The last time I featured a $100k Honda, it was one of the four original CB750 prototypes. This time we’re skipping ahead a few decades, to a bike that some consider to be the greatest of all time – the Honda NR750. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that featured oval pistons, …
Video Intermission – Motorcycle Powered Subaru
The Subaru BR-Z was released to much fanfare a couple of years ago as a sports car for the masses. Unfortunately, some consumers felt the 200 horsepower boxer engine didn’t provide enough oomph (and that’s a debate for another day). You may be wondering why this belongs on a motorcycle site. Well, a company named Synergy Race Engines in Australia …
1 of 800 – 2000 Buell X1 Lightning Millennium
Presumably named after its year of release, the Buell X1 Lightning Millennium was a limited production run (800 bikes) that was all about silver aesthetics. 400 were sold in the US, 375 were sold in Europe, and I have no idea where the other 25 went.
1961 NSU Super Max
After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s – 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured a 18 horsepower single good for a top …
1965 Norton Atlas 750
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. The Atlas produced 55 horsepower, with plenty of torque available low in the rev range. Utilizing Norton’s famous Featherbed frame, the bike weighed about …
1989 Honda GB500
Post Sale Update: This GB500 sold for $8,100 after 20 bids on eBay. Honda’s GB500 has become quite a cult classic (with the selling prices to prove it) thanks to its classic (British) good looks and Honda reliability. Here’s an example that stands out thanks to its excellent cosmetic condition and an R90S-looking aftermarket fairing that can thankfully be pulled …
Restored Police – 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
Post-Listing Update: Though bidding got up to $32,100, this Eldo did not meet reserve. Restored by the well known Cycle Garden, to the tune of over $40k, this bike was recently used in an ad campaign for Vanguard Denim:
45 Miles – 1976 Indian MI-175
With a single-cylinder two stroke 171cc engine, the MI-175 was one of many Indian dirt bikes built in the 70s as an attempt to keep the Indian name alive.
634 Miles – 2003 Honda Valkyrie GL1500C
Outside of the US, this bike was known as the F6C (Flat Six) thanks to the 1,520cc engine pulled from the Gold Wing. This is from the later years of production, after the press had noted their appreciation for the prodigious power and excellent handling/brakes, for a cruiser. If you’d like an example, here’s a review from Motorcycle News .
Ending Soon – 1983 Suzuki GS1100ES
3-21-15 Update: This Zook is back up for sale with bidding up to $3,350 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Suzuki GS1100ES was a handsome, powerful motorcycle that was named Cycle World’s Superbike of the Year for three straight years. It produced 108 horsepower and was capable of hitting 140 miles per hour. For more on …
Leggero NYC – 1995 Ducati Supersport Custom
Post Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this Walt Siegl custom sold for $20,600. A couple of years ago, Walt Siegl started building a limited run of custom motorcycles based on Ducati 900cc 2V engines – the idea was that by making a limited run, he could lower the cost a little bit, giving more people the chance to …
Multiple AFM Champion – 2012-14 Spec Yamaha R1
Ricky Corey Racing is selling off an impressive race bike, one that has won 4 Open Superbike and 2 Formula Pacific Championships. Plus it holds the USBA lap records at Thunderhill and Miller.
Build Thread – Project Saguru
I’ve been following this interesting build thread on KLR650.net since late January, and I finally think there’s been enough progress to share for those of you that enjoy build threads. Simply put, it’s “a comprehensive KLR650 transformation journal about turning an econobox dual sport into something better,” and the seller’s attempt at “closing the capability gap” between a KLR and …
Krauser Fairing – 1977 BMW R100/7
Post-Listing Update: After being relisted, this R100/7 did not meet reserve at $6,100. Motoworks Chicago is offering an BMW R100/7 that’s been customized with some excellent extras. This bike (VIN: 6141839) stands out with a Krauser full fairing, the dual discs/final drive/handlebars from a RS, Hepco and Becker bags with a Reynolds Rack, Telefix fork brace, and plenty more. Someone …
900 Miles – 1966 Honda CB160
One of the truly iconic small-displacement Japanese bikes, the Honda CB160 is a small but well-built street bike.