Post Listing Update: This Zigolo did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,995. Introduced in 1953, the Zigolo was Guzzi’s first partially-enclosed motorcycle. It was designed to be cheap transportation for the masses and it featured a 98cc two-stroke engine. In 1960, Guzzi introduced the Zigolo 110, which obviously got a slightly larger engine but also gained hydraulic …
1965 Honda CM91 Roadster Kit
Post Listing Update: This Honda did not meet reserve despite 15 bids up to $755 on eBay in Boise, Idaho. The base model of this bike is something most people are familiar with – the step through Honda Cub, what James May once called the greatest machine ever. But in the late 60s, Honda was worried that scooters were losing …
Rare in the US – 1982 Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper
Post Listing Update: This Hercules Ultra was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. When the auction was pulled, there were 43 bids up to $1,125. Here’s one I’ve never heard of before – and it’s still basically new! Meet the Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper – boldly displayed on the sidecover for all to see.
1967 Italjet Conquistador
Post Listing Update: This Conquistador was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” I’ve featured a Conquistador before (though it was a project), yet I still know basically nothing about it. Previously, I only knew of one running example (at the MotoDoffo collection), but this makes number 2.
Rare Project – 1964 Tohatsu Runpet Sport 50
Post Sale Update: This Tohatsu sold for the BIN of $3,000 on eBay in Maple Valley, Washington. Founded in 1922, the Japanese firm Tohatsu is now best known for their outboard motors. But in the 50s and 60s, they produced some excellent two-stroke bikes and dominated the market – in the 50s, they had 22% of their home market, outselling …
1973 MTD 368-850C
Post Sale Update: This MTD sold for $1,725 after 4 bids on eBay in Spring Hill, Florida. Not the sexiest name in the world, but the MTD 368-850C is a rare minibike that rides better than you’d think thanks to the leading link front suspension.
Restored – 1982 Honda Motocompo
Post Listing Update: This ‘compo did not meet reserve despite 30 bids up to $3,950 on eBay in Long Beach, California. One of the true cult classics of scooters, the Motocompo was designed to fit into the trunks of Honda’s subcompact cars of the time. To minimize dimensions of the scoot when it needs to be stored, the handlebars and …
Rare in the US – 1968 Moto Guzzi Dingo Gran Turismo
Post Sale Update: This Dingo sold for $1,700 after 18 bids on eBay in Galena, Illinois. Never officially sold in America, the Moto Guzzi Dingo was a platform of several 49cc 2-stroke small motorcycles with distinct style that made for cheap personal transport.
1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
Post Sale Update: This Cagiva sold for the opening bid of $2,000 on eBay in Brooklyn, New York. 12-19-19 Update: Kudos to the seller, who has converted this from what I previously called a “Rare Project” into a runner! These are very rare, which is why I’m impressed that he or she was able to make this Cagiva (VIN: zcgccxax6gv005021) …
Restored – 1969 Honda Mini Trail
Post Sale Update: This Mini Trail sold for $3,101 after 18 bids on eBay in Seattle, Washington. The seller of this bike is a long term Bike-urious reader, and he’s got a great story about how his connection to the Honda Mini Trail.
1971 Bridgestone Mountaineer 90
Post Listing Update: This Mountaineer did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,999. In 1964, Bridgestone introduced a series of 90cc motorcycles – there were 9 different models based around 4 primary designs. One of the designs was the Mountaineer, and you can probably guess by the name that this was built to go off-road.
1972 Yankee Boss
Based out of Schenectady, New York, the Yankee motorcycle company was the brainchild of John Taylor. Yankee was best known for the impressive Z500, but John also wanted a minibike in the lineup so he partnered with Bonvicini Marino out of Bologna, Italy to distribute the 50cc “Boss”.
Filipino Sidecar – 1974 Honda CB125
Post Listing Update: this CB sidecar did not meet reserve despite 33 bids up to $2,050 on eBay in Michigan City, Indiana. Per the seller, the story with this sidecar is that “an enlisted man commissioned two of these to be built to bring back to the U.S., hence the painting on the front. So, if the story is true, …
New Auction Bike with No Reserve – 1970 Honda Z50 Mini Trail Project
Post Sale Update: This Z50 sold for $2,750 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. No Reserve auctions are always fun because we’re guaranteed to have a winner. Will it be you this time?
NOS Tank – 1986 Honda Z50RD
Post Sale Update: This Christmas Special sold for $8,017 after 54 bids on eBay in Ararat, North Carolina. Considered by some as the ultimate Honda Z50, the “Christmas Special” was a limited edition that officially had the model name of “Z50RD” – the D was for “Dealer”. Honda gave two examples to each of their top dealers, though some called …