Rockford Motors was the American importer for the wonderful Bridgestone motorcycles that occasionally dotted US roads. In ’71, Bridgestone stopped selling bikes, leaving Rockford with a bit of a hole in their product portfolio. They decided to take over manufacturing rights for the tiniest Bridgestones, specifically the 100cc “Taka” and two 60cc bikes – the “Tora” and the Rockford Chibi …
1975 Kawasaki 750 H2C
Known as the “Widowmaker”, the H2 is an iconic motorcycle in Kawi’s history. In fact, they’re bringing the name back for the new, absolutely insane Ninja H2. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The ’75 model, also known as the Kawasaki 750 H2C, was the final version of this legendary bike. This specific example, adorned in the distinctive Candy …
1966 BSA Lightning 650
Post Sale Update: After being relisted multiple times, this Lightning sold for $3,500 on eBay. The BSA Lightning 650 was the British firm’s attempt at an all-around streetbike, slotting between the Spitfire and Thunderbolt. At the time, it was one of the fastest motorcycles available – able to top hit 108 miles per hour, and it’s one of the lasting …
1971 OSSA Pioneer 250
Here’s a classic OSSA Pioneer with all kinds of new parts: the grips, seat cover, air filter, fork seals, front fender, and even the paint. The frame has been powder coated and it comes with the factory tool kit – the seller goes as far as to say that the bike is “museum quality”. In that case, here’s your chance …
2006 Yamaha FZ1N
Yamaha is making waves nowadays with the FZ-09 naked triple, but our European riding brethren have been able to enjoy powerful naked bikes with the tuning fork logo for years. A distinct example of this would be the Yamaha FZ1 – the fantastic engine of a R1 (albeit retuned for more of a sport touring application) with a riding position …
Basketcase – 1965 Volkswagen Apex
Post-Sale Update: Whatever this mystery bike is (probably a re-badged Gilera), it sold for $1,009 after 36 bids on eBay. Alright, you know I try to avoid featuring non-running motorcycles. But I have to make an exception when I encounter something I’ve never heard of before, which is why you now see a Volkswagen Apex in front of you.
20th Anniversary – 2013 Ducati Monster 1100EVO
The iconic monster was released in ’93, so Ducati decided to capitalize on the 20th anniversary with a special model. It’s the last of the air-cooled Monsters, but the reason I’m featuring this exact model is because it comes with the “Imola” bodywork, my favorite of the optional paint schemes. This specific example is #130 of the 200 produced, and …
1920 Indian Board Track Tribute
No, it’s not authentic, and no, it’s not 94 years old, but I do find this Indian Board Track Tribute to be beautiful – and I hope you do, too.
Speed Deluxe – 1976 Honda CB350F Custom
Post Listing Update: After being relisted several times (and even being “sold” for $6,000 twice but still relisted afterwards), this custom CB was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Speed Deluxe is a custom motorcycle and hot rod shop based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee that just celebrated their first year in business. Here’s an example of one of …
Ronin Motorworks – The 47
The story of the 47 Ronin is an impressive (and true) tale which exemplifies the Japanese samurai code of honor, which includes ritual suicide, revenge…and more ritual suicide. Ronin Motorworks has now taken elements of that story in their own version of the 47, a limited run of motorcycles based around the Buell 1125CR.
1989 Buell RR 1200 Battletwin
Post Listing Update: This Battletwin did not meet reserve despite 43 bids up to $15,000. When Buell started with the Road Warrior chassis for racing, he surely wasn’t expecting the abrupt end of the Formula One class in AMA racing. Luckily for the public, he adapted the chassis, threw in some Harley-Davidson XR1000 engines, and created Buell’s first streetbike, the …
1964 Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline
Post Sale Update: This Veeline sold for $11,100 after 25 bids on eBay. The Venom is already a cool bike. But when you get the full Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline spec, with the beautiful fairing, it’s just a whole ‘nother level of fascinating.
Hudson Stinger Reverse Trike
What an oddball! Here’s a custom-built reverse trike called the Hudson Stinger.
Dunstall Racer – 1972 Norton 750 Commando
Post Listing Update: This Commando did not meet reserve at $8,100. 10-8 Update: This Norton is back up for sale with bidding up to $7,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. This Norton Commando has been customized with a Dunstall kit, and in the process it has turned into something that actually reminds me of the Production …
1974 Vincent Egli Black Shadow
Post-Listing Update: This Vincent Egli Black Shadow did not meet reserve with 36 bids up to $44,100. The Vincent Egli Black Shadow is a combination of two amazing things – the 1000cc engine and pedigree of the Vincent Black Shadow with a classic Egli nickel plated chassis. Feel free to drool.