The next bike is up on my new passion project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions! Come say hi to a 1993 Suzuki GSX-R600 that we’re offering with no reserve.
1948 Nimbus Model C
The Nimbus motorcycle dates back to 1919, the result of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer that figured they could make some money by also building motorcycles. Though the two products may not share a lot conceptually, the original Nimbuses (Nimbi?) were quite technologically advanced with shaft drive, steel frames, and a telescopic front fork (a year before the BMW R12, though …
No Reserve – 1976 Honda CB750
Post Sale Update: This CB750 sold for $3,552 after 37 bids on eBay in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here’s a rider-quality CB750 that’s being offered with no reserve.
New Auction Bike – 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7RR N1
The next bike is up on my new passion project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions! Come say hi to a 210-mile Canadian model (currently titled in Michigan) of the Kawasaki ZX-7RR!
1974 Norton Commando Hi-Rider
When “Easy Rider” exponentially increased the popularity of choppers around the world, it was inevitable that certain businesses would try to ride the wave. What was surprising was that one of those companies was Norton, who created the “Hi-Rider” variant of the Commando to counteract the popularity of big Japanese motorcycles like the Honda CB750. It looked silly – in …
80s Enduro Turned Board Tracker – Yamaha XT550 Custom
Created by Dutch builder Maarten Poodt, this bike was almost entirely handmade with the exception of the engine and wheels. This build was supposedly prompted by a comment Poodt received on BikeEXIF, questioning the merit of the Dutchman’s endurance racer-style XS850 that the site previously featured some four years ago. So in 2016, Poodt set out to build a new …
Auction Preview – Suzuka 8 Hours 2019
This Saturday, BH Auction is hosting the ‘first ever auction of collectible motorcycles at the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 hours Endurance Race. BH stands for “Best Heritage”, and it’s hard to argue with that title when you see some of the beauties that are going up for sale!
Ending Soon – 1973 Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Post Listing Update: This H1 did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $6,300 on eBay in Chicago, Illinois. The H1 Mach III was easily the fastest 500cc bike around when it debuted, and it quickly garnered a reputation for being unbeatable in a straight line and unmanageable otherwise. 50 years of stories may have led to some exaggeration …
Guest Ride Report – Back to Cornerspin
Contributor David N follows up his Introduction to Cornerspin with a look at their Advanced Rider Class – as well as some time on a couple of YCF dirt bikes.
High Pipe Hustler – 1970 Suzuki T250
In 1969, Suzuki unveiled the successor to their popular Super Six T20 – the T250 Hustler. It took all the good parts of the T20 and added sleek styling in addition to an upgraded motor. The original was more newsworthy, but the T250 was arguably a better bike. There was also a variant with a high exhaust pipe, and that’s …
Bought on Bike-urious – 2005 Vyrus 50 C32T
It’s been a few months, but this baby Vyrus has found a new home…at Iconic Motorbikes!
New Auction Bike – 2009 Aprilia RS125
The next bike up is on my new pet project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions – and today we’ve got an Aprilia RS125!
Guest Post – How Top Gun Enlisted Me
Last week at Comic Con, the trailer for the new Top Gun film was dropped. While waiting for a plane at LAX, I watched it for the first time, and the second, and the third. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend you check it out:
“Rhapsody In Blue” – 2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
Gannet Design is a studio and shop headed up by Ulfert Janssen, a German-born designer who previously penned cars for a decade at Renault and Nissan. The Switzerland-based outfit is routinely commissioned by major moto marques (and various fashion companies) to build one-off versions of production motorcycles. Gannet Design often teams up with other renowned shops to help execute its …
New Auction Bike – 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R Haga Replica
Post Sale Update: This Haga sold for $8,000 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions! The next bike up is on my new pet project – Iconic Motorbike Auctions – and this time we’ve got one of the 300 Noriyuki Haga replicas that Aprilia based on the RSV Mille R sportbike!