For just three years, BMW experimented with the G650 series – three different bikes all built around a 652cc Rotax engine that pushed out 53 hp. Though my personal favorite would have to be the XChallenge, the “street” bike of the 3 was this BMW G650 Xmoto, a rare supermoto that (like all supermotos) is an absolute blast in the …
$100k Project? 1955 Vincent Black Prince
Unlike the Honda CB750 Sandcast Prototype I featured a while back, this Vincent Black Prince project did not make it to $100k. Instead, it did not meet reserve at $40,100 after 36 bids on eBay. How much can a project be worth? We’re about to find out with this Vincent Black Prince project which has a BIN price of over …
Ending Soon – Nearly New 1991 Buell RS1200
Post-Listing Update: It seems the opening ask was just too high, as this Buell RS1200 got no action at the starting bid of $28,500. Today was supposed to be a Ducati day, but reader Zack B sent over this cherry Buell RS1200 and I couldn’t let the auction end before sharing it with you (even if the price is stratospheric). …
Bundesgrenzpolizei – 1974 BMW R60/6 Polizei
Post-Listing Update: This BMW R60/6 Polizei was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 7-19 Update: This BMW R60/6 Polizei has been relisted, as noted in the comments. Find the new link here on eBay. This might be one of the most interesting bikes I’ve had the opportunity to feature on this site – a BMW R60/6 Polizei. I’m …
“Pasta Rocket” – 1975 Ducati 860 GT
Built for just two years, the Ducati 860 GT was the Italian’s first ‘square case’ bevel twin. It was also a commercial flop, to be quickly replaced with the much more beloved 900 series bikes. This bike was styled by noted car designer Giugiaro, who went with an angular design that created some controversy. The bike put down 57 horsepower, …
1993 Ducati 888 SPO
The Ducati 888 SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and were very much suited to track time. Though road legal, the riding position is what one would call “committed”, and they weren’t friendly in traffic.
1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Post Sale Update: This Laverda RGS sold for $13,000 after 36 bids on eBay. The Laverda RGS 1000 is one of the last versions of the big triple, which tamed the “peaky” Jota engine, isolated the rider from vibrations with rubber mounts from the engine, and added the half-fairing. It was a true sport tourer, best on fast roads with …
1961 Triton
If you don’t know what gives the Triton name, here’s a little history lesson. The term Triton came about as many private builders (and even some dealerships in London) started to take the best features of Triumphs and Nortons – the engine from the former and the frame from the latter – to make a bike that had the best …
1973 Norton Commando VR880
Post-Listing Update: Despite 18 bids on eBay, this Norton Commando VR880 did not meet reserve at $15,100. 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 …
Ending Soon – 1975 Norton 850 Commando John Player
Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this Norton 850 Commando John Player sold for $6,801.09. I know I just featured one of these bikes, but this Norton 850 Commando John Player is one of the nicer examples I’ve seen with an auction full of details and photos – and that’s always a winner.
Euro Spec – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona
1-11-2015 Update: The bike was pulled from the original listing but it’s now up for sale again 5 months later from a different seller (Automania – where they’re asking for $10,995). Find it for sale with bidding up to $3,553 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late …
2011 Bennche Megelli 250R
Reader Zack B comes through with another bike I never heard of – the Bennche Megelli 250R. Based on the name, you’d be excused for thinking this comes from Italy, but it’s actually an American ATV and UTV company that dabbled importing a Chinese-made motorcycle. While Bennche is a firm based out of Dallas, Texas, Megelli is a UK company …
504 Miles, 6 Cylinders – 1976 Benelli 750 Sei
Post Sale Update: This Sei sold for the BIN of $14,995. The first production motorcycle to utilize six cylinders, the Benelli 750 Sei was the result of Alejandro De Tomaso (of sports car company fame), who had just purchased Benelli and wanted them to build a flagship.
1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Post Sale Update: This Laverda RGS sold for the opening bid of $13,000. The Laverda RGS 1000 is one of the last versions of the big triple, which tamed the “peaky” Jota engine, isolated the rider from vibrations with rubber mounts from the engine, and added the half-fairing. It was a true sport tourer, best on fast roads with long …
Rothman’s Edition – 1994 Honda NSR250R SP MC28
Post Listing Update: This NSR was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Honda’s NSR250R was sold from ’87 to ’99, and was pretty much the defining 250 racer replica over all those years. To celebrate Honda’s success in racing in the 250cc and 500cc classes, they would occasionally release a limited edition of the NSR in Rothman’s livery. …