Post Listing Update: This Delirio did not get any action at the BIN of $14,500 or best offer on eBay. One of the better model names in Bimota history, the DB6 Delirio is a naked standard that was part of Bimota’s rebirth once Roberto Comini acquired the firm in 2003. It was the “cheapest” Bimota in the lineup, though it’s …
351 Miles – 1997 Ducati 916
Considered by many to be the most beautiful motorcycle of all time, the Ducati 916 will always bee a legendary two-wheeler. This example will take you back in time a couple of decades as it’s in excellent shape.
Motorcycle Classics Feature – 1981 Ducati Pantah 500SL
Post Sale Update: This Pantah sold for $5,350 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. 11-21-19 Update: Over four years later, this Pantah has made its way onto the new auction site. The only two serious cosmetic issues are bubbling around the gas tank and some dents/scratches in the exhaust, but is including NOS spares of both! Find it with bidding up to …
New Auction Bike – 1997 Honda CBR900RR Erion
Today on the auction site we’ve got a CBR900RR in the Erion livery. Normally this wouldn’t get me too excited, but I’m very impressed with the refresh that this Honda was given!
Nice Price – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
Jeff Pamer: This isn’t the first Z900RS I have shared, and my feelings haven’t changed about them. I would have a hard time arguing that it’s not one of the best retro bikes on the market. This segment is getting quite crowded, and it’s getting tough to pick one out of the lot. This segment, which started as a styling …
Red Dragon Tribute – 1966 Honda CB450
Post Sale Update: this CB sold for $8,500 after 35 bids on eBay in Buda, Texas. You’re probably familiar with the Black Bomber – but did you know that Honda actually made a few versions in red for the UK? They became known as the “Red Dragon”, and this bike has been done up to reflect the red rarities.
1992 Yamaha FZR1000
Today on the auction site we’ve got the predecessor of the R1 – a FZR1000 that’s one bid away from meeting reserve!
No Reserve – 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 MkII
Post Sale Update: This KZ sold for $12,000 after 52 bids on eBay in New Braunfels, Texas. One of the many highlights from my recent ride out to Texas was a stop in New Braunfels to visit Texas Two Strokes. We talked about bikes for a while and he showed me a machine that he brought back to life and …
No Reserve – 1977 Moto Morini 3 1/2 Sport
In one of their reviews of the Moto Morini 3 1/2 Sport, Cycle World said, “For the lucky few, the Morini is worth what it costs.” Considering the fact that this bike (with a 39 horsepower, 344cc engine) cost as much as a Honda CB750, it should tell you how much Cycle World enjoyed the Morini. Few were sold in …
New Auction Bike – 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Today on the auction site we’ve got a rare variant of the RZ500 – a JDM, aluminum-framed RZV500R!
1990 Honda CB-1
It’s been a little while since I’ve featured one of this engineering jewels, so let’s rectify that! The Honda CB-1 was a wonderful mid-sized standard in a time of replica racers. Originally built for the Japanese market, it was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.
Tracy Bodied Project – 1972 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV
Post Sale Update: This Kawi project sold for $5,450 after 13 bids on eBay in Seattle, Washington. Dubbed the Widowmaker as it had a tremendous motor without the chassis or brakes to keep it control (and also because it’s a great nickname that gets exaggerated), the H2 Mach IV is one of the legends of motorcycling. Here’s an unexpected examples …
Ending Soon – 1989 Suzuki Wolf TV250
Post Listing Update: This Wolf did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $1,675. A naked variant of the VJ21 RGV250, Suzuki’s Wolf was never officially offered in the US. But with 45 horsepower to motivate just 275 pounds, it’s something worth taking a second look at!
New Auction Bike – 1971 Yamaha R5B Custom
Post Sale Update: This custom R5B sold for $6,420 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santee, California. Today on the auction site we’ve got a lovely custom Yamaha R5 with an upgraded RD350 motor and Kenny Roberts paint scheme.
Falloon Report – 1977 Ducati 900 SD Darmah
Post Listing Update: this Darmah did not meet reserve despite 39 bids up to $11,050 on eBay in Wainscott, New York. Stuart Parr has a hell of a motorcycle collection – several years ago he even had an exhibit for the public to enjoy some of his machines. Coming out of that collection today is a 900 SD Darmah that …