Lots of press releases take up space in my inbox, but very few get me as excited as this because I’m very lazy about cleaning my chain: BMW Motorrad has just announced the “M Endurance” chain, which is “maintenance-free like the shaft drive for the first time.” No word on if it’s coming to the US yet, but it’s made …
Video Intermission – Driveway Racetrack
If you’re not already familiar with CanyonChasers, here’s an excellent excuse to change that. As Dave puts it, “Every night I would get an alert from my driveway security camera, and at first I was a bit annoyed, but then I found myself looking forward to the evening alert. And then inspiration struck, in the form of my wife giving …
944 Kit – 1996 Ducati 900SS/SP
SP = Sport Production, and it was a variant of the 900 SuperSport that was only available in North America. Here’s one that takes things up to 11 thanks to a series of impressive modifications.
Video Intermission – Nathan May’s Tips On Taking Better Photos of Your Motorcycle
View Post1983 Honda CB1000 Custom
Post Sale Update: This CB1000 Custom sold for $3,001 after 25 bids on eBay in Hopkins, Minnesota. Produced for just one year, the Honda CB1000C Custom was notable for the TRAC anti-dive system and dual-range transmission (a sub-transmission that let you choose high or low for any given gear, even if people only really used it to act as a …
Rare in the US – 1993 Honda QR50
Post Listing Update: This QR50 did not get any action at the BIN of $2,100 on eBay. Built as a rival to Yamaha’s PW50, the Honda QR50 was never officially sold in the US. It was, however, sold in Canada in 1983 and 1984, so a few have made their way across our northern border. Much like the Yamaha, this …
Euro Bodywork – 2002 Honda RC51
Post Listing Update: This RC51 was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Honda RC51s are cool, but this one stands out as it’s got a livery that wasn’t offered in the US plus several choice upgrades.
2 Semis Worth – Pre-1983 Harley-Davidson and Indian Collection
Someone’s father spent a lifetime collecting Harley-Davidson and Indians made before 1983 – now what’s left is packed into two semi trailers (which are included in the asking price). “Hook them up and easily take them away.”
750cc – 1974 Rickman Metisse
Earlier this month, the National Hare and Hound Championship added a class called the Hooligan Open presented by Scrambler Ducati – it’s for “750cc and above off-road-forward street motorcycles” and “embraces the classic “On Any Sunday” pure joy of riding and racing a motorcycle.” For context, Ducati’s obviously competing with a Scrambler Desert Sled, while KTM has brought out a …
1975 Honda CL360 Custom
The builder of this custom CL combined “bits and pieces from at least 15 different motorcycles plus a handful of aftermarket parts” to create it. What do you think of the final product?
2008 Benelli Tre-K 1130
Post Sale Update: This Benelli sold for $6,077 after 5 bids on eBay in East Haven, Connecticut. As long as you don’t mind having almost non-existent dealer support, a modern Benelli offers an incredible riding experience in a package that makes Ducatis seem run of the mill. While most people think of sport bikes or naked superbikes like the Tornado …
1 Owner – 1986 BMW R65
In 1985, BMW updated the R65 with the frame/suspension from the R80 – the most obvious resulting change was the to switch to a single shock in the rear. Here’s an impressively-preserved example that’ shad just one owner.
1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Listing Update: This V7 did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $11,600 on eBay in Madison, Wisconsin. After years of truck-like bikes such as the Ambassador and the Eldorado, the V7 was specifically created by Tonti to honor Guzzi’s racing legacy. Some people consider this bike to be the prettiest production cafe to come out of any …
Dunstall Bodywork – 1974 Suzuki GT750
8-22-20 Update: Two years later, Dan A. has found this bike back up for sale. I’ve also found a website from the seller with some history on this machine. Find it for sale in Libertyville, Illinois for $8,500 here on Craigslist. Post Listing Update: This GT750 did not meet reserve despite 7 bids up to $5,100 on eBay. Affectionately known …
214 Miles – 1996 Ducati 900SS/CR
Over on the auction site we’ve got a hell of a 900SS/CR. If you want a 900SS to ride, the best one to get (in my opinion) is a SS/SP (or maybe a Final Edition, but that’s a discussion for later). But if you’re looking for an incredibly low mileage SS to display or (hopefully) put some miles on, this …