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1972 BMW R75/5

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Here’s a solid example (VIN: 2995157) of the 750cc slash 5. It’s been with the same family for over 30 years, and is claimed to ride like a dream though there’s a minor oil leak (“drop or two every month or so”). Obviously it’s got the short wheelbase and the distinctive toaster tank, and it’s only done 21,773 miles over …

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1970 Yamaha DS6

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Here’s a highly original, numbers-matching example of a rare Yamaha – the DS6. An evolution of the YDS line, this was a 250cc class single that had a 5-valve cylinder. It produced about 29 horsepower, and was available in a scrambler variant as well.

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1966 Triumph Tiger Cub

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In the same way that Apple used to donate computers to elementary schools in hopes that kids would grow up and want Macs, Triumph though that if they got youngsters started on their Tiger Cub, then they’d grow up aspiring to own Bonnevilles.

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Movie Heros – 5 Honda CBs

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Here are five different Honda CBs that were all used in the upcoming comedy, Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser. I have no idea if they’re all used in an important race, or just props for a chase, or…who knows. It’s a little odd that they’re trying to sell the bikes before the movie has even come out, but here’s your …

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Nice Price – 1974 MZ TS250

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Here’s a MZ TS250 at a decent price which is claimed run like a dream and be all original except for the paint and the bars. The chrome is a little rough, but here’s an affordable way to get into classic motorcycling. For more on the TS250, check out this profile from Real Classic.

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Adventurer – 1974 Suzuki GT185

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Also known as the Adventurer, the Suzuki GT185 was the street-oriented brother of the Sierra and Ranger. The 185 was the smallest of Suzuki’s GT bikes that was imported to the US, though they did sell a 125 in other markets. For more on the GT185, check out this retrospective from Rider Magazine.

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1989 Honda NT650 Hawk

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Post Sale Update: This Hawk sold for $3,050 after 4 bids on eBay. In the late 80s, Honda introduced one of the first modern production naked motorcycles. Though the Honda NT650 (also known as the Hawk) was not a commercial success, it went on to inspire more prevalent motorcycles like the Suzuki SV650N, and has become an absolute cult favorite.

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1983 BMW R80ST

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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 to that point.

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1976 Honda CB550

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Post-Sale Update: After 16 bids on eBay, this CB550 sold for $3,200. Here’s a well-preserved example of the CB550 in a color (Candy Brown) that’s just too 70s for me. Still, it has 18,889 miles and the condition of this unrestored bike looks great.

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CVT Equipped – 2009 Honda DN-01

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The Honda DN-01 was, depending on who you ask, a cruiser motorcycle, a scooter, the greatest revolution to the motorcycling industry since the Honda Cub, or a waste of time. Very unique, and very controversial, it only sold in the United States for two years, as it was a commercial failure. The issue, in my eyes, is that this wasn’t …