Post Listing Update: This R100RS sold for $6,100 after 5 bids on eBay. The BMW R100RS arguably launched the idea of the sport touring motorcycle, but I don’t feature many non-limited edition examples just because they’re fairly common place. But did you know that the earliest examples of the legendary model were all silver/blue with blue pinstriping and blue anodized …
Semi Sleeper – 1998 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200
The Bandit 1200 was a pleasant motorcycle that earned Cycle World’s Best Standard award in 1997 – and that was with 100 horsepower at the crank. This bike has modifications that include the head (ported and polished) and cams from a Suzuki GSX-R 1100, Mikuni RS36 flatslide carbs, and a Hindle stainless steel exhaust – this bike now puts down …
Collection of 7 Classics in Central Florida
A seller in Florida has “some vintage motorcycles for sale” and “all are in excellent running condition.” Unfortunately, that’s just about the extent of the details he or she provides, but these are 7 great bikes that you might be able to make a bundled deal on.
1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 LTD
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With a retuned drivetrain from the legendary R1, Yamaha’s FZ1 was a sleeper of a bike. 150 horsepower with all-day riding ergonomics made for an ideal sport touring mount. This example stands out because of the special Yamaha paint job and some truly excellent modifications.
1979 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
Post Listing Update: This Guzzi did not meet reserve despite 13 bids up to $3,500 on eBay. When Moto Guzzi released the SP Spada, they debuted it with a fairing designed in their wind tunnel. I find it to be a bit goofy looking, but it results in excellent weather and wind protection. So while the SP doesn’t come up …
1982 Laverda Mirage 1200TS
Post Sale Update: This Mirage sold for $11,100 after 30 bids on eBay. Imported from South Africa in the early 90s, this Laverda Mirage is still rocking the international license plate. The giant aftermarket fairing and shortened exhaust detract significantly from the originality (and in my opinion, the styling), but I’m hoping the latter sounds greats with the famous 180 …
135 Miles in England – 1989 Norton Commander
Just 253 examples of the Norton Commander were ever built, and this one stands out as it only has 135 miles. The Commander was offered in two variants: P52 was for police, and P53 was for civilians. You’d probably expect the police version to be the rarer of the two, but in this case you’d be wrong.
First Ride – 2018 Honda Gold Wing
View PostAbout To Hit 100K – 1982 Honda Gold Wing GL1100 Interstate
Honda’s about to release the newest version of the Gold Wing (I’m flying to Austin next week to try it out, but more on that later), but today we’re going back a few decades to the GL1100. That was the generation in which Honda introduced the Interstate model, the first full-dress tourer offered by a Japanese manufacturer right from the …
1983 Benelli 900 Sei
Post Sale Update: The seller added a BIN of $14,000, and that’s what this Sei sold for! 1-7-2018: Over two years later, the new owner has put about 100 miles on this beautiful Sei and is now offering it up for someone else to be the 5th owner. It has since moved across the country and is now available in …
Limited Edition – 1976 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 LTD
Post Listing Update: This Gold Wing was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” I assume the seller got an offer that he/she liked, final sale price unknown. In just the second year of production, Honda decided to release a limited edition of its instant classic Gold Wing for the American market. It was said to …
Start a Fleet – 16 California Police Motorcycles
The very first police motorcycle was used in 1908. Since then, police departments have phased out units on horseback in favor of units on horses of the iron variety. Police fleets often include dual-sports and other specialty scoots, but the bulk of police motorcycles are large fully-dressed tourers that are ideal for long hours in the saddle. Harley-Davidson was the …
Can It Be? 2-Mile 1981 Honda CBX
This CBX has just 1.7 miles on the odometer but the seller is new on eBay and has no feedback. With that said, the photos seem to be original so there’s a good chance that this is a legitimate listing and it’s worth getting in touch with the seller if you’ve been looking for a low mile CBX.
1972 Munch Mammoth TTS 1200
Post Listing Update: Bidding got up to $69,600 bud the seller pulled this Mammoth off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Considered by some to be the world’s first superbike, the Munch Mammoth (Mammut) was revealed to the world four years before Honda opened some eyes with the CB750. It was aptly named, with a 996cc four-cylinder …