Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Moto Morini 250 2C sold for $4,006. A very hard to find twin in the US, the Moto Morini 2C featured a 239cc engine that put 24 horsepower through a 6-speed transmission. This example (VIN: ZLMAJ2247AB03935) has 3,210 miles and has recently had plenty of work done to ensure that it’s in …
German Triumph – 1956 TWN 125
Most people think Triumph is an English motorcycle company. Of course, they’d be right, but they might not realize that the company was started as a bicycle manufacturer by a German named Siegfried Bettman in 1886. A decade later, Bettman created another bicycle company in his hometown of Nuremberg – he called it the German Triumph Cycle Company. 7 years …
2001 Confederate Hellcat
Step 1: Drool. Step 2: Buy. Step 3: Re-enact this video:
1975 MV Agusta 750S America
Post Listing Update: This 750S did not meet reserve despite 19 bids up to $55,655. Introduced in 1975, the MV Agusta 750S America was built in response to America’s demand for…more power. Bike magazine called it “one of the most dramatic-looking bikes made, the real stuff of legend.” 40 years later, it’s still plenty dramatic. For those of you with …
Video Intermission – Enduro Crash Test
If you’re a big fan of difficult enduro riding and you’re ready to lose a good chunk of your work day, check out the YouTube channel of Enduro KeX. Here’s one of their most entertaining videos, basically a crash compilation that they call the Enduro Crash Test:
1954 Vincent Comet Series C
A single-cylinder evolution of the famous Rapide, the Vincent Comet was one of four models using the 499cc single engine. This is one of the Series C bikes, the final evolution of the breed. There was apparently one Series D bike built but it never made it to production. Here’s your chance to save some money if you’re not a …
1992 Yamaha TZR250SP
Post-Sale Update: It seems this bike has quickly sold – would love to know what the final price was… Though it’s a bit overpriced, this is a beautiful, low-mileage (<1,000) example of the Yamaha TZR250SP, a race bike for the streets. As it’s a SP (Sport Production) model, it got expensive goodies like USD forks and a dry clutch. This …
Landjet 3 Wheeler – Rivet Motors
Keanu Reeves has his own motorcycle company, so why can’t William Shatner? Meet Rivet Motors, a collaboration between the famous actor and American Wrench. They’re looking to release an interesting 3 wheeler called the Rivet One – check out this video for a preview: Superheroes Wanted – A Look At The Machine from Rivet on Vimeo. They call it a …
1984 Ducati TT1
This TT1 was a former privateer racer which has had some work done with parts that are basically unobtainum today – Verlicchi frame + swingarm, Campagnolo magnesium wheels, 41mm Malossi carbs – the list goes on. The 750cc engine (which was the main difference between the TT2 and the TT1) has been tuned by Lenci Racing and the bike looks …
Koustom Motorcyles – 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Custom
Recently built by Koustom Motorcycles in Prague, this custom scrambler build is based on a Moto Guzzi V7 and just placed 4th in the Scrambler category at the Bohemian Custom Bike show. Not much to say about it – you’ll either like the way it looks or you won’t. Or, you’ll argue that this bike makes no sense as a …
Video Intermission – The Tough One 2015
Every year, an impressively difficult enduro race called “The Tough One” takes over rural England. It’s currently sponsored by Red Bull, which means there’s a well-produced video to accompany the event – enjoy this recap:
1969 BSA Cheney Victor 500
Post Sale Update: After 20 bids on eBay, this Cheney Victor sold for $8,801.11. Here’s a BSA Victor 500cc that’s been reworked by Cheney Racing and then later restored an unknown time ago. It looks good and everything works, though the seller notes that it takes a ‘healthy kick to start’.
Needs Some Work – 1968 BSA Lightning Cafe Racer
Post-Sale Update: This BSA cafe racer sold for $3,181 after 15 bids on eBay. Here’s an interesting take on a BSA Lightning custom – only problem is you’ll need to do some work before it’ll be ready to go. It seems like the owner may have been sold a bike that was mis-represented, and he’s understandably not willing to sort …
Hello Kitty – 2004 Honda CBR1000
What’s that? You’ve always wanted a Japanese sportbike that’s covered in Hello Kitty decals? Well you’re in luck. Find this Hello Kitty CBR for sale in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for $4,499 here on Craigslist.
1955 Indian Fire Arrow
One of the few Royal Enfields that were rebadged as Indians in the 50s, the Fire Arrow was a 248cc single that was the twin of the Enfield Clipper, a budget bike. The rebadge job consisted of a paint job and the Indian Warbonnet on the front fender. For a little more information on the Fire Arrow, check out this …