Sold in the US for three years, the Honda VTR250 has become a cult classic for riders that love small bikes. The liquid cooled 250cc engine was paired with a six-speed transmission, and interestingly, an inboard front disc – though by 1990 the front brake would change to the industry standard.
American SuperSport – 2009 Fischer MRX 650
At the dawn of the new millennium, sport bikes were incredibly popular in the US. Sales were booming and steadily on the rise, though there was a noticeable lack of sport bikes from American marques. Sure, Buell was around (as was Brammo, if that counts), but sales were aplenty and there was more than enough money to go around. So …
Street Legal 2-Stroke in CA – 2000 Cagiva Mito 125
In 1994, Cagiva updated the styling of their little Mito 125 with a redesign by none other than Massimo Tamburini – that’s why it looks like like his iconic 916! These are absurdly rare in the United States (according to Mecum, just 20 were imported in 2000), and this one is extra special for residents of California because it’s plated …
Factory Luggage – 1988 Honda Hurricane CBR600F
Kawasaki may have created the modern 600 sportbike as we know it today with the Ninja, but Honda upped the stakes when they released the CBR600F in 1987 – it made 12 extra horsepower and weighed 28 pounds less. The mid-sized Honda was dominant in racing: AMA created the 600 Supersport Championship in ’87 and Honda won each of the …
2016 Ducati Hypermotard 939 SP
A friend of mine in the motorcycle industry is selling his Ducati Hypermotard 939 SP – and the SP is the one you want with Ohlins suspension, better brakes, slight reduction in weight, and even a slightly longer wheelbase. It’s the ultimate commter!
Rare in the US – 1991 Gilera CX125
Post Listing Update: This CX did not get any interest at the opening ask of $7,995. 5-3-2018 Update: Looks like the original sale did not go through, and this rare Gilera is back up for sale. The unmet opening bid is $7,995 here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After 2 bids on eBay, this Gilera sold for $5,900. The coolest looking …
1977 Yamaha RD400
In 1976, Yamaha made the RD350 a little bigger with a displacement bump up to 399cc. Thanks to 44 horsepower, the hooligan motorcycle du jour was capable of hitting the ton with a top speed of 105 miles per hour. Most people know the 400 simply for being an easier to ride upgrade over the 350, but it was also …
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 600R
Post Sale Update: sold for $3,050 after 2 bids on eBay. Kawasaki’s first Ninja was introduced in 1984 as a 900 (you may remember it thanks to a famous cameo in the movie Top Gun). The following year, Kawi basically created the 600 sportbike category as it is still enjoyed today (even if it’s currently dominated by Yamaha). Soon after …
Restored to Ride – 1975 Ducati 750GT
Post Listing Update: This 750GT did not meet reserve despite 33 bids up to $17,800. Ian Falloon doesn’t think model years are the best way to differentiate when it comes to the Ducati 750GT. Instead, he says there are three “production stages” that differ significantly enough to be considered separate. This “third production stage” 750GT was restored in 2009 and …
0 Miles – 2003 Aprilia RS250 GP1
Post Listing Update – this Aprilia did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $9,100. 5-3-2018 Update: Almost two years later, this basically-new RS250 is back up for sale – though the seller now calls it a 2003 model instead of a 2004. Find it still in Salinas, California with bidding up to $6,000 and the reserve not yet …
2007 Bimota DB6 Delirio
Post Sale Update: Wow, the seller made quite a profit. This bike sold for the BIN of $12,000. 4-30-2018 Update: Over two years later, the new owner of this Delirio has put 100 miles on it and is moving on. Find it in Knoxville, Tennessee with a BIN of $12,000 (compare that to the previous sale price below) or best …
1958 Moto Rumi Junior
Post Listing Update: This Rumi did not get any interest at the opening ask of $14,999. Rumi started building two-wheelers after WWII in direct response to Italy’s need for cheap transportation. The man in charge of two-wheel design (Donnino Rumi) was a sculptor, and you could see that in several of his designs – such as the Formichino scooter or …
1 of 1985 – 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 1 Million Commemorative Edition
In 2013, Suzuki celebrated the milestone of building 1,000,000 Gixxers by releasing a “Commemorative Edition” of the GSX-R 1000. Production was capped at 1,985 examples, because that was the year the legendary model debuted.Unfortunately, this bike isn’t much more than a retro paint job which harkens back to the original GSX-R.
1984 BMW R100S Last Edition
Post Listing Update: This Last Edition did not meet reserve despite 23 bids up to $5,501. In 1984, BMW Motorrad thought the boxer motor was done. The K-series (you may remember it as the Flying Brick) had been introduced 2 years prior as the future of BMW, so it only seemed fitting to kill off the flat twin that had …
2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE
Post Listing Update: This Griso did not meet reserve despite 6 bids up to $6,000. When it’s adorned in Tenni Green, the Moto Guzzi Griso is one of the most beautiful motorcycles in modern production. It’s more than a looker – in 2014 Cycle World compared the Indian Scout, Honda CB1100, BMW R9T, and the Griso. Even though the Guzzi …