Introduced in 1984, the ASE (Aircooled Single Shock Enduro) was the imaginatively-named results of an agreement between Can-Am and Armstrong/CCM for the latter to build Can-Am’s in England. It did not sell well.
Highly Original – 1977 SWM RS 250 GS
Post Listing Update: This SWM did not sell at the BIN of $5,100. Possibly the best name in motorcycling history is Speedy Working Motors – and they’re back (though who knows if they’ll ever make it to the US). Until then, you can get a taste of their old enduros with this SWM RS 250 GS.
1 of 200 – 1973 Kawasaki F11MX
View PostThe 32nd Annual LA – Barstow – Vegas
As part of Nathan and my stupid plan to tackle Baja next year, we’re trying to get experience in the dirt whenever we can. Last week we tried our first race – the Prospectors Grand Prix at Gorman. It did not go well, but more on that later when I finally catch up on that story. We’re planning on tackling …
Ex-AMA MX – 2008 Honda CRF250
A former race bike from Team MotoXXX, this Honda CRF is ready for the track with over $8,000 in upgrades and less than 15 hours of use, according to the seller.
Converted Trials Bike – Moto Morini 3 1/2
View PostRip Van Matchless – 1961 Matchless G80CS
Just like Rip Van Winkle, this Matchless has taken a 20 year nap where it has only been on display. It’ll need some work before it’s ready for the road, but it sure is beautiful.
Ending Soon- 1976 Husqvarna 175 GP Cross Country
This beautiful Husky was from the estate of Mike Owens, vintage racer and co-founder of the ‘Legends & Heroes’ traveling motocross museum – it was ridden by him in competition.
Never Started – 1976 Honda CR250M Elsinsore
View Post1963 Moto Parilla Wildcat Scrambler 250
Parilla was distributed in the US by Cosmopolitan Motors, and while the former had some success with a 175cc bike, Cosmopolitan asked for a 250cc engine. Parilla responded with their distinctive high cam motor from their Grand Sports road bike. At the time, this made Parilla’s competition in racing a Triumph Cub, and Parillas were winning handily.
1985 Yamaha YZ250
View PostStreet Legal – 2014 Rokon Trailbreaker Sidecar
Founded about 50 years ago, Rokon has become synonymous with two-wheel-drive motorcycles that are able to go anywhere. Initially designed as a motorcycle/tractor, the Trailbreaker lives up to its name with incredibly low gearing that enables riders to climb up steep hills balancing at just 0.5 miles per hour.
$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?
1974 OSSA Stiletto 250
I always found the fiberglass bodywork of the OSSA Stiletto to be such an odd choice. It’s obviously very interesting from a visual standpoint, but surely designers from the Spanish firm had to know the panels wouldn’t hold up well on motorcycles that were inevitably going to fall over multiple times?
Needs Some Work – 1975 Tyran 125 MX
A short-lived enduro from the early 70s, the Tyran 125 MX were more 40% expensive the Japanese competition, but were slower and less reliable. As you might expect, not many people have heard of them since. The engine was a Sachs two-stroke 122cc unit that produced 18 horsepower to move a bike that weighed 190 pounds. For more on the …