5-31-20 Update: Four years later, this bike is back on the market with a new owner. Find it in Grover Beach, California for a slightly higher price of $12,500 (and a leaking oil pan gasket) here on ADVRider. From the seller of Wednesday’s F3 Ago comes the bigger brother F4 Ago from over a decade ago. Unlike the F3 variant …
Restored – 1984 KTM 495 MX
Available as the MX or MXC (motocross or cross-country off-roader), the KTM 495 was an absurdly fast Open class dirt bike – Rod Bush apparently took a re-geared example up to 123.75 miles per hour on El Mirage Dry Lake with an ’81.
Rare Project – 1972 Speedway Super Spyder
It’s tiny, but it’s packing a 125cc Sachs motor – more than enough to get in trouble. Speedway marketed this bike by saying “On the trail, leave the others looking at the tailpipe of your Super Spyder. If your bag is winning, go with the name that consistently wins — Speedway.”
1968 Solex Micron
Post Listing Update: This Solex did not get any interest at the opening bid of $3,900 on eBay. I’ve featured a few two-wheelers from the French manufacturer Solex over the years, but this is the first example I’ve seen of the Micron, their smallest creation.
2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Post Listing Update: This Suzuki was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. A highly original example of Suzuki’s top-of-the-line-sportsbike, this Gixxer is offered by a seller we adore.
1974 Rokon RT340
Post Sale Update: this Rokon sold for the opening bid of $2,600 on eBay in Greenville, Michigan. The Rokon RT340 was a rare ‘one-wheel’ drive bike featuring an automatic transmission from the company best known for making the go-anywhere Trailbreaker. Because of the transmission, you might suspect it was geared (no pun intended) towards beginners who wanted to learn in …
263 Miles – 1981 Honda CM400A Hondamatic
Post Listing Update: This Honda was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I don’t find these to be particularly interesting in general, however it is unexpected to see one with such low miles in running condition.
In Australia, Never Ridden – 1996 Yamaha YZ80, YZ125, and YZ250
All new above-the-axles for 1996, the Yamaha YZ125 was a game-changer for Yamaha. For a decade, their 125cc MX bike was uncompetitive to put it mildly. But the refresh changed everything – it was immediately named Bike of the Year by Motocross Action Magazine, and the next year it won Dirt Bike’s 125cc shootout (and would continue to do so …
Rider Magazine Feature – 1983 Suzuki GS750E
I often link to Rider Magazine Retrospectives by Clement Salvadori to illustrate the history of featured bikes for sale – this time it’s a bit different, because today’s feature is the specific bike that Clement wrote about in his story.
2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
An evolution of the incredible V7 Sport, this Moto Guzzi V11 Sport was a heavy (546 pounds wet weight) bruiser of a sportbike that was distinctive and rare.
1986 Moto Guzzi Lario V65
Post Sale Update: This Lario sold for $2,125 after 10 bids on eBay in Beverly, Massachusetts. The Moto Guzzi Lario V65 was almost like a baby LeMans, but it was one of the fastest pushrod 650cc bikes ever built. Capable of nearly 125mph, it at one point broke multiple Land Speed Records, and the distinctive bodywork made this MG stand …
#1 – 2018 NMoto Nostalgia BMW R7
A couple of years ago, I shared a custom based on the BMW RnineT. When it was initially announced, the price was $49,500 (including the donor bike). The first of the limited production series is now up for sale, and the asking price is almost $95,000.
Restomod – 1980 Honda CBX
Thanks to a cosmetic refresh, Ohlins suspension front and rear, Brembo calipers front and rear, and a few other goodies, this CBX has a done of modern performance to go along with the classic looks.
Cooley Clone – 1978 Suzuki GS1000E Custom
Suzuki never officially called the GS1000S a Wes Cooley replica – that name was affectionately gifted by riders. Just 1,200 were imported between 1979-1980, meaning they’re hard to find and fairly valuable. Consider this a replica of a replica, as it’s a stock GS1000E that’s been given an aftermarket fairing and a paint job to look like the Wes Cooley …
In England – 1999 Honda CBR900RR Evolution TT100 Fireblade
There are some bikes across the ocean where I wonder if it’s worth the shipping cost to import it – this is not one of those bikes. The CBR900RR Evolution TT100 Fireblade (affectionately known as the “Evo Blade”) was an official Honda offering in the UK, built to celebrate their 100th Isle of Man TT win.