Post Sale Update: This Zanella sold for $500 after 2 bids on eBay. Founded in 1948, Zanella is an Argentinian motorcycle manufacturer that makes motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs. When they started, they licensed Italian designs from Ceccato – this bike is an example of the arrangement.
Daily Rider – 1966 Gilera 106SS
Post-Listing Update: This Gilera got up to $1,005 without meeting reserve, was then relisted and then only got up to $640. Currently enjoyed on a daily basis by the seller, this 106SS (Speciale Strada) might be perfect for you as a classic in-town runabout. It’s claimed to be in excellent shape mechanically and is complete except for the original tool …
1966 Wards Riverside 450SS
Post-Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Fireball sold for $1,700. Despite the name, this bike (a rebadged Benelli Fireball sold out of Montgomery Wards stores) has a 49cc engine. Maybe the name translates to “4” – number of gears in the transmission and “50” – displacement?
1984 Honda CB125S
In the seller’s words, “you will not get anywhere fast. Half the speedometer is for show.” But as long as you don’t mind a general lack of speed, her’s your chance to get a rare, tiny Honda that’s waiting to become a classic.
1976 Moto Guzzi Magnum
Did you know that Moto Guzzi once made a minibike? Sold between ’76 and ’79, the Magnum was built in partnership with Benelli. Packing a 49cc 2-stroke engine that put out a tremendous 1.2 horsepower, this bike wasn’t capable of more than 25 miles per hour.
1971 Rupp Roadster 2
Post-Listing Update: Despite 14 bids on eBay, this Rupp Roadster did not meet reserve at $1,536. In 1971, Rupp Manufacturing was flying high. The year prior, owner Mickey Rupp was honored as one of the “Outstanding Young Men of America”, and they had become more than a snowmobile manufacturer – they were also cranking out ATVs, go-karts, and mini-bikes. The …
1964 Sears Cheyenne
As most of you know, Sears offered motorcycles that you could order to get shipped to your door in crates (branded as Allstate, made by Puch), awaiting your assembly. Here’s one of the smaller ones, a 60cc Sears Cheyenne.
1932 Royal Enfield Cycar
Now here’s a rare bird – the Royal Enfield Cycar. Finding information on it has been tough, to say the least…but here’s what I’ve got:
1967 Gilera 106 Super Sport
This lovely little Italian is a fantastic rider that’s not cosmetically perfect – meaning you won’t mind riding it and possibly getting it dirty!
Needs Some Work – 1959 Yamaguchi Auto-Pet
Post Sale Update: This Yamaguchi sold for $1,250 after 2 bids on eBay. Yamaguchi used to crank out a whole bunch of 2-wheelers based around a 49cc engine, though eventually they went out of business and Hodaka took over. Here’s one of their tiny bikes – an Auto-Pet.
Rusty Bolt Garage – 1968 Yamaha AS1C
Built by Rusty Bolt Garage, this is a restored example of a tiny street scrambler that introduced Yammie’s ‘boost ports’, which helped power and torque due to an impressive increase in scavenging of the engine.
1981 Kawasaki AR80
Post Sale Update: This AR80 sold for $2,040 after 22 bids on eBay. Adorned in a repainted designed to emulate the original Firecracker Red, this little Kawi AR80 is a little two-stroker with style. Maybe not good style, but it’s got something. The 78cc engine produced about 10 horsepower, though this example ‘may’ have a big bore kit. This bike …
1974 Yamaha RD60
View Post1974 Honda CL125 Scrambler
Painted to look like a baby CL72 or CL77 – or even like yesterday’s gorgeous CB77, this little scrambler was obtained in non-running condition and has been totally restored with a new top end (though the seller includes the original if you want to re-bore the cylinder). It has 4,145 miles but just one hour on it since the restoration …
Cheapest I’ve Seen – 2014 Honda Grom
I love the Grom, but I haven’t seen one of these (even used) for less than $3k. Here’s one with 2,000 miles for a much more reasonable $1,950 or best offer. HURRY. Find it for sale in McComb, Mississippi here on Ducati.ms. If this was in Southern California I would have already bought it…