Post Listing Update: This Ninja did not meet reserve with 25 bids up to $4,650 on eBay. In 1984, Kawasaki changed the world of sportbikes forever with their introduction of the Ninja name (did you know it was originally going to be called the Panther?) The first bike deserving of the Ninja was the GPZ900R, the first production road bike …
1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Titled in Florida but located in Wyoming, this RZV500R is one of the rare examples that’s ready to ride in the US. It was originally offered in Japan and a few other non-US markets. The first production bike with a 2-stroke V4 engine, the RZV (also known as the RD500LC in some markets) was built as a tribute to the …
VIN 1/Engine #1 – 1985/6 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Prototype
Post Listing Update: The BIN was reduced to $120,000 and then this bike was removed from eBay, final sale price unknown. I thought yesterday’s basically-new Bimota Tesi 1D had a significant asking price, but it turns out that the same seller has got something that they think is even more valuable – a prototype of the most iconic motorcycles of …
1 of 400 – 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore
Post Listing Update: This Monster did not get any interest at the BIN of $10,500. 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 motor, radial-mounted Brembo brakes, and …
670 Miles – 1995 Bimota SB6
Post Sale Update: This SB6 sold for $10,300 after 16 bids on eBay. In the early years, Bimota’s formula was to take a powerful and reliable Japanese engine and then replace the adequate frame and suspension with a bespoke Italian chassis and quality components. Some reviewers argue that the SB6 is the last of the old-school Bimotas because around this …
Not From The Long Shop – 1975 Norton Commando Production Racer Replica
First introduced at the Earls Court Show of 1967, the Norton Commando is arguably the British marque’s most iconic model of all time. The Commando was met by an incredibly warm public reception, selling a lot of units and taking home five consecutive “Machine of the Year” awards from MCN from ’68 to ’72. Though the model wasn’t without its …
First of the RR’s – 1993 Honda CBR900RR
Today, Honda’s CBR RR bikes are staples in the brand’s lineup, but this designation wouldn’t appear on large models until 1992 with the CBR900RR, aka the “Fireblade”. This model would play an important role in the evolution of sport bikes, which prior to the 900RR’s release were increasingly focused on top speed. This meant heavy bikes with long wheelbases, something …
Ending Soon – 1998 Ducati 900SS Final Edition
Post Sale Update: This 900SS/FE sold for the BIN of $9,995. The Ducati Supersport is back, but nearly two decades ago the iconic air-cooled SS line came to a halt with a one-year run of 800 bikes. Ducati called it the FE, for Final Edition. All of the bikes got silver paint as well as a couple of treats like …
Mike Hailwood Replica – 1985 Ducati 900 MHR Mille
Post Sale Update: This MHR sold for $20,701 after 24 bids on eBay. Built to celebrate Mike the Bike’s comeback triumph at the ’78 Isle of Man TT, the Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) was initially produced solely for homolgation purposes. As such, just 200 were built in 1979. But demand was so high that Ducati decided to keep …
1954 BSA A10 Road Rocket
Post Listing Update: This Road Rocket did not meet reserve despite 34 bids up to $7,500. When BSA debuted the A10 Road Rocket in 1954, they called it “undoubtedly the worlds greatest motorcycle.” A bold claim, but they backed it up with a sweep of the top 5 places in that year’s Daytona 200. The Road Rocket was an evolution …
Ending Soon – 2006 BMW K1200R with Hannigan Sidecar
Post Sale Update: After 9 bids on eBay, this BMW sidecar combo sold for $16,400. I love my K1200R, but the last thing I’d consider is bolting up a hack to it. The seller of this combination has answered a question I’ve never considered asking with his combination of a K12R and a Hannigan Bandito sidecar.
1986 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000
Post Sale Update: This LeMans sold for $4,650 after 21 bids in Miami Beach, Florida. As 1984 wrapped up, Moto Guzzi introduced the next generation of their iconic Le Mans with a bigger motor, Lario-inspired styling, and a 16″ front wheel. The front wheel change was polarizing as the frame had been designed around the 18″ front wheel of the …
Many Upgrades, Few Miles – 2000 Ducati 996
The Ducati 996 was the Italian marque’s flagship super bike from from 1999-2002, replacing the legendary 916 before eventually being replaced by the 998. Aside from the raw performance and sexy Tamburini-designed aesthetics, many love these bikes as they were the last all-mechanical Ducati’s, possessing no electronic riding aids – not including the fuel-injection. Like Ducati’s offerings from today, the …
Restored Matching Numbers Classic – 1967 BMW R69S
BMW’s R69S is one of its most beloved models of all time, and when it was first released it was a fairly groundbreaking sport bike. The German manufacturer would first introduce the 35 hp R69 in 1955, but by 1960 it would be replaced by the improved R69S. The S-version would remain BMW’s flagship sport bike throughout the 1960’s, during …
Limited Edition – 1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 LTD
Post Listing Update: This Gold Wing was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” I assume the seller got an offer that he/she liked, final sale price unknown. In just the second year of production, Honda decided to release a limited edition of its instant classic Gold Wing for the American market. It was said to …