Post Listing Update: This Maico did not meet reserve with 13 bids up to $2,380. After Maico’s disastrous results with the Corte & Cosso monoshock designs of their 1982 bikes, they quickly slid down the path to bankruptcy. The first of many unsuccessful attempts to bring Maico back to life was “M-Star”, and they offered 250 and 500 models that …
1997 MZ Skorpion Sport Cup
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm (Seymourpowell), an East German manufacturer (MZ), and a Japanese engine (Yamaha). Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a great option if you’re looking for a rare ~600cc sportbike – and this example is even better as it is one of the …
In Moscow – 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba
Because I live in LA, the nickname of Mamba annoyingly makes me think of Kobe Bryant (go Celtics!) Similarly low on my personal list is the Mamba edition of the MV Agusta F4. I think it looks a bit tacky, but a.) it’s rare and I wanted to show it to you and b.) looks are subjective, so i hope …
Slightly Modded – 1973 Honda CB450
At first glance, this CB450 looks relatively stock, but it has an interesting amount of modifications that come together in a nice package.
125cc MX’er – 1972 Carabela Caliente
Post-Sale Update – This Caliente sold for the BIN of $2,600. File this under ‘bikes I’ve never heard of before.’ According to a period review from Cycle Guide magazine, the Carabela Caliente was Mexico’s first MX bike. They said the engine power was competitive, acceleration was surprising, and the handling was excellent. Cycle World said “Mexico’s first small bore motocross …
1 of 50 – 2007 Buell XBRR
A factory-built, $30,995 racebike, the Buell XBRR was Erik Buell’s effort at taking care of privateer racers, and it was specifically designed to compete in the AMA Formula Xtreme class. This might surprise you as FX was normally for modified 600cc bikes, and the XBRR uses a 1339cc Thunderstorm V-Twin. But considering it was the first year of competition with …
Unexpected Custom – 1980 Yamaha XT500
View Post216 Miles, Grey Market – 1996 Honda CBR400RR
It’s not common to see the “Babyblade” for sale in the states, but this makes the second one we’ve got in a week, and the low mileage is impressive. The nickname was obviously given as it’s a smaller (400cc) version of the Fireblade, but it was a JDM-only motorcycle for the ~15 years it was produced.
Nice Price – 2010 KTM 530 EXC Champions Edition
If you’re in Northeast Pennsylvania, here’s a great deal on an excellent street-legal off-roader that’s been well modified.
Dirt Tracker Custom – 1982 Honda Ascot FT500
Built by Sean Skinner of MotoRelic, this custom build is the coolest Honda Ascot I’ve seen in a long, long time.
Getting Cheaper – 1976 Moto Guzzi T3
Here’s an interesting take on how to sell a motorcycle – make it cheaper by the day until someone has no choice but to pick it up! The 850 T3 is a cool enough bike, but I’m sharing this one mostly because I’m intrigued by the seller’s idea on how he can sell this bike. In his words, “I’m tired …
1964 Mustang Trail Machine
Sold for nearly 20 years, the Mustang was developed and built in Glendale, California by Gladden Products Corporation. It started as a homebrew bike built for an employee of Gladden to commute to work during World War II – management liked it so much that they commercialized it! Most Mustangs were small, cruiser-looking minibikes but the company offered some variations …
Adventure Bike Pioneer — 1992 Yamaha TDM850
View PostRare Project – 1962 Aermacchi Ala Azzurra
Aermacchi’s Ala Azzurra was offered in two generations – this is one of the 2nd gen’s, which were produced between 1960-1967. It was imported from the United Kingdom (where it was street legal) several years ago but the two owners since have not yet brought it back to life.
Never Ridden – 2002 Honda XR650R
Also known as the Big Red Pig, Honda’s XR650R is a legend in desert racing and the Baja 1000. Even though it was killed off in 2008, the bike is still race competitive and it enjoys quite a cult following, meaning there may be several of you interested in a never-ridden example of the BRP.