Post Listing Update: This MH900E did not meet reserve despite 28 bids up to $20,100 on eBay. The MH900E started as a sketch from the legendary Pierre Terblanche. Ducati decided to post a survey on their website to see if its passionate fans would actually buy a production version. 300 people said yes, so Ducati decided to build…2,000 of them. …
1996 Honda CBR900RR Erion Racing
Post Listing Update: This CBR was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Erion Racing has had a long line of success flying around racetracks in AMA competition as Honda’s premier support team, so Honda paid tribute to them with a special paint job that emulated the Erion AMA racer. Honda would also do the same thing with the …
Still In The Crate – 1973 CZ 250 Enduro
Post Sale Update: This crated CZ sold for $10,400 after 57 bids on eBay. For 45 years, this CZ has sat in a crate, waiting to be unboxed in a day that I assume will probably never come.
1967 Moto Guzzi V7
This lovely V7 is one of the lowest serial number Guzzis in the US, and the third custodian is letting it go from his collection. Per Ian Falloon, it is one of 813 examples imported by the Premier Motor Corporation in ’67 to be sold in America.
110 of 300 – 2003 Aprilia RSV1000R Haga Replica
3-27-2018 Update: A year later, this bike is still up for sale. Now it’s got a discount down to $3,999 – is that enough to get you to overlook the cosmetic issues? Normally, a company releases a limited edition to celebrate a specific achievement like a certain amount of victories or an anniversary. For some reason, Aprilia decided to release …
0 Miles in Canada – 2005 Honda Rune
When Honda released the Rune, a few wealthy riders suspected that the factory custom might be a better investment than a motorcycle. Over a decade later, we’re starting to see some Runes come up for sale with minimal mileage. This example probably takes the cakes as it has 0 miles on the odometer. Or seeing as the bike is in …
1959 Motobi Catria Sport
Post Listing Update: This Motobi did not meet reserve with 10 bids up to $3,450. After some disagreements with his family, Giuseppe Benelli created Moto ‘B’ Pesaro in 1949. He soon changed the name to Motobi, and the company quickly became known for small bikes with competition pedigree. The Catria was introduced in 1955 in 125cc and 175cc four stroke …
Ending Soon – 1967 Yamaha YM-1
Post Sale Update: This YM-1 sold for $3,250 after 9 bids on eBay. Described in Yamaha’s marketing materials as a “Cross Country Sport”, the YM-1 was an evolution of the YDS-3 and it was the top of the line Yamaha sportbike of the time. This example was part of a 13 bike collection that “sat dormant in a Texas barn …
Never Ridden – 1997 Honda CR500
Nicknamed the Ping King, the CR500 was the most powerful MX bike that Honda had produced when it was released in 1984. It’s a MX legend but by the mid 90s it was clear that 4-strokes were the future – it didn’t help that the AMA discontinued the 500 MX race class in 1993. Production ended in 2001, and those …
Quick Gear Review – Sidi Fast Rain Boots
View PostRare in the US – 1998 Husqvarna 50cc Scooter
Claimed to be one of just 200 scooters that were originally built for the Italian market, this 2-stroke liquid-cooled Husky scooter is in “perfect cosmetic condition” and it’s said to be the only one in the US. Husky collectors, assemble!
One Owner – 1965 Honda S90
You all know I love the Honda S90, and it’s been a little while since I’ve featured one. This is definitely on the higher end of the price spectrum, but how many one owner bikes do you see for sale from 1965?
A Trio of 1967 Honda 305s
A Bike-urious reader is thinning out his collection and one of his many listings is quite interesting. Specifically, he’s offering a package of three Honda 305s from 1967 – a CA, CB, and CL. They’re all said to be in museum quality and it would make a wonderful addition to someone’s stable of classic Japanese machinery. Or if you’ve been …
You Tell Me – Do You Like The New Cycle World?
In the words of Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer, Cycle World has just received a “full rebuild”. Like its sister publication, Motorcyclist, the once monthly magazine has cut back on the number of issues a year but upped the production quality in the process. Motorcyclist went to 6 issues a year but CW is going one step further and becoming a quarterly …
Basically New – 1970 Moto Beta XTR 100
3-24-18 Update: 2 and a half years later, this XTR is still for sale – the seller reached out to me directly and he said he’s willing to take offers. Find it here on Craigslist for $3,800 or best offer. With just 11 miles, this Moto Beta XTR has barely been used, though some of the finish and decals have …