Post Listing Update: 23 bids on eBay got the action up to $60,300, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. When Paul D’Orleans, the man behind The Vintagent, says that a Brough Superior is the most beautiful production motorcycle ever made, then I listen. And while he’s a fan of the ’28 SS100 model, this SS80 should still check all …
2005 Ural Troyka
One of the best parts of running this site is discovering bikes I had never even heard about before. Reader Jim R. comes through with yet another one with this Ural Troyka, a variant of the tourist that gives a little more luxury with telescopic forks and a “deluxe sidecar” designed to provide “the utmost of comfort…on unhurried scenic rides”, …
Delivery Sidecar – 1965 BMW R60/2 with Steib LT-200
Full disclosure – I may just be featuring this bike because of the novel sidecar and the picture with dogs. But the bike itself is well equipped with bags, Denfield seats, the sport gas tank, and the engine has been rebuilt. Still, the Steib Package/Delivery Sidecar is very rare (the seller suggests there might only be one other left in …
Reader Ride – 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Sidecar
In 2003, Harley-Davidson released a 100th Anniversary edition of it’s venerable Road King. A very small amount of these bikes (known internally as the FLHRCI) came with a matching factory sidecar, with a total MSRP of nearly $29,000. This example is particularly worth noting as it’s being offered by one of my favorite Bike-urious readers!
1972 Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth Trike – American Beetle
Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth is a legend in the hot rod and rock-art community, thanks to his creations like Rat Fink. While his focus was on building cars, he did have a phase where he focused on trikes. The “American Beetle” was one of those creations, with a 36 horsepower engine from a VW Beetle and the front fork from …
1964 BMW R69S with Steib Sidecar
You guys seem to love the classic BMW’s, so let me feed your appetite with this beautiful R69S that comes with a Steib sidecar. It’s original and unrestored and has just 11,000 miles on the odometer. The seller includes a video of the bike running, and considers the paint quality to be a 7. Find this BMW R69S with Steib …
1953 BMW R67/2 Sidecar Racer
The first postwar 600cc BMW, the R67 was produced for one year before the R67/2 was sold between ’52 and ’54. 4,226 units were sold before BMW moved to the /3, but this specific /2 has been converted into a very cool sidecar racer.
1975 Rupp Centaur
Post-Sale Update: This Rupp Centaur sold for the BIN of $3,500. Founded in 1959, Rupp Manufacturing started out as a kart manufacturer in Mansfeld, Ohio. Within 10 years, they had grown to a 400-employee shop pumping out mini-bikes, go-karts, snowmobiles, and a 3-wheeler appropriately named the Rupp Centaur.
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Sportcycle
Designed by Jim Musser, a former GM engineer, the Sportcycle is almost like a Kawasaki ZRX1100 where the front forks and tire have been replaced by a cockpit. For more information, check out this article from The Kneeslider. Though the paint job is different, the bike offered for sale is actually the same one featured in the article. Find this …
Chinese Police – 1984 Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar
4-11 Update: After topping out at $2,081.56 and then being relisted only to hit $1,881.56, this Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar is again up for sale. Maybe the third time’s the charm – find it here on eBay. This rare bird is a Chang Jiang M5A Sidecar that served as a Beijing Armed Police Motorcycle for 12 years. If you’re looking …
1947 Cushman Ice Cream Scooter
Post-Listing Update: In not-so-stunning news, this Cushman Ice Cream Scooter failed to attract any bids at $12,250. Are times tough? Been looking for ways you can expand your entrepreneurial empire? Ever thought ice cream could solve all your problems? Look no further, my friend, as I’ve got the perfect next vehicle for you – a Cushman Ice Cream Scooter.
2006 BMW R1150GS Adventure with DMC Sidecar
In addition to a storied history, the BMW R1150GS owes a lot of its commercial success as an adventure bike to the Long Way Round, the story of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman going east from London to New York. Someone’s taken the adventure concept one step further with this BMW R1150GS Adventure with DMC Sidecar attached. Billed by the …
“The World’s Fastest Shitter” – The Outcycle
Back in the 60s, Tony and Wayne Del Rio made a name for themselves with custom show rods. Tony also made himself a very bizarre show motorcycle – the Outcycle, which was featured on the cover of Big Daddy Roth’s Choppers Magazine in 1965 and went on to win numerous show awards. The bike then sat until 2002, at which …
Airplane Trike
From r/motorcycles comes the discovery of this odd “Airplane Trike”, named as it utilizes part of the fuselage of a small aircraft. With the paint job, it definitely reminds me of a mutant school bus. Using the mechanical components of a ’89 Goldwing – 1500cc boxer six-cylinder producing 100 horsepower. Conveniently, the Wing has a 5-speed transmission with reverse, so …
1919 Indian Power Plus Sidecar
Post-Listing Update: Despite 16 bids up to $29,000, this Indian Power Plus Sidecar did not meet reserve. The Indian Power Plus was a successful roadster and canvas for racing bikes, especially with Erwin “Cannonball” Baker (after whom the Cannonball Run was named after). Today we’ve got an example that forgoes the racing pedigree and instead adds a sidecar.