Post-Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this BMW R nineT sold for $15,200. The BMW R nineT is the German firm’s newest model, an homage to the R90s of old. While most dealers are sold out of this popular model, here’s your chance to snag one that’s got just 341 miles on the odometer.
1955 Victoria Bergmeister V35
Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Victoria produced motorcycles from about 1901 to 1966. One of their most well known models was the Victoria Bergmeister, as it was well-engineered. Unfortunately, the excellent design was very expensive to produce, and Victoria ran out of money after only 3 years of selling this bike. In ’58 they merged with another group.
85 Years Young – 1939 Moto Guzzi Egretta
4-10 Update: This Guzzi is back up for sale here on eBay. When it comes to classic Guzzis, the Airone (produced for nearly two decades!) is usually the first bike that comes to mind. Airone translates to Heron, but that bike actually owes its existence the very rare Egret, the Moto Guzzi Egretta.
1962 BSA C15
The BSA C15 was BSA’s first four-stroke unit-construction bike. A 250 cc single-cylinder, it was very popular with learners in the United Kingdom because at the time, a 250cc was the biggest engine that beginners could use. BSA also made the C15T (Trials), which opened up access to the dirt. For more information, head on over to bsa-c15.org. Find this …
1959 Triumph Bonneville T-120
Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this Triumph Bonneville T-120 sold for $15,100. The Triumph Bonneville T-120 might be the quintessential example of the classic British bike. And today, we’ve got a first-year example of the vaunted Bonnie with just 4,623 miles.
1975 Suzuki GT750
The Suzuki GT750, affectionately known as the Water Buffalo, was the bike that made Suzuki a household name in the United States. The follow-up to a sporty bike, Suzuki surprised (and disappointed) motorcycle magazines by instead marketing this as a sports-tourer. Don’t tell anyone – Suzuki actually changed the intent of this bike because they were having reliability issues with …
1954 Hoffmann S300 Gouverneur
Post-Listing Update: Despite 13 bids on eBay, this Hoffmann S300 Gouverneur did not meet reserve at $7,500. Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Hoffman ventured into motorcycle production between ’48-’54. The Hoffmann S300 Gouverneur was their swan song – development costs for the engine combined with the loss of a licensing deal for the Vespa scooters they were producing AND a lawsuit …
2003 Triumph Bonneville Golden Jubilee
I’ve previously featured a Silver Jubilee edition of the Bonnie, but let’s fast forward 25 years to the Triumph Bonneville Golden Jubilee. Built to mark the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) of the Queen’s reign – not the existence of the Bonneville – this was a limited edition of just cosmetic work that will probably only interest die-hard Triumph buffs.
Not Junk – 1963 Junak M10
Post-Listing Update: This Junak M10 120 did not attract any bids at the opening price of $9,900 on eBay. These are the types of bikes I’m most excited to share with you – the ones I never knew existed. One of just 23 imported to the US in 1963, the Polish-made Junak M10 was a somewhat popular bike in continental …
1975 Honda CB360T
Post Sale Update: This CB360T sold for $2,600 after 31 bids on eBay. The Honda CB360T is a basic classic, but this one stands out as it’s exceptionally clean and has just 1,761 miles on it. This would be a fantastic first bike, or an around-town runabout. Find this CB360T for sale in Brick, New Jersey with bidding up to …
The Big One – 1994 Honda CB1000
Post-Listing Update – This Honda CB1000 did not get any takers at $2,995. 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 …
Rotary Power – 1978 Hercules W2000
Post-Sale Update: This Hercules W2000 sold for $8,000 with the Buy-It-Now – it seems the seller dramatically lowered the opening bid to move this bike. When you think of rotary engines nowadays, Mazda is usually the first manufacturer to come to mind. In the early 70s, though, several companies were exploring the engine concept – three of whom were in …
1965 Velocette MSS
Post-Sale Update: After 29 bids on eBay, this Velocette MSS sold for $8,200. A tiny British manufacturer, Velocette was a family-owned firmed that was well-known for creating high quality bikes. With 3 decades of successful international racing experience, and (still-standing) record for a single-cylinder bike running 24 hours at 100 miles per hour, they brought many technical innovations to the …
344 Miles – 1971 Triumph Tiger
Post-Sale Update: After 6 bids on eBay, this Tiger sold for $5,301. The Triumph Tiger was the little brother of the Bonneville, born again in ’71 with the new oil-in-frame chassis. This example stands out as it’s got just 344 miles!
Never Imported – 1995 Aprilia Moto 6.5
Post-Sale Update: This Aprilia Moto 6.5 sold for $8,100 after 31 bids on eBay. Phillipe Starck is a well-known French product designer and motorcycle enthusiast. In the mid 90’s, he combined those two facets to design the Aprilia Moto 6.5, an in-town runabout that oozes style – the question is, is the kind of style you like?