Post Sale Update: After 48 bids on eBay, this R90S sold for $19,799. I know many of you think the R90S is overrated, but many others are always on the prowl for one (especially after Egan’s article) – and this is a nice example with less than 10,000 miles.
1 of 100 – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition
Post Listing Update: This SportClassic was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In 2007, Ducati released a limited edition of just 100 bikes, only in North America. The Ducati Sport 1000 Special Edition is one of the rarest Ducatis made in recent history, and combines modern tech with traditionally-inspired design. Specifically built to remind fans of the 1978 …
Ending Soon – 1954 Vincent Black Shadow Series C
Post-Listing Update: This Black Shadow was pulled off of eBay with bidding up to $112,100, final sale price unknown. I just featured a Black Shadow that sold for $75,000, but this one is already up to 6 figures and it hasn’t met the reserve yet. That’s steep, but this has just 1,008 miles and is claimed to run as new …
Half-Price Demo Bike – 2014 EBR 1190RX
Obviously, EBR has come and gone (though hopefully Bruce Belfer will be bringing it back, yet again). Before EBR went out of business, they created an excellent superbike called the 1190RX, and here’s one that you can get for a song.
Turbo Power – 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a great example of a power cruiser – Cycle World called it the best Standard bike of ’99. 11 years later they called it one of their best used bikes thanks to 96 horsepower (good for a 0-60mph sprint in 2.9 seconds), comfortable ergonomics, and 80s Superbike looks. This one keeps the ergos and good looks, …
1974 Norton Commando Hot Rod Mutt
The seller of this bike is a vendor of British bike parts, so he’s taken a pile of his parts (mostly new) and created a shiny bitsa Commando.
In Taiwan – 1964 Ducati Mach 1
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.