Post Listing Update: This C&J framed BSA was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Back in January we featured a C&J-framed “Horsepower Factory” Honda XR500 racer, however what we have here is a markedly rarer C&J specimen. This is a 1979 C&J Framed BSA B50MX. Not only is this vintage Brit bike said to be in 100% original …
Coffin Tank – 1973 CZ 400
Post Listing Update: The asking price of this CZ was lowered to $7,800 but that wasn’t enough to find a buyer. The CZ 400, also known as the Model 981, was the best open motocrosser to ever come out of the country of Czechoslovakia. Though on the heavy side, this bike was extremely reliable, with well blue-printed engines. These bikes …
Nicky Hayden’s Final Racer – 2017 Ten Kate Racing Honda CBR1000RR SP2
In May of 2017, American race icon Nicky Hayden tragically lost his life several days after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Italy. Hayden had an illustrious 13-year career in MotoGP — that included a premier class world championship title — before jumping to the WSBK championship in 2016 where raced for Ten Kate aboard a …
British Single Replica Racer – 2004 Molnar Manx Norton
The Norton Manx is one of the most legendary race bikes of all time, and rightfully so. The British single claimed the top spot of the podium at the TT from ‘31 to ‘54 (aside from two years). The Manx was produced (and remained competitive) for more than a decade-and-a-half by the famed British marque, which offered the machine in …
Championship-Winning Thunderbike – Survivor Customs’ Rotax Flat Tracker
Building a high-caliber race bike starts with the addition of race-grade, bespoke and aftermarket components, though it’s the countless hours of expertly dialing each element in that really separates pro-level racers from the rest. And that’s exactly what we’ve got here, a professionally-built competition machine from Mike Hill of Survivor Customs.
Ready to Race – 1992 Yamaha TZ250D
Post Listing Update: This TZ250 did not meet reserve despite 20 bids up to $10,177 on eBay. 2-26-19 Update: Two years later, Mazlow Petosa notes that this TZ is back up for sale. It’s got a new racing number, a new home, and it looks like it’s covered about 120 miles since it was last offered for sale. Find this …
Wayne Ransom Build – Kawasaki KX500AF
Post Sale Update: This custom KX sold for $16,750 after 63 bids on eBay. On the cover of their February 2019 issue, Dirt Bike magazine featured a “high-tech KX500 for the 21st century.” Built by Wayne Ransom, this aluminum-framed KX500 features extensive use of titanium, as it was used to build the fuel tank, exhaust, subframe, front headmount, engine mount …
Graves Superstock Racer – 2016 Yamaha R6
The Yamaha R6 is a staple at bike meets and trackdays across the world. Its blend of price, power, and handling currently can’t be matched by the other 600s – not to mention a history of steady Supersport and Superstock championships in case a dyno sheet and a magazine article aren’t enough proof of its abilities. I myself dream of …
Spec Racer In Italy – 1979 Laverda Formula 500
Post Listing Update: This Laverda did not get any interest at the opening ask of $15,900. With just 210 examples built over three production batches between 1978 and 1980, the Formula 500 is one of Laverda’s rarest machines.
Supposed Factory TT Test Mule – 1930 Rudge Ulster Racer
Post Listing Update: This Rudge did not get any interest at the BIN of $39,900. Founded after an acquisition in 1894, Rudge introduced its first production motorcycle in 1910 — reportedly re-badged versions of France’s Werners. The marque really made its mark in 1924 however when it unveiled a new four-speed production model featuring a four-valve cylinder head. Sales of …
2000 Honda RS125
Post Listing Update: This heavily-modified RS125 did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $3,200 on eBay. Anyone who’s serious about Grand Prix road racing knows about the Honda RS125. Originally developed in 1980 for the Grand Prix 125cc class, the RS125 has enjoyed minor updates ever since, and is still widely raced today. Riders like Capirossi, Pedrosa, and …
Turnkey Factory Racer – KTM RC390 RC Cup
Ran in conjunction with the domestic Moto America series, the KTM RC Cup was designed to give young, up-and-coming riders a chance to race on factory-grade machines, with assistance from professional support (mechanics and the like). Every rider in the series campaigned aboard the same bike; factory-prepped RC390’s brimming with trick racing bits.
Zero Miles – Street-Legal 1994 Harley Davidson VR1000
Originally slated to replace Harley’s XR platform, the VR was the MoCo’s attempt at dethroning Ducati in AMA racing. Supposedly race-tuned versions were making as much as 150 horses in the early ‘90s. However a series of events lead to the VR not being released until ’94, at which point it had grown noticeably long in the tooth and was …
1979 C&J Framed “Horsepower Factory” Honda XR500
There are an elite few in the motorcycle world whose influence will be felt for generations to come. In the same way the vast majority of modern sportbikes were influenced by the designs of Massimo Tamburini, most of today’s racing frames bare some noticeable resemblance to Jeff Cole’s C&J frames.
2018 BMW HP4 Race
Post Listing Update: This HP4 Race did not meet reserve with 10 bids up to $37,500 on Bring a Trailer. The “HP” initials have become quite significant with BMW Motorrad over the last few years. They simply stand for High Performance, and they graced a few impressive models like the HP2 Enduro/MegaMoto/Sport. The designation was brought back for an track-only …