Post Sale Update: this R100R sold for $3,600 after 30 bids on eBay. The R100R was one of the last of the airhead boxer twins that BMW ever produced. Between 1991-1995, just 20,898 examples were built. This…was not one of those bikes, as it started as a R100RT tourer but was “professionally converted” at some point.
2000 Honda RC51 SP1
Sold between in 2000 and 2006 in two different versions, the RC51 has gone down as one of the most legendary motorcycles to ever come out of Honda, well-deserving of the “RC” designation that’s graced other famous Hondas like the RC30, RC40, and RC45. It was Honda’s take on the V-TWin replica racer, beating Ducati at it’s own game with …
1973 Kawasaki Z1
Post Listing Update: This Z1 did not get any interest at the original BIN of $20,000. The seller then relisted the bike with a high reserve to see what the market would do, and bidding got up to $18,000 without meeting reserve. Thinking he/she could then sell the bike for $18,000, the seller then relisted the bike again with a …
2007 BMW K1200R Sport
Post Sale Update: This K1200R Sport sold for $4,150 after 3 bids on eBay. There is a never-ending battle going on between people who prefer fairings and people who prefer naked bikes. Given my racing interests, I am specifically the target market for phrases like “MotoGP Inspired” and “Superbike Champion”. However, I understand that not everyone likes the look (or …
1983 Suzuki GS750ES
Post Listing Update: This GS did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,450. The 80’s was a decisive time in the sport bike market with the prevalence of mechanical novelties like fuel injection or liquid cooling. Bikes became narrower than before and started dressing themselves with aerodynamic fairings. Suzuki adapted its offerings later than the other big …
2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
Post Sale Update: This ZX-12R sold for $5,655 after 25 bids on eBay. Can you imagine what bikes we’ll be looking forward to riding in the year 3000? In the year 2000, this was it. The Kawasaki ZX12R, meant to take the horsepower wars to the Hayabusa while spanking it around a track. Cycle World details the story of top …
1993 Ducati Supermono
Post Listing Update: This Supermono did not get any action at the opening bid of $125,000. 9-6-2018 Update: Three years later, Tim Huber has noticed that this bike is back up for sale. It’s a much better listing – it’s got more information, there are better photos, and there’s a video. But the asking price is now significantly higher. Find …
2011 Triumph Tiger 800
Triumph introduced the mid-sized Tiger in 2011 to very little fanfare. I personally never cared for this bike, but several people I trust in the industry swear by it thanks to its 3/4 size compared to big ADV bikes, excellent ergonomics, and a hell of a triple that owes its existence to Triumph’s famous 675 with longer stroke and less …
Early Laverda – 1969 American Eagle 750GT
Laverda was introduced to the American market via three models called the S, SS, and the GT. The catch is that the bikes were not officially Laverdas – they were American Eagles, the brainchild of Jack McCormack. McCormack’s story is an interesting one – after working for Honda, and showing Suzuki how to bring their bikes to the states, he …
Restored – 1970 Bultaco El Bandido Mk2
Post Sale Update: This Bultaco sold for $9,000 after 13 bids on eBay…to Bike-urious reader David N! In 1967, Bultaco introduced their first open class bike and gave it one of the best names and logos in the business. It was called the El Bandido (obviously, The Bandit), and it was available in scrambles and MX variants. The Mark 2 …
1984 Honda V65 Sabre
In 1982, Honda released a brand new V4 engine to be implemented in the cruising-type Magna and sport-type Sabre. One year later, a protein version of the V4 750cc engine was created, developing 1,100cc. It was called the V65. The engine started its life on the Magna, and then in 1984, the Sabre.
“Christmas Special” – 1986 Honda Z50RD
Post Sale Update: This Christmas Special sold for $5,400 after 45 bids on eBay. Considered by some as the ultimate Honda Z50, the “Christmas Special” was a limited edition that officially had the model name of “Z50RD” – the D was for “Dealer”. Honda gave two examples to each of their top dealers, though some called it the “Chrome Edition” …
1951 Vincent Rapide Series C
Post Listing Update: This Rapide did not meet reserve despite 20 bids up to $49,100 on eBay. The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The final run was the Series C, which commenced in 1949. It offered the Rapide as a base model and the Black Shadow as …
Ending Soon – 1998 Ducati 900SS Final Edition
Post Listing Update: This Final Edition did not meet reserve despite 31 bids up to $6,450. The Ducati Supersport is back, but nearly two decades ago the iconic air-cooled SS line came to a halt with a one-year run of 800 bikes. Ducati called it the FE, for Final Edition. All of the bikes got silver paint as well as …
1973 Penton Mudlark
John Penton had a hell of a career, but no one’s perfect. One of his rare flops from his self-titled manufacturing firm was the Mudlark. Originally designed as a trials bike, it was called the “Penton Trials” when it was released. Almost immediately, it was met with poor reviews.