You’re either going to look at this bike and drool, or wonder what the big deal is. If you fall in the latter camp, here’s a refresher of how KTM came to be in the US, thanks in no small part to John Penton. If you’re in the former camp, just scroll down to the for sale listing and snap …
New In Crate (in Germany) – 1986 Yamaha XT500
View PostEnding Soon – 1964 Bultaco Mercurio 175
This beautiful Mercurio has just 5,705 miles and is claimed to be in exceptional mechanical condition, thanks to a restoration 15 yeas ago and time in a private collection since.
Rare Project In Belgium – Huco Racer
Post-Sale Update: This Huco sold for just $1,525 after 21 bids. Alright – I’ve never heard of Huco before and I can’t seem to find any information on it. Who out there knows something about this French motorcycle company?
1964 BMW R-Series Hot Rod
View PostThe $13K Question – 70s Brit MXers
Dogtown Cycles in Santa Monica is featuring two fantastic British MX bikes for the price of $12,999 – a ’71 Rickman Weslake and a ’74 Cheney Triumph TR5MX. Which one would you take?
1994 BMW R100GS
Here’s a bumblebee GS that was ‘taken apart and refreshed’ 2 years ago.
1953 Vincent Comet
A single-cylinder evolution of the famous Rapide, the Vincent Comet was one of four models using the 499cc single engine. The 499cc single engine was a stressed member of the frame and put out 28 horsepower thanks to an impressive (for the time) 7.3:1 compression ratio. Those ponies went through a four speed transmission and the bike was rounded out …
1983 BMW R80GS
Post-Sale Update: This R80GS sold for $5,700 after just the opening bid. Arguably the motorcycle that created the ‘adventure bike’ segment, the R80GS (and successors) has been invaluable to BMW. It’s also becoming harder and harder to find a good example.
1961 Matchless G50
View PostConcourse Sandcast Resto – 1969 Honda CB750
Post-Listing Update: After 24 bids on eBay up to $18,600, this CB did not meet reserve. Starting with an abandoned chopper project, the seller of this bike took two years bringing it back to life as a beautiful sandcast bike.
2003 MZ Baghira
MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual purpose motorcycle.
1933 Coventry-Eagle Silent Superb
View Post1979 Harley-Davidson XLCR Custom
I’ve featured plenty of XLCR’s in the past, as I find them to be such an interesting departure from what one would normally expect from Harley. Here’s one that’s been customized with an aluminum tank, aftermarket shocks, and more. The bike (VIN: (VIN: 3A21911H9)has a bit over 10,000 miles and unfortunately the listing does not come with much information. Do …
1978 Ducati Darmah
This Darmah has been upgraded with the intent of making it a better rider while preserving a vintage look. Did the owner succeed in your eyes?