In Canada – Never Driven – 1988 Matchless G80

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In 1987, businessman Les Harris brought back the iconic Matchless G80 – which was originally built between 1946 and 1966. Harris had already demonstrated success with resuscitating the Triumph Bonneville, and then he tried his hand with this model.

The “Harris G80s” were launched in 1987, and the components were interesting. 497cc Rotax single (with a left side kicker), Paioli suspension, Dell’orto carb, Lafranconi exhaust and Brembo brakes. It used an oil-in-frame design and was offered in silver, black, or the metallic burgundy that you see in front of you. Sales weren’t great and it went off the market in 1990 after just 865 bikes were sold. For more on the Harris G80, check out this profile from Real Classic. Or if you want to learn more about Harris in general, check out this profile on The Vintagent.

This example has just 10 miles, and according to the seller it has never been ridden or had gas in the tank before. 10 miles seems like an awful lot for a motorcycle that has never moved under its own power, though. Find this Matchless for sale in Coldwater, Ontario, Canada for $5,646 here on Kijiji.