Here’s something you don’t see every day – two Ariel Square Four engines in a custom frame all wrapped in Suzuki bodywork. The photos aren’t great and there isn’t much information…but did I mention that it’s got two Square Four engines?
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
Post Listing Update: This Megamoto got up to $8,600 after 15 bids on eBay, but that wasn’t enough to meet reserve. Only 107 of the Megamotos made it into the US, and one of them lives 10 buildings down on my street. I can’t stop staring at it when I go by, which is why I’ve been drooling at this …
1980 Yamaha XT500
Did Cas Vanderwoude’s excellent history of the Yamaha XT500 get you interested in one? Here’s a well-preserved original example from 1980, the first year with electronic ignition.
Retro Power Cruiser – 1993 Suzuki VX800
I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these in person. Evidently only offered for a few years in the US – 1990-1993, the engine was developed from the Intruder lump, with an extra carburetor added and shaft drive. It’s sort of a cross between a standard and a cruiser, and while the styling is a bit dated, a quick …
Dunstall Kit – 1974 Norton Commando 850
By the 1970s, Paul Dunstall’s business had grown to the point that he was shipping entire bikes directly to dealers in the US, in addition to producing kits for specific models. Though by this point in his career he nearly had a 50/50 split of output between Honda and Norton, he’s much more famous for his work with the latter. …
1954 Harley Davidson Panhead Board Tracker
7-23-16 Update: 3 months later and this beautiful Panhead is back up for sale – this time with a BIN of $25,000 or best offer. Find it for sale here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This board tracker did not meet reserve with 21 bids up to $15,100. Built by Rick Krost of U.S. Choppers, this custom Harley is inspired by …
Massive Innovation – 1982 Honda CX500 TC Turbo
For those who are fans of Honda Motorcycles, you will know that the entire CX line brought massive innovation to the motorcycling world. First was the longitudinal mounted V Twin motor that put the crankshaft output right in the middle which allowed a shaft drive. Modular wheels (and eventually tubeless tires), liquid cooling, carbs tuned for emissions, anti dive suspension, …
1971 Honda CB500 Four
Over the years, Honda has put out more than 70 ‘CB’ models from the CB50 to the CB 1300. Probably the most famous of these are the 4 cylinder in-line models as typified by the CB750 that turned the motorcycle industry on it’s ear in 1968.
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View Post8.7 Gallon Tank – 1985 BMW K100RS
At first glance, I thought this was one of the ugliest tanks to ever grace a BMW motorcycle. Closer inspection leaves me with the sentiment that the shape of the Ray Randolph aluminum fuel tank isn’t all that bad, it’s just the badge placement that gives me pause. Still, this K100RS features a 8.7 gallon fuel tank that’ll get you …
1968 Italjet 50cc Projects
Here’s a couple of small Italjet projects that are ready to be turned into beautiful little Italian runners. We’ve got a Mustang and a Deluxe, and the seller claims they were imported as a pair into the US to display in motorcycle shows and as press loaners for magazine articles.
A Birthday Wish – 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
Editor’s Note: Tom Wacker is back sharing cool finds on Bike-urious, and this time around he’s got a bit of a birthday wish…
Exotic Italian – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata
In case a Bimota is too expensive, and a Ducati is too pedestrian…
1980 Yamaha Pocke
7-22-16 Update: Over a year later, the seller of this Pocke has taken a clue from commenter yrrah and reduced the opening bid – but will it be enough? Find it in Calexico, California with an unmet opening bid of $1,800 here on eBay. I’ve never heard of the Pocke, which this seller claims is hard to find outside of …
Guess That Bike – Prototype Edition
Here’s the cockpit of a prototype that obviously never made it to production. Can you tell what it is?