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1 of 3 Remaining – 1964 Marusho Lilac MF-19

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Post-Sale Update: This MF-19 sold for $4,595 after 7 bids on eBay. Marusho/Lilac was a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer that was constantly under the shadow of Honda. After peaking in the late 50s, the company went bankrupt in 1962. The company was brought back to life just a year later, free of debts and configured to specifically target the American market …

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1980 Moto Morini 250 2C

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Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Moto Morini 250 2C sold for $4,006. A very hard to find twin in the US, the Moto Morini 2C featured a 239cc engine that put 24 horsepower through a 6-speed transmission. This example (VIN: ZLMAJ2247AB03935) has 3,210 miles and has recently had plenty of work done to ensure that it’s in …

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1955 Indian Fire Arrow

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One of the few Royal Enfields that were rebadged as Indians in the 50s, the Fire Arrow was a 248cc single that was the twin of the Enfield Clipper, a budget bike. The rebadge job consisted of a paint job and the Indian Warbonnet on the front fender. For a little more information on the Fire Arrow, check out this …

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1961 NSU Super Max

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After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s – 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured a 18 horsepower single good for a top …

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1965 Norton Atlas 750

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Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. The Atlas produced 55 horsepower, with plenty of torque available low in the rev range. Utilizing Norton’s famous Featherbed frame, the bike weighed about …

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1984 BMW R65LS

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I don’t much care for yellow motorcycles, but I do like the R65LS. This bike is claimed to have been completely rebuilt and comes with a rare extra chin fairing. It has 21,770 miles and comes with the OEM luggage, though they have some slight cracking. Assuming you’re OK with the repaint, find this R65LS for sale in Tucson, Arizona …

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1968 Yamaha YR2

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Here’s an original example of the 2-stroke 350cc twin Yamaha YR2. It has just 10,000 miles and it’s claimed to run and ride great, plus it comes with original parts like the air pump. Find it for sale in Swartz Creek, Michigan for $3,500 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K! Or, reader John K has …

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Shriner Duty – 1968 Honda CA160

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Looks like this bike used to be part of the Elf Khurafeh Shriners, presumably as part of parade duty. No details are given regarding running condition, but how often do I get to feature a bike like this? Find it for sale in Grand Rapids, Michigan for $2,800 here on Craigslist.

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1 of 600 – 2010 Triumph Bonneville Sixty

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In 2010, Triumph released a limited edition of the Bonnie informally known as the Sixty – it was supposed to be a “1960 Anniversary Edition”. Changes included a plaque on the handlebar and the two-tone Meriden/Caspian Blue paint job. This example (VIN: SMT910K14AT448222) has 9,500 miles and is being offered by the original owner. It’s #19 of the 600 that …

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1983 BMW R80ST

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Edit: Sorry, seems like this bike is already been taken off eBay. The street based brother of the R80G/S, the BMW R80ST did not sell particularly well – only 5,963 were built over two years. But it’s become a bit of a cult classic, and plenty of owners feel that this was the best handling motorcycle BMW had made up …

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Needs Some Work – 1962 NSU Supermax 250

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After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s – 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured a 18 horsepower single good for a top …