As you probably know, the the Royal Enfield Bullet is a retro styled thumper with post-WWII styling and 27 horsepower. It’s also a great platform for customization, as shown by a previously featured custom cafe racer build and this gorgeous sidecar rig which looks like it’s ready to tackle any thing you could have thrown at it back in the …
2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Custom
Here’s an interesting Moto Guzzi Custom Cafe Racer from the folks at Santiago Chopper. I’ve featured a custom Guzzi from Santiago before, but this one’s based on a V11 Sport.
Mini Chopper – 1986 Laverda CU 125 Custom Ride
Normally the Laverda marque evokes thoughts of big triples with excellent style and exhaust notes. This is why I was especially stunned to discover this diminutive chopper – the Laverda CU 125 Custom Ride.
1977 Bultaco Astro
Post-Listing Update: This Astro did not meet reserve with 5 bids up to $3,099. The Bultaco Astro was the Spanish firm’s attempt at building a flat tracker straight from the factory. Based on the Pursang, it was available in 250 and 360 cubic centimeter displacement options.
1958 MV Agusta Raid 300
Originally introduced as a 250cc model, the MV Agusta Raid 300 brought an increase in displacement as well as new fenders, tank, and exhaust to make it an even better long distance mount.
Ending Soon – 1975 AMF Harley-Davidson SX-250
This AMF Harley-Davidson SX-250 has received a museum quality restoration and has spent time displayed at the New England Motorcycle Museum (owned by the seller).
2001 MZ Skorpion Sport Cup
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
1915 Indian Big Twin
Post-Sale Update: This Indian Big Twin sold for the BIN of $55,000. The Indian Big Twin was the last of an era – some even consider it to be the last “real” Indian as it was the end of the F-head engine in a cradle-spring frame. 1915 was the last year of production before Indian stopped racing efforts to help …
1975 CZ Falta 400 Replica
In 1974, Jaroslav Falta came within 6 points of winning the 250cc World Championship. It all came down to the final round of the Championship, during which Falta had a slim deficit to overcome to go from 2nd place to 1st overall. Many believe that Russian riders kept ganging up on Falta to protect Russian KTM rider Gennady Moiseev, the …
1968 BSA Shooting Star
Considered by many to be the best Beezer ever, the BSA Shooting Star was a street-based twin of the Victor 441 – it was even originally called the Victor Roadster before a name change for US dealers.
1968 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Police
Here’s a rare, all original FLH Police Bike. Originally ordered for the police force of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, it was put into service and painted with the ’67 scheme to match the rest of the fleet. After being decommissioned, the bike was sold at auction and then put in storage for years. Now it’s back up for sale after having …
Power-Dyne Vehicles – 1974 PDV Gringo 360
Post-Sale Update: This PDV Gringo 360 sold for $2,801 after 30 bids on eBay. Power-Dyne Vehicles (also known as PDV) produced several motorcycles in the early 70s, nearly all of which were copies of something else on the market. The PDV Gringo was a knock-off of Yamaha motocross engines and Champion frames – the story is that PDV was put …
2008 Dirico Flyer
You might know that Keanu Reeves is currently working on his own motorcycle manufacturing company, but did you know that Steven Tyler has also gotten into the motorcycle production game? Tyler, along with his brother in law Mark Dirico and good friend Stephen Talarico, came together to create Dirico Motorcycles. Here’s one of their models, the classic cruiser styled Dirico …
Honda TL250
One of the few four-stroke trials bikes of the 70s, the Honda TL250 was developed with tremendous input from Sammy Miller – the license plate of the prototype was SAM 1N. Production started in ’75, and approximately 4,000 bikes were eventually sold, most in the US. The 248cc single produced 16 horsepower. For more information on the TL250, check out …
Needs Some Work – 1974 Laverda 750 SF Racer
Here’s a Laverda 750 SF race bike that last competed about 15 years ago. The seller suggests that it just needs a battery and some gas before it’s ready for the road, however there’s some cosmetic work that will need to be done as well – a fall in the garage damaged the fairing and windscreen and there’s a dent …