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1976 BMW R60/6

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

This /6 looks great (though I’ve never been a fan of the styling of that seat) and comes with a lot of extras, including the front fairing, side bags, and trunk. A few bolts and you can swap between commuter or cross-country tourer, either way in classic style. Find this BMW R60/6 for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada for $4,500 …

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1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello

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

One of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built, the Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed for the US market, and came with off-road styling, chunky tires, upswept exhaust, and lower gearing.

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99.9 Point Resto – 1973 BMW R75/5

In Germany, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This R75/5 did not meet reserve at $15,188. There’s lot of slash5 Beemers I sort through, and sometimes it can be hard to pick out the cream of the crop. In this case, it was easy. Used as a daily commuter by a rocket scientist (the original owner) for two and a half decades, this bike was sold …

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1986 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This LeMans did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,017.09. The ’86 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000 was one of five generations of the LeMans – it’s also the most ‘dangerous’ one as it’s the generation where Guzzi retrofitted a 16″ front rim instead of the usual 18″ in a quest to improve handling – except they …

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Fully Restored…in 1986 – 1960 Indian Chief

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

After going bankrupt in 1953, Indian followed an odd path – including some time based out of England as a badge-sharing experiment with Royal Enfield. Between ’59 and ’61, even the top line Chief was brought back, based on an Enfield 700cc engine. For decades these bikes were considered a worthless low point in the Chief line, but as the …

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1983 Honda CB1100F

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This CB1100F was pulled from eBay because “there was an error in the listing.” Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that evolved from the 900F. In the process, it had tremendous performance – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.

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1968 Rickman Metisse Triumph

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

4-11 Update: 7 months, 5 miles, and 1 seller later, this beautiful Rickman is back up for sale. I wonder why. It’s since moved from Chicago to Silver Spring, Maryland – find it here on eBay. 9-26 Update: This Rickman Metisse Triumph was pulled off eBay the first time, but is now back up for sale with bidding up to …

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496 Miles – 1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: despite 29 bids up to $5,100, this CB750F did not meet reserve. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles …

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Production Racer Rep – 1974 Norton Commando 850

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Restored by Ken Armann, this Commando 850 was turned into a replica of the Production Racer – it was supposed to be a ‘museum piece that could be ridden’. The bodywork is claimed to be genuine Dunstall Production Racer, as are a few other pieces. Find this Norton Commando Production Racer Replica (VIN: 850F111624) for sale in Valencia, California with …

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1968 BSA A50 Royal Star

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

A semi-popular export, the BSA A50 Royal Star was an evolution of the A50 Star, which was an example of BSA’s transition to full unit construction engines. The Royal Star had a 498cc twin that pushed 33 horsepower through a 4-speed transmission. For more on the Royal Star, check out this article from Motorcycle Classics.

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1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans

In Italy, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay, this Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans sold for $16,099. Arguably the successor to the V7 Sport, the Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans was named after the famous race in France. Guzzi took a modified version of the 850T engine and wrapped it in interesting styling that has led to it becoming a cult classic.