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1975 Kawasaki S3

In Japan, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After 20 bids on eBay, this S3 sold for $4,350. After Kawi had firmly established the ‘widowmaker’ reputation of the H1 and H2, one might have expected that the smaller displacement variants (S1-S3) would also be similarly hairy. But the S3 was designed to be a better street bike, with slightly lower peak power (42 vs the 45 …

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Benelli Made – 1968 Wards Riverside 250

In Italy, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 22 bids on eBay, this bike sold for $2,828.28. Between ’59 and ’69, Montgomery Ward sold Benelli motorcycles under the ‘Wards Riverside’ name. If you bought one, you’d get the bike delivered in a crate, and then have to assemble it yourself. Here’s an pretty example of the 250cc model.

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1997 Ducati 916

In Italy, Sport by Abhi4 Comments

The 916 probably needs no introduction, but I’ll leave it to Visor Down to summarize how amazing this bike was: EVERY once in a while a true classic comes along: James Joyce’s Ulysses, The Beatles’ Revolver, Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Greats one-and-all, to be seen, owned or understood by the discerning and devoted. To the list of timeless classics, we can …

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1957 Zundapp Super Sabre

In Germany, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Super Sabre sold for $2,155. I’m surprisingly pleased with the refreshing honesty of this seller, who notes that he “purchased this motorcycle with the intent of resale for profit, and no other plans.” It’s now up for sale with no reserve, so he’s putting his money where his mouth is!

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1978 Yamaha SR500

In Japan, Standard by Abhi2 Comments

Every time I see one of the “new” Yamaha SR400s, it makes me long for seat time on the original. If you’re the same way, here’s your chance to snap up the 550th SR500 ever built.

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1974 Suzuki TS250

In Dual-Sport, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This TS250 sold for $2,550 after 10 bids on eBay. Also known as the Savage in the US (or the Hustler in Japan), the Suzuki TS250 was a dual-sport with 23 horsepower, a 5-speed transmission, and a top speed of about 80 miles per hour. Here’s a restored example in impressive condition.