Post-Listing Update: This Triumph Thunderbird 6T sold for $12,000 on eBay. The Thunderbird name has shown up on 3 distinct models of the Triumph line since 1949 – this 6T model is from the original series. For its public launch, three production bikes were ridden from the Meriden plant to a circuit near Paris where they were then ridden over …
1953 Indian Brave
After Indian went out of business in the late 40s and they were scooped up by a British firm, they sold off the remaining “true” Indians and created a new model before starting to sell rebadged Royal Enfields like the Tomahawk and the Lance. That model was the Indian Brave, designed as a low budget runabout for the American market.
No Reserve – 1954 Benelli Leoncino 125
Post Listing Update: This Leoncino was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. However, I’ve since found out that it made its way into the collection of a Bike-urious reader in Nashville! The Benelli Leoncino, or the “Little Lion”, is a beautiful tiny two-stroke with one of the more interesting visual cues I’ve ever seen on a bike – …
2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100S
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati Multistrada 1100S sold at the BIN of $5,300. 2/27 Update: This Ducati Multistrada 1100S is now up for sale with a BIN of $5,300 here on eBay. The Ducati Multistrada (Italian for many roads) was a semi-successor to the venerable Cagiva Gran Canyon and the Ducati Elefant. A bike that didn’t fit into any sort of …
2007 Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic 750
Initially released in the UK in the ’90s, the Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic didn’t make it to the US until 2004 – and the bike had basically stayed the same for over a decade. In 2007, however, Guzzi changed approximately 90% of the Nevada Classic (383 of the 441 parts), turning it into a completely new (and very rare) cruiser. …
120 Miles – 1989 Honda GB500
Post-Sale Update: The featured Honda GB500 sold for $11,500.01 after 9 bids on eBay. The other Honda GB500 noted at the bottom of this article sold for $5,000 after just 3 bids on eBay. In the late 80s, Honda took a risk and gave the world a beautiful motorcycle inspired by 60s thumper racers of the Isle of Man Tourist …
1956 Ariel Red Hunter
Post-Sale Update: After 37 bids on eBay, this Ariel Red Hunter sold for $7,000. A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959.
Bought on Bike-urious – MZ 1000S
I’m absolutely delighted to share our first success story (tentatively titled “Bought on Bike-urious”) with you all. David, one of the more prolific (and knowledgeable) members of the Bike-urious community, has just taken delivery of the MV 1000S featured two weeks ago. As you can see in the background, the weather isn’t ready for him to enjoy his new motorcycle, …
Ending Soon – 1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport – 1 of 200
Post Listing Update: This RS did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $7,300. A classic in its own right, the BMW R100RS needs no introduction. However, in 1978, BMW released a limited edition – the Motorsport. 200 were released to the United States. The fancy name of the BMW R100RS Motorsport might lead you to believe that there …
2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Nera – 1 of 200
One of the best (though arguably underappreciated) superbikes to ever come out of Italy was the Aprilia RSV 1000 R. In 2004, Aprilia decided to amp up the RSVR with the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Nera, first in their “Dream Series” of bikes.
Show Rider- 1978 Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider Custom
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider Custom sold for $12,500 on eBay. In 1971, HD released the Super Glide, their first ‘factory custom’. In 1977, the company introduced the Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider, with a 74 ci engine surrounded by the FL frame. Seat height was just 27 inches, meaning nearly anyone could ride it.
2009 Triumph Scrambler 900
Launched in 2006, the Triumph Scrambler 900 was the last bike designed by John Mockett, responsible for most of Triumph’s bikes starting all the way back in 1989. Mockett liked modular design plans, which is why the Scrambler is basically a Bonneville with a few off-road tweaks.
Ultimate Monster – 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta
Post-Listing Update: This Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta got up to $5,500 but did not meet reserve. Originally created as a styling exercise, the Monster was appropriately named as it was a Frankenstein’d bike: a parts bin special with the front half (including engine) of a 900SS, the fork from a 750 Supersport, and the back half of a frame from …
240 HP – Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III
Post-Listing Update: This Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III got one offer, but it wasn’t good enough to move the bike. 2-25 Update: 2 months later, this Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III is back up for sale, but this time on eBay. Find it with a BIN of $17,499 or best offer here on eBay. The Triumph Rocket III made quite …
2001 Buell S3T Thunderbolt
As I was admiring a friend’s Ducati Paul Smart this weekend, I remarked that more motorcycles should have frames in colors other than black. This Buell S3T Thunderbolt (in addition to being the basis of the police-spec Defender) features a very distinctive paint scheme of Volcano Gray plastics on an Orange frame and wheels. This beauty is being sold by …