For less than $2,500, here’s a DR650 that’s got an impressive set of modifications for the money.
Clean CB – 1978 Honda CB750 K8
Here’s an impressively clean example of a Honda CB750 that’s been well setup for touring.
Bold Claim – 1974 Honda CL450
The seller of this Honda 450 Scrambler claims it’s the nicest all original example in the USA. I can’t imagine that’s true, but I also can’t doubt that it looks to be in excellent shape.
Cheap Tourer – 1986 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
For less than 2 grand, here’s a tourer that’ll take you around the country for minimal dollars.
1969 BSA Thunderbolt A65
If you’re OK with a bike that’s not 100% correct (but has had some good upgrades for someone who would rather ride than display), here’s your chance at a decent deal on a BSA Thunderbolt.
$900 – Restored 1983 Honda XR80
I suppose I normally wouldn’t feature a XR80, but this bike has been ‘completely restored’ – and how can you go wrong for less than a grand?
1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1100 “Special”
This Guzzi was built “with the intent of a track bike for classic events”, and it’s got the bonus of being registered for the street in California. Notice anything interesting? It’s got a ’95 Sport 1100 engine stuffed into a ’79 Tonti Le Mans frame!
In England – A True Naked 2001 Suzuki DRZ400
Ever wondered what a dual-sport would look like if you stripped of all the plastics? Wonder no more. This Suzuki DRZ has had ‘all unnecessary plastic removed and replaced with alloy where needed’. I can’t decide if I like it or not – what about you?
Trademark Issue – 1992 Carter Brothers Shortster
Post Listing Update: This Shortster did not meet reserve with bidding up to $242.50. For a very short production run (Harley-Davidson took an objection to the name), Carter Brothers sold a fairly quick mini bike that they called the Shortster. Harley objected because they had actually created a minibike called the Shortster themselves, though that lasted for just one year …
1976 Yamaha GT80
This little Yammie is claimed to be all original – even the tires – nothing has been repainted or replaced. It’s tiny, it’s in great shape, and it looks good. Find this GT80 for sale in Denver, Colorado for $1,800 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bob K!
1990 Honda NS50F
View Post$2,600 Unrestored Survivor – 1972 Honda CB350
This beautiful CB350 is claimed to be in almost pristine condition with one owner from new until 2014. It was recently sold in an estate sale after having spent some time in indoor stage.
$2,800 – 1993 Suzuki GSX1100G
There’s a reason the model name of this Suzuki was one letter off from the supersport GSX-R 1100 – this standard had the same engine, albeit modded for better comfort with the addition of a counterbalancer and elastic mounts and retuned for more low and mid range power with new camshafts.
$1,000 – 1973 DKW 125
Post-Sale Update: This DKW sold for an unknown best offer less than $1,000. Powered by a Sachs 125 engine, this DKW was one of the first baby MX bikes that took off in the US, as it compared well against the Kawasaki Green Streak and Hodaka Ace. It was a reliable package (though the Sachs unit apparently yielded a few …
$2,599 – 1978 Yamaha XS500 Cafe
The XS500 didn’t exactly set the world on fire when it was released, especially as it had some reliability issues with valve seats, but here’s an example that’s been modded into a mid-displacement cafe racer.