This lovely Mach 1 was restored in England 8 years ago – the seller rode it for 100 kilometers and then put it away in storage.
1952 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
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View PostSitting Since ’69 – 1949 Vincent Rapide
In 1969, this Vincent Rapide was parked for an engine rebuild due to backfiring. Looks like the only work was removal of the carbs, and the bike has been waiting for you for over 45 years.
1963 BMW R69S
Post-Listing Update: This R69S was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. From a 1962 review in Cycle World: “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much over …
Street Legal Flat Tracker – 1974 Triumph Custom
Post Listing Update: This Triumph was relisted severla times but never met reserve. Highest bidding was up to $8,100. This ex-dirt tracker was converted to be street legal with lights and a front brake so you can enjoy it on or off-road.
Total Restoration – 1959 Triumph Bonneville
There’s just something about the “Tangerine Dream” paint job of the early Bonnies that I can’t resist – and thanks to the beautiful photos of this restored example, you can share my joy as well.
Ultimate Door Prize – 1975 BMW R90S
Post-Sale Update: This R90S sold for $9,500. Every year, the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (an excellent organization, if I do say so myself) has a giant rally. Each year they give out an increasing amount of door prizes, and the big winner(s) can even get motorcycles. Back in 2005, the Rally gave away a new K1200S with custom paint …
1994 Ducati 888 SPO Limited
The Ducati 888 SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and were very much suited to track time. Though road legal, the riding position is what one would call “committed”, and they weren’t friendly in traffic.
Dunstall Racer – 1974 Norton Commando 850
View Post1995 Bimota SB6
Reviewers like to say that this is the last ‘old-school’ Bimota, where they took a fantastic Japanese engine and put it in an exquisite Italian chassis. Not that Bimota still isn’t doing the whole engine transplant thing now, but some would argue that you’re no longer getting a bike that truly outhandles the competition anymore. But when this bike was …
CA Street Legal – 1985 Yamaha RZ500
Yamaha’s RZ500 (also known as the RD500LC) was a two-stroke rocket that was kept out of the US thanks to EPA regulations. Only built between ’84 and ’86, it’s now a desirable collector’s bike. Somehow, this example is legal in California – so you’ll be fine in any state, plus you’ve got the bonus “RZ500” license plate.
Needs Work – 1974 Kawasaki KZ650 built by Moriwaki
Post-Sale Update: This Moriwaki sold for an unknown best offer less than $9,700. A Japanese firm that builds all kinds of goodies for motorcycles, Moriwaki was established in 1973 and has plenty of racing success over the years, especially in endurance competitions. This Kawi is claimed to have been built by Moriwaki to be raced in the US. The story …
Ending Soon – 1980 Ducati SD 900 Darmah
Post Listing Update: This Darmah did not meet reserve with 19 bids up to $8,300. The Ducati SD (Sport Desmo) thankfully brought commercial success after the flop of the 860 GT. The Italian frim then evolved the line with a sportier version called the Darmah, which featured an ionic black/gold paint scheme as well the distinctive tiger image on the …
1983 Ducati 900 MHR
Post-Sale Update: After 48 bids on eBay, this MHR sold for $18,500. I just featured one of these but this example has just 558 miles. Plus…just look at it!.