Last year while spending the day at Chuckwalla (A local SoCal circuit) I had the privilege of trying out what is referred to as a “super-single.” They’re essentially 450 (single-cylinder) MXers that have been fitted with new suspension and bodywork (along with all the other parts you need to partake in road racing/track riding.) Companies like Beon and Mototech sell …
2010 BMW S1000RR Race Bike
The S1000RR sportbike was a revelation when it was first revealed, and it was an excellent platform for enthusiastic street riders and track racers. Here’s one that’s been focused on the latter – the seller has seen 178 miles per hour at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California – are you willing to try and top that?
1965 Honda CB160 Racer
A couple of years ago I attended my first Vintage GP. I went there specifically to check out some sidecars, but there were a lot of great classes. One of my favorites was the CB160 race, because it begins with a Le Mans start. I hope the next owner of this bike will participate in similar events.
Ex-AMA Superbike – 1980 Honda CB750
The seller doesn’t give many details about this bike in the listing, but it’s apparently a former AMA Superbike racer that was campaigned by Koegler Racing. Yesterday it was at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines show in Half Moon Bay, California – did any of you see it there?
Street Legal – 1978 Yamaha TZ250E
Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay, this TZ250 sold for $7,600. Introduced in 1973, Yamaha’s TZ250 was instantly competitive in club racing and was even able to make a dent at the GP level with a few modifications. What’s so impressive about this bike is that (thanks to the aftermarket) it was successful for 3 decades. This example …
Well Farkled – 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR
When Kawasaki bumped up displacement of their 600cc class sportbike to 636, street riders rejoice. But spec racers found themselves in a predicament as the new bike was no longer allowed in their classes. Kawi took care of their racing customers by offering an extra “R” with the limited-production ZX-6RR. Though it gave up displacement and a small amount of …
Yvon Duhamel Tribute – 1970 Kawasaki H1R Racer
Post Listing Update: This H1R was pulled off of eBay because there “was an error in the listing.” Based on the H1, Kawasaki created the H1R for competition in the big dog 500cc class of Grand Prix racing. In 1970, Kawi placed second in the constructors championship, thanks mostly to Ginger Molloy, who came in second over the season. This …
Racer Project – 1976 BMW R100
This bike started as a BMW R100 “upgraded with RS componentns” before it was torn apart with the plan of rebuilding it as a race bike. There’s a lot to like about this project – it has new Kibblewhite heads, an oil cooler, Race Tech springs, and more. But the coolest modification is a monoshock conversion with a BMW S1000RR …
Ending Soon – 1956 FB Mondial 175 F2 Bialbero
4-26-17 Update: I’m not entirely sure what’s happening here, but after this bike was listed at $50,000 with no interest, the seller is now relisting it with an asking price of…$1 million. I’m confused. What’s the point of a listing like this? I try not to comment on the value of bikes I feature too much, but this obviously isn’t …
Champion Framed – Yamaha DT250 Flat Tracker
Champion racing frames were the highly sought after handiwork of Californian Doug Schwerma. He built frames in the late sixties and early seventies that were highly desired by flat track racers – “champions” like Don Vesco, Steve Baker, and Kenny Roberts could be seen riding Champion frames. After Schwerma passed away, the Champion frame design and name went to another …
Asama Racer – 1960 Yamaha YDS1R
4-17-17 Update: A year later, this Yammie is back up for sale. Find it with bidding up to $3,550 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Asama racer did not meet reserve with 27 bids up to $9,679.99. The YDS1R was Yamaha’s first production road racer. It got the name “Asama Racer” because the factory …
Ex-WorldSSP Racer – 2016 MV Agusta F3 RC
Was yesterday’s gorgeous MV F4 World Superbike Racer a little too rich for your blood at $129k? Do you still want a taste of what it would be like to be a factory MV racer? Let’s look at World SuperSport instead, where (again thanks to Newport Italian) you have the opportunity to acquire last year’s 2nd place winner.
Ex Leon Camier WorldSBK Racer – 2016 MV Agusta F4 RC
Last year, Leon Camier competed in World Superbike for MV Agusta RC (Reparto Corse). Though he did not earn any podiums, he did crack the top ten with an 8th place finish over the season. Somehow, his race bike has made its way to Newport Italian, who are willing to give it to you in exchange for $129k. Camier had …
Slingshot Racer – 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 750
I’ve featured a few early Gixxers recently, but this one just looks so purposeful as a track bike.
Street Legal – Honda NSR50 with CRF150R Motor
3-30-17 Update: Frank S. notes that this bike is back up for sale here on Craigslist at the same asking price of $6,000 or best offer. This has to be the greatest “street legal” mini bike I’ve seen in years. The bike is insured, titled, and has a plate, though the motor swap is technically not street legal. In the …