Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Hoffman sold for $4,949. Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Hoffman ventured into motorcycle production between ’48-’54. The Hoffmann Gouverneur MP250 was their attempt at moving upmarket. It wasn’t a bad effort – 2,800 were built, but development costs for their 300cc engine used in the evolution of this bike along with a lawsuit …
100 Motorcycle Collection For Sale
The last time I featured a collection, you (rightfully) gave me crap about the lack of quality offered. Hopefully this collection will be more to your standards? The listing says that over 100 bikes are available, though only 46 are listed out and it’s unclear in what condition these bikes are in. Still, it looks like the seller is willing …
1959 Gilera 150 Sport
I’ve somehow stumbled upon 3 of these beauties in the last couple of weeks, which means…you’re subjected to your third one in the same time frame! I just can’t help myself, because these little Gileras are gorgeous (and I’m somewhat obsessed with pedestrian slicers at the moment).
Video Intermission – When Lane Splitting Goes Wrong
If you don’t like seeing a motorcycle crash, turn away now. You can probably guess what happens: Ouch. Personally, I think that while it doesn’t look like the car uses its turn signals, the rider was splitting too fast for condition. Plus, he’s in Georgia (where lane splitting isn’t allowed). Do you agree? Or do you think it’s the car’s …
2 Owners – 1976 BMW R90/6
Post-Sale Update: This R90/6 sold for $3,870. Here’s a pretty example of BMW’s classic 900cc standard. This example (VIN: 4971154) has just 29,916 miles and is claimed to be incredibly original. The only thing that doesn’t work is the high/low headlight switch, and it should be noted that there’s an aftermarket clock and luggage rack. Find this BMW R90/6 for …
Bobbed Ducati – 1964 Ducati 250
Here’s an interesting choice for a bobber platform – a classic 250cc Ducati. It’s been fully restored and has a right foot shifter. Apparently the motor is originally from a Scrambler and it’s got new vintage Firestone tires, but other than that the seller doesn’t have many details. Still, it’s not every day that you see a Ducati that’s been …
Brand New – 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
I absolutely adore high-HP naked bikes – and for 2014 it might not get better than the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, at least if you trust Cycle World.
1976 Harley-Davidson SS175
Built for 3 years, the Harley-Davidson SS175 was part of Harleys infamous “collaboration” with AMF/Aermacchi.
Shovelhead Survivor – 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH
Here’s a highly original Harley-Davidson FLH for sale with an unknown amount of miles on it. The seller claims that 90% of the parts currently on the bike are original – it’s equipped with a Bendix carb, Cycle Electric generator, and Mallory auto-advance ignition. One of the non-original parts is unfortunately the speedometer, which is a shame. But look at …
Video Intermission – Motorcycle Archery
From reddit’s r/motorcycles comes this amusing video:
Well Worn – 1965 Harley-Davidson Servicar
Produced for nearly 40 years, the Harley-Davidson Servicar was a three-wheeler HD produced in an attempt to further expand their target customer base during the Great Depression.
1953 Mondial 200 Sport
Post-Sale Update: This Mondial 200 Sport sold for $10,156 after 22 bids on eBay. The (FB) Mondial 200 Sport was one of the few street bikes developed by the niche Italian manufacturer. Specializing in high performance, small displacement bikes, FB Mondial hand built most of their motorcycles, resulting in production numbers between just 1-2 thousand a year.
2005 Benelli Tornado Tre
Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. As years passed, Benelli was bought and sold several times until production was shut down and the company was merged into Moto Guzzi in 1988. 2002 marked the return of Benelli, with their first new bike …
1973 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson 350 Sprint
The Aermacchi 350 Sprint was part of a joint venture with Harley-Davidson, created when H-D bought 50% of Aermacchi to help them compete in the small bike market. Originally a 250cc, the bike was also bumped up to a 350cc in 1969, and that bike had success in GP racing – including 3 years in a row where it took …
2002 Ducati Foggy Monster S4
If you’re looking at the number of championships and individual race wins, Carl “Foggy” Fogarty is the most successful racer to ever rule in World Superbike. In 2002, Italy’s most famous motorcycling firm released the Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition, to honor Foggy himself. Today I’ve got a reasonably priced example of this 1 of 300 limited edition Monster.