model. Instead of developing its own electric powertrain, Campagna partnered up with Zero Motorcycles, which agreed to provide the motors, batteries, and controllers which Campagna says have been “seamlessly integrated into the T-REX”.
1952 Nimbus Type C with Sidecar
View Post1931 Sunbeam Lion with Watsonian Sidecar
Sunbeam developed their first OHV motors in the mid 20s, and their 492cc “Longstroke” motor was particularly successful in racing and street trims. The street bike took its name from the motor, and it was known as the Model 6 Longstroke until the early 30s, when the bike was refreshed and renamed to the Lion.
Rare Running Project – 1985 Pulse Autocycle
Post Sale Update: This Autocycle sold for $8,600 after 71 bids on eBay. It probably comes as no surprise to learn the Pulse Autocycle was the brainchild of an aircraft designer. Jim Bede is best known for bringing the world the BD-4 and BD-5 aircraft kits — the latter of which made an appearance in the 1983 James Bond movie …