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$1000 – 1994 Jawa Ultrasport

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The coolest looking moped I’ve ever seen, the Jawa Ultrasport (even the name is cool!) is a 49cc 2-stroker and a rare bike – I’ve never seen or heard of one before. This specific Ultrasport has just 199 miles, meaning it’s not even done with the break-in period. It comes with the title and it’s in ‘great condition’. Find this …

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1950 Stokvis Rap Imperial Moped

In Scooter, Small Displacement by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Listing Update: After being relisted twice, this bike did not meet reserve at $930. I’ve never heard of this, and I can’t find much information about it online, but the Stokvis Rap Imperial is a cool-looking scooter that you won’t see anywhere else. The red/white paint scheme and the white walls scream 50s Cadillac to me – in my dreams …

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1956 MV Agusta 125 TR

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Post-Listing Update: Despite being re-listed, this MV Agusta 125 TR did not meet reserve at $3,600. Known as the Turismo Rapido, the MV Agusta 125 TR is a beautiful, small-displacement Italian. This example enjoyed an older restoration, though there’s been recent mechanical work to make it a rider. It’s not perfect, but it’s one of the better examples I’ve seen …

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Black Beauty – 1978 Honda CT70

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Everyone knows the CT70 – not everyone knws that for just one year, it was available in black. Here’s one of those rarities in “perfect” shape. Everything works, it’s street legal, and it comes with the original tool kit. You have to love those 70s decals. Find this Honda CT70 for sale here on Craigslist in Dracut, MA for $2,500. …

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1972 Benelli Panther

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Also known as the Cross 125 in the UK, the Benelli Panther was a small dual sport that shared many parts with other 70s small-displacement Benelli’s. This specific example (VIN: MC11743) runs great and looks okay, though it’s missing the speedo and right side cover. Find this Benelli Panther for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with a BIN of $1,999 …

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1969 Suzuki Stinger Custom

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Seeing this Suzuki Stinger for sale on eBay made me chuckle – when BikeEXIF featured it 5 months ago, I noticed a surge of traffic to a non-running Suzuki Stinger that I had previously featured (which sold for less than a grand). That says two things to me – first, BikeEXIF has a lot of clout, and second, not enough …

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Take a Chance – 1957 Gilera 150 Sport

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Post-Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Gilera 150 Sport sold for $3,951. A relatively original example of a hard-to-find bike in the US, this Gilera 150 Sport shows a decent amount of patina. While the actual mileage is unknown, the bike was serviced by Garage Company and then the fuel was drained for storage. The seller has not …

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1967 Gilera 106 Racer

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7-5 Update: After 3 months, this Gilera 106 is back up for sale as it seems the original sale did not go through. Find it, oddly enough, with bidding stuck at $2,550 again here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: This Gilera 106 sold for $3,500 after 59 bids on eBay. The Gilera 106SS, or Speciale Strada, was sold through Sears Roebuck …

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1972 Honda CL100 Suitcase Cycle

In Japan, Small Displacement by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Honda CL100 Suitcase Cycle did not get any bidders at $3,499. The 1974 Honda CL100 was a one-cylinder scrambler that with a 99cc engine that produced 11.5 horsepower. What makes this specific example so special is that it has been converted by a third party company to fit into a suitcase for easy transport on airplanes!

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1975 Honda TL125

In Japan, Off-Road, Small Displacement by Abhi1 Comment

Most people don’t know this, but Honda built a trials bike straight from the factory (that didn’t have Montesa’s name on it). Built to tackle obstacles at the lowest of speeds, this air-cooled 4 stroker is truly piece of history for those few people who love trials bikes. It has slight patina which shows its age, but the bike is …

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1991 Honda Cub EZ90

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Designed to make motorcycles more friendly, the Honda EZ90 hid all of its mechanicals inside the futuristic plastic bodywork, and it even offered an electric start, in addition to the kicker. Powered by an oil injected, 2-stroke 90cc engine, this scoot was faster than you’d expect. No clutch is required for the ‘automatic’ transmission. The swingarm functioned as the rear …