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 …
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
Post Listing Update: This ZRX did not meet reserve despite 20 bids up to $4,550 on eBay. An odd hybrid of ’70s UJM and ’80s Superbike, the ZRX1100 was one of the most distinctive and beloved motorcycles that Kawasaki ever built. It somehow combined comfortable riding ergonomics, liter-bike performance, Eddie Lawson-inspired styling, and a relatively cheap MSRP. This example stands …
Product Review – Vizi-Tec SupaBrake III Brake Light Modulator
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View PostIn France – 1976 Malaguti Olympique
Post Listing Update: This Malaguti did not get any interest at the opening ask of $2,000. Europe’s tiered licensing system has created demand for smaller bikes that youngsters are limited to, and back in the 70s one of the most popular categories was the 50cc ‘sport moped’ – the dream of many a teenager. The best seller was the Yamaha …
Join Me – “Custom Revolution” Exhibit Opening at the Petersen
As I alluded to in yesterday’s post about the motorcycles of the Petersen, the museum is about to reveal a new collection guest curated by Paul d’Orleans entitled “Custom Revolution”. The opening reception is Friday, April 13th. I’ll be in attendance, and I hope to see you there!
1974 Triumph Bonneville T140V
Post Sale Update: This T140V sold for $5,501 after 27 bids on eBay in Altadena, California. If you’re looking for a Bonneville to ride, the second generation (T140) can be very appealing as they’re typically cheaper than the T120 and they have some quality upgrades: 100 more cubic centimeters of displacement, a front disc brake, and an additional gear in …
Rapido Sport America in Italy – 1971 MV Agusta 150 RSA
Post Listing Update: This MV did not get any interest at the opening bid of $4,500. In 1959, Italy introduced a rule that made it illegal to ride on the highway with a bike that displaced less than 150cc. MV Agusta responded by taking their 125 and creating a family of models around a 150 motor including the Gran Turismo, …
1966 Vespa Super Sprint 90
Post Sale Update: This Super Sprint sold for $15,200 after 44 bids on eBay. One of Vespa’s most interesting scooters, the Super Sprint 90 is valuable due to the unique style and the relative low production number – approximately 5,000 were built between 1965 and 1971.
The Petersen Museum is Back!
View PostSitting Since 2005 – 2005 CCM 644DS
Post Sale Update: after being relisted, this CCM sold for the BIN of $5,000. Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche British manufacturer that actually goes back to 1971, when BSA’s racing division went out of business. At the time, a gentleman named Alan Clews was in a quest to build the ultimate MX bike, and he figured he could get …
Still New in Wales – 1979 Kawasaki KH250
In 1971, Kawasaki introduced the quarter-liter S1 to complement the existing 350cc S2, 500cc H1, and 750cc H2 models in their two-stroke, 3-cylinder lineup. It was marketed as the sportiest 250 of the time, and it initially lived up to the billing. But as US laws got stricter over time, the S1 got declawed and by 1976 it had evolved …