Post Listing Update: This MZ did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,799. The Skorpion was an example of what an international economy can achieve – a East German manufacturer brought together Japanese motors (from Yamaha) and a British design firm to create something that worked well on paper and on the road. But MZ’s dealership network …
Super Blackbird Tourer – 2000 Honda CBR1100XX
Post Sale Update: After being relisted a couple of times, this Blackbird sold for a slightly lowered BIN of $5,149. [x-line] From 1990 to 1996, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 was the world’s fastest production motorcycle, and Team Green benefitted from all sorts of press and rider excitement about that fact. Honda decided to steal the crown, and their weapon of …
1986 Yamaha SRX600
The Yamaha SRX600 is a cult classic, but it started as a commercial flop. In the US, it sold for just one year, and it was during a time when American riders valued power above everything else. A relatively light weight bike with a 41 horsepower just didn’t cut it – but for riders who can appreciate the styling, handling, …
Ending Soon with No Reserve – 1998 Yamaha R1
Post Sale Update: This R1 sold for $6,550 after 11 bids on eBay. The Yamaha R1 took the sportbike world by storm in 1998, finally taking the Fireblade down as reigning king of supersport motorcycles. Yamaha’s creation ended up becoming a class-defining motorcycle that still is produced to this day.
Homologation Racer – 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OW01
Released during the tail end of the 1980’s, Yamaha’s FZR750R OW01 was the company’s answer to Bimota’s YB4 and Honda’s RC30 — which at that time was dominating in WSBK competition. The machine was an elite-spec version of the FZ750, with a number of key differences separating it from the standard three-quarter-liter sport bike.
1 of 246 – 1975 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: Being relisted wasn’t enough, as this did not meet reserve with 39 bids up to $33,850. 3-14-18 Update: 8 months later, this early 900SS is back up for sale. You can find it with bidding up to $27,600 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This 900SS did not meet reserve despite …
Test Ride Low Side – 2007 Benelli TnT 1130
This Benelli TnT was a dealer demo that unfortunately has some cosmetic damage on the right side due to a “test ride…that went poorly”. If you can live with the scrapes, though, you’ll get what MCN called “One of the best ever incarnations of the naked motorcycle theme.”
1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 LTD
View PostRare Project – 1981 Moto Morini 250 C2
Post Sale Update: This Morini sold for $2,500 after 7 bids on eBay. A very hard to find twin in the US, the Moto Morini 2C featured a 239cc engine that put 24 horsepower through a 6-speed transmission. It seems that the very few people who have had a chance to ride a 2C believe it’s a joy to ride …
1981 Suzuki GS750E Custom
3-12-18 Update: Almost exactly one year later, Neal M notes that this bike is back up for sale – but now it’s got a significant discount down to $3,900. Find it here on Craigslist in Canton, Georgia. The Suzuki GS750E was a solid UJM that has been a semi-popular platform for restomodders. This example has been rebuilt with Wes Cooley’s …
Movie Star – 2006 Moto Guzzi Griso
Briefly used in “Surrogates“, this Griso was the star of a chase scene with some cop cars and a police chopper with Bruce Willis.
2005 Ducati 749R
Post Listing Update: Initially, this 749R did not meet reserve with 18 bids up to $8,300. It was relisted and then pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The styling of Ducati’s 749R was polarizing: it seems like for every person that liked the way it looked, you could find four people who didn’t. But thanks to a slipper …
First Ride – 2018 Yamaha MT-07
View Post#666 – 1973 Kawasaki Z1
Post Sale Update: This Z1 sold for $19,666 after 36 bids on eBay. I’m on a bit of a Z1 kick at the moment as I recently got to ride #265. This one’s got some issues, but what else would you expect from a bike with the serial number of the devil?
1968 Velocette Venom Endurance
Post Sale Update: This Velo sold for $9,200 after 36 bids on eBay. Per Paul d’Orléans, the Venom Endurance was a street version of the Venom Scrambler – despite the name it did not have a very large fuel tank. It does, however, have an excellent model name! Grace’s Guide further suggests that the Endurance was introduced in 1956 and …