Post-Listing Update: Despite 22 bids up to $12,500, this T120C TT Special did not meet reserve. Between 1963 and 1967 (and only in the United States), Triumph released a series of ready-to-race bikes (dubbed the TT Specials) to the public. Starting with a Bonneville, Triumph stripped away anything non-essential and gave it another 2 horsepower. These are special bikes, but …
1,420cc – 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 Drag Bike
View PostRunning Barn Find – 1937 Ariel RH Racer
You probably wouldn’t guess from the cosmetic state of this bike, but this Ariel Red Hunter racer recently got a new spark plug and some gas and it actually fired up. It’s obviously still going to need plenty of work, but this is a very cool find.
1978 Bultaco Pursang 370
Bultaco’s MXer, the Pursang was produced between ’67 and ’81. This is the MK11 (out of 15), and it’s a custom restoration by Bob Wilbur.
Vintage Racer – 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster
View PostIn Germany – 1978 Ducati 900SS Racer
From the listing: “You are looking for a Ducati racer. We have a special one.”
In Canada – 1975 Kawasaki H1 Racer
My time at Bonneville has got me all giddy about vintage race bikes, so let’s enjoy this ‘turn key’ racer that’s VRRA and AHRMA legal.
Test Bike – 2013 Riders Discount Racing Triumph 675R
Last year, Riders Discount won the Daytona 200 with Danny Eslick on a Triumph 675R. This…was not that bike. But, it was the test bike, and this Triumph has been pumped up with over $40k in parts to make a serious piece of machinery.
Restored – 1969 Yamaha TR2
Based on Yamaha’s R3, the TR2 (along with its baby brother TD2) was a revelation in privateer racing. These bikes were instantly competitive and stayed that way for years – the TR2 had a 350cc engine, the TD2 had a 250cc.
1962 Norton Manx Replica
The Norton Manx was a racing bike built for a whopping 15 years built in long stroke and short stroke variants. The Manx has a long, complicated history, but in recent times there has been a resurgence in its popularity for classic motorcycle racing, leading to aftermarket firms specializing in service and parts supply for these classics. If you know …
1974 Yamaha TZ750
Post Sale Update: After 72 bids on eBay, this TZ750 sold for $39,000. A legend in motorcycle racing, a Yamaha TZ750 won the Daytona 200 nine times in a row and was called one of the six greatest motorcycles of all time by Cycle World. Here’s an example that’s spent over 30 years in storage after a brief stint in …
22 Wheels – Turnkey Honda Race Team
View PostIn Italy – 1980 Bimota KB1
View Post1997 MUZ Skorpion Replica Race Bike
When MZ released a limited edition race replica of their Skorpion, many enthusiasts were pleasantly surprised to discover that it was more than just a paint scheme – it shared several similarities with the factory race bike.
Scrambler Road Racer – 1963 Honda CL72 Custom
Here’s a 250cc Honda CL72 scrambler that’s been converted to a road racer in the spirit of Honda’s RC series, though it has been sitting for a few years.