As if the Boss Hoss wasn’t crazy enough. Frankly, when I hear “Vanquish V8” I think of the gorgeous Aston Martin: Apparently it also refers to a batshit crazy motorcycle that puts down 550 horsepower thanks to a 427ci V-Brodix V-8. If you’ve been following Bike-urious for a while, you’ll know this isn’t my usual cup of tea. But still, …
Giveaway – Union Garage and BikeEXIF
Someday Bike-urious will be big enough to start giving away expensive gear…but until then, I’ll just point you towards the people that are currently doing it. Right now, BikeEXIF and Union Garage have partnered to give away a lot of cool stuff, including a Robinson jacket, Tool Roll, Bell Bullitt, and Shoei RF-1200. Head on over to BikeEXIF for more …
Ending Soon and No Reserve – Peugeot 175 Military Police
Here’s an interesting former military police bike that is claimed to start instantly and run nice, though you’ll need to replace the tires. The seller suggests that this bike served military duty in the French colony of Algeria before the country became independent and the bike then returned to France. The odometer shows just over 15,000 miles but the seller …
1948 Scott Flying Squirrel
Released in 1926, the Scott Flying Squirrel was an interesting motorcycle that placed third in the ’29 Isle of Man TT. A water-cooled 598cc twin, this is one of the coolest sounding two-strokes I’ve ever heard – riders used to call it the “Scott Yowl”.
1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD Bobber
Post Listing Update: This custom Kawi did not meet reserve despite 44 bids up to $7,100. For some reason the seller responded to this by relisting the bike with a BIN of $17,500 – as you’d expect, it did not sell. Based on a Kawasaki KZ440-A LTD, this bike was converted to a bobber that’s inspired by motocrosser Ryan Villopoto …
1965 Moto Parilla 250
This Moto Parilla 250 is ready for a new owner after spending a decade with the current owner. Utilizing Parilla’s high-cam 250 engine, the bike put down 23 horsepower through the 4 speed transmission, though this bike clearly has had some modifications from stock. Highlights include a custom Arias high comp piston, Probe Engineering ignition, Mikuni 32mm carb, and more. …
Start Your Own MSF – 30 Buell Blasts
The Buell Blast was a foray into beginner bikes by Buell/Harley – as such they were often used in motorcycle instruction programs like the MSF. It seems that one school has moved on from their fleet of Blasts, so now you can snag a 30 rack of Buells and…start your own MSF?
Auction Recap – Bonhams Grand Palais Paris
About a month ago, I previewed my favorite motos that were going up on the block during the Bonhams auction in Paris. Unfortunately, I wasn’t in a position to see the auction in person and update you with results, which is why I’m glad that the always-fantastic site The Vintagent covered some of the bikes that sold.
Auction Preview – Estate Sale in Michigan
Reader David N. has just tipped me off to an estate sale that will be happening in a couple of weeks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It’s an impressive one owner lot that features over 50 vintage motorcycles. Here are my 5 favorites:
1988 BMW R80GS Paris-Dakar
Two reasons for featuring this bike. One: I adore the GSPD bikes from BMW and this looks like a solid example. Two: it gives me an excuse to share this fantastic article from Road & Track.
No Reserve – 1971 Hodaka Super Rat
This Hodaka Super Rat is one of the many dirt-oriented trailies Hodaka created in the 60s and 70s, featuring some of the best names in the business, like Dirt Squirt, Road Toad, and my absolute favorite – the Combat Wombat. I was going to say that the last option would be a great band name, but it seems an “Australian …
818 Miles – 1996 KTM Duke 620e
Considered by many to be the birth of the supermoto, the KTM Duke 620 was a revelation when it was introduced as a concept. Riders loved it enough that KTM eased into limited production. These bikes are a silly amount of fun, but I’m going to defer to Cycle World’s review of the bike in 1995 to give you an …
Video Intermission – Rossi v Lorenzo, Catalunya 2009
One of the greatest MotoGP finishes in history, these final 2 laps at Catalunya in 2009 are a joy to watch. Let’s travel back in time 6 years.
1960 Honda CB92 Benly Super Sport
Post Sale Update: This Benly sold for $15,000. The Honda CB92 Benly Super Sport was built between 1959 and 1962, and was considered by many to be the best small-displacement sport bike of the time. American Honda says that just 599 examples made it into the US, this feature was 1 of the 288 of which were imported in 1960.
Ugly Duckling – 1975 Ducati 860GT
Post Sale Update: This 860GT sold for $7,650 after 27 bids on eBay. Sold for just two years, the Ducati 860GT was a relatively angular bike that didn’t end up being as popular as Ducati might have hoped. It ended up evolving into the much-more loved Darmah. The 864cc twin yielded 60 horsepower, and it was capable of hitting 109 …