Post Listing Update: This Z1 did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $15,600 on eBay. In 1969, Honda launched a high-performance battle with the CB750, getting ahead of its major competitor at the time, Kawasaki. Both brands had similar ideas about the the development of a high power 4-cylinder, 4 stroke engine. Honda beat Kawasaki to it, so …
Unexpected Custom – 1967 Honda CB450
Forgive me. I know that you will probably hate this, but I couldn’t stop staring at it and I figured I had to share it with you because of that. “This” started as a ’67 Black Bomber and it’s been customized with the suspension (and a few other parts) from a 2012 Honda CBR. On paper, that’s a wonderful combination. …
Hans Muth – 1982 BMW R65LS
Post Listing Update: The seller raised the opening bid to $4,850, and this bike got no interest. During the 70s, BMW’s most important mission was to develop alternative machines to the big 4-cylinders released by the Japanese makers. Nonetheless, the German brand also competed in the middle-size market, releasing in 1978 the 650cc R65. By 1983, one of BMW motorcycle’s …
Out of Office – Pretending To Be Pretty
Today and tomorrow I’m on a stock photography shoot for the AMA, which means you might not be able to escape seeing me in the next marketing email or snail mailer they send you. I apologize in advance. With that in mind, here’s my warning that I won’t have the chance to get the usual bike for sale posts up …
Rare German In New Zealand — 1905 Köln-Lindenthaler Metallwerke AG Vindec Special
Post Listing Update: This Vindec Special did not meet reserve with one bid up to $10,000. Unless you’re a diehard TT fan, chances are you’ve never heard of the Vindec Special, or the little-known German company that produced it, Köln-Lindenthaler Metallwerke AG — which also reportedly sold products under the “Allright” (or “Allreit”) and “Tiger” monikers.
2019 Yamaha Niken
When I was at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Yamaha reps said that the allotment of bikes to US dealership had already sold out. If that’s true, here’s an example where the rider who put down a deposit backed out – possibly because Yamaha has just announced the Niken GT (upgraded front suspension, center stand, heated grips, and other …
Coast to Coast in 50 Hours – Day 2
View PostSigned By Surtees – 1975 MV Agusta 750S America
Post Listing Update: This MV did not get any interest at the opening ask of $75,000. Introduced in 1975, the MV Agusta 750S America was built in response to America’s demand for…more power. Bike magazine called it “one of the most dramatic-looking bikes made, the real stuff of legend.” 40 years later, it’s still plenty dramatic. If your wallet is …
Never Started – 1982 Honda Motocompo
Post Listing Update: This Motocompo did not meet reserve despite 38 bids up to $5,600. 12-2-18 Update: Almost a year later, this Motocompo is back up for sale. Looks like the scale model has disappeared, and now it’s across the country, but otherwise it seems to be the same. Find it for sale in Dover, Delaware with bidding up to …
Contest Intermission – Vote in the 2018 MotoFoto Contest!
You may remember that last year, Velomacchi partnered with BikeEXIF and REV’IT for a motorcycle photography contest (and Nathan was one of the winners). The contest is back, and 10 finalists have been selected in both the Professional and Privateer categories. Here’s your chance to vote and help select a winner!
In Canada – 2000 BMW C1
At the turn of the century, BMW thought they could get more people on scooters by eliminating some of the weather and safety concerns. Their idea was the C1, a scooter with a roof and seat belts. With sufficient crash testing, BMW was able to convince most countries (except Sweden and the United Kingdom) that C1 riders did not have …
1 of 200 – 2007 Aprilia Bol D’Or RSV1000R
Post Sale Update: This Bol d’Or sold to Bike-urious reader George G! Normally, companies bust out special editions to commemorate milestones like high production numbers or race victory. Aprilia went a different route with the Bol D’Or, which was built to commemorate their participation in…the Bol D’Or, a 24 hour endurance race that occurs every spring at Le Mans. 200 …
66 Motorcycle Collection!
Someone in Loveland, Colorado is selling off a collection of 66 bikes. In their words, they’ve got “everything from vintage Vespa scooters to a Bourget nitrous chopper and lots of goodies in between.” Take a moment to guess what the asking price will be, and then click through…
Movie Intermission – The World’s Fastest Indian
If you’ve never seen The World’s Fastest Indian, you’ve finally run out of excuses. YouTube now offers some movies for free (with ads), and they’ve made the wonderful tale of Burt Munro and his quest for speed on a 1920 Indian Scout available. Grab the drink and your “offerings to the God of Speed”, then get comfortable!
Not a Motorcycle – 1935 Vincent Lawnmower
Post Listing Update: This Vincent lawnmower was pulled off of eBay as there were suspicions that it might have been stolen years ago. No sale. While Vincent was making plenty of headlines with their high performance motorcycles, they weren’t making enough dollars. Over the years, Vincent experimented with other creations such as the Amanda jet ski. In addition, they made …