This Honda CB400 was converted by a Honda dealership called Nettleton Motorcycles into a road racer that Rocket Ron won the F3 World Title in 1980. In addition, he finished 3rd at the Isle of Man. It was restored in the late 80s, since when it’s done a few parade laps. Find Rocket Ron’s winning bike for sale here at …
Superleggera Killer – 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4
alpha Performance, a shop dedicated to making BMW’s literbike even faster has put their experience with World Superbike, World Superstock, FIM Cup and more to create a limited run of 10 HP4’s that they’re calling the Superleggera Killer. The amount of high-spec parts this bike comes equipped with is nutty, so I’ll just leave you to enjoy the details on …
Needs Some Work – 1974 Yamaha RD350 Racer
Here’s an interesting opportunity to snag a vintage road racer, as long as you’ve got a little patience. It was supposedly built in the 80s but there’s no history on it and the seller feels like it may not ever have been raced. It runs well but only when on choke, and the chain rubs under the engine cover. Still, …
1968 Norton Commando Drag Racer
Here’s a nifty Commando 750 that has the top end from a 850 as part of a conversion to a dragster. The current seller has had 5 years with it, when he first acquired it, it was running but it’s unclear how long the bike has gone without being started. As you’d expect, it has lots of upgrades and modifications …
1978 Ducati NCR 900 TT1
The Ducati NCR 900 TT1 is a legend in endurance racing (or frankly, motorcycling in general). At the time, Ducati did not have an official factory race team, and NCR was the closest you could get. This example is from 1978, the same year Mike the Bike Hailwood won Isle of Man on a 900 NCR like this one. Unfortunately, …
MotoGP Racer – Broc Parkes’ 2014 Racer
A week ago, I featured a Moto2 racer. Now it’s time to move up to the big leagues with a MotoGP bike. PBM (Paul Bird Motorsport) campaigned this Aprilia-powered bike (and a few others) in the 2014 MotoGP season, but now they’re leaving MotoGP and focusing on British SuperBikes and they’re gauging interest on selling one bike or the lot. …
Pricier Than You’d Think – 1968 Suzuki RH67
You might not have heard of the Suzuki RH67 before, but it’s important in motorcycling history. Why? Because experts consider it to be the first Japanese motocrosser. Not many are left, and this beautifully restored example will probably sell for more than you’d expect.
AHRMA Racer – 1938 Ariel Red Hunter
A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959. Here’s an interesting example that’s been converted into a AHRMA vintage racer.
Moto2 Racer – 2010 Moriwaki MD600
The Moriwaki MD600 was a race bike built to compete in the brand new (at the time) Moto2 class, designed to replace the two-stroke 250cc class as a feeder to MotoGP.
Needs Some Work – 1974 Laverda 750 SF Racer
Here’s a Laverda 750 SF race bike that last competed about 15 years ago. The seller suggests that it just needs a battery and some gas before it’s ready for the road, however there’s some cosmetic work that will need to be done as well – a fall in the garage damaged the fairing and windscreen and there’s a dent …
1952 Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike
A few weeks ago I featured a beautiful Triumph pre-unit salt flat racer. Here’s another pre-unit designed to go fast in a straight line, but this time it’s a Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike. I’m in love with how it looks.
$200k – Two Classic MV Agustas
I’m always surprised to see high dollar motorcycles on Craigslist, so I was doubly perplexed when I saw a listing for a couple of impressive old MV’s. Both are being offered by the same seller – we’ve got a: 1. 1956 MV Agusta CSS/5V Squalo Squalo is Italian for Shark, and the seller claims that this was a full factory …
Ending Soon – 1989 Ducati 851 Corsa Racing
Post Listing Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this Corsa did not meet reserve at $12,851. It was relisted and did not meet reserve again with a lower bid of $8,610. Ducati Day – 1 of 5. Hope you like Ducatis, because today I’m goofing around and just featuring five fantastic ducks. We start with this nifty racer, which was …
Ready for the Salt Flats – 1955 Triumph Pre-Unit Custom
This custom Triumph was built to be raced on the Bonneville Salt Flats, though it doesn’t seem to have had its chance yet. Are you feeling lucky?
AHRMA Racer – 1979 Yamaha YZ400
Here’s a cheap Yamaha YZ400 that the seller acquired earlier this year and then built up into a racebike that placed 2nd at this year’s Barber Vintage Festival. It’s got DID rims, Acerbis hand guards, DG pipe with FMF turbincore exhaust and more – the only problem seems to be sticker wear from the seller’s knee braces. Here’s your chance …