This excellent example of the 4th generation VFR750 has under 5,000 miles and is claimed to look, run, and ride like new. It has rebuilt carbs, new tires, Heli-bars, Hepco-Becker 30L saddlebags, and new regulator, a GPS-enabled chain oiler, and even more to turn it into an excellent sport-touring bike. There are a couple of tiny nicks from stones on …
Never Imported – 2000 Yamaha TRX850
The TRX850 was a little bit of a ‘parts bin’ special – it was a blend of the TDM850 and the FZR that came together in an attempt to challenge Ducati’s 900cc SuperSport (note the trellis frame). If you’re looking to stand out with your ride among people in the know, here’s your chance to get a bike that Motorcycle …
Sitting Since 1997 – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO
The Ducati 888SPO 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 was very much suited to track time.
In NZ – 1981 Laverda Formula Mirage
A limited production model done up by the well-known Slaters Laverda of England, the Laverda Formula Mirage as a rebodied, upgraded Mirage that polarizes the Laverda faithful.
1986 Honda Interceptor VFR700F
The VFR750F was one of the best sport bikes of the 80s – it won best 750cc sport bike from Cycle World 6 years in a row. But due to the drastic tax that was placed on bikes larger than 700cc at the time, it was a bit expensive. Honda thus created the VFR700F, a little brother/tariff beater that was …
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
The V7 Sport is a true classic, and here’s an example that’s mechanically solid at a reasonable price. I can’t say I care for the stickers on the tank but they’re easily removed. What’s more important is that this bike was mechanically restored in 2010, it had a recent service with a carb cleaning and a new battery, and the …
665 Miles – 2000 BMW R1100S
Post-Listing Update: This R1100S was pulled off eBay, final sale price unknown. For a while, I thought the BMW R1100S was the prettiest bike to come out of Munich for a long, long time. I actually had the pleasure of owning one for a few years, and I thought it was a wonderful, well-balanced road bike. Now’s your chance to …
1980 Bimota SB3
You know the drill – back in the 80s Bimota was making waves by taking Japanese engines and giving them much better chassis to live in. The Bimota SB3 was a little bit different, though – this time Bimota just shipped you the bike without an engine, and it was on you to supply the drivetrain. The bike was named …
1991 Bimota Tesi 1D
I really, really try to avoid featuring motorcycles for sale that don’t have a listed asking price. But this rarity has been up on the Michael’s Motorcycles page for at least a week and I’d feel terrible if it sold before I made you aware of it.
1980 Kawasaki KZ1300
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this KZ1300 sold for $5,700 after 27 bids on eBay. When someone’s email address is a specific model of motorcycles, it’s probably a fair guess that they’ve seen their fair share of that bike. So when “1300kawasakiman@gmail.com” is offering one of his 12 KZ1300s and says it’s in ‘amazing’ condition, the bike is probably …
Genesis – 1988 Yamaha FZR400
Post Sale Update: This FZR sold for $4,525 after 24 bids on eBay. Here’s a 2 owner, all stock FZR400 with just 2,165 miles on it. It’s claimed to run like a champ and the owner uses non-ethanol gas (consider me jealous). The FZR would rev to 14k and produced 64 horsepower at the rear wheel – Bimota liked it …
Reader Ride – 1966 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like the Vincent Black Shadow, set the template for the next 20 years of motorcycles. Unlike the Black Shadow, though, the Superhawk was known for both speed and reliability, and it would lead to several future …
1976 Rickman Kawasaki CR-Z1
Here’s a Kawasaki Z1 900 that’s been given the Rickman treatment – not as a kit, but from the Rickman factory itself. After careful storage for 20 years, the bike was recently recommissioned with new fuel lines/filters and rebuilt carbs. It’s claimed to be a ‘museum piece’ in outstanding condition, but it could be a classic everyday rider if you …
Reader Ride – 1985 Honda CB700SC
Post Sale Update: This Nighthawk sold for $3,200 after 8 bids on eBay. Also known as the Nighthawk S, the Honda CB700SC was an interesting bike designed to avoid the 45% tax imposed on imported bikes of 700cc or bigger. Despite the ‘smaller’ engine, this bike was faster than many of its 750cc competitors, and the press loved it. Honda …
1975 Laverda 750 SF
3-8 Update: Reader Jim R has let me know that this bike is now available here on Craigslist for $8,500. Post-Listing Update: This SF2 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $6,100. The Laverda 750 SF2 was not particularly impressive on paper: just 65 horsepower out of 744cc at a time when the “Superbike” category was getting into full …