Post Sale Update: This XR1200 sold for $6,000 to Bike-urious contributor Ted C! Harley understandably doesn’t get much love from riders who prefer sporty steeds, but the XR1200 was a pleasant surprise. A modern and mellow take on the XR750, the 12 was originally only sold in Europe until the US market correctly noted how dumb that decision was. Even …
Bike Review – 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
View Post100s of Spare Parts – 1998 Honda RS250R NX5
Post Listing Update: Despite 39 bids up to $12,600 on eBay, this RS250R did not meet reserve. A production racer from the factory, Honda’s RS250R was made available to privateer racers in 1985. It stayed in Honda’s lineup until 2009, and during it went through 4 different generations. As a ’98 model, this is part of the NX5 generation that …
Ending Soon – 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Mille GT sold for $3,700. Moto Guzzi’s Mille GT was a short-lived hybrid that fused the 948cc motor from a California with the bodywork, frame, gearbox, and many other parts of the unloved T5. On paper, it was an improvement from the T5 thanks to a bigger motor, the removal of the horrible …
Ex-Moto2 Racer – 2013 Suter MMX2
Suter recently made headlines in the US after they formed a partnership with Arch Motorcycles. The end result is that Arch can now sell their bikes in Europe and Suter can sell to us Americans. While most of the attention is on Suter’s absolutely bonkers 2-stroke GP bike called the MMX500, there’s also some miscellaneous used hardware that’s worth a …
Bought on Bike-urious – 1962 IOM Finisher Trophy
Back in July, I featured a finisher trophy from the 1962 Isle of Man TT for sale. No, it’s not a bike, but it was too cool not to share. I had several readers email me directly about it but after a few days I forgot about it. Well, I was just exchanging emails with reader Thomas K (after he …
Video Intermission – Boxer2Valve: The Score
Boxer2Valve is a shop that specializes in BMWs built between 1969 and 1995. To show you how they can help with your bike, they’re putting together a series of videos on the revival of a R90/6. Here’s Episode 1 – it’s called The Score and it’s about the initial acquisition. I imagine many of you have gone through a similar …
Divisive Classic – 1964 BSA B40
The BSA B40 is a cool little classic with a deservedly poor reputation, yet that didn’t stop it from being an incredibly popular machine. It served as one of the primary replacements for the post-WW2 BSA M20’s and Matchless GL3’s. The B40 would see ample use by the British Armed Forces who ordered more than 3,000 units, including 141 for …
World Record Holder – 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14
Also known as “The Spirit”, this Kawasaki ZX-14 set three FIM and four AMA land speed records to its name at the Bonneville Salt Flats – and it still holds some of them. It’s ready to compete…if you are.
Video Intermission – Jay Leno’s Garage – 1940 Indian 4 with Sidecar
This episode of Jay Leno’s Garage is about his ’40 Indian 4 with a sidecar which was formerly owned by Joe Montana. It’s not 100% correct but it’s a beauty and like all of Jay’s bikes, he takes it out somewhat regularly.
102 Miles – 1982 Husqvarna 430WR
Post Sale Update: This Husky sold for $5,700 after 38 bids on eBay. In 1981, Husqvarna released a new motor for their Open class platform. Even though it was the smallest in a class of 500cc bikes at 430cc, the engine made up for it with a wide and predictable powerband. Thanks to a rest of about 35 years, this …
Guess That Bike – Special Purpose Edition
View PostContest Intermission – Bike EXIF Photo Contest
While the motorcycles featured on Bike EXIF can be hit or miss, the photography is usually fantastic. So it only seems natural that they’re pairing up with none other than Gregor Halenda so that he can lead a team of judges for a photography contest. The theme is “My Favorite Road” and you have until 11/14 to submit up to …
Start a Fleet – 16 California Police Motorcycles
The very first police motorcycle was used in 1908. Since then, police departments have phased out units on horseback in favor of units on horses of the iron variety. Police fleets often include dual-sports and other specialty scoots, but the bulk of police motorcycles are large fully-dressed tourers that are ideal for long hours in the saddle. Harley-Davidson was the …
Brough Replica – Banquer Superior
11-6-17 Update: Reader John G notes that this bike is still up for sale 10 months later, but now there’s a $4,000 discount. Find it for sale here on Craigslist. Gwen Banquer is a motorcycle restorer who has made a name for himself with some interesting reproductions over the years. One of his creations is the “Banquer Superior”, a replica …