Post Sale Update: This RXC sold for $3,383.33 after 44 bids on eBay. Gotta love those 90s plastics. Here’s an beautiful example of a large KTM thumper. It has just 78 miles and is being offered with no reserve so it’s going to have a new owner. Note that the front brakes will “need to be serviced”, but this has …
1975 Rupp RST100
Founded in 1959, Rupp Manufacturing started out as a kart manufacturer in Mansfeld, Ohio. Within 10 years, they had grown to a 400-employee shop pumping out mini-bikes, go-karts, snowmobiles, and what some people consider to be the first “4 wheeler” – the Rupp Go Joe. Here’s one of their rare mini bikes – the RST 100.
1983 Triumph TSX
The last time one of these was featured on Bike-urious, it needed some work (and was more expensive than this bike). Hopefully you’ll find this one to be a better deal.
2006 Benelli TRE 1150 Endurance Works Racer
I’ll give you a minute to stop drooling. Ready? Here’s a factory Endurance Works race bike that was campaigned in 2006 and 2007, including a 2nd in class finish at Bol d’Or.
Video Intermission – The Wheelie King
From reader Dave H comes a little anecdote about the late Doug Domokos, also known as “The Wheelie King“:
1925 Triumph Model P
The Triumph Model P brought the English firm into the world of mass production – and the company needed it because they were making 1,000 per week to keep up with demand, even in an economic downturn. Much of the bike’s success came from the price: Triumph was able to sell this bike for 42 pounds, making it the cheapest …
1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide
Here’s a lovely first year example of the Shovelhead engine (with an electric start, of course). The bike has had two owners – the current one has had the bike since 1985. The engine and transmission were recently refreshed and the bike has since been in storage. Though they’re not currently on the bike, all the dresser parts – seat …
3 Rare Enduros – 1999 Praga ED 250
A manufacturing company based out of Prague, Praga was founded in 1907 as an automobile manufacturer – it was eventually acquired by the International Truck Alliance in 2006. During those 99 years, they made a wide variety of products, including tanks, buses, aircraft, and (most famously) cars. Between 1929-1933, they built motorcycles. Fast forward 66 years and Praga started up …
Spring Break in Utah – Part 2
Part 1 of my little Utah trip covered days 1-3. Here’s part 2, which spans days 4-6, including Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Death Valley, and one of the weirdest theories about cancer you’ll ever hear.
Bonham’s Spring Stafford Auction Preview 2015
On April 26th, Bonhams is going to auction off 50 sweet motorcycles. Click this link to check out the full list, or scroll down to see five of my favorites.
1 of 3 Remaining – 1964 Marusho Lilac MF-19
Post-Sale Update: This MF-19 sold for $4,595 after 7 bids on eBay. Marusho/Lilac was a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer that was constantly under the shadow of Honda. After peaking in the late 50s, the company went bankrupt in 1962. The company was brought back to life just a year later, free of debts and configured to specifically target the American market …
2002 MZ Baghira Black Panther
Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $1,528 on eBay. MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual …
Homebrew Cafe – 2007 Suzuki Ryca 650 CS-1
Though the seller never actually says it, this looks to be a Ryca 650 CS-1 kit, designed to turn your Suzuki S40 into a cafe racer with $2,800 worth of parts.
Is the Daytona 200 Dead?
From Reader David N comes a sobering look at how the Daytona 200 was this year, a nice counterpoint to the press releases that said “20,000 sun-drenched fans” made it out to watch what ended up being a bit of a bummer.
Spring Break in Utah – Part 1
I got positive feedback on my trip to Alaska, so I thought I’d take a moment to share a previous trip (don’t worry, this isn’t a 26 day chronicle, just 2 posts). Southern Utah is one of my favorite places in the US to ride, and almost two years ago to the day I took off a few days out …