Post Listing Update: Despite 27 bids on eBay, this SP4 did not meet reserve at $23,100. Though it stands in the shadow of the SPS variant, the Ducati 888 SP4 is one of the rarest Ducatis ever in the US. This is #465 and is believed to be just 1 of 4 in the country. This particular bike was up …
1967 Ducati 250 Scrambler
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati 250 Scrambler sold for $4,000 on eBay. I can faintly hear your concern…”Ducati day? But I wanted a bike that was as happy off-road as it was on-road.” Well, fear not, my friend, as we’ve got a Ducati 250 Scrambler for you to enjoy. This is a two-owner bike that’s enjoyed a “frame-off …
1974 Ducati 750 GT
We close out Ducati day with another 70’s classic – the Ducati 750 GT. This specific example was restored two years ago and has just 750 miles on it since the restoration. Find this Ducati 750 GT for sale in Dallas, Texas with bidding up to $15,101 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
1991 Bimota YB8
It’s hard for me not to feature a good-condition Bimota, but the Bimota YB8 is a lovely find especially considering I just showed off the 400cc Japan-only YB7 a couple of days ago. YB8 = the 8th Bimota with a Yamaha engine, in this case a 1000cc EXUP engine which yielded 148 horsepower. I find it very weird to see …
1954 Jawa Type 353
After buying the German firm Wanderer in 1929, František Janeček created Jawa by taking the first two letters from his last name and the firm he had purchased. Fast forward to the 50s, and Jawa had made nearly a million bikes, including the 250cc twin exhaust Type 353. The seller doesn’t include much in terms of details besides the fact …
1986 Buell RR1000 Prototype
Fans of Buell are very familiar with the company’s tumultous history, which thankfully has ended up with EBR and some very cool bikes like the 1190RS. But the story all begins with American engineer Erik Buell and this very prototype – the bike that truly launched Erik’s career. It’s rare, it’s pricey, and it’s damn cool. Find this Buell RR1000 …
1969 Moto Guzzi V700
The Moto Guzzi V700 Special was Guzzi’s first V-Twin. This specific example (VIN: 3352) has been with the current owner for 17 years, during which he has put just 1,000 miles on it. Apparently some people who know Guzziss better than I do suggest that this is actually a ’67 model, despite what the title says. Something new to me …
1985 Yamaha RZ500
Yamaha’s RZ500 (also known as the RD500LC) was a two-stroke rocket that was kept out of the US thanks to EPA regulations. Only built between ’84 and ’86, it’s now a desirable collector’s bike.
2010 BMW HP2 Sport
The BMW HP2 Sport is one of the rarest bikes from the last few decades of BMW bikes. It certain ways, it was a tough sell. Loosely based on the R1200S, this was a very pricey and exclusive sportbike that put down less power than its competitors thanks to the limits of the venerable boxer engine.
MotoGP – 2013 Forward Racing Kawasaki
Your eyes do not deceive you…this is an actual MotoGP bike. Even better, it’s Colin Edwards’ bike from last season, raced with Forward FTR under the sponsorship of NGM Mobile. Ready to try your best Texas Tornado impression?
1949 Matchless G3L
Post Sale Update: This G3L sold for $6,400 after 28 bids on eBay. Like the BSA M20, the Matchless G3L was produced for the British Army for World War II. Unlike the BSA, the G3L was extremely popular as it was the first bike that ditched girder forks. Matchless produced about 80,000 examples of this bike, and the government kept …
2004 Honda CBR125R
In the US, a small learner bike means some sort of 250cc bike. But internationally, learners often start on a bike like the Honda CBR125R – a reliable mount that’s perfect for teaching a beginner the joys of riding a bike. More importantly – it’s nearly impossible to find these things in the US!
Little Honda – 1971 Honda CL70
From reader Jim R. comes this reasonably priced little Honda. Everything works, it looks good, and you’ll get a rebuilt carb, oil change, and new spark plug to ensure that you can immediately enjoy this rare classic Honda. Find this Honda CL70 for sale here on Craigslist in Chester, Virginia for $1,500.
1969 BSA Lightning
The BSA Lightning 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 legacies of Birmingham Small Arms, as just a few years later, the Japanese invasion of reliable …
1987 Bimota YB7
Bimotas are already rare finds in the states, but the Bimota YB7 is even more exclusive. Only sold in Japan, and powered by a 399cc, 65 horsepower engine (a 27-year old design that revs to 14k!) from the Yamaha FZR400, this bike was built in response to Japanese importers who were asking for a “baby Bimota” to compete in the …