Ducati’s first V-Twin, the 750GT featured a 60 horsepower 748cc twin, which was good enough to push the 407 pound (dry) bike up to 125 miles per hour. Original MSRP was $1,995. Want to learn more? Check out a lengthy write-up here on Motorcycle Classics about what makes the 750GT special. This specific bike (VIN: 753616) is quite clean and …
1989 Kawasaki KR-1S
In the late 80’s, Kawi had some success with their KR250 road racer, and released the Kawasaki KR-1 as a wonderful little two-stroke race rep. It was quite successful, triggering increased competition from the big 4, and it set off a 250cc 2-stroke war among the Japanese – unfortunately us Americans didn’t get to enjoy these little demons. Well, 25 …
1977 Seeley Honda CB750
I’ve featured a Colin Seeley bike before, but here’s as close as Seeley got to a ‘production’ bike. Certain estimates suggest that 300-500 were built, and they’re delightfully 70s. Unfortunately, there isn’t much information on this specific bike, but if you want more information on the general bike, check out this review from an unnamed source that’s been rehosted on …
1967 Norton P-11
Post-Listing Update: Despite 18 bids on eBay, this Norton P-11 did not meet reserve at $11,600. Back when AMC owned Norton and Matchless, the latter sold a bike called the G85CS, which was competitive in European motocross. The US west coast distributor sold several but thought they were a little slow for the ‘scramble’ racing that was happening in America, …
Power Cruiser – 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG
The Ducati Diavel AMG is a special edition of Ducati’s cruiser, built to celebrate its partnership with the skunkworks of Mercedes. The exclusive features are cosmetic, with 5-spoke wheels, exhaust, and alcantara seat all designed to remind of you of their counterparts in AMG cars. The engine’s no slouch, though – you’ll get 162 horsepower, 94 ft-lb of torque, and …
1969 Suzuki Stinger Custom
Seeing this Suzuki Stinger for sale on eBay made me chuckle – when BikeEXIF featured it 5 months ago, I noticed a surge of traffic to a non-running Suzuki Stinger that I had previously featured (which sold for less than a grand). That says two things to me – first, BikeEXIF has a lot of clout, and second, not enough …
A Lovely Shade of Red – 1954 BMW R67/2
Post-Sale Update: After 39 bids on eBay, this BMW R67/2 sold for $17,400. Alright, I know I just said I didn’t like the Fireflake Red of the Commando I just featured, but there’s something about the red on classic BMWs that just does it for me. The R67/2 featured a 594cc boxer twin that produced 26 horsepower and was capable …
1970 Norton Commando S
In 1969, the second year of production, Norton introduced the S model of its instant-classic Commando. Designed primarily for the United States, the S came with scrambler pipes and is one of the more collectible models of the breed. Check out Silodrome for a wonderful buying guide/summary on the Commando. This specific Norton Commando S (VIN: 132902) has just 6,102 …
2012 KTM RC8-R
KTM does not have much of a street presence in the United States – but with bikes like the RC8-R it’s hard to understand why that’s the case. This distinctive-looking Superbike is full of high-end components and it makes around 175hp.
1946 BSA B31
BSA’s first new model after WWII, the B31 was a single-cylinder four-stroke designed to be used as basic transport. The 17 horsepower engine was sufficient to get the bike up about 70 miles per hour. Normally a 348cc engine, this engine on this specific BSA B31 (VIN: XB31 8688L) supposedly has a 500cc top end and cams from a Gold …
1971 Norton Commando Hi-Rider
Post-Sale Update: After 37 bids on eBay, this Norton Commando Hi-Rider sold for just $4,700. Normally, bikes get better through a production run over the years. Ask most British motorcycle enthusiasts and they’d disagree with that statement as it applies to the Commando, specifically thanks to models like the Norton Commando Hi-Rider 750. The exact reason for why this bike …
For Hugh – 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza
Two weeks ago I got a new subscriber named Hugh, who wanted me to keep my eyes open for a V50 Monza. Well, here you go, Hugh!
British Racing Green – 1969 Matchless G80CS
Post Sale Update: After 17 bids on eBay, this Matchless G80CS sold for $10,000. The pinnacle of the G80 series (except for the super-rare Typhoon G80TCS), the Matchless G80CS was a “Competition Suspension” variant that was designed to race through the dirt – just remove the lights!
The Baby RC45 – 1995 Honda RVF400 NC35
Post Sale Update: This NC35 sold for $5,150 after 30 bids on eBay. The RC45 is a bike of legend, but it’s also out of the financial reach of most motorcycle enthusiasts. That’s why I’m excited to feature the RC45’s baby brother, the Honda RVF400 NC35. Only officially sold in Japan, grey market imports occasionally made it out the UK …
Take a Chance – 1957 Gilera 150 Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Gilera 150 Sport sold for $3,951. A relatively original example of a hard-to-find bike in the US, this Gilera 150 Sport shows a decent amount of patina. While the actual mileage is unknown, the bike was serviced by Garage Company and then the fuel was drained for storage. The seller has not …