Post-Sale Update: This custom Nighthawk sold for just $860. That’s a great buy. Looking for a 250 to learn on/teach someone how to ride with but want something with a bit more style than the usual Ninja 250 or similar? This cafe’d Nighthawk might be right up your alley.
100k Miles – 1977 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
A tale of two classic Italians – while the Benelli Tornado featured today has just 60 miles, this classic Guzzi has over 100k.
Daily Rider – 1966 Gilera 106SS
Post-Listing Update: This Gilera got up to $1,005 without meeting reserve, was then relisted and then only got up to $640. Currently enjoyed on a daily basis by the seller, this 106SS (Speciale Strada) might be perfect for you as a classic in-town runabout. It’s claimed to be in excellent shape mechanically and is complete except for the original tool …
2014 Norton Commando 961 Sport
Post Sale Update: After 23 bids on eBay, this 961 Sport sold for $16,995. The ‘base model’ (quite a relative term in this case) of the Norton Commando 961, the Sport lacks some of the extras seen on the SF or Cafe Racer like a carbon chainguard, upside down forks, and remote Brembo master cylinders. Still, there’s a significant waiting …
1983 Maico 490 Sand Spider
I’ve featured varying forms of the Maico 490 because the bikes are just so damn good. Per Rick Sieman, “In 1983, Maico came out with even more outrageous power. It was so good, so flexible, so usable, that to this very day, it’s held up as a standard for modern MX bikes to shoot for.” What I’ve never featured before …
40 Years New – 1975 AJS Stormer 370
Post Sale Update: This Stormer sold for the BIN of $6,800. This article from Motocross Action Magazine notes that the AJS Stormer (initially available with a 250cc engine) was originally offered for about $1250 – though Suzuki almost immediately started offering bikes for about 30% cheaper. You know how the story goes. Apparently from ’74 on, you could find an …
1966 Wards Riverside 450SS
Post-Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Fireball sold for $1,700. Despite the name, this bike (a rebadged Benelli Fireball sold out of Montgomery Wards stores) has a 49cc engine. Maybe the name translates to “4” – number of gears in the transmission and “50” – displacement?
Video Intermission – A History of the BMW GS
I will precede this by reminding you that I’m a huge homer for the GS. Here’s a 23 minute video from 2010 (30th anniversary of the GS) that covers the history of this excellent model line:
1991 Harley-Davidson FXDB Sturgis
In 1991, Harley released a customized FXDB to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sturgis rally. One year later, they did the same to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the rally in Daytona. 1600 and 1700 of the limited models were released, respectively – here’s #350 of the former.
AACA Winner – 1968 Honda CL350
Though it’s ‘not a trailer queen’, this CL350 (VIN: CL3501039236)is a ‘cosmetically restored, well-preserved original’ that recently placed first in the Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) class at a recent Antique Automobile Club of America event.
Liberty Edition – 1986 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster
Post Sale Update: This Liberty Edition Sportster sold for $2,524 after 47 bids on eBay. In 1986, Harley released a limited run of bikes across the Electra Glide, Low Rider, and 1100cc Sportster models. Just 1,750 were built as part of the “Liberty Edition.” Harley pledged $100 from the sale of each bike towards the restoration of the Statue of …
2002 Ducati MH900e
I’ve featured plenty of the MH900e’s before, but this example (#964 of the 2000 built) has just 985 miles on it.
Ending Soon – 1978 Yamaha TZ350
View PostNice Price – 1978 Honda CB750K
This CB750 has 31,500 miles and is claimed to run well. It comes with a fairing with windshield and speakers, all for just $1,250 – presumably making it a great start for a CB project. Find this bike for sale in Blue Springs, Missouri for $1,250 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Christian E!