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 …
Nice Price, Nicer Bike – 2013 MV F3 675
The MV Agusta F3 675 is one of my favorite motorcycles. It offers the power of a modern 600 inline-four with a much more practical, street-friendly powerband. Before the F3, MV Agusta hadn’t made a production three-cylinder model since the days of Giacomo Agostini in the 70’s. If you don’t include the T12 – which Massimo Tamburini didn’t live to …
Great Story – 1974 Honda XL250 K1
This listing is for a Honda, but the reason it’s for sale is to fund the repair of a Willys Jeep. It’s a two-owner bike with an asking price of $1,500 and it’s clear that the owner is someone you’d enjoy hearing stories from over a beer. Does that make the bike worth it? Who knows, but you should at …
Future Video Intermission – BMW Unveil at EICMA
Late tomorrow (Monday), BMW is going to live stream 4 model updates from EICMA for their 2018 lineup. You’ll have to stay up, though – it starts at 12:30am PST. If you’re that devoted of a BMW fan, you can watch it here on Facebook.
Can It Be? 2-Mile 1981 Honda CBX
This CBX has just 1.7 miles on the odometer but the seller is new on eBay and has no feedback. With that said, the photos seem to be original so there’s a good chance that this is a legitimate listing and it’s worth getting in touch with the seller if you’ve been looking for a low mile CBX.
Future Video Intermission – Ducati Unveil at EICMA
Tomorrow (as in Sunday, which is when most of you will get this post with the daily newsletter) Ducati will be live streaming the premier of their 2018 model range at EICMA. It’s at 12pm PST/3pm EST, and you can check it out with this link.
The Start of A Great Thing – Suzuki XR69
The Suzuki XR69 is an incredible machine with a fascinating backstory, all starting back in 1976 when Pops Yoshimura reached out to Suzuki in hopes of getting some assistance in developing his GS750-based racer. The timing couldn’t have been better as Suzuki at this point had a fairly tenuous grasp on high-performance four-stroke engines. This symbiotic agreement was also beneficial …
First Husky Two Stroke – 1939 Husqvarna Model 301
Post Sale Update: This Husky sold for the BIN of $5,695. Here’s a good way to confuse your riding buddies – tell them you’re about to buy a two-stroke Husky and then show up with this! Here’s a Model 301, also known as the Ornen (which translates to “Eagle”). It was Husky’s first two-stroke motorcycle.
6 Miles – 1974 Jawa Model 362 Californian
Post Listing Update: This Californian was pulled off of eBay due to “an error in the listing.” Don’t worry, this has nothing to do with the SNL skit. The Californian (also known as the “Roadster Model 362”) was one of Jawa’s most popular bikes in the 70s. It wouldn’t win any spec-sheet battles again the Japanese competition of the time, …
Hondaline Fairing – 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport
Post Sale Update: After 29 bids on eBay, this CB900F sold for $2,350…to a Bike-urious reader! More details coming soon. Available for just two years in the US, the CB900F Super Sport was made famous by Fast Freddie Spencer in Superbike racing. Honda initially had no plans of selling the 900 in the US because the US already had the …