I don’t make it a point to feature modern mass production bikes, but… 1. the 1190R is absurd. 2. this provides an amazing opportunity for a fly and ride for those of you that want to ride up to the top of Alaska.
1990 Honda XL600V Transalp
Though these are common in other countries, the Honda Transalp is a rare bike in the US – it was only sold here between ’89 and ’91. Out of the three color schemes, Fighting Red was the rarest.
1989 BMW R100GS
Alright, you guys are eating up the classic GSes so I’m going to keep hitting you with them.
KLR Cousin – 1990 Kawasaki Tengai
This Kawasaki Tengai was created as a sister bike to the venerable KLR 650. Magazine tests of the time cited the Tengai as a bit better off-road, and most thought it was better looking due to the extra plastic.
Full Resto – 1972 Suzuki TS400
Post Sale Update: After 16 bids on eBay, this TS400 sold for $5,000. For those of you that grew up on a TS400, here’s a hit of nostalgia that might make you want to open your wallet. Restored by Suzuki guru Jeff Weier, this bike is claimed to be better than new.
Ending Soon – 1988 BMW R100GS
Post-Sale Update: This GS sold for just $6,900. I’ve been featuring a few of these in the last few days, but I’m assuming you won’t mind after seeing how nice this 8,400 miles example is. But hurry, the auction ends soon!
New In Crate (in Germany) – 1986 Yamaha XT500
View Post1994 BMW R100GS
Here’s a bumblebee GS that was ‘taken apart and refreshed’ 2 years ago.
1983 BMW R80GS
Post-Sale Update: This R80GS sold for $5,700 after just the opening bid. 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.
2003 MZ Baghira
MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual purpose motorcycle.
AACA Winner – 1968 Honda CL350
Though it’s ‘not a trailer queen’, this CL350 (VIN: CL3501039236)is a ‘cosmetically restored, well-preserved original’ that recently placed first in the Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) class at a recent Antique Automobile Club of America event.
“Artistic Liberties” – 1971 Ducati Scrambler
View PostModel 188 – 1977 Bultaco Alpina 350
After the success of the Sherpa T, Bultaco released the Alpina 250, a bike specifically built for enduro riders. After 3 years, Bultaco offered a more powerful 350 variant, which you see in front of you.
In Australia – DR BIG – 1988 Suzuki DR750S
I haven’t seen one of these for sale in years, now I’ve seen two in a month! In addition to having one of the best names in the business, the Suzuki DR BIG featured the biggest single cylinder motorcycle engine available when it was released.
1971 Rupp Roadster 2
Post-Listing Update: Despite 14 bids on eBay, this Rupp Roadster did not meet reserve at $1,536. In 1971, Rupp Manufacturing was flying high. The year prior, owner Mickey Rupp was honored as one of the “Outstanding Young Men of America”, and they had become more than a snowmobile manufacturer – they were also cranking out ATVs, go-karts, and mini-bikes. The …