As I’ve mentioned before, the Royal Enfield Continental GT is coming back to the states in 2014. But if you’re looking for the original that inspired the remake, look no further.
Instant Collection – Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf & Yamaha RZ500
Post-Listing Update: This collection did not meet reserve at $25,100 despite 28 bids on eBay. Well, if you’re looking to start a collection of legendary 80’s motorcycles, it doesn’t get much easier than starting with this pair of bikes that are offered for sale together. You’ll get a 1985 Yamaha RZ500 and a 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf Edition. …
1974 Rickman Triumph
Yoshinobu Kosaka, commonly known as Yoshi, is the founder of the popular vintage shop in SoCal called Garage Company. His story is an interesting one, but the current chapter involves plenty of classic bikes – particularly Triumphs. One of his best known Triumphs is a ’74 Rickman chassis with a ’67 Triumph 650cc twin powerplant.
<1 Mile - 2006 Yamaha R1 Limited Edition
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Yamaha took their incredibly popular 1000cc sportbike and modified just 500 examples into near-production racers. The Yamaha R1 Limited Edition bikes have been in hot demand ever since, but this one stands out from its 499 brothers as it has just 0.1 miles on the odometer.
Maverick – 1985 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R
As a child of the 80s, I believe this Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R checks all the right boxes. An instant legend of a motorcycle further memorialized by a role in the 80’s classic Top Gun, and it’s in great shape.
1974.5 Maico 440 GP
Simply put, the ’74 1/2 Maico 440 GP is one of the most desirable vintage MX bikes ever produced. Today we’ve got an example that’s gone through the catalog from the marque experts at Maico Only, including a brand new reed valve engine built by Eric Cook. You’ll get Ohlins shocks, Sun rims, and Works Wheelsmith forks, along with a …
1967 Aermacchi 350 Sprint Road Racer
Post-Listing Update: Despite being relisted a couple of times, this Sprint did not meet reserve. The Aermacchi 350 Sprint was part of a joint venture with Harley-Davidson, created when H-D bought 50% of Aermacchi to help them compete in the small bike market. Originally a 250cc, the bike was also offered as a 350cc which had success in GP racing …
Baby Bonnie – 1959 Triumph Junior Cub T20J
Post-Listing Update: After 5 bids on eBay, this Junior Cub did not meet reserve at $3,550. 2-21 Update: This Triumph Junior Cub T20J is back up for sale with an opening bid of $4,000 here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: After 17 bids on eBay, this Junior Cub did not meet reserve at $5,000. Designed as a restricted version of the …
2008 Ducati Desmosedici D16RR
The Ducati Desmosedici D16RR might just be the greatest sportbike to ever come out of Italy. The RR stands for Racing Replica, and it was a limited production (just 1,500 examples) version of the Desmo MotoGP racebike piloted by Casey Stoner in the world’s greatest motorcycle race series.
Nicest Around – 1967 Yamaha YCS-1 180 Bonanza
Post-Listing Update: This Bonanza did not sell, despite being relisted. I don’t think I’ve seen an original YCS-1 in this kind of shape – but I’ve also never seen such a high asking price for one! The Yamaha YCS-1 180 Bonanza was a lovely small-displacement 2-stroker that was also available in a scrambler variant.
50+ Bike Collection For Sale
Reader John S. tipped me off about a private collection of over 50 bikes that’s come up for sale – if you can’t find something you like in this set, you probably don’t belong on this website!
1966 Honda S65
You all know that I love the Honda S90, so when reader Mark K. found the little brother Honda S65, I just had to share it with you. 6.2 horsepower, 56 miles per hour, and a claimed 190(!) miles per gallon. What else do you want to know?
1966 Norton Atlas
Post-Listing Update: This Norton Atlas was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export.
1 of 148 – 1996 Bimota BB1 Supermono
Post-Sale Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this Bimota Supermono sold for $8,500. Ever looked at a BMW F650 Funduro and thought “I really hope an Italian company takes the engine out of that bike and makes a sportbike out of it?”. Turns out you weren’t the only one. The Bimota BB1 utilized the Rotax-developed 652cc thumper – an engine …
1 Owner – 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport
We’ve featured Honda’s classic six-cylinder bruiser several times before, but this one stands out as it’s had just one owner in a 34 year long life. Take care of the minor valve cover oil leak, enjoy the Corbin seat, and keep adding to the 38,544 miles. Find this Honda CBX Super Sport for sale in Mercer, Pennsylvania with an opening …