They say that a vehicle is only original once – thanks to the distinctive paint that is nearly impossible to replicate, that saying is very apt with the R90S.
Semi-Replica – 1985 Yamaha RD500
Yamaha’s RD500 was a sportbike that has a special place in the hearts of US 80s 2-stroke fans because it was never officially imported here. Nearly all of the examples you now find were brought in from Canada (where it was called the RZ500, hence the title in the seller’s listing). Here’s an example that has 11,600 miles, just 100 …
1975 Laverda SFC Electronica
Post-Listing Update: After bidding got up to $44,100, the seller pulled the bike off of eBay. Even the “base” SFC 750 is a legendary bike, but near the end of production, it got just a little bit better with the Laverda SFC Electronica. It was named for the incorporation of Bosch electronic ignition, but that wasn’t the extent of the …
1992 Honda VFR400R
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Cycle World Special – 1974 Norton VR880
Kenny Dreer, the man who almost brought Norton back from the grave several years ago, got his start restoring motorcycles from the British marque at his shop called Vintage Rebuilds (VR) near Portland, Oregon. As the 1990s came to an end, he started building his own variant of the Commando, which he called the Norton VR880.
1986 Suzuki Rick Lance RG500 Gamma
In the 80s, Suzuki offered a limited run of 150 bikes as a replica of their Skoal-liveried RG500 Gamma – it was just a paint job but it looked great. That paint scheme was inspiration for this (presumably regular model) RG500 that’s been tuned and heavily modified by expert Rick Lance.
1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III
In 1983, the Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III was brought back after MG was able to get the smaller engine certified under US emissions – for a few years the US was stuck with a 949cc engine. With the arrival of the Mark III, Guzzi created approximately 80 technical changes of varying severity from the Mark II model.
1975 Norton Commando 850
Here’s a beautiful Commando 850 Electric Start with one of the hardest to find paint schemes – the “Manx” colors that were only available on late ’75 models. Find this beauty for sale in Brooklyn, New York with bidding up to $9,100 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
The Commander – 1968 Kawasaki W2
A couple of weeks ago I featured a “fully restored” Commander with a couple of details that you guys didn’t care much for. Here’s an example that will probably go over a bit better thanks to the lack of pipe wrap and the factory tailight. The bigger brother of the W1 (a name which Kawasaki would eventually bring back), the …
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP Custom
Post-Listing Update: This Ducati 900SS/SP Custom was pulled off of eBay before the auction ran it’s course. This custom 900SS started as a SS/SP, but has received plenty of modifications including Brembo Goldlines, Marchesini wheels, Ohlins forks and shocks, and Fast by Ferracci carbon exhaust. In addition, the bodywork is all carbon fiber (except for the steel tank), and it’s …
630 Miles – 2006 Ducati Paul Smart LE
Post Listing Update: This Paul Smart was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Here’s a Paul Smart with just 630 miles. It’s claimed to be 100% stock – I can’t remember the last time I saw one with the stock exhaust, which I don’t find particularly attractive. It’s spent most of its life in a …
“Sports Hog” – Custom 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 750
Here’s an odd-ball pairing – a 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 750 that’s been modified to look like a Harley. Work includes a 8 inch stretch to the swing arm, 18 inch ape handlebars, Harley teardrop exhausts, and a custom made fender from a Wide Glide. I’m almost speechless: Find the Sports Hog for sale here on Craigslist in Ambler, Pennsylvania for …
Hot Rod – 1963 BSA B40
Here’s a pretty example of a BSA B40 with a twist – it was modded back in the 60s with a period correct round barrel 441 engine. Long live displacement!
1953 Vincent Comet Series C
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 made it to production.
Rebuilt Commando – 1975 Norton Commando 850
Here’s a beautiful Norton Commando 850 that was restored by Classic Bike Experience in 2012, and then repainted by Vintage Vendor into the bike you see in front of you. It has 16,975 miles on it, though under 200 were put on post-rebuild. The seller includes an invoice of the money put in – it wasn’t cheap: Find this numbers-matching …