Produced for just 2 years, the BMW HP2 Megamoto is one of the highest performing boxers ever built by the German firm. Only 107 were brought into the United States at a MSRP of $20,520, making them a very rare and unique supermoto from a company that never would have tried anything like this just a few years before.
1967 Triumph TR6C Trophy
Introduced in 1956, the Triumph TR6C Trophy was named to commemorate the British firm’s success in ISDT racing. As the years passed, the TR6C evolved more into a road bike, but it still had the pedigree of an off-roader enjoyed by legends like Steve McQueen.
AHRMA Racer – 1979 Yamaha YZ400
Here’s a cheap Yamaha YZ400 that the seller acquired earlier this year and then built up into a racebike that placed 2nd at this year’s Barber Vintage Festival. It’s got DID rims, Acerbis hand guards, DG pipe with FMF turbincore exhaust and more – the only problem seems to be sticker wear from the seller’s knee braces. Here’s your chance …
1979 Triumph T140D Bonneville Special
Apparently inspired by the Yamaha XS650 Special, the Triumph T140D Bonneville Special was an exercise in styling that also introduced a few features that were incorporated into future Bonnies.
1968 Yamaha DT-1 250
The Yamaha DT-1 250 was an absolute game changer when it was released, as it essentially created and dominated the market in the US. In fact, some argue it’s the most significant motorcycle in Yamaha’s history – the initial production run of 12,000 was instantly scooped up, and competitors immediately rushed out their takes on the cheap, reliable dual-sport.
Snakebit – 1968 Suzuki Cobra
Otherwise known as the T500, the Suzuki Cobra was very short-lived. Sort of. After just one year, Ford told Suzuki that the Cobra name was already accounted for, and that they should figure out another model name for their 500cc two-stroker.
Ending Soon – Yamaha DT Collection
Here’s an instant collection of 3 Yamaha DT bikes – a 125, a 175, and a 360cc. The bikes are in varying conditions, but they all run just fine. The seller does a good job of highlighting the good aspects and known issues – check out the listing for details. Find this collection for sale in Cedar Hill, Texas with …
BikeEXIF Feature – 2003 Ducati 999VX – Venier Customs
Starting with a 999S racebike, Stefano Venier of Venier Customs ditched the plastics and turned it into a naked (and much more elegant) streetbike called the Ducati 999VX.
Video Intermission – The Little Person Inside
Here’s a touching video – it’s the story of Talan Skeels Piggins, a motorcycle racer who is paralyzed from the chest down. As you might expect, the modifications made to the bike so that he can ride are very interesting, and he seems like the kind of guy you’d love to have a beer with while sharing some stories: This …
Pipeburn Feature – 1974 Norton Commando 850
Two straight days of bikes previously featured on Pipeburn! Yesterday was a beautiful BSA, and today we’ve got one of the shiniest Commandos you’ll find, thanks to custom Manx aluminum bodywork and a build by the folks at 59cafe.
1980 Ducati Darmah SSD
Post-Sale Update: After 11 bids on eBay, this Ducati Darmah SSD sold for $13,500. After the classic 750 GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD …
Be Like Eddie – 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000R
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Kawasaki KZ1000R sold for $16,000 on eBay. One of 750 ever built, this Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, consumers …
Agnes – Custom 1965 BSA Firebird Scrambler
The creation of Michael Alton, this BSA Firebird Scrambler was found as a basketcase before it was built into the beauty you see in front of you. Named Agnes, it was the 7th most popular bike on Pipeburn last year.
1994 Honda CB1000
Post-Sale Update: After 28 bids on eBay, this Honda CB1000 sold for just $2,449. Now that’s a steal. Affectionately known as the Big One, the Honda CB1000 was produced for just two years as a bike that stood out in a world of superbike replicas with acres of plastic bodywork. The slightly detuned engine didn’t help sales, and Americans weren’t …
Early Fastback – Norton Commando
The seller calls this bike a ’67, though the only bikes produced that year were pre-production models for show. I’m going to assume that this is actually a ’68, which is still quite early in the Commando run. In fact, it’s early enough that this is probably one of the bikes that suffered from a weak frame and could suffer …