Post Listing Update: This GS did not get any action at the BIN of $6,500 on eBay. In the early 80s, Suzuki knocked off the CBX as the superbike du jour. The Suzuki GS1100E came into the market and instantly became the bike of choice for the power hungry. American press mags constantly raved about not just the power, but …
Ending Soon – 1972 Kawasaki H2 750
Post Listing Update: This H2 did not meet reserve with 11 bids up to $12,301.32 on eBay in Buford, Georgia. H2 750, Mach IV, Widowmaker – Kawasaki’s legendary two-stroke triple has gone by many names over the years.
1969 Greeves Ranger
Post Sale Update: This Greeves sold for $2,600 after 5 bids on eBay in Tucson, Arizona. Founded by Bert Greeves, the Greeves motorcycle company started when Bert was mowing his lawn and thought of mounting a lawnmower engine to the wheelchair of his disabled cousin to help with mobility. That led to a government contract, and Bert was inspired by …
1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE
Post Sale Update: This Guzzi sold for $6,600 after 15 bids on eBay in Midlothian, Texas on eBay. The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE (Special Edition) was a limited run of motorcycles based on the Series II Le Mans 1000. Built in honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of the V7, it has evolved into a collector’s …
1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Honda’s CB750 was a game changer when it was first released, but by 1975 the bike had been overshadowed by the Kawasaki Z1. Honda responded with the F Super Sport alongside the K5 model. The F got a new gas tank, a rear disc brake, and a 4-into-1 exhaust. Other modifications improved horsepower and the chassis – Cycle magazine said …
1993 Bimota DB2
Post Sale Update: This DB2 sold for $12,470 after 44 bids on eBay in Arlington, Virginia. One of the few 100% Italian Bimotas of the 90s, the DB2 featured a 900cc 2 valve Ducati engine (best known for its usage in the 900SS). It was never the fastest bike in the world, but for many the experience of owning a …
Original Owner – 1990 Honda CB-1
Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible. On the flip side of things, Japan had a very competitive 400cc market due to a combination of regulations, licensing rules, and taxes. Cycle World called this “a great …
Original Owner – 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
Post Sale Update: This H2 sold for $13,000 after 40 bids on eBay. I’ve featured a few H2s over the years, but this one truly stands out as it’s being sold by the original owner – plus it’s in the Candy Gold Brown paint job that wasn’t particularly popular when the bike was new, so they don’t show up very …
JDM – 1986 Ducati 750 F1B
Post Listing Update: This F1B did not meet reserve despite $10,100 after 8 bids on eBay in Los Angeles, California. Per Mick Walker’s Illustrated Ducati Buyer’s Guide, “the prototype of what was to emerge as the 750 F1 engine appeared in several long-distance endurance races in 1983, including the Le Mans 24 Hours. This beautiful Japanese Domestic Market F1B pays …
Never Ridden – 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R
Ducati says the V4 R “is the maximum expression of Ducati’s racing DNA, more similar to a racing prototype than any other bike.” Last year, it was the most expensive machine they offered at $40,000 – though it’s about to be blown out of the water by the $112,370 V4 Superleggera. Still, 221 horsepower and the latest/greatest from Ohlins and …
Ending Soon – 2014 EBR 1190SX
Post Listing Update: This 1190SX did not get any action at the BIN of $8,995 on eBay. The streetfighter option in Erik Buell Racing’s lineup, the EBR 1190SX was supposed to be a bit more than just a streetfighter – Buell called it a “Superfighter”.
#218/400 – 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore
Post Listing Update: This Monster did not meet reserve despite 6 bids up to $7,600 on eBay in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Even though it was basically a parts-bin special, the Monster has become one of Ducati’s most successful motorcycles of all time. In 2006, Ducati went a little crazy with their naked sport bike and stuffed it with a 998 superbike …
No Reserve – 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000
Post Sale Update: This KZ sold for $8,200 after 46 bids on eBay in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. “Riding one of Kawasaki’s big fours means never having to be sorry there’s not more power.” So begins a February 1977 review in Cycle magazine about the KZ1000. Here’s a one-owner example with a few mods that looks like it’s been well-kept.
Famous Owner – 4 of Ewan McGregor’s Motorcycles
7-17-20 Update: Three years later, the beautiful V11 Sport (VIN: ZGUKRAKR1YM112615) has found its way back to eBay. The new owner put on about 3,500 miles during his time with it, and the odometer now reads 11,349. Upgrades include LED lighting/turn signals, Rizoma reservoirs, Wilbur shock, CRG levers, Agostini exhaust, Power Commander, and the lovely Magni fairing. Find it for …