The SB3 was a little bit different than Bimotas usual offerings at the time – in this case Bimota simply shipped you everything but the drivetrain, and it was your job to find the engine and transmission from Suzuki’s GS1000 to complete the package. Just 402 examples were built, and this one stands out as it impressively comes with a …
Paso Powered – 1983 Ducati TT1 Replica
Ducati’s TT1 was a 748cc race bike based on the iconic TT2, a bike that dominated in competition and won multiple world championships. The TT1 ultimately wouldn’t be as successful as its predecessor, but the 750 was nonetheless a solid racer. Different sources make different claims but depending on who you ask somewhere between 50 and 60 TT1 racers were …
Grey Import Pocket Rocket – 1989 Honda NSR250R MC18
The NSR 250R was sold as road-legal version of Honda’s 250 race bike, the RS250R, although in reality it shared no mechanical parts, just the overall image. It was, however a potent little pocket-rocket, powered by a liquid-cooled, reed valve inducted 249cc 90° V-twin two stroke engine working a six-speed transmission. Published specs put it at 288 pounds dry weight.
Ending Soon – 1974 Norton Commando 850 Roadster
Post Listing Update: This Commando did not meet reserve despite 22 bids up to $7,500. Should have fixed that front brake! This Norton Commando 850 comes with lots of supplemental literature that make it a fun find – you’ll get the rider’s manual, service voucher booklet, instructional literature wallet, warranty card, world-wide distributor/dealer book, a tire manual from Avon, and …
3 Miles – 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans
Well, it looks like some bikes from the Larry Klein estate sale last month are now hitting the market again. One of the highlights was this basically new V11, so it’s no surprise to see it up on Craigslist now. Original MSRP of this Le Mans was $12,690, and this reseller is hoping to get a bit more than half …
Well Preserved – 1986 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R
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 …