As a child of the 80s, I believe this Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R checks all the right boxes. It was an instant classic that also got some love as a star in Top Gun.
1971 Honda CB100
I love little bikes, and I love original survivors. That’s why you’re now reading about a Honda CB100 that has just 3,593 miles which was apparently traded into the seller’s shop by a rider who did not think his grandchildren would appreciate it. Ouch. Find this Honda CB100 for sale in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with bidding up to $1,805 …
Ending Soon – 1979 Honda CBX
In the late 70s, the big four Japanese companies kicked off a horsepower war by stuffing big engines into their usual frames, creating the notion of superbikes. When it came to Big Red’s turn, Honda decided to push boundaries and utilize their first 6-cylinder engine in a production motorcycle. Benelli actually beat Honda to the punch in terms of 6-cylinder …
Auction Preview – Mecum Las Vegas
Just one post today, but it’s a big one. Mecum’s biggest auction of the year is coming up in two weeks, and I already know several of you will be going there. (Maybe you want to drop a comment if you’ll be there and meet up with other readers?) There’s going to be a shit-ton of bikes (my unit of …
Bought on Bike-urious – A Norton Tale
My favorite posts on Bike-urious are the “Bought on Bike-urious” series. It’s very rewarding to be able to help you guys and gals find the next bike of your dreams. With that in mind, I think the perfect way to wrap up my posts on Christmas is with an introduction to Jean, who regaled with me with the following story …
1994 Honda Africa Twin
The Honda Africa Twin is an absolute legend in the dual-sporting community, and American riders were always heartbroken that this beauty never made it to the United States. I almost never see these up for sale in the states, so I’m excited to feature one for you now. How good is this bike? It’s based on the NXR-750, which won …
1996 Buell S1 Lightning
The Buell S1 Lightning was the sportbike in Erik’s 90’s model offerings. Produced between ’96 and ’98, just 5,000 examples were sold before Buell evolved it into the X1 Lightning.
1990 Yamaha YSR50
The Yamaha YSR50 was the most common of the rare 50cc sportbikes that came from Japan in the late 80s and early 90s. An instant classic, the YSR50 was always street legal, but is now primarily used in spec racing. This is one of the nicer examples I’ve seen – most are usually scratched up or rocking replacement body panels.
Desert Sled – 1967 Norton N15CS
Post Sale Update: After 19 bids on eBay, this N15CS sold for $6,601. 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 …
Original Survivor – 1975 BMW R90S
Post Listing Update: Despite 31 bids up to $22,800, this R90S did not meet reserve. The R90S is one of BMW’s most beloved motorcycles. Here’s an example in the striking Daytona Orange which looks to be in excellent original shape. This specific R90S (VIN: 4980831) has just 8,504 miles and is numbers matching. It’s being offered by the fourth owner …
1966 Suzuki T20 Super Six
The Suzuki T20 Super Six, also called the X6 Hustler, was an instant hit with riders who loved high performance engines in lightweight bikes. The 247cc engine was capable of hitting over 100hp/liter (about 29 horsepower), and the bike was packed with plenty of technology, including the first 6-speed transmission used in a production motorcycle.
Video Intermission – Not Strong Enough
If you’re looking to kill several hours over the next few days of the holiday season, you might want to check out the Youtube channel of Rnickeymouse, who’s made a name for himself by capturing video of lots of riders eating it on Edwards Corner, the last turn of “the Snake”. While he has a bunch of videos, I wanted …
The SuperVee
In the car world, many people consider the Chevy 350 small block V-8 to be one of the best engines in history. It’s definitely one of the most prevalent – and that reason is why Nostalgia Cycle decided to create the SuperVee, a V-Twin engine basically built with the front 2 cylinders off the 350 small block. The cylinders were …
2014 EBR 1190RX
I recently featured a “Superfighter” 1190SX, but here’s Erik Buell’s attempt at a superbike. How good is it? Cycle World compared it directly with the 1199 Panigale, and in the process called it “the American-made superbike we’ve been waiting for.” Want your chance at a RX, which produces 185 horsepower, 101.6 pound feet of torque, and weighs 419 pounds? Here’s …
Superleggera Killer – 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4
alpha Performance, a shop dedicated to making BMW’s literbike even faster has put their experience with World Superbike, World Superstock, FIM Cup and more to create a limited run of 10 HP4’s that they’re calling the Superleggera Killer. The amount of high-spec parts this bike comes equipped with is nutty, so I’ll just leave you to enjoy the details on …