The R1150GS sold very well, but almost all the modifications riders make are farkles for long distance touring. This bike has also had some cosmetic work done – how do you think it went?
1942 Excelsior Villiers Welbike
Post-Listing Update: This Welbike got no action at the opening bid of $11,000. At the request of the British government, Excelsior developed the Welbike, a tiny single seater that was designed to be dropped into combat situations via parachute-equipped containers, then unpacked and moving on the road within 11 seconds.
Needs Some Work – 1970 Hercules K125BW
BW stands for Bundeswehr, or Germany’s armed forces, so you can probably guess what this Hercules was designed for!
Sammy Miller – 1965 Bultaco Sherpa T
This gorgeous motorcycle is a game changer. Bultaco came into being in the late 1950s with high quality racing motorcycles. They were involved in all forms of racing, but when they introduced their Sherpa T (trials) model they started to dominate the dirt.
Well Farkled – 2010 KTM 690 Enduro R
Ready to go around the world? Here’s a bike that’s waiting for you.
1967 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler
If you came of age in the late 1960s you were divided into two categories. Those that owned a 305 Scrambler or those that wanted one. Ah, sure, the CB77 Superhawk had it’s followers, but everybody wanted a Scrambler.
All-Electric – 2011 Zero DS Dual Sport
Zero is the largest ‘all electric’ motorcycle manufacturer and a survivor of the rush to electrics. They have consistently pushed the needle in performance and usability.
1985 BMW R80GS
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this GS sold for $7,200. Arguably the motorcycle that created the ‘adventure bike’ segment, the R80GS (and successors) has been invaluable to BMW. It’s also becoming harder and harder to find a good example.
Gravel Tracker – 1979 Yamaha XS650 Custom
View PostWell Farkled – 2013 BMW G650GS Sertao
The farkle list for this bike reads like it was a demo bike for Touratech, so if you’ve been looking to spend R1200GS money on a Sertao, come take a look.
1 of 500 – 1983 Honda XLV750R Limited Edition
View Post1969 Ducati Scrambler 250
View PostMini Enduro – 1989 Yamaha DT50 MX
View Post75th Anniversary – 1998 BMW R1100GS
For BMW’s 75th anniversary, the Germany company created a limited run (750 examples) of the R1100GS. Differences were limited to the special paint scheme and fancy paperwork called the “Edition Folder” for the owner – Euro bikes got a dark smoke windscreen and the US got a clear one.
3,960 Miles – 1983 Honda XL600R
Here’s a “very clean, all original” XL with less than 4,000 miles.