Post Listing Update: This custom Bonnie did not meet reserve despite 31 bids up to $11,100 in Altadena, California. Whether or not you’re interested in Barry Weiss from Storage Wars, this is an interesting take on a Bonnie Street Tracker.
No Reserve – 1980 Honda XL500S
Post Sale Update: This XL500S sold for $2,950 after 37 bids on eBay in Augusta, Georgia. Introduced in 1979, the XL500S was marketed by Honda as “The New King Single”, saying that it was “the civilized big single…with more spirit than anything in its class.” Cycle World seemed to agree, calling it “the best there is” and the closest they …
What Do You Want To Know? 2020 BMW F900R/F900XR
This week, BMW is hosting the US launch of the F900R naked and the F900XR sport-tourer – and it sure looks like the Germans have the Yamaha MT-09 and Tracer 900 in their crosshairs. I won’t be able to make it this time around but I’m sending our buddy Nathan May on my behalf. What would you like him to …
Auction Preview – J. Wood & Company – Gate City Cycle Center Estate
In Nashua, New Hampshire on May 8th, 2020, J. Wood & Company is offering the inventory of Dude Wheeler’s Gate City Cycle Center – all at no reserve!
9 Miles – 1989 Honda CB-1
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View Post2018 Suter MMX 500 #69/99
Back in 2015, all the motorcycling publications couldn’t wait to share the news about Suter’s new model, the MMX500. The Swiss company said they’d be producing just 99 examples of the 576cc V-4 two-stroke track bike that put down 195 horsepower, weighed 280 pounds and had a claimed top speed of about 195 miles per hour. Turns out that just …
1965 Honda CM91 Roadster Kit
Post Listing Update: This Honda did not meet reserve despite 15 bids up to $755 on eBay in Boise, Idaho. The base model of this bike is something most people are familiar with – the step through Honda Cub, what James May once called the greatest machine ever. But in the late 60s, Honda was worried that scooters were losing …
Do You Own a Rokon in Southern California?
This time it’s not for me – it’s for someone much more famous and interesting that needs a Rokon for a TV show. Do you own one or know of one nearby?
First Ride Review – 2020 Kawasaki Z H2
View Post2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S
The first time I met Bike-urious reader Glen Irani, he let me take his Ducati Hypermotard 1100S out for a spin – I’ve been in love with the air-cooled model ever since. Here’s one that started life as a display bike (Ducati used it for the model’s unveiling on the rooftop of the Beverly Center in Hollywood when they debuted …
Rare in the US – 1982 Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper
Post Listing Update: This Hercules Ultra was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. When the auction was pulled, there were 43 bids up to $1,125. Here’s one I’ve never heard of before – and it’s still basically new! Meet the Hercules Ultra 80 AC Chopper – boldly displayed on the sidecover for all to see.
Video Intermission – Old and New: Kawasaki Z900RS and Kawasaki Z1
View PostGuest Report – 2020 Burt Munro Challenge
Ted Clough has been in New Zealand for the last couple of weeks, which is why we’ve been fortunate enough to share some Guess That Bike posts from a Kiwi museum. One of the reasons for his trip was to check out the Burt Munro Challenge, and he’s been kind enough to share a recap!
Contest Intermission – Aprilia’s Austin MotoGP Giveaway
Have you already booked your travel to Austin for MotoGP in April? Whether or not the answer is yes, you may want to consider this giveaway from Aprilia Racing Team…