Personally, I prefer the looks of the older Lightning, but it’s hard to argue with the condition of this oil-in-frame BSA Lightning A65.
Built by Randakk – Supercharged Honda GL1000
Post-Listing Update: Bidding somehow only got up to $7,300, where it did not meet reserve. According to Randakk’s site, it sold to a German collector for an unknown amount. Back in May, I noted that Randakk, Goldwing fanatic and supercharger expert, was about to release an absolutely fantastic supercharged Honda GL1000. I frankly figured it would have sold quickly, but …
1948 BSA YB34
I’ve never heard of this bike before, but the seller claims it’s a rare competition version of BSA’s 500cc single. This bike exposes my lack of BSA knowledge – I’m familiar with the ’48 YB32 Gold Star, and the ZB34 Gold Star which came about a year later – but a YB34 is not something I know anything about. Quick …
1962 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: This BMW was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The BMW R69S, produced from 1960 to 1969, was BMW’s sportbike of its day. With 42 horsepower, it was by far the most powerful bike BMW made at the time. You had to pay to play ($1,564 in 1966), but that extra money bought you one …
1975 Kawasaki 750 H2C
Known as the “Widowmaker”, the H2 is an iconic motorcycle in Kawi’s history. In fact, they’re bringing the name back for the new, absolutely insane Ninja H2. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The ’75 model, also known as the Kawasaki 750 H2C, was the final version of this legendary bike. This specific example, adorned in the distinctive Candy …
20th Anniversary – 2013 Ducati Monster 1100EVO
The iconic monster was released in ’93, so Ducati decided to capitalize on the 20th anniversary with a special model. It’s the last of the air-cooled Monsters, but the reason I’m featuring this exact model is because it comes with the “Imola” bodywork, my favorite of the optional paint schemes. This specific example is #130 of the 200 produced, and …
Ronin Motorworks – The 47
The story of the 47 Ronin is an impressive (and true) tale which exemplifies the Japanese samurai code of honor, which includes ritual suicide, revenge…and more ritual suicide. Ronin Motorworks has now taken elements of that story in their own version of the 47, a limited run of motorcycles based around the Buell 1125CR.
1989 Buell RR 1200 Battletwin
Post Listing Update: This Battletwin did not meet reserve despite 43 bids up to $15,000. When Buell started with the Road Warrior chassis for racing, he surely wasn’t expecting the abrupt end of the Formula One class in AMA racing. Luckily for the public, he adapted the chassis, threw in some Harley-Davidson XR1000 engines, and created Buell’s first streetbike, the …
1964 Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline
Post Sale Update: This Veeline sold for $11,100 after 25 bids on eBay. The Venom is already a cool bike. But when you get the full Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline spec, with the beautiful fairing, it’s just a whole ‘nother level of fascinating.
Dunstall Racer – 1972 Norton 750 Commando
Post Listing Update: This Commando did not meet reserve at $8,100. 10-8 Update: This Norton is back up for sale with bidding up to $7,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. This Norton Commando has been customized with a Dunstall kit, and in the process it has turned into something that actually reminds me of the Production …
1974 Vincent Egli Black Shadow
Post-Listing Update: This Vincent Egli Black Shadow did not meet reserve with 36 bids up to $44,100. The Vincent Egli Black Shadow is a combination of two amazing things – the 1000cc engine and pedigree of the Vincent Black Shadow with a classic Egli nickel plated chassis. Feel free to drool.
2014 KTM Super Duke 1290
Some of my favorite deals in the motorcycling world are when you can pick up a basically brand new bike for thousands off because the new owner has to sell for whatever reason – assuming you’re not the kind of person who has to have a new bike. With a bike as exciting as the KTM Super Duke 1290, what’s …
2014 Norton 961 SF
Post Listing Update: This SF did not meet reserve despite 27 bids up to $22,001.98. The rebirth of the Norton Commando now comes in 3 different models – the Cafe Racer, the Sport, and this – the Norton Commando 961 SF. There was also a limited production Special Edition that I’ve featured previously.
Candy Cane – 2007 BMW R1200S
The sportiest R-series that the firm had ever made (to be usurped by the HP2), the BMW R1200S was an evolution of the R11S, though this time they focused much more on the first half of the “sport-touring” equation.
Bucephalus – 1966 Triumph Bonneville Custom
Post-Listing Update: Bucephalus was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. It’s unfair to even call this a Bonneville – think of it as an unique, high-tech frame with a vintage Bonnie engine.