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#126 – 1972 Honda CB350F

In Japan, Standard by Abhi2 Comments

Post Sale Update: After 10 bids on eBay, this CB350F sold for $3,650. If you’re into classic Japanese iron and you have a thing for low serial numbers, here’s a bike for you – a Honda CB350F that was the 126th ever made.

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1966 Bultaco Campera

In Dual-Sport, Spain by Abhi6 Comments

I thought I knew a good amount about bikes until I started this site – here’s yet another model I’ve never heard of, the Bultaco Campera. The Campera was a dual sport (complete with a cool scrambler-style exhaust) offered in varying displacements – this is a 175cc example of the first generation.

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1982 BMW R100/7

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Between 2010-2012, this BMW R100/7 had a tremendous amount of work done to turn it into a beautiful example of the breed. The seller gets into a long list of work, but here are the highlights: brand new paint with an aftermarket “S” fairing and European handlebars. Everything works, there’s no leaks – and the paint is so good it’s …

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1953 Vincent Comet Series C

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

A single-cylinder evolution of the famous Rapide, the Vincent Comet was one of four models using the 499cc single engine. This is one of the Series C bikes, the final evolution of the breed. There was apparently one Series D bike built but it never made it to production.

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Tiny Racer – 1989 Yamaha YSR50

In Japan, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Yamaha YSR50 was the most common of the rare 50cc sportbikes that came from Japan in the late 80s and early 90s. An instant classic, the YSR50 was always street legal, but is now primarily used in spec racing. This is one of the nicer examples I’ve seen – most are usually scratched up or rocking replacement body panels.

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Rebuilt Commando – 1975 Norton Commando 850

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a beautiful Norton Commando 850 that was restored by Classic Bike Experience in 2012, and then repainted by Vintage Vendor into the bike you see in front of you. It has 16,975 miles on it, though under 200 were put on post-rebuild. The seller includes an invoice of the money put in – it wasn’t cheap: Find this numbers-matching …

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1945 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead with Sidecar

In 3 Wheels, America by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a lovely Knucklehead rig with a ’45 bike and a ’40 sidecar. It was restored 15 years ago and has given the seller over 20,000 miles of trouble free service. It’s been converted to 12 volts and has some repro parts including the rear fender, tail light, speedo, and more. It has a four speed transmission and the bike …

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1947 Indian Chief

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

This Indian Chief is offered for sale with less than 1,000 miles since a full restoration by noted Indian shop Yellow Spear Restorations – restorers of fantastic bikes like this Big Base Racer. It’s been given a larger transmission sprocket for better highway manners, and it’s claimed to be ready to go. It’s a numbers matching bike that looks lovely …

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Reader Ride – 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame

In Italy, Sport by Abhi6 Comments

Post-Sale Update: Bike has sold. I finally featured my first Green Frame on Bike-urious just a few days ago, but it almost immediately was taken off Craigslist. Thanks to reader Sebastien L., I can now feature a beautiful example of this legendary bike – but this time I can ensure the listing stays up for more than a couple of …

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1974 Kawasaki Big Horn Flat Tracker

In Japan, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Kawasaki Big Horn, also known as the F-9, was Kawasaki’s response to the Yamaha RT-360. Here’s an example with a Woody Kyle built motor that’s been turned into a flat tracker. The base Big Horn featured a 346cc two-stroke single good for 28 horsepower. It had a five speed gearbox and one of the earlier implementations of capacitive discharge …

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1974 Benelli Tornado 650S

In Italy, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

11-11 Update: This Tornado 650S is back up for sale with bidding up to $3,516 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Tornado did not meet reserve at $5,100. Benelli is one of the very few motorcycle companies that has been around for over 100 years. An Italian firm (though it’s got more of a …