In 1968, Yamaha introduced the 250cc DT1, a 22hp two-stroke enduro wrapped in a double-loop cradle frame. The DT was something of an instant hit, and the Tuning Fork company followed it up with the introduction of the 125cc AT1, as well as the larger 360cc RT1 in 1970. By ’75 Yamaha had bored out the RT1’s single to 397cc’s, …
Video Intermission – Keanu Reeves Shows Us His Most Prized Motorcycles
I’ve shared a video about Arch Motorcycles before – it’s the creation of Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger. I don’t think people realize how much of a motorcycle nut Keanu is, which is why this video is great. He spoke with GQ about his passion for motorcycles, touching upon a couple of his favorite past bikes as well as what …
2000 Suzuki SV650
Has there ever been a more universally loved bike that the Suzuki SV650? The more I immerse myself into the motorcycling community, I really wonder. This is all subjective of course, but there really isn’t a lot to complain about with the SV. It came along and dominated the mid-sized bike market in 1999. Even if you don’t love it, …
1961 BMW R50S with Steib LS200
The R50S was the little brother of the legendary R69S, and it was a relatively rare motorcycle in BMW’s history as just 1,634 were produced 1960 and 1962. This example was restored in 2012 and it’s been paired with a beautiful color-matched Steib LS200 sidecar.
1976 AMCA National Winner – 1952 Ariel Red Hunter
Post Listing Update: This Red Hunter did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $6,867 on eBay. A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of models powered by singles and twins produced by Ariel from 1932-1959.
Contest Intermission – Win a Customized REV’IT Suit
If all this MotoGP hullabaloo has got you itching to get on the track but you need a suit, REV’IT’s got a contest for you! They’ve got new one piece leather suits for the 2019 season, and they’re giving one away to help spread the word. REV’IT will even customize it for you by slapping your name and number on …
2007 Honda VFR800 Anniversary Edition
Honda engineers started down the path to produce a V4 motorcycle engine in 1978 to compete against two stoke race bikes of the time. Soichiro Honda didn’t like two stroke engines and didn’t want to race them. He was passionate about maximizing 4-stroke technology. He wanted a 4 stroke that could compete. The engineers eventually produced the NR500 race bike. …
Video Intermission – KLR Rebuild Timelapse
In December, FortNine released a video called “Killing the Un-Killable KLR650”, in which they paid tribute to the recently discontinued Kawasaki by running it through a series of torture tests. The bike eventually succumbed, and that’s allowed the FortNine folks to get some new video content by filming the rebuild and speeding it up to fit in 15 minutes – …
March 2019 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
Picture Intermission – Electric Revolution at the Petersen Museum
Last year I let you know about an exhibit at the Petersen Museum called Custom Revolution. It was the world’s first museum exhibit featuring “the new generation of customized motorcycles”, as well as the first time that the Petersen had utilized a guest curator – none other than Paul d’Orleans. Custom Revolution was such a success that he was asked …
Stock – 1983 Honda CB1100F
Post Sale Update: This CB1100F sold for $5,700 after 35 bids on eBay. Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that was mighty quick – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.
2007 Yamaha FJR1300
Why do we like some brands more than others? I feel like I’m an equal opportunity gearhead: I’d happily ride a Ducati, or a Triumph for example. They’re both great manufacturers that do different things extremely well. But if you made me choose, I think I’d pick a Triumph. Why? I couldn’t really put my finger on it. I’ve owned …
2019 MotoGP Austin – Preview
View PostLand Speed Record Holder – 1955 BMW R50
Owned by Kevin Brooks, this R50 held the P-PV (Production – Production Vintage) class record at the Bonneville Salt Flats for several years, and it’s said to be the “first 500cc motorcycle of any make to break 100mph while running in the production class.”
Rolling Art – 1993 Honda CBR900RR by Zephyr
Post Listing Update: Not surprisingly, this custom CBR did not get any interest at the opening bid of $49,999. The Honda CBR900RR is an excellent motorcycle that completely changed the definition of a sportbike in the early 90s. But this example isn’t notable for its performance on the road – it’s value comes from the bodywork that’s been painted by …