9-20-18 Update: Mat G-S notes that this Hesketh is back up for sale with a slightly lower asking price. You can now find it with a BIN of $26,000 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This Hesketh did not get any action at the BIN of $29,000. By 1981, England was almost irrelevant in the international game of motorcycle production. …
BikeShed Shown – 2004 Aprilia RSV1000 Custom
Released in 1998, the RSV1000 was a game-changing model for Aprilia. Beforehand, the largest machine in the Italian marque’s lineup was a 250. In its roughly half-decade of production an array of different RSV variants were produced, including a few higher-spec R and SP models. While most people would’t look at the full-faired Italian V-Twin as an ideal donor, Gareth …
2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
In every motorcycle manufacturer’s history, there is an event that changes everything, something that creates a before and an after, something that will define the brand and the image it will have for the rest of its activity. Ducati has a strange story. Founded in 1926 in Bologna, the Italian brand was at the time specialized in the production and …
First Factory Custom – 1973 Triumph X-75 Hurricane
The Triumph X-75 is considered by many to be both the first factory custom and the very first cruiser. Designed by famed American fairing guru, Craig Vetter, the X-75 originally started out as a BSA project. After the company bet all its chips on its Bert Hopwood (and Doug Hele)-designed triple, it was left in a bad spot. The design …
1966 Triumph T120TT Special
08-03-2018 Update: Almost four years later, Tim Huber has seen that this TT is back up for sale with a $3,000 discount. You can find it at the Garage Company here on Craigslist for $13,000. 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 …
1972 Suzuki T250 Hustler
In 1969, Suzuki unveiled the successor to their popular Super Six T20 – the T250 Hustler. It took all the good parts of the T20 and added sleek styling in addition to an upgraded motor. The original was more newsworthy, but the T250 was arguably a better bike.
1974 Honda XL350
Post Sale Update: After 7 bids on eBay, this XL350 sold for $2,250. The specificity and history of the enduro/off-road motorcycle market is quite different from the road bike market. It starts the same, with essentially British brands that dominated the scene in the 1950s with four-stroke 350s and 500s. Then the Spanish arrived with brands like Ossa and Bultaco …
Well Modified – 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
If you’ve never had the chance to ride a supermoto, you are seriously missing out. OEMs don’t help much in this case – there are very few factory supermotos available off the dealership floor. The best current option is from Husky, and if you’re in the market you’re going to want one from 217 at the latest, as that’s when …
1 of 5 – Venier Customs “Diabola” Moto Guzzi V65C
Post Listing Update: This Venier build did not meet reserve with 20 bids up to $5,500. Since first opening in 2012, Venier Customs has quickly built a name for itself, churning out high-end customs for clients all over the world. The shop’s work is routinely featured on elite customs sites like BikeExif and Pipeburn, and has graced the cover of …
1973 Yamaha XS650
Post Listing Update: This XS650 did not meet reserve with 3 bids up to $2,800. You’re a motorcycle enthusiast, which is why you know the 70’s were a decisive decade for the motorcycle market. Reliability and performance steadily improved, there were more options, and because of that, prices were lower. We can essentially thank the Japanese brands for all of …
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View PostJeff Fredette ISDE Racer – 2004 Kawasaki KDX220
There’s no better authority on the Kawasaki KDX than Jeff Fredette. The AMA Hall of Famer (and ’93 AMA Sportsman of the Year) is responsible for a ridiculous number ISDT/ISDE wins and podiums — the vast majority of which were achieved aboard KDXs. In his decades of experience, Fredette became extremely well acquainted with the KDX, modifying and developing the …
1974 Kawasaki Z1
Post Listing Update: This Z1 did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $8,003. Just like Honda has its CB750, BMW has its GS, and Suzuki has its GSX-R, Kawasaki has the Z1. Every big motorcycle manufacturer has been shaped by their capability to innovate and to create some bikes that changed the market forever. While still in the …
1997 Bimota YB11
Post Listing Update: This YB11 did not get any interest at the BIN of $6,799. Everyone has their own idea of what the perfect modifications to make to their machine are. Some like clip-ons, some like suspension components, and some want a little extra oomph to assert themselves in traffic. Then there is Bimota, a company dedicated to taking engines …
1999 Confederate Hellcat
Post Listing Update: This Hellcat got no interest at the BIN of $59,900. Confederate has built custom motorcycles since 1991. Known for their aggressive appearance and the use of gorgeous CNC machined parts, they have made a name for themselves with their slogan “Art of Rebellion.” Taking home several pieces of hardware for their work in motorcycle shows across America, …