Post Sale Update: This CB750 sold for $8,301 after 34 bids on eBay. Approximately 63,500 examples of the K2 generation of Honda’s CB750 were built, and thanks to a new set of OEM bodywork this looks better preserved than most. For more on the legendary CB, check out this buying guide from Silodrome.
Rare Project – 1953 Adler M200
Post Sale Update: This Adler sold for $845 after 36 bids on eBay. Between 1900 and 1957, the German manufacturer of Adler (which translates to Eagle) built motorcycles and cars. The M200 was built between 1952-1954, and it featured a 2-stroke twin that produced 9.3 horsepower – suitable for transportation purposes but not much else. Unfortunately, this bike isn’t currently …
Imported – 1982 Honda CD200 Roadmaster
12-21-17 Update: Another 2 years later, this bike has apparently made its way to a dealership which is now offering it at a significant discount – find it with a Buy It Now of $5,999 or best offer here on eBay. 12-18 Update: Over a year later, reader Tom D. notes that this bike is still available, though the listing …
Old-School Italian Favorite – 1949 Moto Guzzi Airone
Moto Guzzi was founded by three friends who met while serving together in the Corpo Aeronautico Militare (the Italian Air Corps) during the first World War. Two of the three men were pilots – Carlo Guzzi and Giovanni Ravelli – and the third – Giorgio Parodi – served as an aero-mechanic. The trio were stationed just outside of Venice and …
First Ride – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
View PostElectric Start – 1975 Yamaha RD200B
Post Sale Update: This RD200 sold for $1,775 after 32 bids on eBay. Yamaha’s famous two-stroke street bike line-up of “RD” models had several displacements for the discerning rider – 125, 200, 250, 350, and 400. Oddly enough, the 200 was the only one that Yamaha installed an electric starter to, and the sidecovers boldly advertised that fact.
OHV Bullet – 1943 Royal Enfield WD/CO 350
In 1851, George Townsend would launch a business in Redditch, England that produced sewing needles. Some three decades later, Townsend’s son – also named George – would begin producing bicycle parts. By the mid-1880’s the company was producing complete bicycles sold under the brand name “Townsend and Ecossais”. After the business suffered a financial collapse in 1891, Townsend’s bankers selected …
What Do You Want To Know? 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
UPDATE: Here’s my First Ride review! I don’t often share news about bikes before they’re released, but as Kawasaki started dropping hints about the upcoming Z900RS I had to tell you about it because I know how many of you love the Z1 that inspires this new model. I’m attending the launch of the Z900RS later this week – is …
Vesco Fairing – 2013 Honda CB1100
12-6-17 Update: 18 months later, this CB is back up for sale with another 8,000 miles on the odometer. You can find it with a $1,000 discount down to $8,500 or best offer here on ADVRider (registration required). I thought this was interesting but no one commented last time around. Is the fairing too weird? The motor too weak? Asking …
Custom and Special – 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special II
Post Listing Update: This XS650 did not get any interest at asking price of $4,300. In varying forms, the Yamaha XS650 was built between 1968–1985. In 1978, Yamaha introduced a “Special” variant that was more of a cruiser, as well as a Special II that had less chrome, decals instead of plastic on the side covers, and for some reason, …
Ending Soon – 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Mille GT sold for $3,700. Moto Guzzi’s Mille GT was a short-lived hybrid that fused the 948cc motor from a California with the bodywork, frame, gearbox, and many other parts of the unloved T5. On paper, it was an improvement from the T5 thanks to a bigger motor, the removal of the horrible …
Divisive Classic – 1964 BSA B40
The BSA B40 is a cool little classic with a deservedly poor reputation, yet that didn’t stop it from being an incredibly popular machine. It served as one of the primary replacements for the post-WW2 BSA M20’s and Matchless GL3’s. The B40 would see ample use by the British Armed Forces who ordered more than 3,000 units, including 141 for …
6 Miles – 1974 Jawa Model 362 Californian
Post Listing Update: This Californian was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Don’t worry, this has nothing to do with the SNL skit. The Californian (also known as the “Roadster Model 362”) was one of Jawa’s most popular bikes in the 70s. It wouldn’t win any spec-sheet battles again the Japanese competition of the time, …
2-Owner Toaster – 1973 BMW R60/5
Post Listing Update: Despite 41 bids up to $10,100, this toaster did not meet reserve. Built between 1970 and 1973, BMW’s R60/5 was a tremendous step forward from the /2 generation. While most riders nowadays typically look for the larger R75, these are reliable under-stressed classics that can provide decades of enjoyable riding with just regular maintenance and a little …
New in Crate in the UK – 1989 Benelli 304
Back in January, I featured a ’87 304 that had never been started. In that post, I mentioned that “the seller also has another 304 that’s still in the crate. That one’s available for $6,911.” 9 months later, the new in crate bike is still available.