An evolution of the R26, the BMW R27 gained rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18 horsepower. It was the firm’s last shaft-driven single.
“Green Phlash” – 1976 BMW R90/6
View Post$2,500 – 1989 Kawasaki EX500
You asked for more affordable bikes, so here’s another one for you. Between 1987 and 1990, the Kawasaki EX500 won Cycle World’s “Best Under 500cc Streetbike”, because they considered it ‘unusually capable and versatile’.
1941 Royal Enfield WD/C
Royal Enfield built a series of WD (War Department) motorcycles for the British war Office for WWII. The best known was the 125cc Flying Flea, though one of the bigger options was the 350cc WD/C in front of you today.
Reader Ride – 1986 Yamaha Radian YX600
Introduced as an all new bike, the Yamaha Radian YX600 actually was a bit of a parts-bin special – ignoring the bodywork, the only unique parts were the front forks and rear shocks. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t an enjoyable ride – think of it as a standard with V-Max inspired styling, and an affordable way to get into what’s …
Ending Soon – Gilera 175 Turismo
This Gilera has been with the current owner for 6 years, who bought it with the intention of running it in the California Moto Giro. Unfortunately, that’s never happened, though the bike is claimed to run well and have new tires, wheels, spokes, and rubber pegs. The paint is original and the bike has 6,252 miles – here’s your chance …
Needs a Restoration – 1969 Laverda 750GT American Eagle
Post Sale Update: This Laverda/American Eagle project sold for $3,726 after 22 bids on eBay. I hate featuring bikes that need this much work, but this is truly a special one. Italian motorcycle fans love Laverdas, but they weren’t well-known in the US until they were imported under the American Eagle name, the creation of Jack McCormack.
Ending Soon – 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Want a ‘modern’ Enfield with a little more authenticity than the recent release of EPA certified models? Here’s a one-owner military model from 1999 (VIN: MBFFSV222XM589547) that spent some time in storage and has just 864 miles. It comes with the ‘military’ bags, crash bar, optional larger headlight, 30mm flat-slide carb, and the muffler from a Harley Sportster. Find this …
1 of 25 Police Models – 1967 Honda CB450P
View PostRotary Project – 1975 Suzuki RE5
Nowadays, mention of a rotary engine usually makes gearheads think of the Mazda RX-7 and RX-8, but in the 70’s all four major Japanese motorcycle companies were at least in the prototype stage. Suzuki was the only Japanese company to bring a rotary into production, though it was for just two years. Between the two years of production, the ’75 …
The Big One – 1994 Honda CB1000
Affectionately known as the Big One, the Honda CB1000 was produced for just two years as a bike that stood out in a world of superbike replicas with acres of plastic bodywork. The slightly detuned engine didn’t help sales, and Americans weren’t ready for standards – the CB1000 ended up as a poorly-known cult classic.
1958 MV Agusta GT150
Imported from Italy, this GT150 was rebuilt down to the crank and is claimed to run great. Last summer it ran a 100 mile Giro, bringing the total miles to 23,779 – not bad.
Ending Soon – 1984 BMW R65LS
Post-Listing Update: This R65LS did not meet reserve at $3,050. One of the most interestingly-styled bikes of the 80s the BMW R65LS was a creation of famous designer Hans Muth. This example (VIN: WB1036504E6371523) has just under 35,000 miles and is claimed to be in excellent condition with a Brown side stand, Koni shocks, and the OEM bags, tool kit, …
1976 BMW R60/6
This /6 looks great (though I’ve never been a fan of the styling of that seat) and comes with a lot of extras, including the front fairing, side bags, and trunk. A few bolts and you can swap between commuter or cross-country tourer, either way in classic style. Find this BMW R60/6 for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada for $4,500 …
1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello
One of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built, the Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed for the US market, and came with off-road styling, chunky tires, upswept exhaust, and lower gearing.