The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
Non-Matching Restoration – 1949 Vincent Rapide
View Post1 of 500 – 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OWO1
The Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 makes even the Honda RC30 look pedestrian. With only 500 built, it was more exclusive than the RC30, and it was five grand more expensive, too. This was a homologation special so that Yamaha could race in WSBK, and was probably as close to a racebike for the street as you could get at the time.
2000 MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro
View Post2011 BMW F800R
Many moons ago, I shared a great video of Chris Pfeiffer stunt riding through/on top of the BMW office building Munich – here it is again, if you want a refresher:
The Price is Right – 1986 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC
View Post1984 Honda V65 Sabre
The Honda V65 Sabre was built around the 1100cc engine that also powered its cruiser-brother, the Magna. The engine stole the show, as it produced 121 horsepower – capable of pushing the bike up to a “design speed” of 173 miles per hour. However arbitrary that might sound, it was good for an entry into the Guinness Book of World …
Ending Soon – 2011 Moto Guzzi Griso SE Tenni
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Griso sold for $9,400. I don’t know what it is about the Griso – I just feel that in Tenni Green, it’s simply stunning.This example has 13,450 miles and over $4,500 in extras, including a Mistral exhaust, Power Commander, flashed Guzzi Tech ECU, backrest, luggage, and a front fairing – so …
1995 Buell S2
The first model built thanks to the partnership between HD and Buell, the S2 (also known as the Thunderbolt) was quite a new take on the American V-Twin motorcycle. Here’s a 20 year-old example that still looks great in Black Sapphire Pearl. It has 11,210 miles and some modifications – Andrews N6 cams, Vance & Hines muffler, Corbin seat, and …
1977 MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi
The MV Agusta 350S Ipotesi is a classic Italian designed by legendary automotive stylist Giorgio Giugiaro. Nicknamed the Ipotesi (Hypothesis in Italian), it was Giugiaro’s attempt at styling a bike. It was quite advanced for the time – triple disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and a 10,000 rpm redline made this 350cc bike a treat to ride.
1978 Kawasaki Z1RTC
The Kawasaki Z1RTC has the distinction of being the ‘first’ of many things. Most importantly, it was the first turbocharged bike released into the market, kicking off the 80’s turbo bike rush which included bikes like the Yamaha Seca Turbo and the Honda CX650 Turbo.
1967 Bultaco Metralla
View PostHalloween – 1974 Ducati 750 GT
Post Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Ducati sold for $32,155. Fully restored in the distinctive orange/black paint scheme, this Ducati 750GT (VIN: 755193) is claimed to have been restored to museum quality by Austin Vintage Cycle, who have documented the process with a lot of photos here on their site.
1968 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 …