Post Sale Update: This Streaker sold for $4,800 after 31 bids on eBay. 9-15 Update: Reader Mike P (who bought this bike when I last featured it) notes that he’s now offering it for sale again as it’s too tempting for his 15 year old son and his buddies! Find it for sale in Lake Forest, California with bidding up …
Hawaiian Punch – Promotional 3 Wheeler
View PostFully Restored – 1987 Ducati 750 F1
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
The Cagiva Aletta Oro (Italian for Gold Fin or Gold Wing, of all things), was offered in two versions – the S1 and this S2. The bike was designed to be an entry level 125cc two stroke sport bike.
1974 Yamaha TY250
Introduced in 1973, the Yamaha TY250 was developed with the input of trials champion Mick Andrews, and it showed – almost instantly the bike started winning in European championships. Not just that, but it was competitive until the end of production in 1980.
Mini Elite – 1958 Ducati 85 Sport
With the iconic blue/silver paint and the jelly mold tank, this 85 Sport aped the styling of Ducati’s factory racers and presumably stole the heart of many an Italian schoolboy. The entry level OHV pushrod Ducati, it was sometimes called the Mini Elite due to the similar styling cues.
2003 Ducati 749 Custom
The 749 wasn’t universally loved when it came out (though some people think it’s aging well) – do you think this custom improved on the original?
Plain Jane – 1948 Harley-Davidson UL Flathead
I figured after the $1.4 million cruiser, I owed you a cruiser that would make you smile instead of laugh. Hopefully this does the trick, because I have a soft spot for reliable riders that look like they’ve just gone through hell. This UL, named Plain Jane, has been ridden from Florida all over the country and it sure looks …
$1.4 Million – Sturgis Motorcycles #001
I was just having a conversation with a reader this weekend about the most expensive bike (asking price) that I’ve ever featured on Bike-urious. While asking prices are borderline irrelevant as they don’t have to be based in reality, it’s still an amusing metric to chat about. Before today, it was the California Hot Rod – the seller wanted a …
2002 Moto Guzzi LeMans V11
Here’s a beautiful early example of the V11 Le Mans – simple, durable, Italian fun.
In Germany – 1978 Ducati 900SS Racer
From the listing: “You are looking for a Ducati racer. We have a special one.”
Picture Intermission – 2015 Bonneville Vintage GP
View Post1976 Yamaha RD400 Street Tracker
Here’s a new take on the classic RD400 – a street tracker! This bike is a fresh build with a matching frame and engine – everything is claimed to be completely and professionally rebuilt.
1907 Marsh-Metz
One of the founders of Waltham Manufacturing Company, Charles Herman Metz, ended up leaving to form the Metz Motorcycle Company in 1902. Fast forward to 1905, and he had merged with the Marsh brothers to create the American Motorcycle Company, which put out the Marsh-Metz motorcycle.
Needs Some Work – 1972 Jawa Golden Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 7 bids on eBay, this Golden Sport sold for $621.79. Also known as the Mustang in some countries, the Jawa Golden Sport was a 50cc, 3-speed baby motorcycle. This example is claimed to have 254 original miles and while it starts and runs, it’s going to need some work.