Well, if you’ve been waiting for a chance to create your own British motorcycle collection in one fell swoop, wait no longer. Here’s an eBay auction for an instant collection of 8 classic British motorcycles.
1967 Bultaco Metralla Mk2 Custom
This custom Metralla has a non-original engine that’s been modified with a Circle F expansion chamber, twin spark head and Mikuni carb. That along with the bodywork and other modifications means it’s ready for AHRMA racing…or use the total loss lighting system and enjoy this licensed motorcycle on the street. Find this Bultaco Metralla Mk2 Custom (VIN: B-2300886) for sale …
1 of 300 – 2005 MV Agusta F41000 AGO
Post-Listing Update: This F4 AGO got no action at the asking price of $24,995. When MV released the 750cc version of the F4, they started with a special edition called the Oro. 5 years later, they did the same thing to introduced the 1000cc bike with the MV Agusta F41000 AGO.
White Lightning – 1998 Buell S1W
The White Lightning, also known as the Buell S1W, was the one-year-only, cream of the crop edition of the S1 Lightning. Made only in 1998, the White Lightning took Erik Buell’s concept of what you could build around a Harley engine to an extreme. It may also end up being one of the most collectible bikes from Buell’s run.
1999 Ducati Monster 900S
I sometimes fear that in my quest to find you interesting and quirky bikes for sale, I sometimes lose sight of motorcycles that are actually…affordable. So I’m going to try to make a better point of finding quality examples of more “common” motorcycles that can be acquired and enjoyed by us normal folks. Feel free to let me know in …
1983 Egli Red Baron
Honda made quite the splash back when it introduced the CBX to the world. The six-cylinder engine was clearly the star of the show, though some people felt the frame/handling wasn’t up to the task.
1 of 25 – 2010 KTM RC8R Red Bull Edition
Post-Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this RC8R got no love at $19,900. In 2010, KTM started importing the RC8R to the US. To celebrate, they released two limited edition models, both of which had just 25 examples produced. One was the Akrapovic Edition (reader Zack B. actually found one for sale just 3 days ago), the other is this post’s …
Number Six – 1997 Bimota SB6
I’ve been on an odd run of low-serial-number Bimota’s, so why not continue that with this Bimota SB6, which was (fittingly) serial number 6. Production of the SB6 ended in 1996, so the fact that this is titled as a 1997 means it was one of the last ones brought to the states.
1 of 25 – 2010 KTM RC8R Akrapovic Edition
In 2010, KTM started importing the RC8R to the US. To celebrate, they released two limited edition models, both of which had just 25 examples produced. One was the IDM Red Bull Edition, the other is this post’s subject – the KTM RC8R Akrapovic Edition.
2006 Ducati Sport 1000
Designed by the legendary Pierre Terblanche, the Ducati Sport 1000 actually was an evolution of the radical MH900e that evolved into a series of retro styled sportbikes. This is the Sport 1000, the “base” model (though it’s unfair to use that word in this case) and a beautiful example of Italian styling.
Great Deal – 1998 Honda SuperHawk VTR1000F
This bike is 16 years old but somehow looks spotless. If I ever bothered buying a new bike, it’d be in worse condition than this in 2 months! Kudos to the seller, who’s been able to keep this Honda SuperHawk in immaculate shape. I like to think of it as an easier-to-live with RC51. The best part? It’s being sold …
1991 Suzuki RGV250 VJ22
Nowadays, the mention of a Japanese 250 usually makes on think of the Ninja, a solid learner bike that doesn’t normally excite the senses like other current motorcycles. But 20 years ago, Suzuki built a 250 two-stroke race-replica of its Gamma V-2 racer – good for over 50 horsepower in the narrow power-band. The Suzuki RGV250 was born, and it …
2011 Honda CB1000R
I love naked bikes and when I was in Paris I couldn’t help but notice quite a few examples of the Honda CB1000R, a bike I almost never see in the US. What’s hard for me to understand is why it sold so poorly here in the US.
2000 Bimota SB8R Special
Post-Listing Update: This Bimota SB8R Special sold for $8,000 after 17 bids on eBay. 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 SB8R Special lives up to its name, by taking the base bike …
2007 Buell Lightning Super TT
Post-Listing Update: This Super TT did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,250. When it comes to streetbikes, it’s harder to have much fun (at legal speeds) than when you’re riding a supermoto. For just two years and 1,700 units, Buell channeled the supermoto feel and created the XB12STT, a tweaked version of their Lightning streetfighter, also known as …