BMW has been producing motorcycles since 1923 – as they approach their 100th year of motorcycles under their own name, certain models have stood the test of time – like the R80GS, the R71, and of course, the R69S.
Like the Prototype – 1973 Ducati 750GT Custom
3-3-15 Update: This custom 750GT got up to $16,800 but did not meet reserve. It’s now available again with bidding up to $12,100 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Ducati 750GT was the first of Ducati’s venerable V-twins, and its lovely lines set the stage for classics like the 750 Sport and 900SS. This is a …
1966 Bultaco Mercurio 200
Also known as the Model 35, here’s a lovely restored example of the the Bultaco Mercurio 200.
1974 Kawasaki S3 Mach 2
Post-Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this bike did not meet reserve with bidding getting up to $3,051. After Kawi had firmly established the ‘widowmaker’ reputation of the H1 and H2, one might have expected that the smaller displacement variants (S1-S3) would also be similarly hairy. But the S3 was designed to be a better street bike, with slightly lower peak …
$10k for 4 Bikes – Vertemati Collection
Vertemati is not a well known company, but they used to make some very high-strung exotics. Here’s four of those exotics from the 2002 model year so you can start a collection of bikes that are silly fast, very rare, and maintenance-heavy.
Nate Kern’s Personal Bike – 2013 BMW HP4
The personal bike of BMW factory rider (and S1000RR ambassador) Nate Kern, this HP4 is #655 and has just 3,300 miles. Normally I get to list all kinds of accessories and farkles that have been added to a bike, but this sale includes one free trackday at Roebling Road.
1975 Norton Commando 850 Interstate
By 1975, the portfolio of Commando models had consolidated to just two variants – the Mk3 Interstate and the Roadster. As you’d probably guess, the Interstate was better suited for touring with modifications like a larger tank (25 v. 11 liters), mudguards, lower exhaust to make room for panniers (which never happened), different gearing, and more.
1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Listing Update: This V7 Sport was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. My favorite Guzzi, the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is still one of the most famous Guzzis ever made. Produced in small numbers (about 3,500) for only three years, it represented a change in focus for the firm. After years of truck-like bikes such as the …
The Ultimate Honda – Honda NR
2-28 Update: This NR is back up for sale, and the price has gone down to ‘just’ $100,300. Find it here on eBay. Forget ultimate Honda – in some circles, this is the ultimate motorcycle, and I’ve been waiting over a year to feature one. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that …
Never Titled – 1985 Ducati 750F1A
#499 out of the 593 ‘A’ models, this Ducati 750F1 has impressively gone 30 years with just 361 miles and without being titled – though you’ll get the MSO.
1958 BMW R69
Reader Bill K sent over this interesting R69, plus he added some great points that I’m going to include later on.
Great Tank – 1976 Triumph Bonneville
Post-Sale Update: This Bonneville did not meet reserve at $5,450 after 29 bids on eBay. We all love the Bonnie, but this bike is specifically being featured because of the sweet tank. This bike was restored/painted by Dave Bell, this bike (VIN: T140VXN65924) is claimed to be mint.
One-Off Paint – 1983 Bimota SB4
The Bimota SB4 was Italy’s take on the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 of the time, following their tradition of giving excellent Japanese engines a worthy chassis.
1973 Norton Commando 850
It’s not every day that you see a bike that was bought for someone as a gift by Pamela Anderson. Pam gave this bike to surfer (and founder of Waves For Water) Jon Rose. it is claimed to be in exceptional condition thanks to a recent recommissioning after some time in storage.
2001 GRC Moto MV Agusta F4
I know what it looks like, but these things are deceptively fast. GRC Moto has been producing excellent mini motos (they call them midis) for decades, and here’s an example being offered up by the original owner. Unfortunately, I don’t know enough about mini bikes to tell which model this is, but it’s amusingly decaled up to look like a …