This is claimed to be one of the last oval down tuned Trackmaster competition frames, and it was sold through Gary Nixon Enterprises. (Tangent – if you have a few minutes, you should read this fantastic article on Gary Nixon on The Selvedge Yard.) This bike has competition history – placing 3rd at the Hagerstown Pro Vintage half mile and …
Not a Black Bomber – 1967 Honda CB450P
I have a weakness for older ‘service’ bikes, like a previously featured Honda Dream Fire Bike and this Honda CB450P Police Special, which may have also been officially called the Honda CP450. According to the AMA, just 25 were imported to the US to pilot an entrance into the police motorcycle market.
Brand New – Mondial Piega 1000
A niche Italian manufacturer that specialized in high performance, small displacement bikes between the 40s and the 70s, Mondial made their name with World Championship road racers in the 50s, and motorcycles like the Mondial 200 Super Sport. The company went out of business in 1979, but was brought back to life in 2000 by a Italian newspaper tycoon, and …
Video Intermission – Best MotoGP Overtakes
Not much to say that the title doesn’t already describe…enjoy some great passes in a sport that doesn’t have enough of them:
Almost New – 2002 Simson 050 SC
A German company founded back in 1854, Simson made guns, cars, motorcycles, and more. Here’s one of the last vehicles out of the factory, a scrambler called the Simson .050 SC. The company would stop production in the Fall of 2002 and go bankrupt in February of the next year.
JDM One Year Only – 1992 Suzuki RG200 Gamma
Basically a bigger version of the 125 Gamma, this Suzuki RG200 Gamma is a rare bird. Only sold in Japan, it was produced for just one year. The bike had 35 horsepower to move just 275 pounds, making it a whole lot of fun.
1967 Honda Dream 305
I’ve never found the Honda Dream to be particularly good-looking, but it’s obvious that many riders are very fond of it. So with that in mind, check out this “all original and fully loaded” example.
2 Rare Modern Ducks – MH900e and Paul Smart 1000LE
Here’s an interesting package deal for two of the most collectible motorcycles that Ducati has made in the last 25 years – the MH900e and the Paul SMart 1000LE.
1989 Aprilia Project 108 Replica AF1
In the 1985, Aprilia started outsourcing some of their engine production to Rotax – the AF1 was one of the earlier results of this partnership. After Loris Reggiani won the first World Speed Championship with an AF1, Aprilia released the Project 108 Replica.
2012 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak
Though this bike is from 2012, Ducati still offers the “Pikes Peak” variant of the Multistrada, as they’re now celebrating multiple victories at the famous race in Colorado. The special edition basically takes the mechanical components of the Multi “S” and then adds the special livery which mimics the paint scheme of the factory race bikes. This example (VIN: ZDM12BLW3CB015759) …
1982 Kawasaki GPz1100
Post Sale Update: This GPz1100 sold for the opening bid of $3,000. The last large-displacement twin shock bike from Kawi, the GPz1100 was a superbike with a cockpit fairing, fuel injection, and lots of incremental upgrades over the Z1000 that it replaced.
1971 Honda CB500
This beautiful Honda CB500 is claimed to be all original. It has just 15,000 miles and the seller says it runs great. Find this CB500 for sale in Austin, Texas for $3,000 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Jim R!
Video Intermission – Making BMW Motorcycle Engines
Ever wonder how a motorcycle engine gets built? Check out this fascinating inside look, courtesy of BMW:
McQueen Owned – 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer
When it comes to the most expensive motorcycles that have sold at auction, there’s only one list you can trust – The Vintagent’s. If you poke around there, you’ll see that the #1 spot is taken by a Cyclone Board Track Racer. That’s why a whole bunch of people are waiting to see what the selling price will be for …
Formula 750 Racer – 1977 Hadley-Dresda-Honda CB750
Designed by architect Harlan Hadley, this bike was a collaboration between some impressive motorcyclists to compete in AHRMA Formula 750 racing. Mitch Boehm covered this bike for Motorcyclist magazine (if you have a few moments, you should definitely read that article) after Hadley merged some high-spec components with a Dresda frame. The highlights? 82 horsepower at the rear wheel, 50 …