7-19-19 Update: Almost a year later, this Fighter has made its way to Facebook. The mileage seems to be the same at just over 300, and the seller seems confident that his last showing on eBay isn’t what the market will bear, so find this Confederate Fighter for sale in Austin, Texas for $70,000 here on Facebook Marketplace. Post Listing …
No Reserve and CA Plated – 1995 Honda RVF400
Post Listing Update: This RVF400 sold for $8,600 after 46 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California. MCN called the Honda RVF400 (also known as the NC35) “a pin-up race replica that had sports bike fans dribbling down their paddock jackets in the mid-nineties.” A 400cc little brother of the RC45, the NC35 is still an enjoyable ride today thanks …
No Reserve – Honda Spada VT250
Post Sale Update: This Spada sold for $2,108 after 28 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California…to reader Rod M! The Honda Spada (also known as the VT250) was never officially sold in America, but it’s an excellent small displacement motorcycle that looks like a baby Hawk GT. Here’s a rare find that’s been imported to the US, though it’s …
1969 Triumph Trident T150
Post Sale Update: this Trident sold for $8,500 after 13 bids on eBay in Pleasanton, California. In 1963, a development engineer at Triumph named Doug Hele suggested that the British firm build a flagship motor which would utilize three cylinders, but it took until 1968 and the looming 750cc Honda inline four before US riders got to ride the Trident …
1 of 22 – 1971 Speedway Silver Shadow
For many minibike collectors, the Silver Shadow is the Holy Grail. Speedway called it the world’s fastest mini-cycle thanks to a 12.5 horsepower Sachs 2-stroke motor and a weight of just 147 pounds. It’s also incredibly rare (I’ve seen estimates that just 22 were built), which means it can be surprisingly valuable – I’ve featured one in the past that …
Eddie Lawson Rep – 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR
Post Listing Update: This ELR did not meet reserve despite 8 bids up to $12,010. One of 750 ever built, the Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, …
1992 Suzuki Street Magic TR110
Post Listing Update: This Street Magic got no interest at the opening bid of $2,000 in Ohio. Here’s a contender for best motorcycle name ever – the Suzuki Street Magic!
No Reserve JDM Import – 1993 Yamaha SRV250
Post Listing Update: This SRV sold for $1,425 after 26 bids on eBay in San Jacinto, California. The SRV250 was Yamaha’s baby cafe racer, a la the Honda GB500 – except the SRV was never officially sold in the US.
1974 Yamaha DT250A
Bad markets make for great innovations. In the late 1960’s, the motorcycle market was in a bit of a slump. This forced the innovative companies to dig in and find where there is a market. Yamaha realized that although street bike sales were down, there was still a largely untapped and thriving off-road market available in the United States. Most …
2 Weeks in the Northeast – Day 3
Day 3 – June 24th, 2019 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Washington, DC: ~145 miles
1988 Yamaha YSR50
Post Listing Update: This baby YSR did not meet reserve despite 19 bids up to $2,900 on eBay in Longboat Key, Florida. Built to look like a mini RZ500, the YSR50 also featured mini performance. The 49.3cc two-stroke engine was capable of pushing the bike up to 38 miles per hour, but companies like Team Calamari have been making stock …
Video Intermission – Jay Leno’s Garage – Honda 50 and Super Cub
Honda brought the oldest and newest generations of Super Cubs available in the US to Jay Leno, who has featured them in his most recent video. Check it out here!
3 Decade Nap – 1968 Wards Riverside Scrambler 250
Post Listing Update: This Scrambler did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,500. Friend of Bike-urious Dan D recently acquired a mini collection of British bikes he wanted and a Wards Riverside Scrambler that needs a new owner.
The First Listings of Iconic Motorbike Auctions!
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve recently partnered with Iconic Motorbikes to create an auction site. Our first three bikes are up today, so come take a look!
1992 BMW R100R
Post Listing Update: This R100R did not get any interest at the BIN of $4,400. Between 1991 and 1995, BMW produced 20,898 examples of the R100R – one of the last airhead boxers to ever wear a roundel on the tank. Basic specifications include a 980cc air-cooled twin with an oil cooler, Brembo brakes, a 5-speed transmission, and shaft drive.