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1973 Yamaha XS650

In Japan, Standard by Mathieu Guyot-SionnestLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This XS650 did not meet reserve with 3 bids up to $2,800. You’re a motorcycle enthusiast, which is why you know the 70’s were a decisive decade for the motorcycle market. Reliability and performance steadily improved, there were more options, and because of that, prices were lower. We can essentially thank the Japanese brands for all of …

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Jeff Fredette ISDE Racer – 2004 Kawasaki KDX220

In Japan, Off-Road, Race by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

There’s no better authority on the Kawasaki KDX than Jeff Fredette. The AMA Hall of Famer (and ’93 AMA Sportsman of the Year) is responsible for a ridiculous number ISDT/ISDE wins and podiums — the vast majority of which were achieved aboard KDXs. In his decades of experience, Fredette became extremely well acquainted with the KDX, modifying and developing the …

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1974 Kawasaki Z1

In Japan, Sport by Mathieu Guyot-SionnestLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Z1 did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $8,003. Just like Honda has its CB750, BMW has its GS, and Suzuki has its GSX-R, Kawasaki has the Z1. Every big motorcycle manufacturer has been shaped by their capability to innovate and to create some bikes that changed the market forever. While still in the …

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1997 Bimota YB11

In Italy, Japan, Sport by Mazlow PetosaLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This YB11 did not get any interest at the BIN of $6,799. Everyone has their own idea of what the perfect modifications to make to their machine are. Some like clip-ons, some like suspension components, and some want a little extra oomph to assert themselves in traffic. Then there is Bimota, a company dedicated to taking engines …

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1999 Confederate Hellcat

In America, Cruiser by Mazlow PetosaLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Hellcat got no interest at the BIN of $59,900. Confederate has built custom motorcycles since 1991. Known for their aggressive appearance and the use of gorgeous CNC machined parts, they have made a name for themselves with their slogan “Art of Rebellion.” Taking home several pieces of hardware for their work in motorcycle shows across America, …

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British Factory Custom – 1983 Triumph TSX 750

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

By the dawn of the 1980s, Triumph was struggling to survive. New offerings from Japan left the once mighty Bonneville looking increasingly long in the tooth, and with the British marque’s bank accounts and credit lines rapidly diminishing, the company was on its last leg. A last ditch effort was taken to spruce up the Bonnie, but with limited resources …

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Street Fighter – 1988 Yamaha TZR250

In Custom, Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This TZR sold for $3,500 after 24 bids on eBay. In the seller’s words, this represents a “cross between the 80’s/90’s 2 stroke street sportbike and the more modern FZ 07/09…raw, loud, upright and brilliantly bright in classic Yamaha colors.” It’s being offered with no reserve – what do you think about it?

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Rare 4-Speed With Clutch – 1971 Honda CT70 HKO

In Dual-Sport, Japan, Small Displacement by Mathieu Guyot-SionnestLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This CT did not meet reserve despite 19 bids up to $4,300 on eBay. Thanks to the success of the Z50 “Monkey”, especially in Europe and the US, Honda knew there would be room to create another mini-bike with a slightly larger engine. Keeping the simple and positively childish concept for their new creation, Honda built the …