Post-Sale Update: This French Import sold for the BIN of $9,500. Honda Motor Company bet a lot on the V4 engine concept in the early 1980’s. They blasted the marketplace with a full range of styles and engine sizes, and the big gun was this baby, the VF1000R. America got the ill-fated “F” model in 1984, essentially an enlarged 750, …
Auction Preview – Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale 2016
View PostKawasaki Collection – Eight Classic Kawis
I’ve featured a few marque-specific collections for sale before, but they’ve usually been expensive sets of Italians. Well, this time we’ve got a set of Kawasaki, almost all of which are from the 70s. You’ll have to buy them all as a set, but it’s a quick way to start a collection!
Street Legal – 1965 Rickman Triumph Metisse
Post-Listing Update: This Metisee got no action at the BIN of $8,900. Just like a dog with no discernible breed, this bike was a ‘mongrel’ of sorts – so they used the french translation (Metisse) to name it. This example is going to need a little bit of work, as it’s been on display for a few years, but a.) …
Guess That Bike – Electric Ducati Edition?
I’m not entirely what to say about this bike. The seller says it’s got a Ducati frame with an electric motor in it, but I just don’t see it. In fact, I’m hopelessly lost on what this bike is – do you know?
2005 Triumph Thruxton Cup Racer
In 2005, Triumph partnered with AHRMA to create a spec-series for the Thruxton. Unfortunately, the website for this cup doesn’t seem to work anymore, but the cup is still active – and there will be racing in California later this month.
In Canada – 2008 Yamaha Morphous
Here’s a vehicle only true scooter fans know about – the Yamaha Morphous. Ignoring the oddball name, it was by all accounts a well designed scooter that did not achieve commercial success. It was introduced in 2005 in the US and was pulled in 2009. If you’re looking for a scooter that stands out, it’s hard to imagine a better …
Project Scooter – 1960 Triumph Tigress
Also sold as the BSA Sunbeam, the Triumph Tigress was a scooter available in 175cc two-stroke and 250cc four-stroke variants, producing 7.5 and 10 horsepower respectively. They were introduced in 1959, and production of the 250 ceased in 1964.
The 2016 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
View PostGorgeous Swede – 1962 Lito 500cc MX
View Post1983 Honda CB1100F
Post-Sale Update: This CB1100F sold for $3,300 after 7 bids on eBay. Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that was mighty quick – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.
In England – 1999 BMW R1100RS 75th Anniversary
For BMW’s 75th anniversary, the Germany company created a limited run of the R, GS, RT, and the RS. Differences were limited to the special paint scheme and fancy paperwork called the “Edition Folder” for the owner. The RS also got ABS, heated grips, and luggage to complete the package.
Bikers Helping Bikers – Worth Motorcycle Company
Last year I shared an interview with Jeremy Malman, the Executive Director of Worth Motorcycle Company. From the beginning, Jeremy and his sponsors have been bootstrapping the program, which teaches at-risk youth how to restore vintage motorcycles. They need some financial help, so here’s your chance to help the next generation of riders and wrenchers.
Quail Gathering Winner – 1999 Ducati Monster 750 Custom
Starting with a Ducati Monster, Jimmy Kilroy built a custom that kept the frame intact but surrounded it in fascinating bodywork. The build was completed in 2012, and the next year it won the “La Piu Bella” (the most beautiful) award at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering.
Numero Uno – 2004 Honda Rune
Post Listing Update: This Rune got no interest at the asking price of $25,000. The Honda Rune is already an interesting bike – but this specific example definitely stands out as it is serial number 1! When it was first released in 2004, the public was a bit stunned – amost people did not believe that this concept would actually …