A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959. Here’s an interesting example that’s been converted into a AHRMA vintage racer.
1988 Honda NX125
One of the best beginner dual sports ever, the Honda NX125 was only imported to the US for a few years. This was the baby of the NX line, and while I’ve recently featured one of these, I couldn’t pass up on how cherry this one looks.
1,432 Miles – 1972 Honda SL125
The Honda SL125 was a lightweight (209 pounds) enduro with a 122cc OHC 4-stroke engine that put out 12 horsepower at 9,000 rpm. This specific example is in fantastic condition for a 43 year old bike. It’s claimed to be fully street functional and even comes with the original tool kit. As you’d expect, it has original paint and nice …
1961 BSA Gold Star 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.
2003 MZ Baghira Black Panther
MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ 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.
1972 OSSA Pioneer 250
A 250cc enduro from the Spanish firm OSSA, the Pioneer was impressive enough that a Cycle World staffer was so impressed with the test bike he got for a review that he ended up buying his own. Cycle World called it “one of the ruggedest bikes made” and one that was “happiest in the boondocks.”
2002 Hyosung Troy RT125
Never imported to the US or Canada, the Hyosung RT125 (also known as the Troy back in 2002) looks an awful lot like the Yamaha TW200. Here’s your chance to snag a bike that’s claimed to be the only one of its model in the US.
1974 Benelli 175 Enduro
Available only between 1971-1974, the Benelli 175 Enduro was a well-built dual-sport with plenty of chrome.
1972 Triumph Scrambler Custom
This Triumph Scrambler custom is the work of Liberty Vintage Motorcycles, featured on the Discovery TV show Philly Throttle.
Nice Price – 1988 Honda NX125
The Honda NX125 was the smallest of the NX’s, which were only imported for a few years. The combination of XR-roots with a slightly more street friendly composition made it an excellent all-rounder. Offered in the states in 125, 250, and 650cc versions, the NX650 was by far the most popular in the US. Here’s an example that can be …
1989 Yamaha DT125R
An evolution of the DT125, the Yamaha DT125R was sold until 2008 and was very popular as a entry level enduro in Europe. With that said, these are exceedingly rare in the US, so here’s your chance to pick one up that will need a service before you take it to tear up some trails.
Desert Storm Vet – 1978 Hercules K125 Military
This Hercules 125 spent some time in Operation Desert Storm as a NATO bike, but now it has just 1,750 miles and is being offered with a warranty.
Red Hot Chili Customs – BMW R100RS
Based out of Szczecin, Poland, Red Hot Chili Customs has put together an interesting scrambler based on the BMW R100RS. All kinds of parts have come together to form this, including the tank from a Honda CB400, brake calipers from a Honda Africa Twin, Edelweiss Hot Cam, Motogadget speedo, and plenty more. Find this R100RS custom for sale in Szczecin, …
1972 Yankee Z500
Post Sale Update: This Z500 sold for $4,465 after 10 bids on eBay. In the early 70s, John Taylor of Schenectady, New York started building the Yankee Z500, an American dual-sport designed to compete with the best bikes coming out of Europe. Yankee Motor Company started by importing machines from OSSA, the Spanish off-road powerhouse, and then moved to modifying …
2006 BMW R1150GSA Special Edition
For the last year of production, BMW released just 350 Special Editions of the venerable R1150GSA. Of those, only 177 were imported to the US. This example has some excellent upgrades to complement what is my favorite paint scheme BMW offered on this series of the GS.