View Post

It’s Here – 2015 CSC Cyclone RX3

In Dual-Sport, Less than 5k by Abhi2 Comments

One of the big complaints about dual-sport bikes is that they’re just too big and heavy. There’s a small amount of 250 options out there (Yamaha probably has the best one with the WR250R), but there wasn’t a true 250 “adventurer tourer”…until now. Meet the Cyclone RX3, the result of a partnership between California Scooter Company and Zongshen, and after …

View Post

5,285 Miles – 1994 Yamaha FZR600

In Japan, Less than 5k, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This FZR600 did not get any love at $2,995. Sold between ’89 and ’99, the FZR600 was an inline-four powered sportbike with a Deltabox frame. In many markets, this bike evolved into the “Foxeye” FZR/YZF, in 1994, though Yamaha kept selling this model for another 5 years. Here’s (VIN: JYA3HHE07RA070904) a low mileage example in a rare color …

View Post

1987 Yamaha SRX250

In Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

A one-year-only tiny Yamaha, the SRX250 has become a bit of a cult classic. This is one of the rare California examples that came with the extra emissions crap that Cali requires. Without that, you can only import a bike inot the state if it has over 7,500 miles on the odometer. Here’s an example that’s claimed to run well …

View Post

1971 Norton Commando 750

In England, Sport by Abhi7 Comments

This 3-owner Commando started as a Hi-Rider, but after a two-year restoration by Classic Bike Experience, it’s now a beautiful bike that’s been cosmetically and mechanically rejuvenated. Highlights include Boyer ignition, Borrani rims, and upgrades from Colorado Norton Works.

View Post

1965 Ducati 250 Scrambler

In Dual-Sport, Italy by Abhi10 Comments

Here’s a lovely Ducati 250 Scrambler that had an ‘engine out’ restoration in 2013 – the engine was rebored and got a new Borgo piston. After the restoration, the bike went on two test rides and was then drained of gas and placed in the seller’s collection in 2014. It looks good, but may need a little love before it’s …

View Post

Race Prepped – 1977 Laverda Jota 1000

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

5-9 Update: Find this Laverda Jota for sale in Dripping Springs, Texas with bidding up to $8,100 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $14,795 here on eBay. Laverda had been enjoying some decent success with its 3C model, a 1,000cc triple that provided more power than the twins it succeeded with minimal extra weight. The British …