Post Listing Update: This Deus build did not meet reserve despite 60 bids up to $8,600 on eBay. In addition to a multitude of one-off customs, Deus has some ‘signature’ builds for specific models that anyone can call up and order. The signature build for Yamaha’s SR400/500 is the Grievous Angel, amusingly adorned in what Deus calls “Henry Ford pink” …
70, 80, or 90 – 3 Small Displacement Original Enduros
David N has pointed out to me that the seller of last week’s Rupp Black Widow replica has a few small displacement enduros that he’s getting rid of as well.
Auction Preview – Mecum Las Vegas 2018
View PostVideo Intermission – Dakar 2018 – Best of Bikes
The 2018 Dakar is over and KTM took their 18th win in a row thanks to Matthias Walkner’s excellent riding – and his ability to navigate correctly. A few of the top guys crashed out, but one of the most significant moments of the entire race was back in Stage 10. At the beginning of the stage, the top seven …
Restored with No Reserve – 1966 Kawasaki B8
Post Sale Update: This B8 sold for $5,100 after 22 bids on eBay. The Kawasaki B8 was based on the Meihatsu B7, which used Kawasaki engines. The B8 line of motorcycles, also known as the BN125 Eliminators, were produced from 62-65 and were the first to be entirely manufactured by Kawasaki.
1 of 250 – 2002 Ducati 748S Titanium Grey
Officially, Ducati called this special grey/white/red paint scheme Titanium Grey, but Ducati fans have called it something slightly different over the years. They call it the “Semi Senna”, as it harks back to the officially licensed Senna 916 from the mid 90s. The 748S variant was not official, however it was limited: just 250 examples were built, 200 of which …
Auction Preview – Bonhams Las Vegas 2018
View PostNer-A-Project – 1922 Ner-A-Car Barn Find
Post Sale Update: This Ner-A-Car sold for $20,100.01 after 18 bids on eBay. Designed by Carl Neracher in 1918, the Ner-A-Car was sold as a cheap automobile alternative. Approximately 10,000 were built and sold in the US, and another 6,500 were built and sold in England under license. The step-through design and bodywork kept riders clean, allowing them to wear …
544 Miles – 1971 DKW 125 Enduro
Originally named the Sachs 125, the DKW 125 Enduro earned its titled after DKW and Sachs merged in the 60s. It ended up becoming one of the first baby MX bikes that took off in the US, as it compared well against the Kawasaki Green Streak and Hodaka Ace. It was a reliable package (though the Sachs unit apparently yielded …
Ending Soon – 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo
Post Sale Update: This CX Turbo sold for $7,500 after 3 bids on eBay. In 1982, Honda introduced its first production turbocharged motorcycle, the CX500T. The next year, they bumped up displacement to form the Honda CX650 Turbo. While Kawasaki, and Suzuki also offered turbo’d competition, Yamaha and Honda were the most successful from a commercial standpoint. With that said, …
First Ride – 2018 Honda Gold Wing
View PostJoin REV’IT’s Women ADV Team!
Last year, REV’IT created an all-woman “team” of 4 riders to represent the brand in the US. Three of the four are returning, and they’re looking for two additional members. Do you (or someone you know) have what it takes?
Lucky Livery – 1995 Cagiva Elefant 900 AC
Post Sale Update – this Cagiva sold for sold for $10,000 after 30 bids on eBay. In 1989, Cagiva debuted a limited version of the Elefant adorned in the Lucky Explorer livery of their Paris-Dakar winner. It was the coolest of the Elefant line-up. In 1993, they went in a different direction than the usual motorcycle manufacturer and actually offered …
Unexpected Motor – 1986 Porsche 928S Powered Trike
Porsche has gotten involved in motorcycle engine design before – they were brought on to help develop the Revolution motor for Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod back in 2002. That liquid-cooled motor developed a very non-Harley number of 120 horsepower, and that might be what inspired the creator of this crazy build to build a trike around a different Porsche motor – the …
3 Rare Honda Z50s
Post Listing Updates: The Chrome Edition did not meet reserve despite 32 bids up to $4,900. The other two were pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. While Honda’s Z50 was fairly common, there are a few rare models. A seller in Coventry, Rhode Island has 3 of them, and they all look fantastic. Which would you choose?