Post Listing Update: This HD did not get any interest at the BIN of $75,000 on eBay. Harley-Davidson is the most successful American motorcycle manufacturer in the history of motorcycling, but there’s so much more to the story than just that statement. They have been close to shutting their doors on numerous occasions since selling their first bike in 1903. …
First Year Knucklehead – 1936 Harley-Davidson EL
Post Sale Update: This EL sold for $120,000 after 20 bids on eBay. Harley-Davidson debuted the Knucklehead motor in 1936 (though it didn’t earn the nickname until after the Panhead was released) and just 1,704 first year examples were built. As HD made several changes to production in the first few months, particularly to timing covers and kickstart gearing, some …
2010 Yamaha VMAX
Post Listing Update: This VMAX did not meet reserve despite 24 bids up to $8,000 on eBay. Power cruisers are definitely not everyone’s idea of a good time. For me though, there is no better way to ride low and…sort of slow. The VMAX houses a monstrous 1679cc V-4 pushes out 197 hp. Massive six piston calipers clamp dual front …
Period Dragster – 1960 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH
Post Listing Update: this Harley did not sell despite 50 bids up to $13,100 on eBay. According to the seller, this Sportster was built as a dragster in the early 60s with HD parts including a XLR exhaust, modified KR frame, KHK flywheel, Hummer forks, and more. The seller (Full Moon Cycle) calls it a “work of art” and notes …
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with Harley-Davidson for emergency service duty all across the country.
230 Miles – 2003 Yamaha V-Max
When it was first released in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max wan an instant hit that was named Bike of the Year by Cycle Guide. The first generation lasted a whopping 22 years with minimal changes, ending when Yamaha finally released an all-new bike (called the VMAX) in 2008 – as a 2009 model.
Experimental “Mini Knuck” – 1938/39 Harley-Davidson XE-4
Post Listing Update: This prototype Harley did not get any interest at the BIN of $195,000. Despite a global financial crisis greatly limiting available funds and resources at the start of the 1930’s, Harley-Davidson nonetheless managed to develop a number of significant models, including the Knucklehead, which debuted in 1936.
1937 Harley-Davidson UL Flathead
Post Listing Update: This got less action the second time around, with 21 bids up to $42,100 on eBay. 2-16-19 Update: Almost four years later, this UL is being sold again. It’s moved to Texas, and the new seller has better photos and more information. After the Ogar restoration, the bike was sold to Dale Walksler – the man behind …
50th Anniversary Project – 1954 Harley-Davidson KH
Post Listing Update: This KH did not meet reserve despite 41 bids up to $11,000 on eBay. In 1952, Harley announced the new Model K. Raised compression and bigger cams were good for 30 hp from 45 cubic inches. For their 50th anniversary in 1954, Harley introduced the redesigned KH model and continued their bigger is better mentality, bumping engine …
2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883
The Art Director of Hot Bike (which, sadly, was recently killed off) is selling off his little Sporty, and it’s one of the better-modified examples I’ve ever seen.
Team Green’s Indian Tribute – 2000 Kawasaki Drifter 1500
Nowadays there are plenty retro-inspired bikes with modern performance and reliability: Triumph Bonnevilles, Ducati Scramblers, BMW R9T’s, etc. But two decades ago, Kawasaki took this now-popular recipe and ran with it in an unusual direction, leading to the birth of the Kawasaki Drifter 1500.
2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
View PostSold Out in 10 Minutes – 2017 Indian Jack Daniel’s Edition Chieftain
Back in 2016, Indian Motorcycle joined forces with iconic American whiskey purveyor Jack Daniel’s to introduce limited edition versions of the Springfield and Chief Vintage. The collaborative effort instantly proved itself to be a hit, with all 150 units being snapped up in just eight-hours of the limited edition’s release.
Unexpected – 1975 BMW Chopper with R69S Frame
Post Listing Update: This custom BMW did not meet reserve with 20 bids up to $3,338 on eBay. The “R69S Frame” part of the title might upset you, but this is an interesting custom built with a BMW frame/motor (the seller doesn’t identify the powerplant), a Harley-Davidson Springer front fork, and HD Bobtail rear fender.
907 Miles – 2007 Yamaha V-Max
When it was first released in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max wan an instant hit that was named Bike of the Year by Cycle Guide. The first generation lasted a whopping 22 years with minimal changes, ending when this example was sold in 2007.