The Montesa King Scorpion 250 was one of the bikes that changed public perception of what a dual sport machine was. Instead of taking a street machine and tacking on ‘dirt’ features, Montesa introduced the concept of starting with a true off-roader, and then tacking on lights and indicators to make it street legal.
1980 Kramer 400
Post Listing Update: Despite 23 bids up to $3,050 on eBay, this Kramer did not meet reserve. I always love featuring motorcycles I’ve never heard of before – I get to learn and share at the same time. Here’s another opportunity for me to learn, with the Kramer 400. Adolph Kramer was a dirt bike tuner and builder extraordinaire who …
The Chopper – The Real Story
Like most motorcycle aficionados, I’m a big fan of Paul D’Orleans – also known as the man behind The Vintagent. I’ve always found him to be very detailed in his research, and therefore very knowledgeable about the vintage motorcycles he’s passionate about.
1 of 200 – 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing
The Aprilia Tuono Racing (before the Italian company started applying the ‘Factory’ moniker on their high-performance bikes) was a limited edition, highest-spec version of the naked Tuono. Think of it as the RSV-R without a fairing and with wider, flatter bars.
XR750 Replica – 1995 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Custom
Here’s a Harley-Davidson XR1200 Custom that’s been converted into a replica of the classic XR750 – with the bonus of being street legal.
Big Wheel – 1986 Yamaha BW80
The Big Wheel came in three different displacements – 80, 200, and 350cc. Most often used as a learner bike for little kids, the Yamaha BW80 is fondly remembered by those who learned how to ride on it in the late 80s.
Orange Crush – 1974 Laverda 750 SFC
10-1 Update: This Laverda 750 SFC did not meet reserve at $50,000 the last time it was listed. It’s now back up for sale with bidding up to $35,100 (and yes, the reserve not yet met) here on eBay. Say hello to the Laverda 750 SFC, a limited-production, street-legal racer that was the most iconic bike to ever come with …
1950 Vincent Rapide Series C
The baby brother to the legendary Black Shadow, the Vincent Rapide was sold from 1936-55 in 3 distinct ‘Series’. The final run was the Series C, which commenced in 1949. It offered the Rapide as a base model and the Black Shadow as the higher state of tune.
1981 Moto Guzzi CX100 LeMans
Post Sale Update: After 18 bids on eBay, this CX100 sold for $5,202.61. The successor to the legendary 850cc Le Mans, the Moto Guzzi LeMans II CX100 was created to satisfy the American mantra of “no replacement for displacement” and as competition to the BMW R100RS. Guzzi took the engine and lower fairings from the 1000SP sport tourer, and threw …
1976 Yamaha XT500
Post-Listing Update: Though the price was lowered to $8,500, this Yamaha XT500 (lovely as it is) got no takers this time on eBay. Alright, I’ll preface this by saying the seller’s BIN price is a little nutty – but that’s what the “Make Offer” button is for. The Yamaha XT500 was the original Yamaha thumper, and an instant sales success. …
Fully Restored – 1980 Honda Trail 110
This Honda Trail 110 has been completely restored with original Honda parts and it looks great. It’s got a 3 speed gearbox, auto clutch, and just 4,492 miles. But to be frank, I think I’m featuring it mostly because it has the awesome auxiliary fuel tank: Find this Honda Trail 110 for sale here on Craigslist in Round Rock, Texas …
A pair of Moto Guzzi 1100 Sports
One of my favorite Guzzis, the 1100 Sport was a beautiful deviation from what people expect from the Italian firm. This is one of the earlier models, which comes with gigantic 40mm Dell’Orto’s instead of electronic injection (denoted as the 1100i). The engine produced 90 horsepower and the 5-speed transmission was geared very tall, so you could hit nearly 140. …
Not a GS – 1993 BMW R100 Desert Racer
Who needs a GS when you’ve got an imagination and mechanical ability? This BMW R100 has been extensively modified into a desert racer and is now ready for you to tear up some trails with it.
2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer
When someone like Frank Charriaut says the V7 is one of the best looking motorcycles currently available, I try to find one for you! So here’s a beautiful example with some choice (but removable) modifications.
1974 Honda CB350 Four
When introduced, the Honda CB350 was the smallest four cylinder to be mass produced. It produced 34 horsepower and was capable of just under 100 miles per hour, and it featured some of the coolest exhausts in the business – unfortunately it an effort to save weight the pipes were thin, and most have either rotten out or been replaced …