The RC51 is such an incredible bike – it combines Honda reliability with the joy of a V-Twin engine (my personal favorite) and it beat Ducati at its own game with multiple World Superbike Championships and a AMA Championship.
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
Produced for just 2 years, the BMW HP2 Megamoto is one of the highest performing boxers ever built by the German firm. Only 107 were brought into the United States at a MSRP of $20,520, making them a very rare and unique supermoto from a company that never would have tried anything like this just a few years before.
BikeEXIF Feature – 2003 Ducati 999VX – Venier Customs
Starting with a 999S racebike, Stefano Venier of Venier Customs ditched the plastics and turned it into a naked (and much more elegant) streetbike called the Ducati 999VX.
1980 Ducati Darmah SSD
Post-Sale Update: After 11 bids on eBay, this Ducati Darmah SSD sold for $13,500. After the classic 750 GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD …
Be Like Eddie – 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Kawasaki KZ1000R sold for $16,000 on eBay. One of 750 ever built, this Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, consumers …
Early Fastback – Norton Commando
The seller calls this bike a ’67, though the only bikes produced that year were pre-production models for show. I’m going to assume that this is actually a ’68, which is still quite early in the Commando run. In fact, it’s early enough that this is probably one of the bikes that suffered from a weak frame and could suffer …
1999 Laverda 750 Carenata
10-28 Update: It seems this Laverda has made its way to a dealership that has cleaned the bike up, taken better photos, and now wants a BIN of $6,495 or best offer. Find it here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Carenata sold for $3334.99. Here’s one I never knew about – the Laverda 750 Carenata. …
1 of 100 – 2001 Radical Paint Buell Lightning X-1
As a dealer option, Buell offered some limited edition sets of bodywork. This bike features the “Liquid Lightning” version of the “Radical Paint Set”. Just 100 were offered, and this #14.
“New In Crate” – 1987 Bimota DB1SR
The first all Italian Bimota, the DB1 was crucial in the firm’s history, as its commercial success saved Bimota from near-certain bankruptcy. Despite the confusing “RS” on the fairing, this is a higher spec version called Bimota DB1SR which is brand new.
1971 Norton 750 Commando Custom
Here’s a Norton 750 Commando Custom offered by a confident seller who’s made some quality upgrades to a non-numbers matching beauty.
1986 Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition did not meet the reserve at $7,200 with 27 bids. The Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition was an absolute legend in the world of 80’s sportsbikes – a bike that deserved the 50% increase in MSRP over the regular GSXR 750. The dry clutch upgrade was a $2,000 option in itself!
1970 Ducati Mark 3 450
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati Mark 3 450 sold for $7,495. The Mark 3 (particularly the 250) is considered by some to be one of the prettiest bikes ever made. When Ducati released their 450cc engine (the biggest of the bevel drive singles) in 1969, they also introduced the Ducati Mark 3 450.
Tricolor – 2010 BMW S1000RR
Since its introduction in April of 2008, the BMW S1000RR has been an incredible success for the German company, particularly raising interest in BMW motorcycles from a younger demographic. In 2010, the bike cleaned up in awards, winning Motorcycle and/or Superbike of the year from multiple motorcycle mags. I’m still waiting for an excuse to put one of these in …
Don’t Call It Pink – 2001 Triumph Speed Triple
Post Sale Update: This “Nuclear Red” Street Triple sold for $4,400 after 11 bids on eBay. If you ask Triumph, they’ll say they’ve never released a pink motorcycle before. Here’s Exhibit A in the counter-argument, a Triumph Speed Triple in a rare color that the English firm calls “Nuclear Red”. Doesn’t matter what it’s called, this is definitely pink – …
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor
The Honda VF1000F Interceptor (VF standing for V-Four) was launched in 1984 as the flagship of the V4 line. Featuring a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs, this bike was released in response to America’s demand for an even bigger Interceptor.