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1965 Honda CB160 Racer

In Japan, Race, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

A couple of years ago I attended my first Vintage GP. I went there specifically to check out some sidecars, but there were a lot of great classes. One of my favorites was the CB160 race, because it begins with a Le Mans start. I hope the next owner of this bike will participate in similar events.

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Fresh Take On An Old Favorite – 1987 Honda VFR700 Interceptor

In Japan, Sport by JoeLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This Interceptor sold for $3,049 after 23 bids on eBay. When one’s moto-passion centers on an early generation of the iconic Honda Interceptor series, one can be expected to eventually stray from the straight and narrow to build their vision of the model with a more millennial look. That’s what occasional Bike-urious contributor Joe Nelson has done …

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1965 Bultaco Metisse Pursang 250

In Off-Road, Spain by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This Metisse sold for $6,050 after 22 bids on eBay. By 1965 Bultaco had been building fast motorcycles for 8 years. They were a dominant force in the off road racing scene in Europe and introduced what would become their most popular American model in ‘65, the Pursang. There was a reason for the Pursang’s ‘instant hit’ …

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Ex-AMA Superbike – 1980 Honda CB750

In Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

The seller doesn’t give many details about this bike in the listing, but it’s apparently a former AMA Superbike racer that was campaigned by Koegler Racing. Yesterday it was at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines show in Half Moon Bay, California – did any of you see it there?

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Street Legal – 1978 Yamaha TZ250E

In Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay, this TZ250 sold for $7,600. Introduced in 1973, Yamaha’s TZ250 was instantly competitive in club racing and was even able to make a dent at the GP level with a few modifications. What’s so impressive about this bike is that (thanks to the aftermarket) it was successful for 3 decades. This example …

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Well Farkled – 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6RR

In Japan, Less than 5k, Race, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

When Kawasaki bumped up displacement of their 600cc class sportbike to 636, street riders rejoice. But spec racers found themselves in a predicament as the new bike was no longer allowed in their classes. Kawi took care of their racing customers by offering an extra “R” with the limited-production ZX-6RR. Though it gave up displacement and a small amount of …