In 1985, Aprilia started outsourcing some of their engine production to Rotax – the AF1 was one of the earlier results of this partnership.
CB300R Swap – 2024 Honda Grom
The world of minimotos (especially the Honda Grom and Ruckus) are full of some crazy builds, and over the years one of the wildest things I’ve seen is a motor swap from the Honda CB300R thanks to companies like Chimera Engineering that make kits. Here’s one that’s already had the swap done for you – the seller claims it’s good …
1970 Yamaha G6S 80
Yamaha’s G6S was a one-year only tiddler produced in 1970. Despite its short production run, it was a relatively popular model in Europe, often referred to as “bellycrawlers” due to the way riders would lay across the tank to ring out every last MPH. Everything about the G6 is pretty basic, but that was by design. By using a collection …
In England – 1953 Elvish Fontan
We’re going small for this one but over on the auction site we have something I’ve never heard of before…which means I want to share it with you! Meet the Elvish Fontan, which utilizes the 48cc engine out of Ducati’s first ever motorcycle – the Cucciolo (“little puppy” in Italian).
1964 BSA Beagle
Known as the Beagle in the UK, this little 75cc BSA commuter was marketed as the Starlite in America.
1977 Honda MT125R With Zero Miles
Over on the auction site we got a never-ridden example of a bike that started many a race career!
1999 Cagiva Mito Evo 2
Ever wanted the looks of Ducati’s beautiful 916 but with a much, much tinier engine? Here’s your chance, thanks to the rare-in-the-US Cagiva Mito 125.
For Charity – 2025 Honda Dax 125 With 176 Miles
A few years ago I met the guys over at TFLBike at a press launch (I think it was for the Yamaha XSR900, a bike that I really enjoyed). They actually ended up buying a Honda Motocompo on the Iconic Motorbikes auction site and creating a video on it. Now we’re working with them again, this time for a charity …
First Year – 1981 Yamaha PW50
Yamaha’s PW50 has been the first motorcycle for generations of dirt bikers over the years, so it’s cool to see a nice example from the first full year of production that started it all.
1:3 Scale Model – Royal Enfield Classic 500
I had no idea these existed but four years ago Royal Enfield apparently announced a limited run of 1:3 scale models of their venerable Classic 500, and it sure seems like the perfectly display piece if you’ve got one of the full size ones laying around as well…
Mini MV – Paventa Mini Bike Designed by Massimo Tamburini
I have never heard of Paventa minibikes before but the company was supposedly working with Massimo Tamburini to build a small run of minibikes inspired by his legendary F4 design. Per a 2019 Artcurial auction, this is “apparently the only one of its kind” and “the death of the famous engineer in 2014 marked the end of this project.”
1969 Italjet Kit Kat
The Kit Kat was Italjet’s solution for people who enjoyed flying and boating but then found themselves at a destination without wheels for land. It weighed just 73 pounds, so you could even throw it in the trunk of your car if necessary.
1963 Moto Guzzi Cardellino
Built between 1954 and 1962, the Cardellino (Italian for Goldfinch) was the successor to the Guzzino. Initially, it had a 65cc motor but in 1957 Guzzi bored out the motor to 73cc. Other changes in ’57 included a change from hand shifter to foot shifter and the inclusion of a horn. The second generation was introduced in 1963, it featured …
1992 Honda Monkey Baja
In 1991, Honda released a new variant of the Monkey/Z50R. Called the Baja, it featured rally-style dual headlights in addition to the taillight and turn signals. They were not officially sold in the US, but this example has made its way across the Pacific for you to enjoy.
2003 Honda Solo
The Solo was announced in March of 2003 as a “cheery, stylish, around-town leisure bike” with an air-cooled 50cc single pulled from the Super Cub. It was the fourth model in what Honda called the “N Project”, a series of two-wheelers “designed to deliver to its owners the pleasure of owning and riding a bike that serves as a fashion …