In the 1930s, DKW was the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1939, they released the RT125 – it would go one to be one of the most popular motorcycles in the world, but for a reason you might not expect.
1972 Suzuki RV90 Rover
Post Listing Update: This Rover did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,000. Known in other markets as the Van Van, the RV90 Rover is an adorable dual sport (this is plated and street legal in California) that featured 10″ wide tires and (according to Suzuki) “the ability to go anywhere you point it.”
Coyote – 1969 Kawasaki MB1
A rare Kawasaki minibike, the MB1 was also known as the Coyote.
Indonesian Gray Market Bikes – 150cc Rarities
Somehow, someone in Southern California has got his/her hands on a few Indonesian market bikes that are nearly impossible to find in the US. 6 are currently on offer on eBay – here are my 3 favorites.
1974 Harley-Davidson X-90
View PostIn Greece – 1964 Alta 50S
In business between 1962 and 1978, Alta was a manufacturer of motorcycles, cars, and trucks based out of Athens, Greece. When they started, they built vehicles around a Sachs 50cc engine – one of the most notable was the Alta 50S.
1980 Honda CB125S with Rickshaw Sidecar
Starting with a Honda CB125S that was sold new in Salt Lake City, someone imported a period sidecar from the Philippines to form one heck of a (slow) attention getter.
1966 Sears Puch Sabre
Manufactured for Sears by Puch, the Puch Sabre is technically a motorcycle, though it was marketed as a moped. This European beauty features one of the more interesting-looking engines I’ve ever seen.
1982 Kreidler Florett Luxus 80L
10-02 Update: Reader David N. found this bike back up for sale for $1,900 here on Craigslist, looks like the seller is trying to unload it someone traveling to Georgia for the Barber Vintage Festival. Never officially imported to the US, the Kreidler Florett was a 80cc two-stroke that was available in multiple forms. This is the Luxus, which as …
2004 Honda Dream 50R
The Honda Dream 50R, in addition to being the ultimate 50cc cafe racer, was a limited edition model released to commemorate Honda’s early racing history. Unfortunately, it’s not road legal – but it’s one of the coolest production motorcycles to ever roll off the line.
1962 Honda CR93
A production racer available to the public, the CR93 was an evolution of the wonderful Benly Super Sport CB92 and it was incredibly successful in European club racing for several years. “It was robustly reliable, steered and handled to perfection, was, if anything, over-braked, and would exceed 100mph. At a stroke it made all other 125cc machinery in Britain obsolete. …
Needs Some Work – 1975 Tyran 125 MX
A short-lived enduro from the early 70s, the Tyran 125 MX were more 40% expensive the Japanese competition, but were slower and less reliable. As you might expect, not many people have heard of them since. The engine was a Sachs two-stroke 122cc unit that produced 18 horsepower to move a bike that weighed 190 pounds. For more on the …
Trademark Issue – 1992 Carter Brothers Shortster
Post Listing Update: This Shortster did not meet reserve with bidding up to $242.50. For a very short production run (Harley-Davidson took an objection to the name), Carter Brothers sold a fairly quick mini bike that they called the Shortster. Harley objected because they had actually created a minibike called the Shortster themselves, though that lasted for just one year …
1976 Yamaha GT80
This little Yammie is claimed to be all original – even the tires – nothing has been repainted or replaced. It’s tiny, it’s in great shape, and it looks good. Find this GT80 for sale in Denver, Colorado for $1,800 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bob K!