From January 22-27, Mecum will be auctioning off 1,750 motorcycles for the 28th “Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction” in Las Vegas, Nevada. Will I see you there? Either way, let’s look at ten of my favorite bikes that will be going up on the block.
Giveaway For A Vet – 2013 Honda NC700X
A generous donor is offering up his Honda NC700X (notable for its DCT transmission which removes the need for a clutch lever and shift pedal) – but only to “honorably discharged US Veterans that have lost their left leg or left foot, who still have the desire to ride motorcycles – either as a new rider or as a returning …
Auction Preview – Bonhams Las Vegas 2019
On January 24, Bonhams is auctioning off 128 lots in their annual Las Vegas auction. Here’s seven of my favorites!
Video Intermission – Kawasaki H2R Gearbox Model
The inside of a Kawasaki H2R gearbox is something that few people will ever see, but Matt of “The Workshop” has the next best thing for you with a 3d printed model that he explains in great detail. If you want a refresher on how a gearbox works, or just want to see what makes the H2R transmission special, check …
Resurrecting a Kawasaki KZ650 – Part 1
This post isn’t about a bike for sale…it’s about a bike I’ve just acquired!
Super Trick Super Single – 1996 BMR-Suzuki Supermono Racer
Supermonos have always been some of my very favorite motorcycles in existence, and though we’ve previously featured some pretty rad full-faired thumper racers, this super single takes the cake as far as I’m concerned. Meet the BMR-Suzuki Supermono. Supposedly created by one Rupert Bainzel, this high-performance racer started out as a Suzuki DR800, but has received an enormous amount of …
1974 Penton Mudlark
The Penton Mudlark is one of the rare flops from John Penton and his now defunct manufacturing firm. Originally designed as a trials bike, it was even called the “Penton Trials” when it was released. Almost immediately, it was met with poor reviews.
Bought on Bike-urious – 1957 Moto Guzzi Super Alce Project
View Post1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Post Sale Update: This Laverda sold for $6,600 after 9 bids on eBay. The Laverda RGS 1000 is one of the last versions of the big triple, which tamed the “peaky” Jota engine, isolated the rider from vibrations with rubber mounts from the engine, and added the half-fairing. It was a true sport tourer, best on fast roads with long …
For Charity – Ronnie Mac’s 1998 Honda CR250 Screaming Eagle
Post Sale Update: This Honda raised $4,550 for charity after 27 bids on eBay. If you don’t know who Ronnie Mac is, I’m not even sure I can describe “him” to you. I’ll defer to this profile (if you can call it that) on Motosport.com, and simply note that you’ll either love him or hate him. Either way, you should …
Out of Office – Costa Rica
View PostVideo Intermission – Look, Signal, Manoeuvre
Here’s a British safety video from 1965 which is basically “Goofus and Gallant” but with motorcycles. I love vintage footage like this, plus it’ll probably give you a chuckle because we all have a friend like “Tom’s friend”, don’t we? “He was always rushing here and there with as much speed and noise as possible.” If I learned anything from …
1998 Laverda Ghost Strike
Packing one of the most distinctive model names in motorcycling history, the Laverda Ghost Strike is one of the many variants the Italian firm pushed out in the late 90s that were powered by either the 650 or 668cc parallel twins. Laverda actually offered a Ghost and a Strike as separate models, the former a trellis-framed naked bike, the latter …
2007 BMW G650 XChallenge with SherpaX Trailer
Trailers are rare enough in the world of motorcycling, but they’re almost always found on pavement. Well, a Canadian company called KIP Moto has developed an off-road trailer designed to be towed with an enduro. Called the SherpaX, the trailer weighs 30 pounds, offers almost 4″ of suspension travel, and features a cargo basket that’s designed to accept a Rubbermaid …
Ex-WSBK Racer – 1988 Bimota YB4
I love me a good underdog story, and the tale of the Bimota YB4 is nothing if not an underdog story. Despite the F1 championship being arguably the most important four-stroke class to manufacturers at the time, the tiny Italian operation nonetheless managed to dethrone Honda’s deep-pocketed factory race program with the mighty YB4.