In 1946 Indian resumed production after the war with exactly one model: the Chief. The Duponts were actively trying to sell the company and decided that just marketing their most popular model was the economic choice for the company. Turns out that was another decision that contributed to the demise of Indian.
Auction Preview – Bonhams Las Vegas 2017
Next month, Vegas is hosting two of the biggest motorcycle auctions in the world thanks to Bonhams and Mecum. Let’s start with the former. Bonhams has 345 lots of offer, nearly all of which are motorcycles. Here’s my favorite 5:
Erzberg Edition – 2009 KTM 950 Super Enduro
Post Listing Update: I’m stunned that this got no action at the opening bid of $8,500. I’ve seen much higher sale prices on ADVRider. KTM’s 950 Super Enduro was already one of the most impressive big dual sports ever built, but the Austrian firm decided to make something a little bit fancier with the limited edition Erzberg Edition. Hard Enduro …
Vintage Motocross Collection in Colorado
Someone in Denver has a interesting set of four vintage MX bikes from all over the world. Annoyingly, the listing is sparse on details but these bikes are cool enough to take a closer look at.
Rare Duc in Italy – 1993 Ducati 888 SP4
Post Listing Update: This SP4 got no interest at the opening bid of $19,000. In 1992, Ducati introduced the 4th version of their Sport Production 888 – simply called the SP4. It was produced along side the base 851 and the very exotic Sport Production Special (SPS). Both SP bikes got Brembo brakes and Ohlins supension, plus the “1” racing …
1982 Honda CBX
Post Listing Update: This CBX did not meet reserve with 29 bids up to $7,500. When I recently featured a custom CBX, the general consensus was that the stock bike was much more appealing. Well, here’s a lovely stock example from a little bit later – by this point Honda had turned the CBX from a naked sportbike into a …
1999 Bimota SB8R
This is a lovely piece of Italian exotica. The SB8R used the Suzuki TL1000R motor in it’s bespoke frame, surrounded by the usual Bimota top-end components. I will refer you to the seller’s listing, as it is very comprehensive about the specifics of this model and also this particular bike. Suffice it to say that if you have a need …
1949 BSA ZB34 Competition
BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) introduced the Gold Star in 1938. Available in 350 CC or 500 CC variants they were known as model M24 until WWII interrupted production in 1939. After the war BSA brought the bike back in 1948 as the YB32 (350 CC) and YB34 (500 CC). For 1949 the designation changed to ZB34 which received a new …
EagleRider Experience – A Weekend in Albuquerque, Part 2
View PostRestoration of a 1977 Ducati 900SS – by Austin Vintage Cycle
You may remember that when I shared an interview with Ford Strei (the founder of Austin Vintage Cycle), I mentioned that a Bike-urious reader was having his 1977 Ducati 900SS restored by AVC. Well, the work is now done and I thought you’d want to see how it went! As told by AVC and lightly paraphrased by yours truly: Here …
1924 Indian Scout
Indian introduced the Scout in late 1919 as a 1920 model. Designed by Charles B. Franklin the Scout would continue in the Indian line up until it was interrupted by WWII as one of their most popular brands. Indian didn’t resume the Scout after the war, opting instead to give the name to an all new parallel twin model in …
1948 Harley-Davidson FL w/Sidecar and Questions
Post Sale Update: This beautiful sidecar sold for $33,900 – looks like the BIN price was bumped after the seller learned it was a Goulding sidecar. This is a gorgeous looking motorcycle with perilously few details and a story to match it. I have some questions about the package that I could use some help with. It’s a 1948 Harley …
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View PostVolcano Red – 2007 BMW R1200S
Post Listing Update: This R12S did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $8,600. For a few years, the R1200S was the sportiest boxer twin that BMW ever mass produced. While there was a lot to love about the bike, the oddball red/white striped paint scheme wasn’t necessarily one of them. Here’s a well-modified example that recently got a …
1979 Honda CBX Custom
Post Sale Update: This CBX originally got no interest at a BIN of $25,000. The seller lowered the BIN to $19,950 and the bike then sold. Built by Jason Len of XKS Motorsport, this CBX has been featured in The CBX Book by Ian Foster and the CBX World calendar.