The Van Tech Scrambler was Van Tech’s first bike. Using a McCulloch kart engine (evolved from a chainsaw engine), it was designed to be a tiny race bike.
1982 Honda CB750F + Freddie Spencer Helmet
Post-Sale Update: This Honda CB750F sold for an unknown best offer less than $2,500. Not a bad deal for the buyer! I’ll admit that I’m basically just featuring this bike so I have an excuse to feature the helmet. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s …
Cheap Runner – 1967 Suzuki S32
The Suzuki S32, also known as the Olympian, was a 150cc 2-stroker twin with dual carbs, a 4-speed transmission, toaster tank, and an electric starter. Though the speedo goes to 100mph, you shouldn’t expect to top 80 while riding it.
Siksika – 1956 Harley-Davidson Panhead Custom
Post-Listing Update: After being relisted, this Panhead Custom did not meet reserve at $23,100. Built by Caleb Owens at Cro Customs, this is a custom Panhead dubbed “Siksika”. It’s received plenty of press from sites like BikeEXIF, and now it can be yours.
A Tale of Two Commandos
Here’s a dilemma – do you want a fully restored Commando, or one that’s about to turn 40 that’s original and unrestored? What would you pick?
1969 Honda Z50 with Sidecar
Here’s a great setup for two reasons – first, it’s a second-generation Z50 from the first year of production. But more importantly this tiny bike is carrying a sidecar that’s bigger than the bike is!
Just Hands – 2003 Yamaha R6
This Yamaha R6 has been modified by the seller to be rideable by someone who is paralyzed from the waist down. It’s quite fascinating – a Translogic push button shifter takes care of swapping gear ratios, while custom electronic outriggers take care of keeping the bike upright at a stop. The outriggers are deployed via a toggle switch mounted in …
1936 Velocette GTP
Post Listing Update: This GTP did not meet reserve despite 22 bids up to $6,526 on eBay. Velocette started out building motorcycles with two-stroke engines. The culmination of their two-stroker line was the Velocette GTP, a lightweight bike that was produced for 16 years.
1958 Ducati 200 Elite
Post-Listing Update: This Elite did not meet reserve at $16,110 on eBay. I know I featured a couple of these just a few days ago, but this Elite is an absolute gem. The Ducati 200 Elite was the Italian firm’s largest-displacement bike when it was introduced – a whopping 204cc when they bored out the popular 175cc engine.
1971 Speedway Widowmaker
The Speedway Widowmaker has one of the greatest names ever affixed to a motorcycle. It also doesn’t sound like something you’d want to buy your kid who was learning on a tiny 80cc two-stroke.
1965 Honda CB77
Here’s a lovely Superhawk that was restored last year. The motor’s had some work done, including a new top end, and the frame, swingarm, and center stand were powdercoated. I’d ditch the CYB seat for the original, but the seller’s folder full of receipts should be helpful in maintaining peace of mind. Find this CB77 for sale here on Craigslist …
1993 BMW R100GS-PD
Post Listing Update: This Paris-Dakar did not meet reserve despite 9 bids up to $5,555. The BMW BMW R100GS-PD (PD stands for Paris-Dakar) is one of my favorite older dual-sports, even though I think BMW had a lot of trouble developing attractive paint schemes for it. The seller of this bike may have agreed, which is why this GS features …
Fully Faired – 2007 Ducati Sport 1000S
Post-Sale Update: This blur of red sold for a undisclosed best offer lower than $13,850. Take one Ducati Sport 1000S, add the full front fairing and you’ve got yourself a beauty in red. This example (VIN: ZDM1WABP87B008711) has 7,418 miles and is obviously equipped with the very rare lower fairings. It also comes with the original fairings, but who cares? …
1960 Norton Dominator Model 88
Post-Sale Update: After getting no action at the original asking price of $14,500, the seller relisted this bike and it sold for $13,500. Then due to a non-paying bidder it had to be relisted, and bidding did not meet reserve at $10,000. The Norton Dominator was brought to challenge Triumph’s Speed Twin. The Dommie was built for about 15 years, …
1980 Moto Morini 350 Strada
The Moto Morini 3 1 / 2 is one of my favorite bikes from the 1970s. Expensive when it was released (the price point was comparative to bikes with twice the engine size), it was an incredible handler that was also capable of the ton. I’m still constantly surprised with how little attention the 3/2 gets, but I’m not surprised …