One of the true cult classics of scooters, the Motocompo was designed to fit into the trunks of Honda’s subcompact cars of the time. To minimize dimensions of the scoot when it needs to be stored, the handlebars and seat can be folded in to become just about flush with the top of the bodywork. These were only sold in …
Austrian Army – 1985 KTM 250 Krad
Another day, another bike I had never heard of before! I’ve seen this referred to as the 250 Krad or the 250 GL Krad – whatever you call it, it’s cool! A translated German Wikipedia page suggests that it was used by the Austrian and Norwegian armed forces and had optional skis for snow/ice riding. The air-cooled 245cc 2-stroke single …
1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
Post Sale Update: This Cagiva sold for the opening bid of $2,000 on eBay in Brooklyn, New York. 12-19-19 Update: Kudos to the seller, who has converted this from what I previously called a “Rare Project” into a runner! These are very rare, which is why I’m impressed that he or she was able to make this Cagiva (VIN: zcgccxax6gv005021) …
1976 Honda CB400F
Jeff Pamer: Sometimes the design of a bike, or an aspect of it leaves a mark on history. The Suzuki Katana’s angular faring, Indian’s swooping fenders, and Kawasaki green – just to name a few. Honda has certainly left a few marks along the way, but nothing quite like the exhaust design on the CB400F. The exhaust lookss like water …
1974 Tyran 125 MX
Post Sale Update: Initially, this Tyran did not meet reserve with 14 bids up to $1,801. However, it was relisted with a BIN of $2,950, and sold at that number! Marketed as a British bike, the Tyran was actually built by Mitsubishi with designs from Ted Wassell, a name that may ring a bell if you were a MX nut …
1972 Yankee Boss
Based out of Schenectady, New York, the Yankee motorcycle company was the brainchild of John Taylor. Yankee was best known for the impressive Z500, but John also wanted a minibike in the lineup so he partnered with Bonvicini Marino out of Bologna, Italy to distribute the 50cc “Boss”.
Nice Price – 2002 Aprilia Futura
MCN called the Futura “desperately underestimated, sadly short lived and now a potential bargain“. Here’s one you can snag for less than $2,000 – anyone fancy an end-of-season fly and ride?
Cosmetic Restoration – 1974 Suzuki RL250 Exacta
Post Listing Update: This Exacta did not get any interest at the BIN of $4,500. Though it was typically in the shadow of Yamaha’s TY250, the Suzuki Exacta RL250 was still a solid trials bike that’s now quite suitable for vintage competition. They’re relatively rare in the US as they were only imported in 1974 and 1975, and this example …
463 Miles – 1983 Honda XL100S
Post Sale Update: This XL sold for $2,550 after 44 bids on eBay in Woodruff, South Carolina. The XL100 evolved into the XL100S in 1979, and it continued that way until the model was discontinued in 1985. This ’83 model looks to be in good shape and it has just 463 miles.
1971 Benelli 175 Cafe Racer
I’m going to need a Benelli expert on this one. In 1971, the only 175 Benelli was making was the Enduro, correct? Either way, this bike has been highly customized into a “cafe racer” and I think the end result looks pretty good.
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View Post1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
Inspired by Eddie Lawson’s race bike replica released in 1982, the ZRX was a tribute to a tribute. This bike and its 1200 successor are some of the best bang for your buck used bikes you can buy today. It had 1982 styling with some late nineties updates, balancing both time period’s style perfectly. That trademark faring at the front …
1998 Kawasaki KDX200
Kawasaki introduced the KDX line as a small enduro in 1980. In 1986, they revised the KDX200 with lots of features from the KX125 motocrosser, and Kawi was one of the very few manufacturers offering a two-stroke enduro at the time. It was well loved by riders, so much so that even when Kawasaki introduced a 250 of the KDX …
Custom Trials – 1964 Ducati 160
Presumably based on a 160 Monza, this lithe Ducati was converted into a little trials runabout.
1985 Honda Shadow 1100 with Boat Sidecar
The original Shadow 1100 was a fine motorcycle, good enough that Honda kept it around until 2007 with very few changes. Still, it’s not the kind of bike I’d typically feature here. However, I have to make an exception for this example, as it’s got a sidecar which doubles as a powered boat!