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2000 Bimota SB8R-S

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

I’ve featured a couple of SB8R’s before – they’re almost “common” in the world of Bimotas, ignoring how the words common and Bimota should never be used in the same sentence. But the Bimota Bimota SB8R-S lives up to its name, by taking the base bike and slathering it carbon and special black paint in a limited production run of …

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2003 Cagiva V-Raptor 1000

In Italy, Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

1-4-15 Update: This V-Raptor is back up for sale with nicer photos and a BIN of $6,500 or best offer here on eBay. The Cagiva V-Raptor was designed as alternative to the Ducati Monster – they were even styled by the same man. Though there are plenty of similarities, the Raptor comes with the V-Twin heart from a Suzuki TL.

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X-75 – 1973 Triumph Hurricane

In England, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The Triumph Hurricane represented a paradigm shift in motorcycling manufacturing, as it was the world’s first factory custom motorcycle. The brainchild of Craig Vetter (well known as a motorcycle designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle fairings) and Don Brown (General Manager of BSA), the Hurricane was created when Brown called Vetter up on a secret project to create a better …

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1992 BMW K100RS

In Germany, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

This is a final-year example of BMW’s K100, a bike that was incredibly important in BMW’s history. Originally developed because the German firm felt their usual boxer engine would struggle to meet new emissions standards (they even stopped building the R100 for a short period of time), this bike was the result of a $110 million gamble to build a …

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1952 Vincent Comet Series C

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Comet did not meet reserve with 24 bids up to $25,100.01. A single-cylinder evolution of the famous Rapide, the Vincent Comet was one of four models using the 499cc single engine. This is one of the Series C bikes, the final evolution of the breed. There was apparently one Series D bike built but it never …

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1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Sale Update: This Super Sport sold $3,150 after 18 bids on eBay. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles per hour, and …

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1968 Honda CB450 K1

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Offered for just two years, the CB450K1 featured a couple of cosmetic changes, including a redesigned tank compared to the Black Bomber. For more information on the K1, check out this link from Livable Landscape. This specific CB450 (VIN: CB450-3001978) was recently restored mechanically and cosmetically, including new pistons and rings in the engine. The paint is ‘near perfect’ and …

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1995 MZ Skorpion Sport

In Germany, Sport by Abhi6 Comments

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.