In 1980, Honda updated the naked Gold Wing and called it the GL1100. That year, they also changed what the GW would be about forever by creating a full dress tourer variant called the Interstate – you got a full fairing, saddlebags, and a removable trunk right off the dealer floor. Other manufacturers scrambled to keep up. Suzuki ended up …
In Australia – 1898 De Dion Bouton 1 3/4hp Tricycle
Post Listing Update: This DDB did not meet reserve with 40 bids up to $36,322. Based on that price point, the seller has relisted the bike with an opening ask of…$99,500. So if you didn’t want it at less than $40k and instead wanted to spend over twice as much, you can now find it here on eBay. After a …
Impressive Donation – 1986 Suzuki GSXR-750 Limited Edition
7-6-17 Update: Almost a year later (and on the other side of the country), this Limited Edition Suzuki is back up for sale. Over the last 11 months, the seller added OEM turn signals and the license plate light, then took it to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Find it with bidding up to $14,100 and the reserve not yet met …
225 of 250 – 1999 Buell X1 Lightning Carbon Fiber Extreme
In 1999, Buell decided to offer two limited editions of the X1, both utilizing a Nuclear Blue frame. The Carbon Fiber Extreme was named for the distinctive carbon fiber that was utilized – it was weaved in with a blue-tinted Dupont Kevlar fiber by deBotech. It was the more exclusive option of the two, with a production run of just …
Video Intermission – Look Out Below!
As soon as the rear wheel fell through the tracks, I assumed this bike was going to fall to its death and that the rider would be very lucky if he didn’t suffer the same fate. Instead, I was rewarded with “I’m holding it all with my balls, go get a picture of me!”
Endurance Racer – 1984 BMW K100
Endurance racing is an incredibly challenging endeavor, a friend of mine who’s competed compares the feeling of completing an event to being beaten up and hungover combined with pure joy. Both the pilots and their machine are tough as nails and pushed to near their breaking point. Endurance racers have to withstand hours of being redlined without any cooldown period …
1966 BMW with VW Motor and Sidecar
It’s a classic BMW…with a sidecar…and a built 1,835cc Volkswagen motor. Check out how far the carbs and air filters stick out!
Westwind – 1990 Buell RS1200
Post Listing Update: This RS1200 did not get any interest at the BIN of $8,895. Was yesterday’s Battletwin a little too exotic for you? Looking for a classic Buell that’s a bit more street appropriate? Say hello to the RS1200 Westwood. While the Battletwin was technically Buell’s first street legal road bike, the Westwind was much easier to ride on …
June 2017 Result Highlights
View PostGuess That Bike Revealed – British Motor Edition
Well, this was a tough one! This rare bike is a Haythorn 4, the creation of a J Haythorn out of Scotland. There is very little information out there about this bike, but what there is shows that Mr. Haythorn was mechanically gifted.
Battletwin – 1989 Buell RR 1200
Post Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Battletwin sold for $19,601.50. Buell’s first streetbike was the RR 1000 Battletwin, an evolution of the Road Warrior RW750 race bike that was abruptly killed off when AMA racing ended the Formula One class. 50 RR 1000’s thanks to Buell’s relationship with Harley-Davidson – he snagged 50 XR1000 motors and threw …
Rare SuMo Convert – 1989 Yamaha TDR250
Post Sale Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this TDR250 sold for $7,150. Yamaha’s TDR250 enduro was never officially sold in the US, though a handful were sold in Canada and some (like this bike) have since crossed the border. Here’s a rare example that might disappoint purists but should still make the average street rider drool. A unique two-stroke …
“Z Project” – 1981 Kawasaki Z1000ST Custom
View PostVideo Intermission – Neander by The Vintagent
Is there anyone doing cooler things with vintage bikes than Paul D’Orleans? His famous website just got a redesign, and a new part of the joy is original video content. Here’s “Neander”, his first effort. It’s a short piece that’s tangentially about a beautiful 1930 Neander with a JAP V-Twin motor, but I think it’s really an introduction to the …
3,367 Miles – 1972 BMW R75/5
When BMW introduced the R75 as part of the /5 lineup, it was the biggest bike they offered. The /5 gained an electric start, coils, and an alternator to complement the reliable motor and 100+ top speed. Here’s a low mileage example of a /5 with the lovely toaster tank.