Also known as the Fizzy, the FS1 was very successful in Europe as a small street-legal motorcycle – often a first vehicle for many riders. The suffix after FS1 denoted the target market -NL for Netherlands or -E for England.
1977 Kawasaki KE175
Introduced in 1976, the KE175 was the successor to Kawasaki’s popular F series, the last of which was the F7. Kawi split the model into the KD (competition) and the KE (enduro), and this one’s owned by an employee at Hagerty.
In Holland – 1955 Vincent Black Prince Replica
I call this a “replica” as the frame was originally from a Black Shadow and the engine was originally from a Rapide, but it was given Black prince bodywork in the early 70s and it’s been with the seller since 1976.
Well-Modded – 2020 Husqvarna SM701
Post Sale Update: This SM701 sold for $11,770 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a bike that seems to get updates every year. At its core, it’s a supermoto thumper which shares its engine and frame with a KTM sibling (originally the SMC R in 2016, and then the Duke …
In Italy – 1977 Moto Gori Cross 50
Founded by Giancarlo Gori in 1968, Moto Gori got their start with 50cc off-roaders and eventually moved up to 125, 250, and 406cc models. Over a production run that lasted until 1983, Moto Gori used engines from Rotax, Moto Morini, Hiro, Minarelli, and Sachs.
114 of 170 – 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 LeMans Tenni
Post Listing Update: This LeMans Tenni did not meet reserve with 4 bids up to $5,260 on eBay in Williamsburg, Virginia. 1-10-21 Update: 2+ years later, this bike is back up for sale. The seller has put an additional 4,400 miles since the last listing but everything else appears to be the same. Find it still in Williamsburg, Virginia with …
Copper Plated in Canada – 1979 Suzuki GS450
The seller calls this a “steampunk cafe racer”, though he also says that “the bike is very uncomfortable…really best suited as a work of art on display.” Is it the kind of art you like?
1985 Honda VF500F Interceptor
Post Listing Update: This Interceptor did not get any action at the lowered BIN of $5,750. The smallest of the Interceptors, the VF500 is claimed by some to be the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.
Restored – 1980 Honda CR125R
Post Listing Update: This CR did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $3,100 on eBay in Binghamton, New York. Honda revamped the CR125 Elsinore in 1979, but it did not do well. They immediately redesigned it for the following year with much better results. The cosmetic differences between years were minimal, though the disappearance of the 23″ front …
1975 CZ Falta 400 Replica
1-9-20 Update: Six years later, this Falta Replica is back up for sale by the same seller, who states that it “is in very original condition and does not need to be restored!” Find this Falta Replica for sale in Woodinville, Washington for $8,500 here on Craigslist.
Joe Roberts’ – 2017 Yamaha YZ450F Supermoto
Per the fine folks at Socal Supermoto, this YZ450F has lap records at both Adams and Apex while being piloted by its owner, American racer Joe Roberts.
“Narley” – 2013 Harley-Davidson Cafe Racer
Narley (or Norley) is the affectionate nickname assigned to Harley V-Twin motors shoved into Norton Featherbed frames – here’s an interesting one built with aftermarket versions of both the engine and the frame in 2013 by Absolute Engineering out of Goleta, California. What do you think of the final product?
1 of 3 – C&J Framed 1980 Ducati 900SS
1-8-21 Update: Two plus years later, John K has spotted this bike up for sale again! The model year has changed from 1980 to 1977, but it otherwise appears to be the same. Find it in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania for $29,999 here at Cycle Max.
Daijiro Kato Tribute – 1993 Honda NSR250R MC21
Post Sale Update: This NSR250R sold for $8,560 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. Over on the auction site we’ve got a NSR250R (or likely a SE) that’s been customized as a tribute to the Telefonica Movistar Honda NSR250 that Daijiro Kato (#74) won the 2001 MotoGP 250cc championship with.
303,000 Miles – 1998 BMW K1200RS
MCN summarized the K1200RS by saying it “carved its own niche as a superb high-speed distance bike that could carry a pillion and luggage too without breaking a sweat…build quality remains a strong point so big mileages are very possible.” Here’s some proof of that statement, as this RS (offered by the original owner) has an impressive 303k miles on …