Post-Listing Update: This Ducati Mark 3 250 Racer only got one bid at $5,999 and did not meet reserve. Of the Mark 3’s, the Ducati Mark 3 250 is usually considered the most beautiful example of classic Italian design. This example has been turned into an AHRMA legal vintage racer, yielding a different kind of beauty.
1960 Norton Manx 40M
Post Listing Update: This Manx did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $29,100.29. Built for a whopping 15 years in long stroke and short stroke variants, the Norton Manx has a long, complicated history – which means that I defer you to The Vintagent to learn more. In recent times there has been a resurgence in its popularity …
1983 SWM 440GS
Ever heard of the motorcycle company SWM? Well, I hadn’t, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to introduce you if you were in the same boat as me. Founded in 1971 by two Italians, the company built several off-roaders around engines from Sachs and Rotax (the latter was utilized after 1977). In fact, one of SWM’s bikes …
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Racer
Post-Listing Update: Despite 26 bids on eBay up to $15,150, this Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Racer did not meet reserve. A bike so classic that the firm has released a new model with a similar name, this Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Racer is an excellent example of the beautiful factory cafe. One of the most famous Guzzis ever, the V7 …
1964 Ducati 250cc F3 Racer
I end today’s Ducati trifecta with this absolute stunner – a Ducati 250cc F3 Racer. Built to compete in the Formula 3 series, this bike was partially based on the Marianna, though nearly nothing from the road bike 250cc engines were used. According to Bonham’s, which put up a similar bike for auction with an estimate of about $80k in …
1962 Norton Manx
Post Listing Update: This Manx did not meet reserve despite 57 bids up to $30,100. 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 …
1952 Norton Manx 40M
Post Listing Update: This Manx was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Today’s trifecta of wonderful Nortons ends with one of the most iconic racing bikes ever built – the Norton Manx 40M. Built for a whopping 15 years built in long stroke and short stroke variants. The Manx has a long, complicated history – which means that …
BEAR – 1964 Norton Atlas 750 Racer
Professionally built by Les Cook as a ‘rolling advertisement’ for his Norton shop, this Norton Atlas 750 Racer competed in the AHRMA BEARS series. What’s a BEAR, you ask? It stands for British European American Racing Series, and it’s for “certain two-cylinder machines built up through 1968 and competing under Formula 750 specifications.”
1967 Gilera 106 Racer
7-5 Update: After 3 months, this Gilera 106 is back up for sale as it seems the original sale did not go through. Find it, oddly enough, with bidding stuck at $2,550 again here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: This Gilera 106 sold for $3,500 after 59 bids on eBay. The Gilera 106SS, or Speciale Strada, was sold through Sears Roebuck …
Zero Miles – 1994 Harley-Davidson VR1000
It’s July 4th, which means that today at Bike-urious, I’m featuring 3 very different (but All-American) interesting motorcycles. This might be the most special of them all, though it’s going to take a lot of US currency to put it in your garage. Back in 1988, Harley decided to try their hand at knocking off Ducati from their perch atop …
1974 Kawasaki H1R Replica
A 500cc race bike built to compete in Grand Prix racing (the predecessor to MotoGP), the Kawasaki H1R was based on the H1 and was powered by a two-stroke inline triple. The bike debuted in the 1970 season where Kawi took second in the Constructors Championship. Here we’ve got a replica that was acquired from a private collection and the …
1968 Aermacchi CRTT 250
Aermacchi was originally called Aeronautica Macchi and formed to create seaplanes. Motorcycles entered the picture after World War II, and the Americans that are familiar with the company usually know it because HD bought 50% of the company in 1960 to get access to small bikes. Aermacchi released a limited number of racers for the North American market. Research suggests …
Original Owner Racer – 1970 Harley-Davidson XR750
The XR750 is an absolute legend, and here we’ve got quite an example. 200 were built – half of which were offered to the public and privateer efforts. This bike is #184/200 and is still with the original owner, who raced it back in the early 70s nd then put it away. It’s been completely restored and repainted (though the …
Jekyll and Hyde – Yamaha RD400
Compared to the RD350, the extra 50 cc of the Yamaha RD400 brought a lot more civility. The engine was more flexible, though you could still easily wheelie the bike in 2nd gear, and though the frame was stiff, it was more comfortable to ride. It was really was the perfect example of how the RD series had evolved from …
1986 Bimota DB1R
The factory works version of the DB1, the Bimota DB1R got improvements like magnesium parts, better engine inernals, 42mm carbs, and more. Just 9 were made (one was just sold as a frame to an ex-Bimota dealer), and 4 made it to the US. Here’s your chance to own 25% of the US inventory. While the listing identifies this as …