Post Sale Update: This Montjuich project sold for $4,750 after 7 bids on eBay. The seller of this Montjuch took it apart “to make improvements” but some health issues got in the way and after “several years of no progress” he’s letting it go so that someone else can finish the work.
3 Miles – 1976 Yamaha DT100
Post Sale Update: This DT100 sold for $3,556 after a healthy 58 bids on eBay! Yamaha’s DT100 was never a world-beater, but after 40+ years of existence it’s hard to find one that’s been ridden as little as this one!
Guest Ride Report – “A Visit To Commando Valhalla”
It’s been a while since we last heard from Bike-urious reader David Sumner, but he’s just completed a 3+ week trip across the USA. One of his stops was a visit to Colorado Norton Works, or as David calls it: Commando Valhalla. Let’s see what he has to say!
Future Video Intermission – 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Live Stream
This Sunday, Pikes Peak will be conquered by a bunch of machines as part of the legendary International Hill Climb. Those of you that can’t make it out the event in person can check it out live online.
Restored – 1969 BSA Rocket 3
Post Sale Update: This Rocket 3 sold for $10,109.09 after 21 bids on eBay. From the seller of Monday’s Gold Star comes another classic BSA – the Rocket 3. The motor was a 750cc triple that was designed to extend the model line beyond 650 twins and it was specifically built for the US market (which wanted larger displacements and …
Rare in the US – 1962 Ariel Arrow Super Sport
Post Sale Update: This Arrow Super Sport sold for $3,250 after 27 bids on eBay. Bike-urious reader Dan Dutra (I’ve featured one of his beautiful Ariel’s in the past) has spent the last 6 months restoring an Ariel Arrow Super Sport (also known as the Golden Arrow). They were not designed for export to the US, so very few have …
Sitting for 18 Months – 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR
Post Sale Update: This Desmosedici sold for $42,600 after 25 bids on eBay. In their attempt to create the ultimate sportbike, Ducati created 1,500 examples of the Desmosedici D16RR. The RR stands for Racing Replica, and it was a limited production version of the Desmo racebike piloted by Casey Stoner in MotoGP.
Picture Intermission – The Signs and Ads of Museu Moto Bassella
Vy and I are finally back from our trip around Spain, which means I’ve got a LOT of photos to go through. Thanks to all of you for your suggestions on what we should see, including the Museu Moto Barcelona. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the museum, we found out that it had been closed since October of 2017. The …
1974 Norton Commando 850
Post Sale Update: This Commando sold for $13,400 after 30 bids on eBay. 1974 was a tough time for Norton Villiers Triumph – England’s government withdrew a subsidy early in the year, and that was just the beginning of their problems. The biggest issue was a sit in at Meriden, and it was one of the major reasons why by …
1957 BSA Gold Star DBD34
Post Listing Update: This Goldie did not meet reserve despite 30 bids up to $13,750 on eBay. Introduced in 1956, the DBD34 variant of the Gold Star is probably the most famous BSA ever built – MCN called it one of the 60 greatest bikes from 1955-2015. The “34” signified a 500cc motor (compared to the 350cc motor of other …
AHRMA Race Winner – 1973 Honda CB350
Post Listing Update: This CB350 racer did not meet reserve despite 19 bids up to $2,375 on eBay. This AHRMA racer was acquired by the seller as a Sportsman 350 competitor in 2013 – he then rebuilt it “with the intention of creating a championship winning bike”. After campaigns in 2014 and 2015 with multiple podiums and race wins at …
Guess That Bike – Unexpected Wheel Edition
When Vy and I were enjoying the Iberian Peninsula, we had the opportunity to explore three different motorcycle museums. Here’s something I discovered at the Andorra Motorcycle Museum, and I was very surprised to see wheels that initially reminded me of Lester mags on a motorcycle that was designed to be enjoyed off-road. Can you identify what this rare bike …
Video Intermission – The Indian Scout FTR1200 is Coming!
After years of teasing, it’s finally happening – Indian is releasing a production version of the FTR1200 Custom. Details are scarce but the announcement was made at Wheels and Waves this weekend and it’s going to be available in 2019.
Restored – 1974 Yamaha DT250
In 1968, Yamaha introduced one of their most important motorcycles of all time – the DT-1. They sold 50,000 units in the first year, which is a mind blowing number when you consider that last year, the FZ/MT-07 was Yamaha’s best seller in the US with 3,981 units sold.
Backflip Display Model – 2001 VOR MX 503
Post Sale Update: This display sold for sold for $4,050 after 17 bids on eBay. Normally, a pristine VOR MX 503 would easily be interesting enough for me to feature by itself, but this example is literally on another level! It’s been converted into a display bike as if it is in the process of completing a backflip thanks to …