Post Listing Update: This Paso did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $5,000 on eBay. Released in 1986 and named after racer Renzo Pasolini, the Ducati Paso was a bike created from odd beginnings. Built during the tumultuous years when Ducati was owned by Cagiva, this bike was designed to compete with the up and coming Japanese superbikes …
1970 American Eagle Renegade 150
Post Sale Update: This Renegade sold for $1,903 after 5 bids on eBay. American Eagle was John McCormack’s moderately successful attempt at importing models from Italjet, Kawasaki, and most prominently, Laverda. While AE didn’t last very long, it was a wonderful introduction for Laverda, who continued to sell big bikes in the US. This oddball started as a Laverda 125 …
1982 Suzuki GS1100E
Post Listing Update: This GS did not get any action at the BIN of $6,500 on eBay. In the early 80s, Suzuki knocked off the CBX as the superbike du jour. The Suzuki GS1100E came into the market and instantly became the bike of choice for the power hungry. American press mags constantly raved about not just the power, but …
Hefty Markup – 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition
Post Listing Update: The seller lowered his ask to $39,999 but this listing did not get any action. Triumph’s had a bit of a hit on their hands with the new Scrambler 1200, a bike that was supposed to make its film debut in the newest Bond movie (No Time to Die). The movie’s been delayed, but the limited-edition partnership …
Ending Soon – 1972 Kawasaki H2 750
Post Listing Update: This H2 did not meet reserve with 11 bids up to $12,301.32 on eBay in Buford, Georgia. H2 750, Mach IV, Widowmaker – Kawasaki’s legendary two-stroke triple has gone by many names over the years.
2002 Buell Thunderbolt S3T
Post Sale Update: This Thunderbolt sold for $3,701 after 10 bids on eBay in Collinsville, Illinois. Based on the S3 Thunderbolt sport-tourer, the “S3T” gained some extra touring bits to go with the extra T – taller bars, lower fairings, and color-matched hard bags.
The Real Deal – 2019 KTM RC16 Factory MotoGP Race Bikes
Don’t worry – it’s August 1st, not April 1st. Every once in a while, you’ll see the opportunity to snag a former MotoGP race bike, but there’s typically some sort of caveat, such as it’s a Claiming Rule Team bike and not a factory bike. The last time a factory race team sold a racer was 2012 – Ducati auctioned …
1969 Greeves Ranger
Post Sale Update: This Greeves sold for $2,600 after 5 bids on eBay in Tucson, Arizona. Founded by Bert Greeves, the Greeves motorcycle company started when Bert was mowing his lawn and thought of mounting a lawnmower engine to the wheelchair of his disabled cousin to help with mobility. That led to a government contract, and Bert was inspired by …
Ending Soon – 1971 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Rapido
Post Sale Update: This Rapido sold for $3,000 after 48 bids on eBay in Mentor, Ohio. In 1965, Harley-Davidson bought a 50% stake in the Italian manufacturer Aermacchi, and they proceeded to import small-displacement Italian motorcycles and sell them under the H-D name.
1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE
Post Sale Update: This Guzzi sold for $6,600 after 15 bids on eBay in Midlothian, Texas on eBay. The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE (Special Edition) was a limited run of motorcycles based on the Series II Le Mans 1000. Built in honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of the V7, it has evolved into a collector’s …
Pick Your Custom – Yamaha XS650/Suzuki GS750/BMW R65LS
This week on the auction site, we’ve got a trio of 650-ish customs. Which would you want to take home?
Restored – 1974 Ducati 750 GT
Post Listing Update: This Ducati did not meet reserve despite 27 bids up to $16,800 on eBay. The Ducati 750GT was the first of Ducati’s venerable production V-twins, and its lovely lines set the stage for classics like the 750 Sport and 900SS.
1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Honda’s CB750 was a game changer when it was first released, but by 1975 the bike had been overshadowed by the Kawasaki Z1. Honda responded with the F Super Sport alongside the K5 model. The F got a new gas tank, a rear disc brake, and a 4-into-1 exhaust. Other modifications improved horsepower and the chassis – Cycle magazine said …
1993 Bimota DB2
Post Sale Update: This DB2 sold for $12,470 after 44 bids on eBay in Arlington, Virginia. One of the few 100% Italian Bimotas of the 90s, the DB2 featured a 900cc 2 valve Ducati engine (best known for its usage in the 900SS). It was never the fastest bike in the world, but for many the experience of owning a …
Original Owner – 1990 Honda CB-1
Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible. On the flip side of things, Japan had a very competitive 400cc market due to a combination of regulations, licensing rules, and taxes. Cycle World called this “a great …