ATK made quite a name for themselves by being an American version of Bimota for enduros – taking a well-proven engine and then making an exotic frame to get everything out of the powerplant. In this case, they took a venerable 600cc Rotax and then turned it into one of the best handling bikes of the day.
Ending Soon – 1986 KTM 80MX
Post-Listing Update: This KTM got no interest at the opening bid of $1,500. A rare bird in the US, the KTM 80MX was KTM’s first foray into 80cc youth bikes and they’re quite the collector’s item now. What blows my mind is how much power this tiny bike was capable of putting down – check out this vintage ‘ad’ for …
61 Miles – 1958 BSA Catalina Scrambler
In the 1956 Catalina Grand Prix, nearly 1,000 riders came together to fight it out and earn the title of champion. The guy who succeeded was Chuck Minert, who won on a BSA Gold Star. BSA’s West Coast distributor asked for a replica of the winning bike, and the result was the BSA Catalina Scrambler.
Project Creep – 1996 Suzuki DR650SE
Take one Suzuki DR650SE, and add an owner who can’t seem to help himself, and you’ve got a project that started as a detail job and ended as a basically new bike. He’s joking, but the seller starts off his listing with “I defy you to show me a bigger waste of money than this 1996 DR650SE.”
One Year In The US – 1977 Honda CT125
Post Sale Update: This CT125 sold for the BIN of $3,800. Though it was sold from 1976-1985, the Honda CT125 Trail was only imported to the US in 1977. Think of it as a XL125 with a comfier seat, designed for farm use. It has some additional minor differences, like a fully enclosed chainguard, one person seat, smaller (19″) front …
Ending Soon – 1994 Kawasaki KLR650 Time Capsule
Good lord, look at those colors. Here’s a ‘time capsule’ that reminds you of a time where one day people thought purple and green looked good together. This example (VIN: JKAKLEA1XRA030662) has just 1,973 miles and is good shape (recent service) except for the fact that it needs a new chain and the windshield is missing, though the seller will …
1973 Yamaha RT3
In an article for SuperHunky, Matt Cuddy calls the Yamaha RT3 the last real enduro that Yamaha built, one that was “both an evil handling, ankle exploding terror, and a rock solid reliable motorcycle that seemed to thrive on abuse.” Putting down 33 horsepower and weighing about 280 pounds wet, this bike could comfortably sustain 65 and hit a top …
Almost New – 2002 Simson 050 SC
A German company founded back in 1854, Simson made guns, cars, motorcycles, and more. Here’s one of the last vehicles out of the factory, a scrambler called the Simson .050 SC. The company would stop production in the Fall of 2002 and go bankrupt in February of the next year.
1988 BMW R80GS Paris-Dakar
Two reasons for featuring this bike. One: I adore the GSPD bikes from BMW and this looks like a solid example. Two: it gives me an excuse to share this fantastic article from Road & Track.
2001 Kawasaki W650 Scrambler
A reference to the Kawasaki W1, itself a copy of the BSA A7, the Kawasaki W650 is also inspired by the Triumph Bonneville. The W650 actually preceded the rebirth of the Bonnie and for a brief moment in time in the early 2000s, it was the best option for someone looking for classic British looks with dependable reliability.
Ending Soon – 1961 Matchless G80TCS Typhoon
After years of success with the G80, Matchless offered a “Competition Suspension” variant called the G80CS to answer demands for more power, aimed towards US riders who were looking for a desert racer. But for three years (’59-’61), Matchless released an even better version – the Matchless G80TCS Typhoon. Just 125 were built, and most were exported to the US.
1978 Yamaha DT125
Here’s a solid example of the Yamaha DT125 in the quintessential yellow/black paint scheme. It was a 2 stroke enduro that had a six speed transmission – this example has just 3,100 miles and has a new batter, tires, fork seals, and dust seals. Everything is claimed to work and it’s ready to go. Find this Yamaha DT125 for sale …
Possible Steal – 1978 Yamaha XT500
The Yamaha XT500 has become a cult classic and I never see them for sale for cheap anymore. Here’s an example with 5,781 miles for less than $2K. It’s not cosmetically perfect but this bike might be worth a lot more with some new bodywork…
1977 Husqvarna 390CR
Introduced in ’77, the 390CR was (according to Cycle magazine) “a no-compromise, expert-level motocrosser” that can “double as an enduro mount, woods play-bike or desert racer.” They summarized it as “probably the most versatile dirt bike to ever be produced by Husqvarna.” Granted, that was almost four decades ago, but here’s an example of what used to be Husky’s finest.
1976 Bultaco Alpina
Here’s a highly original Alpina 250 enduro – the seller calls it a 4 out of 5. It ‘runs perfect’ and has just 1,130 miles. Just make sure you’re comfortable kick-starting from the left side! Find this Bultaco Alpina for sale here on Craigslist in Chicago, Illinois for $3,000. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K!