Post-Sale Update: Incredibly (at least to me) these Z50s sold for $42,500 after 43 bids on eBay! In December 1986, Honda gave each of their top two retailers in the US a limited edition of the Z50 mini trails. It was called the Z50RDG – the D stood for Dealer, and I can’t figure out what the G signified. Some …
1973 Bultaco Matador MK5 Six Days Edition
Produced between ’73-’75 the Mk5 model of the Bultaco Matador was not a common bike. Here’s an even rarer example, as it’s the Six Days Edition. Powered by a two-stroke 250cc engine, this bike qualifies for Vintage racing under AHRMA if you’d be so inclined, or maybe you just want to hit up a trail and reminisce a little bit. …
Ending Soon – 1975 CZ Falta 400 Replica
In 1974, Jaroslav Falta came within 6 points of winning the 250cc World Championship. It all came down to the final round of the Championship, during which Falta had a slim deficit to overcome to go from 2nd place to 1st overall. Many believe that Russian riders kept ganging up on Falta to protect Russian KTM rider Gennady Moiseev, the …
Over $120k – 2005 Kawasaki KX250
Post-Sale Update: After 108 bids on eBay, this KX250 sold for $241,000.01. You know, about $1,000 per cc. I look forward to seeing if the sale goes through or if this bike gets relisted. You’re probably wondering why the bidding on this bike is so high. Well, a couple of weeks ago at the Atlanta Supercross, teams came together as …
No Reserve – 1971 Hodaka Super Rat
This Hodaka Super Rat is one of the many dirt-oriented trailies Hodaka created in the 60s and 70s, featuring some of the best names in the business, like Dirt Squirt, Road Toad, and my absolute favorite – the Combat Wombat. I was going to say that the last option would be a great band name, but it seems an “Australian …
1973 Penton Six Day
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Penton sold for $3,176. The Penton Six Day was a very important motorcycle – it was the start of the commercial relationship between John Penton and KTM.
1973 Alouette AX125
2-14 Update: I almost didn’t feature these bikes originally because the seller on Craigslist didn’t list an asking price. But now the package deal is available with bidding up $760 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Normally when you think of motorcycle makers based out of Canada, the first thing that comes to mind is Can-Am. But …
Harley-Davidson XR750 Hillclimber
Built by Reiser’s Cycles, this Harley-Davidson XR750 has been converted into a hillclimber thanks to a fresh motor that’s been converted to run on fuel injected nitrometh and a custom frame and front end. If you’re the kind of crazy person who rides these things, please drop me a line – I want to hear from you!
Bultaco Astro Model 145
The Bultaco Astro was the Spanish firms attempt at building a flat tracker straight from the factory. Based on the Pursang, it was available in 250 and 360 cubic centimeter displacement options.
Flat-Track Racer – 1971 Norton Commando
Built with a NOS Trackmaster frame, this Norton Commando has been turned into a flat-tracker that’s competed in some amateur races. In addition to the 750cc Commando motor, this bike features Betor forks, Megacycle cams, Superblend bearings, Nissin brakes, Progressive shocks, Borrani wheels, and more. Find this Commando flat-tracker for sale in Kansas for $7,000 here on ADVRider (registration required).
Trailhopper – 1971 Suzuki MT-50
Also known as the Trailhopper, the Suzuki MT-50 was a mini bike designed to fit in the trunk of your car with swing-in handlebars and a removable front wheel.
Off-Roader – 1951 Ariel Red Hunter
The Red Hunter was produced in varying displacements between 1932-1959. Over time, the bike evolved into a popular touring mount for the road – but this bike apparently never got the memo as it’s been turned into quite a unique off-roader.
1972 OSSA MAR
The OSSA MAR (Mick Andrews Replica) was built after OSSA hired the English rider to design and ride a new trials bike – he went on to win two consecutive European Trials Championships and three consecutive Scottish Six Days Trials with it. In 1973, Andrews moved to Yamaha, but OSSA kept producing this bike into the late 70s and it …
1974 Penton Berkshire 100
After John Penton and KTM started their relationship with the 125 ISDT Six Days, the two companies expanded their relationship to cover multiple displacements. The Penton Berkshire was the smallest at 100cc.
1986 Honda Z50 Christmas Special
Post-Listing Update: This Z50 did not meet reserve despite 32 bids up to $1,775. The Christmas Special is also known as the “Chrome Edition”, as everything (even the frame) is chromed. It seems that the model name was actually Z50RD, where the D stands for Dealer. Top Honda retailers got 2 of these to sell in 1986 in the month …