Post Sale Update: This Amanda sold for $1,701 after 6 bids on eBay. I’m stretching the definition of “scooter” here, but this “water scooter” is an interesting, if brief, footnote in the history of one of the greatest motorcycle manufacturers of all time. When Vincent was struggling to make ends meet in the 50s, they tried to diversify their portfolio …
Don Vesco-Bodied – 1982 BMW R65 w/ Rabid Transit Fairing
Don Vesco was a prolific name in the motorcycling world for several decades. On top of being a (US) Grand Prix winner, drag, and dirt-track Racer, he set well over a dozen landspeed records and ran a successful California-based motorcycle dealership. Vesco also famously sold a bevy or moto parts and accessories under the Don Vesco Products banner.
1969 Gilera 124 5V
Post Listing Update: This Gilera was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Also offered under the “Sears” brand, Gilera’s 124 5V was just about the last bike the Italian brand made before they were bought by Piaggio in 1969.
Endurance-Inspired – VTR Customs’ BMW K100 “24 Hour”
BMW motorcycles have become increasingly popular choices of donors for bespoke builds, and while plenty of shops utilize the German machines for one-off projects, very few do it better than VTR Customs. Be it a vintage flying brick or modern R1200R or R9T, the Swiss shop has one hell of a knack for customizing the Bavarian bikes, as demonstrated by …
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with Harley-Davidson for emergency service duty all across the country.
230 Miles – 2003 Yamaha V-Max
When it was first released in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max wan an instant hit that was named Bike of the Year by Cycle Guide. The first generation lasted a whopping 22 years with minimal changes, ending when Yamaha finally released an all-new bike (called the VMAX) in 2008 – as a 2009 model.
Post-War Unisex Scooter – 1951 Aermacchi Cigno 125
Post Listing Update: This Cigno did not meet reserve despite 31 bids up to $4,250 on eBay. Following the Second World War, Europe was in dire need of cheap, economical transportation. A bevy of companies pivoted to fill the new gap in the market. One of them was Aermacchi, which shifted to making bikes and scooters after producing aviation equipment …
370 Miles – 2007 Triumph Speed Triple
The fourth generation of the Triumph Speed Triple was introduced in 2005, and the big news was a was a displacement bump to 1,050cc. It also was the first Speed Triple with radial brake calipers and underseat exhaust
1 of 125 – 2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF LE
Post Listing Update: This RF LE did not get any interest at the BIN of $23,880. Last year, Aprilia released 125 examples of a limited edition RSV4 RF, all of which were exclusively for North America. The US got 100 units, while the remaining 25 went to Canada. The big difference is the MotoGP-inspired winglets, though there’s also a numbered …
In Sweden – 1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo
Post Sale Update: This XN85 sold for $7,600 after 3 bids on eBay. In 1995, Sport Rider said “If you see one for sale, buy it. Now go try to find one, but I betcha can’t.” Despite only 1,153 total units produced, I have found one just for you all.
1964 Fuji Go-Devil
Post Sale Update: This Go-Devil sold for $1,600 after 22 bids on eBay. Built between 1964-1967, the Go-Devil was one of the nicest minibikes available at the time thanks to a 50cc 2-stroke Fuji motor, swing-arm suspension, front forks with 30 degrees of rake, and good build quality. It also folded up into a storage bag. One of my biggest …
2016 Victory Empulse TT
Post Sale Update: This Empulse sold for the BIN of $7,999 on eBay. Before Victory failed in their quest to compete with Harley-Davidson, they had the goal of beating HD to market with an electric motorcycle. They did in fact succeed, licensing some Brammo hardware and pushing them to market back when Scarlett Johansson was the only person who had …
1 of 58 – Ducati Thailand Scrambler Hailwood Edition
Post Listing Update: This custom Ducati did not get any interest at the asking opening ask of $22,500. Back in mid-2011, Ducati announced it would be opening a “final assembly” plant in Thailand. Fast forward to 2014 and the Italian brand revealed the new South East Asian facility would be piecing together the company’s (then) newly unveiled Scrambler range for …
1990 Honda VTR250 Interceptor
Sold in the US for three years, the Honda VTR250 has become a cult classic for riders that love small bikes. The liquid cooled 250cc engine was paired with a six-speed transmission, and interestingly, an inboard front disc – though by 1990 the front brake would change to the industry standard.
Graves Superstock Racer – 2016 Yamaha R6
The Yamaha R6 is a staple at bike meets and trackdays across the world. Its blend of price, power, and handling currently can’t be matched by the other 600s – not to mention a history of steady Supersport and Superstock championships in case a dyno sheet and a magazine article aren’t enough proof of its abilities. I myself dream of …