Post Sale Update: This Maico sold for $7,878.01 after 25 bids on eBay. One of the most sought-after vintage MX bikes of all time, the Maico 501 was released in 1971 and dropped jaws just because of the displacement. At the time, it was the biggest two-stroke speed junkies could buy.The 400s were actually better race bikes, but for some …
1966 Triumph T120TT Special
Post-Listing Update: This Triumph T120TT Special did not meet reserve at $7,700 despite 25 bids on eBay. A race bike straight from the factory, the Triumph T120TT Special was stripped of weight and had an increase in performance. The model was the brainchild of Bill Johnson, the American west coast distributor – just 900 were built.
1974 Maico 440
Simply put, the ’74 1/2 Maico 440 GP is one of the most desirable vintage MX bikes ever produced. The seller is an individual of few words – there’s ‘lots of new’ parts…and that’s pretty much it. I spy an exhaust from Maico Only Racing. Find this 440 for sale here on Craigslist in Spokane, Washington for $4,200. This bike-uriousity …
1969 BMW R60 ISDT Replica
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $5,100. Here’s a BMW ISDT Replica with the engine from a ’60 R60. The seller says it’s full of features you won’t see on the street bikes, including the knobby tires, off-road fenders, headlight guard, skid plate, scrambler exhaust, handlebar clock, and more.
1993 Honda CR500 Ice Racer
The Honda CR500 was a monster of a dirt bike, with the two-stroke engine putting out about 55 horsepower that were arguably difficult to control. The bike weighed 247 pounds, and it was terrifying enough that MXA magazine called it Mr. Hyde compared to the Dr. Jekyll of a much newer Honda CRF450, even though the latter is no slouch.
Brand New – 1974 Indian ME-100
Post-Listing Update: This ME-100 did not meet reserve at $2,225. Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through …
Desert Racer – 1970 Trackmaster Norton Commando 750
Post-Listing Update: This crazy Commando got no action on eBay. Is this the coolest Norton Commando I’ve ever seen? Maybe. Maybe not. But it sure is one of the most unique. This Commando has a beautiful nickel finish Trackmaster oil-in-frame to turn it into a desert racer that will make you stand out.
Well Farkled – 2011 KTM 530 XC-W SixDays
The KTM 530 XC-W SixDays was already an impressive dual-sport from the factory, but this specific example has been customized beyond belief to turn it into the ultimate trail bike.
1970 Maico 501
Post Sale Update: This Maico sold for $9,000 after 11 bids on eBay. One of the most sought-after vintage MX bikes of all time, the Maico 501 was released in 1971 and dropped jaws just because of the displacement. At the time, it was the biggest two-stroke speed junkies could buy.
1975.5 Maico 250/5 GP
Here’s a well-modified example of the Maico 250/5 GP, which features a polished aluminum MX tank, powdercoated frame, Pro-Fab boxed swingarm, Works Performance shocks, the magnesium front hub from a Yamaha YZ, and plenty more. This bike has also been kitted with lots of vintage WheelSmith parts, including a titanium bolt kit, pegs, airbox, and a ported cylinder. It’s clearly …
1971 OSSA Pioneer 250
Here’s a classic OSSA Pioneer with all kinds of new parts: the grips, seat cover, air filter, fork seals, front fender, and even the paint. The frame has been powder coated and it comes with the factory tool kit – the seller goes as far as to say that the bike is “museum quality”. In that case, here’s your chance …
1980 Kramer 400
Post Listing Update: Despite 23 bids up to $3,050 on eBay, this Kramer did not meet reserve. I always love featuring motorcycles I’ve never heard of before – I get to learn and share at the same time. Here’s another opportunity for me to learn, with the Kramer 400. Adolph Kramer was a dirt bike tuner and builder extraordinaire who …
Big Wheel – 1986 Yamaha BW80
The Big Wheel came in three different displacements – 80, 200, and 350cc. Most often used as a learner bike for little kids, the Yamaha BW80 is fondly remembered by those who learned how to ride on it in the late 80s.
A couple of Honda Z50s
To complement the oddball “Monkey Davidson” from a week back, here’s two other rare examples of Honda’s Z50, both offered for sale by the same seller.
1973 Penton Hare Scrambler 250
John Penton and KTM are well tied into each other – going back to 1968 when Penton funded KTM’s research to build some prototype bikes. Thous prototypes eventually became 100cc Berkshires which started KTM’s success in the US. In 1973, the Penton Hare Scrambler was introduced as a bigger, better variant.