Here’s a project for someone who loves the thrill of the chase, looking for obscure, unobtanium parts to complete a project that will be worth – well, not much.
1952 Nimbus Type C with Sidecar
View PostClassic Hot Rod – 1969 BMW R60/2
Post Listing Update: This R60/2 did not meet reserve despite 33 bids up to $7,700. This probably should be called a R80/2, as it combines the classic style of a /2 with the “modern” features of a /6 and /7 drivetrain – 12V electrics with an electric starter, 5-speed transmission, and of course, more oomph.
No Reserve – 1975 Honda CB360T
Post Sale Update: After 35 bids on eBay, this CB360T sold for $2,050. Introduced in 1974, the CB360 was the twin-powered successor to Honda’s immensely popular CB350. The 360 was not as successful commercially, but this example seems to be a decently-preserved survivor that’s being offered with no reserve.
The Flying Brick – 1988 BMW K75S
Post Listing Update: This K75S did not get any interest at the opening bid of $3,500. At the end of the 70s, with the domination of 4-cylinder Japanese bikes, BMW had to find a way to attract new customers and renew itself. To that extent, the usual flat-twin has been put aside in order to create and develop a new …
2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
There has been a recent resurgence of “modern classic” motorcycles: new bikes designed specifically to resemble their elders. For some people however, they just don’t make them like they used to. The Kawasaki ZRX1200R may look like it’s from a time before upside down forks and fuel injection existed, but it is still 1,200ccs of carbureted fury. It was the …
What Do You Want To Know? 2019 SSR Buccaneer Cafe and Classic
UDPATE: Here’s my review! This week I’ll be trying out the current lineup from Benelli motorcycles – if you read that post you’ll know that Benelli’s US importer is SSR Motorsports, and they’ve got their own bikes to sell you. Next week I’ll get a taste of their Buccaneer Cafe and Buccaneer Classic, two 250cc v-twin powered machines that SSR …
Ketchup/Mustard – 1990 BMW K1
In the 1970s, Japanese manufacturers became the leaders in nearly every category of the motorcycle market. Ignoring Japan, one company was still offering motorcycles that seduced customers, and more importantly, was able to innovate and do better than Japanese. Yes, it was BMW. The German brand notably shook the market at the beginning of the 80s when the G/S series …
1 of 700 – 1963 Velocette Viceroy
One of Velocette’s least-known creations is a scooter called the Viceroy. It made sense in theory but sales were poor and production ended after just 700 were sold over 4 years (1960-1964). Obviously, they’re now hard to find, especially in the US.
2010 BMW G450X
In the motorcycling world, it is not often that a manufacturer releases a model that flies under the radar. I must admit, I was unaware that this wonderful piece of German engineering existed. BMW wanted to send dirt flying in the endurance off road racing field, and was nice enough to fit headlights and blinkers to their product, making it …
1 of 50 – 1998 Magni Australia 98
Post Sale Update: This Magni Australia sold for $24,000 after 48 bids on eBay. Arturo Magni started working with Moto Guzzi in 1985, and the first project was the “Parallelogrammo” (what a name) swingarm created to counter the shaft jacking that was common with older driveshaft designs. In 1990, Magni customized a Daytona road racer that was campaigned by Ted …
Gear Review – REAX Ludlow Jacket
View PostSwanky In Sweden – Ducati 900S2-Based NCR Replica
Founded in 1967, NCR was responsible for preparing Ducati’s competition machines for several decades, transforming stock Ducks into top-of-the-line racers. One of NCR’s most legendary works is undoubtedly the Ducati 900NCR that Mike Hailwood famously piloted to victory at the ’78 TT. Hailwood’s TT-winning machine not only prompted Ducati to release the wildly successful Mike Hailwood Replicas (aka “MHR”), but …
1982 Yamaha IT175
Post Listing Update: This IT175 did not get any interest at the opening bid of $2,000. Back in the 1980’s, there was a simple recipe for power: put oil in the gas and spin it fast. MotoGP bikes of the era subscribed to this formula, and it trickled down even to off-roaders. The Yamaha IT175 subscribed to this formula. It …
Auction Preview – Mecum Monterey 2018
In two weeks, Mecum is auctioning off some cars and 53 bikes in Monterey, immediately preceding Pebble Beach. As befitting such a location, there’s some classy machines that could leave with new owners. Let’s take a look at my three favorites!