The seller of this bike has restored several classic Hondas and he’s selling this CB160 to fund the next project. He started with an example that had 5,400 miles and what you see in front of you is the result of 150 hours of work.
Rick Brett’s Collection of Kawasaki Triples
Rick Brett is a well-known Kawasaki expert who has amassed an unequaled collection of Team Green’s legendary triples – after 40 years of collecting he “achieved his goal of having every Kawasaki triple model in every color (as sold in the US).” His collection became so vast that he ended up buying and restoring a local railway depot to store …
OEM Snipe – 2015 Yamaha SR400 Custom
Yamaha’s SR400 (and 500) has played donor to many a custom over decades of production, thanks largely to a relatively straightforward platform to modify. Its uncomplicated design however hasn’t stopped a few shops from going all out and poring staggering amounts of resources into the Japanese air-cooled single-powered scoot. One great example of this is the Capelo’s Garage build I …
16 Miles – 2005 MZ 1000S
Post Listing Update: This MZ did not get any interest at the opening ask of $5,000. 4-9-18 Update: An additional two years later and this MZ is still available. The seller clarified my question about mileage in the comments below, so you can now find it with an unmet opening bid of $5,000 or a BIN of $11,000 here on …
1969 Honda SS125A
Post Sale Update: This SS125A sold for $2,325 after 31 bids on eBay. Built between 1967 and 1969, the Honda SS125A wasn’t a huge sales success – and that’s why it’s an interesting and rare find nowadays. It was based on the CS125, a bike that was only sold in Japan.
No Reserve – 2007 MV Agusta F4 Senna
Post Sale Update: This F4 Senna sold for $13,501 after 23 bids on eBay. If MV’s F4 1000R wasn’t exotic enough for you already back in 2007, you could splurge (MSRP was $29,995) for one of just 300 bikes built as a tribute the legendary Ayrton Senna. 65 examples were imported into the US.
March 2018 Result Highlights
View PostSemi Sleeper – 1998 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200
The Bandit 1200 was a pleasant motorcycle that earned Cycle World’s Best Standard award in 1997 – and that was with 100 horsepower at the crank. This bike has modifications that include the head (ported and polished) and cams from a Suzuki GSX-R 1100, Mikuni RS36 flatslide carbs, and a Hindle stainless steel exhaust – this bike now puts down …
Rebuilt Title Discount – 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Paul Smart sold for a BIN of $13,000. This is the cheapest asking price I’ve seen for a Paul Smart in years, but there’s a good reason why – it’s been crashed and rebuilt. The seller explains the rebuild process (which includes a frame inspection by Dr. John), so if you like what …
Rod Spry Engineering – John Banks Replica Honda 520
When BSA announced that it would be closing its doors in the early 1970s, a handful of talented riders were left needing a new mount. One of those riders was “Big” John Banks, who would ink a deal to compete on a Cheney machine in the ’73 GP season. He would end up winning the ’73 British Championship on a …
1995 MZ Silver Star Gespann
Post Sale Update: This MZ sidecar combo sold for $5,400 after 5 bids on eBay. 4-6-18 Update: As noted in the comments below, the seller has relisted this MZ over three years later. Find it with an unmet opening bid of $5,000 here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: After being relisted, this Gespann did not meet reserve at $7,890. The MZ …
Rare Scooter With No Reserve – 1959 Manet S-100
Post Sale Update” This Manet sold for $2,247 after 46 bids on eBay. Built between 1958 and 1964, the Manet S-100 was a Czechoslovakian scooter build by Povazske Strojirny that was claimed to return 100 mpg (no, that’s not where the name came from). 51,244 examples were built but very few made it to the US. The succeeding model from …
The First BMW – 1923 BMW R32
Post Listing Update: This R32 was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” The seller of this piece of history doesn’t have much to say but he does correctly state, “I know you have [a] lot of questions”. Interested buyers are definitely going to have a lot of questions, because the R32 is the first motorcycle …
Restored in Canada – 1931 AJS S8 DeLuxe
Post Listing Update: This beautiful AJS did not get any interest at the opening ask of $19,530. AJS (A.J. Stevens & Co) was founded in 1909, and they quickly racked up a series of world records. Unfortunately, as the 1930s began the firm was in financial in trouble and by ’31 the company was disbanded and the rights were sold …
Collection of 7 Classics in Central Florida
A seller in Florida has “some vintage motorcycles for sale” and “all are in excellent running condition.” Unfortunately, that’s just about the extent of the details he or she provides, but these are 7 great bikes that you might be able to make a bundled deal on.