The Honda CR250M Elsinore is historically significant as it was the first serious dirt bike to come straight from an OEM – other bikes required serious modifications from the factory floor. This was a bike of many firsts for Honda – their first dirt bike built from scratch, instead of trying to adapt a street bike to the dirt, and …
1 Mile in England – 198x Honda CBX750P Police
Typically utilized in Asian markets, the Police version of Honda’s CBX750 was also used by cops in Ireland – which may be why this unused example is currently sitting at a dealership in England. The odometer shows just 1.6 miles!
“Tokyo Nights” – 1981 Honda CB900F Custom
Post Sale Update: This custom CB sold for the BIN of $8,900 on eBay in Anoka, Minnesota. A restomod that leaves “nothing but the original rebuilt engine and main frame”, this custom CB900F Super Sport is called Tokyo Nights. It’s claimed to weigh about 150 pounds less than its original weight.
CR500 Tribute – 1978 Honda CB550
With red paint, a blue seat, and gold wheels, this CB550 was “built in 2018 to pay homage to the 86 Honda CR500, coolest vintage MX bike hands down.” What do you think of it?
Video Intermission – Allen Millyard’s Kawasaki Z1 “Super Six”
It lives! Some of you may already be aware of Allen Millyard’s latest project – if not, he’s been busy turning a 4-cylinder Kawasaki Z1 into a 6-cylinder Kawasaki Z1 that he’s calling the “Super Six.” He’ also been documenting most of his work on YouTube, and he’s just shared his first test ride…
Video Intermission – Bike-urious Goes to the Kawasaki Z H2 Launch
Back in February, Cycle News sent me to Las Vegas for the launch of the Kawasaki Z H2 – did you catch my story? In between the socializing and the working, I tried to capture some of the behind the scenes to share with you – hope you enjoy!
Guest Report – Motos at Vintage Revival Montlhéry 2019
Somer Hooker is a well-known and well-loved figure in the world of classic motorcycling – he’s an expert who judges for multiple events and writes for a wide variety of publications. He’s also suggested one of the most interesting Guess That Bike features I’ve ever shared. I’m lucky enough to usually see Somer twice a year – once at Mecum …
1982 Honda CB650SC
A claimed “barn find” that was freshened up over the last 8 months, this CB650SC has under 2,000 miles.
Picture Intermission – Out For a Sunday Ride on a Aprilia RSV1000R Bol d’Or
We have a couple of bikes going up on the auction site this week that we needed some more photos of, so I put the keyboard away for a morning and got some quality time on a motorcycle this Sunday morning. Here’s how it went!
1969 Moto Guzzi V750 Ambassador
The Moto Guzzi Ambassador was developed as a successor to the V7, which was initially built to provide a police platform in their home country of Italy. The Berline brothers convinced MG to bring it to the US in an attempt to snag some cruiser customers away from Harley-Davidson. The Ambassador (or V750) got some upgrades to target the US …
No Reserve – 1969 Yamaha DT-1
Post Sale Update: This DT-1 sold for $6,619.51 after 63 bids on eBay in Culver City, California. The Yamaha DT-1 250 was an absolute game changer when it was released, as it essentially created and dominated the market in the US. In fact, some argue it’s the most significant motorcycle in Yamaha’s history – the initial production run of 12,000 …
No Reserve – 1971 Honda CB500 Four
Post Sale Update: This CB500 sold for $2,650 after 32 bids on eBay in Royal Oak, Michigan. Cycle News called the CB500 “the thinking man’s motorcycle” when it debuted in 1971 because it offered up many of the pluses found in the big brother CB750 but in a package that offered better handling, smoother motor, and lower weight. For more …
CA Titled – 1994 Honda RVF400 NC35
Post Sale Update: This RVF sold for $10,272 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Marina del Rey, California. My buddy Glenn has been the source of some of my favorite features on Bike-urious over the years – he’s always got some fascinating JDM imports (like this Suzuki SW-1). Today he’s got a Honda NC35 that’s equipped with Tyga bodywork and a …
2017 Ducati Scrambler Icon Custom by GRIME
Post Listing Update: This custom Ducati did not meet reserve despite 27 bids up to $7,100 on eBay in Pacoima, California. This was the first of a Ducati in-house customization called “Maverick”, in which the Italian firm asks “maverick artists” to customize the Scrambler. This was done by GRIME, who is apparently a celebrity tattoo artist that has a waiting …
1963 Garelli Rex KL75
Post Listing Update: This Garelli Rex KL75 did not get any interest at the BIN of $2,500. American Rex Corporation used to be located at 1216 Monte Diablo Avenue in San Mateo, California. They imported Italian-made Garellis under the name of Garelli-Rex, and the naming convention was KL + the ccs of displacement. In period advertisements, American Rex referred to …