Here’s a rare black and cream example of the base SportClassic, a bike that was about 10 years ahead its time, despite the retro styling. The paint scheme is polarizing – are you a fan?
27 Miles – 1974 Suzuki GT250
An evolution of the T250, the Suzuki GT250 got fake air scoops in the sidecovers and a “Ram Air” cylinder head that was supposed to force cold air to the back of the cylinder. Some people felt both features were equally effective, though others though the Ram Air provided actual benefits.
1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast
View Post1987 BMW K75C
I will concede that BMW K75 is not the sexiest motorcycle that’s ever been built – I remember that the editors of Motorcyclist once called it “the two-wheel equivalent of Birkenstocks.” With that said, I have a soft spot in my heart for these bikes, which I consider to be some of the most reliable motorcycles ever built (and there’s …
The Titan – 1973 Suzuki T500
Post Listing Update: This bike was pulled off of eBay because there was an “error in the listing.” One of the all time greats in classic Japanese motorcycle history, the Suzuki T500 showed the world that a big displacement 2-stroker didn’t have to overheat. It was considered one of the most reliable motorcycles built in the 60s, but it always …
1927 BMW R42
Post-Listing Update: This R42 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $32,756 on eBay. Packing a 494cc boxer twin that put out 12 horsepower, the BMW R42 was introduced in 1926, 3 years later after the R32 (the granddaddy of BMW boxers). The R42 got a bigger engine, stronger frame, and better brakes, but it was only sold for …
$3,800 – 1972 BSA Thunderbolt
BSA is probably best known for their Lightning, but they also had a touring complement known as the BSA Thunderbolt.
Restored – 1958 Pannonia TL250F
I love the black/red combo of this Pannonia TL250F, which has been “fully restored” (though it is missing the tank emblem and pinstriping).
1971 Honda CB750K1
View PostFully Restored – 1977 Honda CB400F
View Post$2,750 – 1964 Gilera 124 Speciale Strada
One of the last versions of Gilera’s single-cylinder, the Speciale Strada was produced from ’66 to ’70 (this bike is mistakenly titled as a ’64) and was capable of 70 miles per hour thanks to 10 and a half horsepower.
Needs Some Work – 1956 Triumph TWN Cornet
View PostCheap Cafe – 1980 Suzuki GS450ST
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1972 IZH Planeta 3
IZH was best known for making the AK47 assault rifle, though they did have a civilian division that also made cars and motorcycles – production of the latter started in 1927. Here’s an example of one of their most successful bikes, the Planeta.
$1,999 – 1979 Suzuki GS550E
Here’s a sub $2k motorcycle that represented an important part of Suzuki’s history – it’s one of the first 4-stroke bikes from the Japanese firm. Suzuki had instant success with the GS750, but this was a very competent mid-sized motorcycle that was basically a downsized 750.