When I think of classic BMW’s, I inevitably think of black paint and boxer engines. So here’s a Dover White single-cylinder for you. The R27 was an evolution of the R26, gaining rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18hp. This was the last shaftie single BMW ever made. 15,364 were sold, but according to the seller, just …
1 Year Only – 1986 Yamaha SRX600
Post-Sale Update: This SRX sold for the opening bid of $2,000. Just like the SR500, the SRX600 featured the engine from one of Yamaha’s dirtbikes placed into a chassis to enable sporty street riding. Unlike the SR500, this bike sold poorly outside of Japan. Here in the states, it only lasted for a year. But the 45 horsepower was enough …
Toaster – 1973 BMW R75/5
This beautiful slash 5 has enjoyed over 50,000 miles including a recent mechanical and cosmetic refresher. It’s been repainted in the original Monza Blue, and is in good condition overall. It’s a long wheelbase model and has the toaster tank that people seem to love. Find this BMW R75/5 for sale in Brooklyn, New York with bidding up to $6,000 …
1954 Jawa Type 353
After buying the German firm Wanderer in 1929, František Janeček created Jawa by taking the first two letters from his last name and the firm he had purchased. Fast forward to the 50s, and Jawa had made nearly a million bikes, including the 250cc twin exhaust Type 353. The seller doesn’t include much in terms of details besides the fact …
1969 Moto Guzzi V700
The Moto Guzzi V700 Special was Guzzi’s first V-Twin. This specific example (VIN: 3352) has been with the current owner for 17 years, during which he has put just 1,000 miles on it. Apparently some people who know Guzziss better than I do suggest that this is actually a ’67 model, despite what the title says. Something new to me …
1949 Matchless G3L
Post Sale Update: This G3L sold for $6,400 after 28 bids on eBay. Like the BSA M20, the Matchless G3L was produced for the British Army for World War II. Unlike the BSA, the G3L was extremely popular as it was the first bike that ditched girder forks. Matchless produced about 80,000 examples of this bike, and the government kept …
1968 Marusho Magnum Electra
Post-Sale Update: This Marusho sold for $7,207 after 31 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 …
1988 Honda Hawk NT650
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.
1980 BMW R100 Polizei
I love the green Polizei livery of German vehicles, so I had to feature this rare BMW R100 Polizei bike. I have to admit, I’m unclear if this is a RS or an RT (though I’d assume the former), so please comment if you know!
1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
The Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee was a limited edition of the Bonneville. Only made for the 1977 year, 1,000 models were released in the United States to commemorate…the Silver Jubilee (25th anniversary) of Elizabeth’s rise to Queen, even though Triumph had nothing to do with it. How quaint.
1975 Benelli Quattro 500
Post-Sale Update: This Benelli Quattro 500 sold for $4,150 on eBay. The Benelli Quattro – named for its four-cylinder engine, was built under Alejandro de Tomaso’s leadership in an attempt to revitalize Benelli and to directly take on the Japanese (particularly Honda’s CB500 Four). In fact, de Tomaso bought a CB500 for his engineers and told them to ‘get inspiration’ …
Iron Pig – 1972 MZ Trophy ES
Post-Sale Update: This Iron Pig sold for $2,247 after 48 bids on eBay. Nicknamed the TV Lamp due to the headlight (or the Iron Pig due to the generally ugly looks), the MZ Trophy ES was a quick seller in East Germany due to a lack of competition and a focus on practicality. 1967 brought the ES 250/2, which is …
1966 Allstate Puch 175
Not to be confused with the insurance company, Allstate was a distributor of motorcycles, scooters, and even a couple of cars between the 40s and the 60s. Through varying partnerships with Gilera, Puch, Vespa, Cushman, and others, Allstate sold vehicles through unconventional outlays. The Allstate Puch, as you could imagine, was built by the Austrian firm, Puch. What you might …
How Much? 1971 BMW R75/5
Obviously, I try to bring you interesting motorcycles for sale every day. During these searches, I sometimes stumble upon bikes with asking prices that make you do a double-take. Today, reader Jim R. has found one of those bikes. My question is – do you want to see these kinds of bikes for the amusement factor, or are they a …
1973 Yamaha TX650
Incredibly similar to the popular XS650, the Yamaha TX650 differentiated itself solely through a larger gas tank. The 653cc twin engine yielded 53 horsepower and a top speed of 105 miles per hour. For more information, check out this 600 mile road test from Motorcycle Classics. This example looks great thanks to a recent (1,100 miles ago) restoration, so find …