This beautiful lightning has just 2,500 miles over two owners and was just restored from the ground up over the last 3 years. Thousands of dollars worth of receipts are shown in the pictures/included in the sale, hopefully adding to your assurances that this bike will be a reliable mount for your enjoyment. While the mechanical aspects were rebuilt, the …
In Italy – 1987 Ducati 750 F1 Laguna Seca
Built as a tribute to Marco Lucchinelli’s success at the 1986 Battle of the Twins race at Laguna Seca, this limited edition of the 750 F1 features a decal of Marco’s signature on the tank. It’s nearly the same as the Montjuich, except for little changes like different cylinder heads, the plastic rear fender, some changes to the clutch mechanism, …
$100k Honda – 1992 Honda “NR750”
The last time I featured a $100k Honda, it was one of the four original CB750 prototypes. This time we’re skipping ahead a few decades, to a bike that some consider to be the greatest of all time – the Honda NR750. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that featured oval pistons, …
1 of 800 – 2000 Buell X1 Lightning Millennium
Presumably named after its year of release, the Buell X1 Lightning Millennium was a limited production run (800 bikes) that was all about silver aesthetics. 400 were sold in the US, 375 were sold in Europe, and I have no idea where the other 25 went.
Ending Soon – 1983 Suzuki GS1100ES
3-21-15 Update: This Zook is back up for sale with bidding up to $3,350 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Suzuki GS1100ES was a handsome, powerful motorcycle that was named Cycle World’s Superbike of the Year for three straight years. It produced 108 horsepower and was capable of hitting 140 miles per hour. For more on …
Well Modded – 2000 Bimota SB8R
It’s one of the more easy to find Bimotas, but in the world of exotic Italians, that doesn’t mean much. The Bimota SB8R was powered by the wonderful V-Twin from a Suzuki TL(but then pumped up to 133 horsepower by the Italians) and was capable of hitting 170mph.
In Italy – 1972 Laverda SFC 750 Mk I
Say hello to the Laverda 750 SFC, a limited-production, street-legal racer that was probably the most iconic bike to ever come with the Laverda name on the tank.
1 Seller, 3 Classic Ducatis
One seller in Colorado is getting rid of 3 impressive Ducatis – I figured I’d just share them in one post so you can get all your drooling out at once!
Orange or Black – Your Choice of BMW R90S’
Which would you choose?
Ending Soon – 1965 Bultaco Metralla 62
The first generation of the famous Metralla, the ’62’ had a 200cc engine, 4 speed transmission, and a single leading shoe front brake. The Mk2 was arguably bigger/better in every way, but the first generation bikes are so rare that they still command impressive prices, and Bultaco fans seem to love them.
Clean 4th Gen – 1997 Honda VFR750
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 …