Post-Listing Update – This Sokol Falcon was pulled off of eBay due to an “error in the listing.” After WWII, the designs for DKW’s RT125 were given to the Allies as part of reparations. America’s version was the Harley-Davidson line of 125s like the Pacer and Bobcat. Poland had a rare version version made by Sokol, which was built between …
1974 Honda CB750
I was there when, in 1969, the CB750 moto-quake opened up a virtual fissure in the motorcycle world, swallowing our conceptions of what a motorbike was and simultaneously laying a course for the future. Honda’s big bike will forever represent the changing of the guard in our world, and will forever embody the basis of the modern motorcycle. Cycle magazine …
Restored – 1976 Kawasaki KZ900
Post Sale Update: After 8 bids on eBay, this KZ sold for $10,700. The successor to the Z1, Kawasaki’s KZ900 was sold as a reliable big bike that could tour or go fast maybe even doing both at the same time! This example has been ‘beautifully restored and it’s ready for the next 40 years of life.’
1991 BMW R100 Classic
Post-Sale Update: Wow, the seller did himself a favor by removing the $4,990 BIN – this bike sold for $6,600 after 28 bids on eBay. Though BMW sold a similar bike called the R100R for a few years afterwards, the BMW R100 Classic is a rare oddity. Information is very scarce on this bike, as it seems just 180 were …
Fully Restored – 1960 BMW R60/2
Here’s a first-year example of the 30 horsepower R60/2 that’s been fully restored by some noted experts in the world of classic BMWs. For more information on the slash 2, check out this page on Jeff Dean’s BMW-focused web site.
1975 Suzuki T500
The Suzuki T500 was usually found in the shadow of Honda’s Black Bomber, but it was one of the best Zooks in history – a bike that proved that large displacement two stroke engines could be reliable.
3 Interesting Projects in Michigan
A seller in Michigan has three cool bikes, all of which have no known history and weren’t stored particularly well. Still, these motorcycles are quirky enough that someone will want to snap them up! We’ve got a Harley-Davidson Z90, an Indian ME-100, and a MZ Trophy ES250/2 – let’s get into more details, in order of how much work they’re …
Already Customized – 2015 Ducati Scrambler
Current MSRP for a base model Scrambler is about $8,500. Lots of riders enjoy buying a bike new so they know the history, but if you’re willing to grab one that’s been used a little bit, you can have an example that’s already been well modified with an outlay of cash – shame about the mismatched yellow on the custom …
1974 Suzuki GT250
An evolution of the T250 Hustler, the Suzuki GT250 got a “Ram Air” cylinder head that was supposed to force cold air to the back of the cylinder, as well as fake air scoops in the sidecovers. Depending on who you talked to, the Ram Air system resulted in actual gains – or it was just as useful as the …
1956 BMW R26
2-26 Update: After not getting any action at $8,000 the first time around, this R26 is back up for sale with bidding up to $5,300 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $7,300 here on eBay. Introduced in 1956 (and out of the market in 1960), the R26 was a significant revision of the R25, with upgrades …
1 of 50 – 2015 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Verde Legnano
Post Listing Update: This rare Guzzi did not meet reserve despite 12 bids up to $7,088. I just featured one of these a month ago, but with only 50 made, I figure it’s worth sharing another one now. In 1971, Guzzi introduced the instant-classic V7 Sport, and they made the first 150 models extra special with green bodywork and red …
600cc – 1966 BMW R50/2
Here’s a ‘well-sorted rider’ example of BMW’s R50/2 – but this one’s been rebuilt to displace 600ccs.
Restored – 1970 Suzuki T350 Rebel
Before the name Rebel became synonymous with a small Honda cruiser, it was bestowed upon the middleweight of Suzuki’s two-stroke T series. The T350 was an evolution of the excellent 250 Hustler – it had the same frame and brakes – though in this case the displacement was actually just 315cc. The parallel twin engine put out 39 horsepower and …
Well Restored – 1968 Honda CD175 K1
Most riders are familiar with Honda’s CB175 and CL175 – but bringing up the CD175 results in blank stares. Sold as a touring version of the 175 triplets, the CD was by all accounts a competent if slightly boring standard. With all that said, this is by far the nicest example I’ve ever seen, thanks to an impressive restoration job.
Imported Benly – 1956 Honda JC56 125cc
The 250cc Honda Benly was one of the three initial U.S. offerings by Honda and helped establish the company’s toehold in this country. But back home smaller displacement tiddlers were the manufacturer’s bread-and-butter, meaning basic, reliable, utilitarian transport. But that didn’t mean they couldn’t be without style, and the Benly line were among the best-looking.