Monster Energy has just released the first episode of their five part series on Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest motorcycle riders of all time. The story is told by “those who know him best, and the man himself.” Here’s Episode 1 of 5: I forgot how much I missed when he was completely dominating MotoGP…and is there anyone out …
1966 Atala Rizzato Ringo
I’m unable to find any information on this little scoot, but according to the seller it’s a rare Italian with a 49cc 2-stroke engine and a 3-speed hand shift transmission. I can only see examples that are white and red online, but this example is…not. Got any experience with this marque?
In England – 1981 Honda CB750 Custom
This custom Honda was built to “create a sixties Manx style café racer on a reliable donor” – in this case a ’81 Honda CB750 DOHC. Do you think the builder succeeded?
2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
The Paul Smart is one of those bikes that always gets me to do a triple take when I see it in person. Inspired by Ducati’s 70s race bikes – especially the one Paul Smart won the 1972 Imola 200 with – this gorgeous motorcycle was limited to a production run of 2,000 models. I hear that they can be …
Birmingham Bee Liner – 1967 BSA Custom
Post-Sale Update: This custom BSA sold for the BIN of $12,000. Built by LC Fabrications, this bike placed 14th in the Freestyle Class of the 2009 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. It’s definitely different – but is it something you’d ever ride, or even own?
Restored – 1968 Wards Riverside Benelli 350
Sold through Montgomery Wards department stores in the ’60s, Benelli bikes were made available in varying displacements. Here’s a 350cc example that’s claimed to have been completely restored with NOS parts.
1971 Honda 750 ATV
Filed under ‘things I would not want to ride for more than 2 minutes’, this Honda CB750 has been converted into an ATV, and apparently all the modifications are bolt-on.
1956 Ariel Square Four with Garrard Sidecar
View PostPicture Intermission – Motorcycle Catalogs from 1994
Someone on Reddit’s r/motorcycles has shared full Australian catalogs from Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki in 1994 (with a bonus of Kawi’s catalog from 1993) as well. Come take a trip down memory lane.
1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000
5-3-16 Update: Two years later, this Daytona is back up for sale. The mileage is now up to 11,600 and the seller says it’s more of a sport bike than he expected, so it has to go. I’m surpised to see that the price has dropped down to $5,300 – find it here on Craigslist in Houston, Texas. There’s a …
1980 Ducati 900 Super Sport
Post-Listing Update: This Ducati was pulled off of eBay with bidding at $25,800, final sale price unknown. The Ducati 900SS was built as a sportier version of the 860GT, and it was designed to evoke a similarity to the classic 750SS Desmo. Unfortunately, bikes like the Mike Hailwood Replica were more in demand, relegating the 900SS to commercial mediocrity. According …
1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport
The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles per hour, and it was very competitive in the market in terms of power and …
April 2016 Result Highlights
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1939 Indian Bonneville Sport Scout Racer
Post-Sale Update: After 53 bids on eBay, this Bonneville Sport Scout sold for $21,000. In 1939, Indian released “Bonneville” versions of the Sport Scout and Chief after Fred Ludlow set 750cc and 1,200cc records in Bonneville on Indian powered bikes. The “Bonneville” bikes got you high comp pistons, longer-duration cams, and the option of magneto ignition. This example was last …