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1978 Yamaha SR500

In Japan, Less than 5k, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a nice example of Yamaha’s classic SR500. It spent years in a collection and the seller bought it hopes that he could replicate a SR500 from his youth. After he cleaned it up, he decided it was too nice to modify, so now it’s your chance to pick up a well-preserved, original bike.

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Baby Dream – 1964 Honda CA95 Benly

In Japan, Small Displacement, Touring by JoeLeave a Comment

Honda Motor Company’s first large-displacement (a relative term) motorcycles carried the Dream name, and were produced up to 305cc during the 1960s. The Dream 150 was available in the U.S market from 1960-66 and is more correctly referred to the CA95 Benly Touring or colloquially as the “Baby Dream,” a reference to its larger siblings of the time, the 250cc …

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1974 Honda CL360 KO

In Dual-Sport, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

It wasn’t much of a sales success, but Honda’s CL360 got a sixth gear in the transmission, an engine tuned for more torque, and a 30cc bump in displacement as part of an evolution from the CL350. The scrambler brother of the CB, this bike also got the high pipes, different rear fender, and braced handlebars. This example stands out …

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2008 Kawasaki Concours C14 with GX Sidecar

In 3 Wheels, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

Did Leno’s recent sidecar video inspire you to try out three wheels…but you’d rather stay on the street instead of the track? This Kawasaki Concours is probably as fast as you can get in the world of three wheeled street bikes if you want to get yourself and some extra passengers or cargo somewhere quickly!

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1998 MZ Mastiff

In Dual-Sport, Germany, Less than 5k by Abhi3 Comments

7-26-16 Nearly a year later, David N has brought it to my attention that this Mastiff is still for sale! How is that possible? Find it for sale here on Craigslist with a $300 discount – now it’s just $2,900 in Mandarin (Jacksonville), Florida. For the money, this might just be one of my favorite posts on Bike-urious in the …

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Brooks Restoration – 1967 BMW R69S

In Germany, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $18,600. Restored by Kevin Brooks of Brooks Motor Works, this R69S is claimed to be near-mint with just 1,263 miles on the odometer. A triple-numbers matching motorcycle, this has been shown, ridden, and kept in excellent shape.

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Beautiful Survivor – 1972 BSA B50MX

In England, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update – After 12 bids on eBay, this BSA sold for $7,101 on eBay. BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 – you can probably guess what the B50MX was for. It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA was dead and some remaining stock was sold off as …

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1968 Suzuki Bearcat B105P

In Dual-Sport, Japan, Less than 5k by AbhiLeave a Comment

Suzuki’s Bearcat was a small dual sport that was marketed as a “thrifty swifty” – go anywhere and carry anything for cheap. At 25 miles per hour with the touring sprocket, the Bearcat returned 153 miles per gallon. This example is just $800 and it ‘runs good’, however the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced very soon.