The seller calls this a “steampunk cafe racer”, though he also says that “the bike is very uncomfortable…really best suited as a work of art on display.” Is it the kind of art you like?
Video Intermission – 2021 Ural GEO Gear Up Limited Edition
If your Russian-made boxer sidecar isn’t exclusive enough for you, Ural’s got just the ticket for you – a limited edition (20 units worldwide) version of their 2WD Gear Up!
1985 Honda VF500F Interceptor
Post Listing Update: This Interceptor did not get any action at the lowered BIN of $5,750. The smallest of the Interceptors, the VF500 is claimed by some to be the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.
Restored – 1980 Honda CR125R
Post Listing Update: This CR did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $3,100 on eBay in Binghamton, New York. Honda revamped the CR125 Elsinore in 1979, but it did not do well. They immediately redesigned it for the following year with much better results. The cosmetic differences between years were minimal, though the disappearance of the 23″ front …
1975 CZ Falta 400 Replica
1-9-20 Update: Six years later, this Falta Replica is back up for sale by the same seller, who states that it “is in very original condition and does not need to be restored!” Find this Falta Replica for sale in Woodinville, Washington for $8,500 here on Craigslist.
Joe Roberts’ – 2017 Yamaha YZ450F Supermoto
Per the fine folks at Socal Supermoto, this YZ450F has lap records at both Adams and Apex while being piloted by its owner, American racer Joe Roberts.
“Narley” – 2013 Harley-Davidson Cafe Racer
Narley (or Norley) is the affectionate nickname assigned to Harley V-Twin motors shoved into Norton Featherbed frames – here’s an interesting one built with aftermarket versions of both the engine and the frame in 2013 by Absolute Engineering out of Goleta, California. What do you think of the final product?
Contest Intermission – Show Me Your Best Sticker Collection!
Reader Jack C. sent me a picture of his fridge door, and he’s throwing down a fun gauntlet! I’m sure many of you have accumulated motorcycle sticker collections over the years on your workbenches, fridges, walls, whatever it might be. Come show them off, and I’ll send a Bike-urious t-shirt (plus a sticker, obviously) to the best one!
1 of 3 – C&J Framed 1980 Ducati 900SS
1-8-21 Update: Two plus years later, John K has spotted this bike up for sale again! The model year has changed from 1980 to 1977, but it otherwise appears to be the same. Find it in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania for $29,999 here at Cycle Max.
Jet Bike – 2018 MTT 420RR
Post Listing Update: This MTT did not get any action at the BIN of $245,000. When it was released, the Y2K MTT took the Guinness World Records for most powerful production motorcycle and most expensive production motorcycle. It featured 320 horsepower, 425 pound feet of torque, 227 mile per hour top speed, and one of the greatest startup sounds ever. …
Press Release – 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660
Aprilia’s RS660 gets a naked sibling! Discuss.
Picture Intermission – The Race Bikes of Museu Moto Bassella
View PostDaijiro Kato Tribute – 1993 Honda NSR250R MC21
Post Sale Update: This NSR250R sold for $8,560 including buyer’s fee on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. Over on the auction site we’ve got a NSR250R (or likely a SE) that’s been customized as a tribute to the Telefonica Movistar Honda NSR250 that Daijiro Kato (#74) won the 2001 MotoGP 250cc championship with.
303,000 Miles – 1998 BMW K1200RS
MCN summarized the K1200RS by saying it “carved its own niche as a superb high-speed distance bike that could carry a pillion and luggage too without breaking a sweat…build quality remains a strong point so big mileages are very possible.” Here’s some proof of that statement, as this RS (offered by the original owner) has an impressive 303k miles on …
1989 Yamaha YSR50
Post Sale Update: This YSR50 sold for $3,816 after 22 bids on eBay in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. The Yamaha YSR50 was the most common of the rare 50cc sportbikes that came from Japan in the late 80s and early 90s. An instant classic, the YSR50 was always street legal, but now I only seem to see them on display in collections …