In 1964, Bridgestone introduced a series of 90cc motorcycles – there were 9 different models based around 4 primary designs. One of the designs was the Mountain, and you can probably guess by the name that this was built to go off-road. Here’s an example with an older restoration that’s been sitting for a decade and a half. Someone needs …
2005 Husaberg FE550e
In 1987, Husqvarna was bought by Cagiva and it became part of MV Agusta. Many engineers from Husky’s development team decided to stay in Sweden and they founded Husaberg in 1988. They were competitive in racing but sales were lackluster, and in ’95 the brand was sold to KTM. By 2003, KTM was producing Husabergs themselves. You know KTM’s slogan, …
1994 Ducati E900 Elefant
Ducati was sold to Cagiva in 1985, and one of the things the latter did with this infusion of bikes and technology to try and compete in the Paris-Dakar rally. They created the Elefant, which won the rally in 1990 and 1994. In the US, the bike was branded as the Ducati E900 – this may give you a hint …
950 Miles – 1968 BSA Firebird Scrambler
Some Beezer fans consider the Firebird Scrambler to be the best bike that BSA made, which might make sense considering it was the last new design they created before they went out of business in 1973. It wasn’t as popular as the Gold Star but by this point BSA was in dire straits financially, and they couldn’t support the marketing …
In Canada – 1993 Honda Africa Twin XRV750
Honda’s bringing the Africa Twin back this year, though it never officially made it to the US in the first place. Our Canadian brethern were lucky enough to get the XRV750 generation – it’s become a cult classic over the years. Because of this, it’s hard to find an AT in the States, but maybe someone ambitious feels like importing …
Dual Sport Custom – 1966 Honda CB160
Post-Sale Update: This custom CB160 sold for $1,850 after 26 bids on eBay. This interesting custom was built by a Connecticut craftsman who went by the name of “Flat-Head Jack.” The New England Motorcycle Museum acquired 26 of Jack’s bikes for their upcoming collection, however they’ve run into some financial issues and are liquidating some motorcycles to try and salvage …
939 Miles – 1983 Honda XL185S
With over 30 years of life and less than a thousand miles on the odometer, this small XL is in impressive original shape. It’s not cheap, but I can’t say I’ve seen a nicer example of the breed before.
1,759 Miles – 1989 Honda Transalp
In the late 80s, Honda offered both an AT and a TA – the Africa Twin and the Transalp. Both were ahead of the times, though the latter was more street-biased. Consider it a jack of all trades sort of bike with a cult following. The US only got the Transalp between ’89 and ’91.
Cheap and Getting Cheaper – 1977 Honda XL250S
As of the date of this post (5/22), this XL250 is $1,400. Every day that goes by with it still in the seller’s posession, that price drops $100.
Airhead Dual Sport – BMW R75/6 Custom
It’s a little bit of an ugly duckling, but this slash 6 has been turned into a competent pavement-indifferent runabout.
2006 BMW HP2 Enduro
Post Sale Update: This HP2 sold for $13,330 after 26 bids on eBay. The HP2 Enduro was the perfect bike for riders who thought the R1200GS was capable but too heavy. Thanks to a trellis frame and conventional telescopic forks, the HP2 saved 53 pounds of weight from the standard GS. This example has only seen pavement but it comes …
Sub $10K Salvage Title – 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
The reason for the rebuilt title on this KTM seems a little dubious, but for this price I’d say this bike is worth a closer look.
1974 Honda CL360
The successor to the CL350, the Honda CL360 was built for three years and had a CB street-based twin.
1965 Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler
5-9-16 Update: This Big Bear is back up for sale with bidding up to $5,600 here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Big Bear Scrambler did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $7,800. Even though Yamaha never won it the Big Bear race (a run to Big Bear Lake through the Mojave desert), they took the name for 125, …
397 Miles – 1969 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler 125
Post-Sale Update: This Stornello Scrambler sold for $3,350 after 13 bids on eBay. Also known as the American, the Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler was one of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built. The Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed …