You all know I love the Honda S90, and it’s been a little while since I’ve featured one. This is definitely on the higher end of the price spectrum, but how many one owner bikes do you see for sale from 1965?
Basically New – 1970 Moto Beta XTR 100
3-24-18 Update: 2 and a half years later, this XTR is still for sale – the seller reached out to me directly and he said he’s willing to take offers. Find it here on Craigslist for $3,800 or best offer. With just 11 miles, this Moto Beta XTR has barely been used, though some of the finish and decals have …
One Year Only – 1988 Honda ZB50
Only sold in the US, Canada, and western Europe in 1988, the ZB50 was supposed to be a street sister to the Z50R dirt bike, but it ended up being too expensive for Honda to build and the US only got 3,058 examples before Honda killed it off.
1986 Yamaha SRX600
The Yamaha SRX600 is a cult classic, but it started as a commercial flop. In the US, it sold for just one year, and it was during a time when American riders valued power above everything else. A relatively light weight bike with a 41 horsepower just didn’t cut it – but for riders who can appreciate the styling, handling, …
Restored – 1996 Honda CR500
Honda’s CR500 is one of the legends of open class motocross thanks to 60 peak horsepower and 224 pounds of weight, but that means that plenty have been crashed or abused. This one owner example has been recently restored but it’s not perfect. All that means is that you shouldn’t feel bad about getting it dirty. Just treat it like …
1987 Ducati Indiana
The seller’s photos aren’t great but the Indiana is an oddball and I’ve never seen a runner offered for so cheap before – this can be yours for less than $1,500.
Test Ride Low Side – 2007 Benelli TnT 1130
This Benelli TnT was a dealer demo that unfortunately has some cosmetic damage on the right side due to a “test ride…that went poorly”. If you can live with the scrapes, though, you’ll get what MCN called “One of the best ever incarnations of the naked motorcycle theme.”
NIB Lighting Kit – 1974 Suzuki RL250 Exacta
Thought 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 further stands out as it has a lighting kit that’s still new in the box.
1981 Suzuki GS750E Custom
3-12-18 Update: Almost exactly one year later, Neal M notes that this bike is back up for sale – but now it’s got a significant discount down to $3,900. Find it here on Craigslist in Canton, Georgia. The Suzuki GS750E was a solid UJM that has been a semi-popular platform for restomodders. This example has been rebuilt with Wes Cooley’s …
Movie Star – 2006 Moto Guzzi Griso
Briefly used in “Surrogates“, this Griso was the star of a chase scene with some cop cars and a police chopper with Bruce Willis.
2002 MZ Baghira 660
The Baghira was a dual-sport with Acerbis bodywork, WP suspension, and a Yamaha drivetrain – and those components came together to form a rare and competent mid-sized dual sport.
2000 Kawasaki W650
Before Triumph brought the Bonneville back in the early 2000s, your best bet for a “Modern Classic” Bonnie actually came from Japan. Kawasaki’s W650 was a retro standard inspired by their W1, itself a copy of the BSA A7. The W650 was only exported to the US for two years, but during that time it was the best option for …
1 of 805 – 1996 Triumph Daytona Super III
Post Sale Update: This Super III sold for a lowered BIN of $3,000. 2-27-18 Update: Over a year later, this Super III has been relisted. The seller has apparently just copied my listing description from last time, updated the VIN to include a missing number (SMT372DD0TJ035851), installed a new battery, and increased the BIN to $3,500. This time around he …
1973 Hodaka Ace 100B
The Ace was Hodaka’s first motorcycle, the result of a partnership between Hodaka in Japan and the Pacific Basin Trading Company (Pabatco) of Athena, Oregon. It started off as a 90cc trail bike when introduced in 1964, but by ’68 the Ace was up to 100cc – and for many of you it may have been a first taste of …
Bubba Shobert Tribute – 1986 Honda VFR750 Interceptor
Post Listing Update: This VFR did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,800. Bubba Shobert was skilled in all sorts of AMA racing, and he has the titles to prove it – he was the AMA Grand National Champion in 1985, 1986, and 1987, as well as the AMA Pro Athlete of the Year in 1986 and …