Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha TY250 was developed with the input of trials champion Mick Andrews, and it showed – almost instantly the bike started winning in European championships. Not just that, but it was competitive until the end of production in 1980.
Mini Elite – 1958 Ducati 85 Sport
With the iconic blue/silver paint and the jelly mold tank, this 85 Sport aped the styling of Ducati’s factory racers and presumably stole the heart of many an Italian schoolboy. The entry level OHV pushrod Ducati, it was sometimes called the Mini Elite due to the similar styling cues.
2003 Ducati 749 Custom
The 749 wasn’t universally loved when it came out (though some people think it’s aging well) – do you think this custom improved on the original?
Plain Jane – 1948 Harley-Davidson UL Flathead
I figured after the $1.4 million cruiser, I owed you a cruiser that would make you smile instead of laugh. Hopefully this does the trick, because I have a soft spot for reliable riders that look like they’ve just gone through hell. This UL, named Plain Jane, has been ridden from Florida all over the country and it sure looks …
$1.4 Million – Sturgis Motorcycles #001
I was just having a conversation with a reader this weekend about the most expensive bike (asking price) that I’ve ever featured on Bike-urious. While asking prices are borderline irrelevant as they don’t have to be based in reality, it’s still an amusing metric to chat about. Before today, it was the California Hot Rod – the seller wanted a …
2002 Moto Guzzi LeMans V11
Here’s a beautiful early example of the V11 Le Mans – simple, durable, Italian fun.
In Germany – 1978 Ducati 900SS Racer
From the listing: “You are looking for a Ducati racer. We have a special one.”
1976 Yamaha RD400 Street Tracker
Here’s a new take on the classic RD400 – a street tracker! This bike is a fresh build with a matching frame and engine – everything is claimed to be completely and professionally rebuilt.
1907 Marsh-Metz
One of the founders of Waltham Manufacturing Company, Charles Herman Metz, ended up leaving to form the Metz Motorcycle Company in 1902. Fast forward to 1905, and he had merged with the Marsh brothers to create the American Motorcycle Company, which put out the Marsh-Metz motorcycle.
Needs Some Work – 1972 Jawa Golden Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 7 bids on eBay, this Golden Sport sold for $621.79. Also known as the Mustang in some countries, the Jawa Golden Sport was a 50cc, 3-speed baby motorcycle. This example is claimed to have 254 original miles and while it starts and runs, it’s going to need some work.
1948 Vincent Rapide Series B
Post Listing Update: This Rapide did not meet reserve at $65,000. The seller then relisted the bike for $69,500, and it got no interest at that price. The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The middle run was the Series B, which ended in 1948.
Folding Scooter – 1971 American Doni Bike
Well, here’s something I’ve never heard of before – the American Doni Bike.
1988 Husqvarna XC430
View PostIn Canada – 1975 Kawasaki H1 Racer
My time at Bonneville has got me all giddy about vintage race bikes, so let’s enjoy this ‘turn key’ racer that’s VRRA and AHRMA legal.
In Germany – 2010 Van Veen OCR 1000
Post-Sale Update: 29 bids got the price up to $20,099 but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. Alright, here’s a bike I’m really excited to share with you. Henk van Veen (Dutch importer of Kreidler two strokes) decided to get into the large-displacement game by developing a new bike with Wankel rotary power – his prototype was a Guzzi V7 …