Post Listing Update: This CX500 Turbo sold for $10,141 after 22 bids on eBay in Beaverton, Oregon…however the sale appears to have fallen through as the bike was later relisted and then did not meet reserve with 24 bids up to $8,600. Depending on how you define “production”, Kawasaki was the first motorcycle manufacturer to roll out a turbocharged motorcycle. …
2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Scura
A few days ago I featured a Scura with just four miles on the odometer in Germany. That’s all well and good, unless you a.) don’t live in Germany or b.) want to ride. Here’s one in Las Vegas that’s ready to go.
4 Miles in Germany – 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Scura
Take the Moto Guzzi V11, add some higher spec components, black paint scheme, and limited production numbers, and you get the Scura. Approximately 700 examples of the Scura were built, and this one stands out because it has just 6 kilometers!
1963 Moto Morini Corsaro
In 1959, Moto Morini introduced the Corsaro (Italian for Pirate), a 125cc sportster that produced 7.5 horsepower.
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
Post Sale Update: This H2 sold for $15,988 after 45 bids on eBay in Ballston Spa, New York. The seller of this Widowmaker is the son of the original owner, who bought it new from a Kawasaki dealership in New York and rode it for just two years and 1,784 miles. “He married and started a family and the bike …
836cc Kit – 1972 Honda CB750
Post Sale Update: This CB750 sold for $8,500 after 16 bids on eBay in Santa Clarita, California. The seller of this CB says that “I wanted to build a motorcycle that I can enjoy and ride without having to worrying about dust & road debris. The plan was to build it correct to its year but with a budget in …
YamaGamma – 1986 Suzuki RG250 with Yamaha RZ350 Motor
Post Sale Update: The YamaGamma sold for $6,073 after 39 bids on eBay in Trenton, Canada. The seller calls this the “YamaGamma”, as it combines a Suzuki RG250 frame with a Yamaha RZ350 engine. What do you think about this interesting combo?
Well-Modded – 2020 Husqvarna SM701
Post Sale Update: This SM701 sold for $11,770 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. The Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a bike that seems to get updates every year. At its core, it’s a supermoto thumper which shares its engine and frame with a KTM sibling (originally the SMC R in 2016, and then the Duke …
114 of 170 – 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 LeMans Tenni
Post Listing Update: This LeMans Tenni did not meet reserve with 4 bids up to $5,260 on eBay in Williamsburg, Virginia. 1-10-21 Update: 2+ years later, this bike is back up for sale. The seller has put an additional 4,400 miles since the last listing but everything else appears to be the same. Find it still in Williamsburg, Virginia with …
1985 Honda VF500F Interceptor
Post Listing Update: This Interceptor did not get any action at the lowered BIN of $5,750. The smallest of the Interceptors, the VF500 is claimed by some to be the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.
Daijiro Kato Tribute – 1993 Honda NSR250R MC21
Post Sale Update: This NSR250R sold for $8,560 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. Over on the auction site we’ve got a NSR250R (or likely a SE) that’s been customized as a tribute to the Telefonica Movistar Honda NSR250 that Daijiro Kato (#74) won the 2001 MotoGP 250cc championship with.
303,000 Miles – 1998 BMW K1200RS
MCN summarized the K1200RS by saying it “carved its own niche as a superb high-speed distance bike that could carry a pillion and luggage too without breaking a sweat…build quality remains a strong point so big mileages are very possible.” Here’s some proof of that statement, as this RS (offered by the original owner) has an impressive 303k miles on …
#46/1000 – 2016 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer II
Post Sale Update: This Racer sold for $7,500 after 29 bids on eBay in Long Beach, California. The V7 Racer pays homage to the racing history of the legendary V7 Sport, though the new bike makes a solid 20 horsepower less (50 vs 70) than the old Sport. Hopefully that will be rectified a bit when Guzzi makes a Racer …
Original Owner – 2000 Aprilia RSV1000 Mille R
Offered by the original owner, this RSV Mille R is one of the nicest examples I’ve seen of the breed with good photos and an excellent description – I wish all listings were like this!
1 Mile – 1992 Kawasaki ZX-7R
Post Sale Update: This ZX-7R sold for $29,960 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Reading, Pennsylvania. If you’re not a big Japanese sportbike fan, this may just look like a standard middleweight Ninja. But the “K” models (built between 91-92) were homologation specials built so that Kawasaki could go racing in AMA Superbike. 500 examples were built, 142 …