A 2 owner bike, this Caspian Blue Thruxton has been heavily modified with some choice pieces, highlights of which include Progressive fork springs, Ikon shocks, stainless stell brake lines, Cone Engineering slipon on a TEC 2 into 1 exhaust, and plenty more including the most important modification ever made to a motorcycle: preload adjusters made out of beer caps – …
1974 Ossa Phantom
Post Listing Update: Despite 7 bids up to $5,600, this Phantom did not meet reserve. Claimed by some to the best MX bike that OSSA built, the Phantom was a 250cc bike that weighed under 200 pounds wet and featured the latest technology of the time – this rare MXer is ready to be the centerpiece of your vintage off-road …
1995 Buell S2
The first model built thanks to the partnership between HD and Buell, the S2 (also known as the Thunderbolt) was quite a new take on the American V-Twin motorcycle. Here’s a 20 year-old example that still looks great in Black Sapphire Pearl. It has 11,210 miles and some modifications – Andrews N6 cams, Vance & Hines muffler, Corbin seat, and …
New Year’s Eve in La Paz, Mexico – Day 6
View PostSpanish Import – 1962 BMW R27
An evolution of the R26, the BMW R27 gained rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18 horsepower. It was the firm’s last shaft-driven single.
Original Survivor – 1986 Yamaha XT600
With just 3,172 miles, this Yamaha XT600 is a clean example of the popular 80s enduro. The 595cc engine put out 44 horsepower, which had to move about 360 pounds of motorcycle. They don’t have much of an aftermarket presence, but spare parts aren’t difficult to find. I can’t believe I’m saying this – but is this bike too nice …
1977 MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi
The MV Agusta 350S Ipotesi is a classic Italian designed by legendary automotive stylist Giorgio Giugiaro. Nicknamed the Ipotesi (Hypothesis in Italian), it was Giugiaro’s attempt at styling a bike. It was quite advanced for the time – triple disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and a 10,000 rpm redline made this 350cc bike a treat to ride.
1969 Norton N15
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this N15 sold for $6,500. After Norton moved production to Plumstead in the early 60s, they had a few leftover engines from the less-than-popular Atlas line. They threw those engines into Matchless frames to create a series of hybrids under the Norton, Matchless, and AMC names – possibly the most confusing time …
Video Intermission – KTM 1190 Adventure in New Zealand
View Post“Green Phlash” – 1976 BMW R90/6
View Post1978 Kawasaki Z1RTC
The Kawasaki Z1RTC has the distinction of being the ‘first’ of many things. Most importantly, it was the first turbocharged bike released into the market, kicking off the 80’s turbo bike rush which included bikes like the Yamaha Seca Turbo and the Honda CX650 Turbo.
No Reserve – 2006 BMW HP2 Enduro
Post Sale Update: This HP2 Enduro sold for $15,910 after 19 bids on eBay. One of the biggest issues with eBay is how easy it is for a seller to pull a bike early for any (in)valid reason. So it’s nice to see this seller, who guarantees his cool HP2 Enduro will be finding a new owner.
$2,500 – 1989 Kawasaki EX500
You asked for more affordable bikes, so here’s another one for you. Between 1987 and 1990, the Kawasaki EX500 won Cycle World’s “Best Under 500cc Streetbike”, because they considered it ‘unusually capable and versatile’.
1966 Greeves Challenger
Founded by Bert Greeves, the Greeves motorcycle company started when Bert was mowing his lawn and thought of mounting a lawnmower engine to the wheelchair of his disabled cousin to help with mobility. That led to a government contract, and Bert was inspired by his success to start building motorcycles as well. The company was quite successful with exports – …