Post Sale Update: This Tenni sold for $6,425 after 18 bids on eBay. The Moto Guzzi LeMans Tenni was a limited production model produced only in ’02 and ’03. Just 170 examples were produced, and the most obvious difference is the custom paint scheme and large quasi-dustbin fairing.
No Reserve – 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross Racer
In the 60s, American motocross was full of heavy street bikes that had been poorly modified to play in the dirt. A man named Edison Dye was on a trip to Europe and noticed how riders were utilizing smaller and lighter bikes. After getting Malcolm Smith to try out a Husky, Dye became its importer to the states, and the …
1981 Maico 490 Mega II
Post-Listing Update: Despite being relisted and getting 11 bids on eBay, this Maico 490 Mega II did not meet reserve at $5,555.55. Flaunting one of the best dirtbike names ever, the Maico 490 Mega II was considered by many to be one of the best open class motorcross bikes ever built. Back in the 80s, there was a lot of …
Triple Threat – 2006 Triumph Rocket III Custom
The Triumph Rocket III made quite the stir when it first came out in 2004, as it had the largest displacement engine fitted to mass production motorcycle – a whopping 2.3L that put out 140 hp. Fun fact: the STARTER motor on this bike makes as much power as Triumph’s first-ever motorcycle – just about 1.75 horses. The bike was …
1966 BSA Hornet
Post Sale Update: This Hornet sold for $7,499 after 10 bids on eBay. In the 60s, the US was clamoring for desert racers, and fans of the BSA Lightning were hoping for a stripped down version from the British firm. Enter the BSA Hornet, a 650cc stripper-spec without lighting.
1964 BMW R69S with Steib Sidecar
You guys seem to love the classic BMW’s, so let me feed your appetite with this beautiful R69S that comes with a Steib sidecar. It’s original and unrestored and has just 11,000 miles on the odometer. The seller includes a video of the bike running, and considers the paint quality to be a 7. Find this BMW R69S with Steib …
1966 Allstate Puch 175
Not to be confused with the insurance company, Allstate was a distributor of motorcycles, scooters, and even a couple of cars between the 40s and the 60s. Through varying partnerships with Gilera, Puch, Vespa, Cushman, and others, Allstate sold vehicles through unconventional outlays. The Allstate Puch, as you could imagine, was built by the Austrian firm, Puch. What you might …
How Much? 1971 BMW R75/5
Obviously, I try to bring you interesting motorcycles for sale every day. During these searches, I sometimes stumble upon bikes with asking prices that make you do a double-take. Today, reader Jim R. has found one of those bikes. My question is – do you want to see these kinds of bikes for the amusement factor, or are they a …
1973 Yamaha TX650
Incredibly similar to the popular XS650, the Yamaha TX650 differentiated itself solely through a larger gas tank. The 653cc twin engine yielded 53 horsepower and a top speed of 105 miles per hour. For more information, check out this 600 mile road test from Motorcycle Classics. This example looks great thanks to a recent (1,100 miles ago) restoration, so find …
Looks Like a Harley – 1973 BMW R75/5
This 1973 BMW R75/5 was converted by Harley-Davidson of Charlotte into the oddball you see in front of you. It’s claimed to run great…and that’s pretty much it. Find this oddball for sale here on Craigslist in Apex, North Carolina for $2,600. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Jim R!
1983 Honda MVX250F
Post-Listing Update: This MVX250F did not attract any bids at $4,200, even after being relisted. Two things you don’t expect to see in the world of motorcycles: a 2-stroke V3 engine, and a Honda that’s unreliable. You’ll get both with this Honda MVX250F!
Great Deal – 2005 BMW K1200S
The faired variant of the K12R, the BMW K1200S featured the first all-new engine from BMW Motorrad since the early 80’s. Of the big K’s, this was the ‘sports’ model, but the ample fairing and integrated luggage option made it an impressively quick tourer as well. It weighed a hefty 530 pounds, but the engine made 167 horsepower, so it’s …
1963 Ducati Diana 250
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Diana sold for $9,000. 5-11 Update: After not meeting reserve at $6,900, this beautiful Ducati Diana 250 is back up for sale here on eBay. The sport model of Ducati’s bevel-drive singles, the Ducati Diana 250 was an absolute beauty that was able to “hunt down” the competition – this was the Italian of …
1990 Kawasaki ZX-11 Custom
For six years (1990-1995), the Kawasaki ZX-11 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle – thanks to a top speed of 175. Though that record was eventually beat by the legendary Honda Blackbird, the big Ninja had made its mark on the world – Kawasaki has kept its legacy going with the absolutely absurd ZX-14R. Today we’ve got a Ninja that’s …
1955 AJS 18S
The twin of the Matchless G80, this AJS 18S was a big, beautiful 500 single that was a great choice for riders who do their own work. Parts were designed to be rebuilt instead of replaced, and of the classic singles, this bike is probably the best supported of them all.