Down & Out Motorcycles is a UK-based customs outfit that’s received write-ups on well-over-a-dozen of its builds on sites like TheBikeShed, BikeBrewers, and BikeExif. While the shop undeniably has a lot of range when it comes to the flavor of its various builds, much of D&O’s work has a vintage feel to it, with this café’d W650 — that reportedly …
1.3 Miles – 1991 Bimota YB10 Dieci
Post Listing Update: This Dieci did not get any interest at the BIN of $21,000. Bimota’s 10th model with a Yamaha engine, the appropriately-named Dieci was built between 1991 and 1994 with just 224 examples leaving the factory. An even smaller portion were equipped with a passenger seat and pegs. Bimota scooped up the engine from a FZR1000 and then …
Video Intermission – NYPD Officer’s Viral Wheelie Fail
Yesterday Abhi and myself both independently stumbled upon a now-viral video showing an NYPD officer discovering the low-end power of a two-stroke engine — to put it as nicely as possible. We both had a bevy of questions about how this ridiculous situation came to be, and having now done a little digging, I can shine a light on what …
Plated – 1999 ATK 600DT
In a 1998 advertisement, ATK called the 600DT the only “factory-built dirt tracker”. They said it was race-ready thanks to a Rotax motor, their in-house frame, Brembo brakes, WP suspension, Talon hubs, SuperTrapp exhaust, and plenty more quality components.
Contest Intermission Winner – NEXX Helmets Road to Austin 2019
Two weeks ago, I let you know that NEXX Helmets was organizing a contest to supply helmets to a few motorcyclists that would be riding into Austin for MotoGP. One of the winners is Bike-urious reader Alex Baldridge, who will share his ride with you here on this site!
Lithuanian Custom – 2007 BMW R1200RT
Post Listing Update: This custom RT did not get any interest at the BIN of $6,499. I share this not because I’m in love with the end result, but because I’m stunned someone decided to start with the RT as a platform to customize with. Called the “White Swan”, this bike was created by Mantas Simanauskas, who goes by Si …
2019 MotoGP Austin – Let’s Meet!
View PostWhat Do You Want To Know? Chatting with Ducati
As part of this week’s MotoGP festivities, yours truly is getting the chance to have dinner with Claudio Domenicali (Ducati’s Global CEO) and Jason Chinnock (Ducati’s North American CEO). I’ve got questions for them about the potential of the V4 motor in other platforms (Streetfighter), the end of their eight-year streak of increasing sales, and what the inevitable future of …
Restored – 1941 Harley Davidson FL Knucklehead
Post Listing Update: This HD did not get any interest at the BIN of $75,000 on eBay. Harley-Davidson is the most successful American motorcycle manufacturer in the history of motorcycling, but there’s so much more to the story than just that statement. They have been close to shutting their doors on numerous occasions since selling their first bike in 1903. …
1977 Benelli Phantom 2C Elettronica
Post Sale Update: This Phantom sold for $2,750 after 1 bid on eBay. A twin of Moto Guzzi’s 250TS, the Benelli Phantom 2C couldn’t compete with bikes like the Yamaha RD in outright feats of speed, but it countered with Italian style and quality components: Borrani rims, Marzocchi forks, Veglia instrumentation, and twin Dell’orto carbs. They’re rare finds, and this …
1996 Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Post Sale Update: This Gixxer sold for $2,425 after 32 bids on eBay. I genuinely did not believe that this was a factory-offered paint job at first. Maybe the 90s weren’t as great as I remembered.
Restored Model 13 – 1964 Bultaco Mercurio
Post Listing Update: This Mercurio again did not meet reserve, this time despite 16 bids up to $3,601 on eBay. 4-7-19 Update: Almost a year later, this Mercurio is back up for sale. Nothing seems to have changed since bidding stalled out at $3,733 last time, but here’s your chance if you missed it in June. Find this Bultaco for …
1979 Honda CBX
The Honda CBX has become increasingly not-so-rare on Craigslist and eBay. I come across them all the time hunting for cool machines, and while some are in better shape than others, all their values continue to go up. What I find interesting about them is not just the amazing engine, but the fact that by the end of its short …
2014 Triumph Street Triple
Post Listing Update: This Street Triple did not get any interest at the opening bid of $4,800. For many, naked bikes are the ultimate blend of performance and streetability. Meatier midrange and upright bars turned out to be a worth a couple of horses on the top end. However, the spotlight is often shown on the extremes. The Yamaha FZ-07 …
Rare Restoration – 1972 Benelli Panther
Post Sale Update: This Panther sold for $1,920 after 2 bids on eBay. 4-6-19 Update: Almost a year later, this bike is now up on eBay with a ~$900 discount. Find it in Trenton, New Jersey with an unmet opening bid of $1,895 here on eBay. Known in other markets as the 125 Cross, this rare model was named the …