With just 58 and 98 miles respectively, these Yamaha TW200s are the lowest mileage examples I’ve ever seen. But does that matter?
Bates Clipper – 1980 Honda Goldwing
View Post2003 Foggy Petronas FP1
Post Listing Update: This FP1 did not get any interest at the opening ask of $52,500. The FP1 was the result of Sauber and Petronas coming together in late 2001 to compete in MotoGP. Their GP1 prototype was powered by a 989cc triple, but Petronas decided to instead tackle WSBK and so the engine had to be modified to fall …
1969 Honda CD175
You’ve presumably heard of the CB175 and the CL175 – but did you know about the CD175? It was the touring model in Honda’s 175 lineup, compared to the Sport CB and Enduro CL.
879 Miles – 1957 Maico Blizzard 250
Most people associate Maico with a series of world-beating off road bikes. But they also made road bikes, each of which was named after a “wind”, as in a weather feature. So say hello to the Maico Blizzard 250.
1986 Honda Nighthawk S
Also known as the CB700SC, the Nighthawk S was an interesting bike designed to avoid the 45% tax imposed on imported bikes of 700cc or bigger. Despite the ‘smaller’ engine, this bike was faster than many of its 750cc competitors, and the press loved it. Honda killed this bike after only a couple of years, leaving it to become a …
Rugged Roads Upgrades – 1994 Honda Africa Twin
Equipped with over $4,000 in upgrades from Rugged Roads, this example of the rare-in-the-US Africa Twin looks ready to take on the Paris-Dakar.
Needs Some Work – 1967 Gilera B300
View Post1972 Suzuki RV90 Rover
Post Listing Update: This Rover did not get any interest at the opening bid of $1,000. Known in other markets as the Van Van, the RV90 Rover is an adorable dual sport (this is plated and street legal in California) that featured 10″ wide tires and (according to Suzuki) “the ability to go anywhere you point it.”
US Forest Service – 2004 Gas Gas FSE 450
Ask 10 different dirt riders who makes the best enduro and you’ll probably get 8 different answers. But apparently if you asked the US Government that question a decade ago, they would have answered with Gas Gas, the not-so-well-known manufacturer from Spain that started in 1985 by some ex-Bultaco distributors.
R90 Engine – 2006 Ural Patrol
View PostIn England – 1961 Matchless G80S
Here’s an unrestored example of the venerable Matchless G80, with some modifications to aid in use as you fight off modern traffic.
1996 Suzuki DR650
For less than $2,500, here’s a DR650 that’s got an impressive set of modifications for the money.
1980 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: Bidding got up to $26,100 but this Ducati was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The black-and-gold paint scheme of this 900 SuperSport has become quite iconic for Ducati, and as greenframe bike prices have entered the stratosphere, many riders have been instead looking for excellent examples of the 900SS like this bike.
Barber Vintage Festival 2015
Earlier I shared a tale from a previous trip to Barber – here’s a quick report from reader Bob Kelly, who just came back from his first trip to the festival, now having completed its 11th running. All photos and text by Bob.