9-2 Update: Reader John K. has let me know that this bike is back up for sale. Bikes from this seller never seem to hit reserve, so if it doesn’t sell here I’m not going to bother updating this listing anymore. Still, find this bike (which will definitely need to get up to over $100k) for sale here on eBay. …
Video Intermission – Loading a Motorcycle onto a Bus
Reader Jeff Z. just sent over what might be the craziest video I’ve seen involving a motorcycle in a very long time. This video made the rounds about a month ago, but it seems that I missed it. Even if you didn’t miss it, it’s probably worth a second view. If you’re like me, your first question is probably, “how …
Baby 916 – 1995 Cagiva Mito 125
Ever wanted the looks of Ducati’s beautiful 916 but with a much, much tinier engine? Here’s your chance, thanks to the rare-in-the-US Cagiva Mito 125.
1970 Kawasaki A7 Avenger
Post-Sale Update: After 16 bids on eBay, this Kawasaki A7 Avenger sold for $5,500. The last of the big 4 Japanese manufacturers to start selling motorcycles, Kawi had a little bit of catching up to do when it came to understanding the US market. They initially offered small-displacement two-strokes, and while those bikes have definitely caught the eye of a …
British Bonanza – 8 Classic Brits
Well, if you’ve been waiting for a chance to create your own British motorcycle collection in one fell swoop, wait no longer. Here’s an eBay auction for an instant collection of 8 classic British motorcycles.
1969 Gemini SST 50
Post-Listing Update: This “Ferrari of Minibikes” did not get any action at a reduced BIN of $3,700. Imported for just three years, the Gemini SST 50 was much faster than a Honda Z50 thanks to a licensed design of the Yamaha 50cc rotary engine. Apparently it could even keep up with a CT70 for a while. I know, these are …
700 Miles – 1974 Honda CL360
Post Sale Update: After 16 bids on eBay, this CL sold for US $4,599. The successor to last week’s Honda CL350, this immaculate Honda CL360 has just 700 miles and is waiting for a new owner after spending most of its life in a collection.
2016 Midual Type 1
I promise you that I’m trying to be better about featuring cheaper motorcycles that normal people can actually snap up, but I still thought this post from BikeEXIF was worth sharing. We live in a world where the average rider can’t utilize even 80% of the performance from a modern supersport like a BMW S1000RR on public roads, yet exotic …
1990 Honda Caren
It’s hard to tell, but there’s actually a scooter in there. A scooter you might recognize as the Honda Express, with a 50cc engine putting down all of 3.8 horsepower. Honda created a very unsuccessful three-wheeler by putting a fiberglass body around the scooter, and called their creation the Honda Caren.
1967 Bultaco Metralla Mk2 Custom
This custom Metralla has a non-original engine that’s been modified with a Circle F expansion chamber, twin spark head and Mikuni carb. That along with the bodywork and other modifications means it’s ready for AHRMA racing…or use the total loss lighting system and enjoy this licensed motorcycle on the street. Find this Bultaco Metralla Mk2 Custom (VIN: B-2300886) for sale …
1 of 300 – 2005 MV Agusta F41000 AGO
Post-Listing Update: This F4 AGO got no action at the asking price of $24,995. When MV released the 750cc version of the F4, they started with a special edition called the Oro. 5 years later, they did the same thing to introduced the 1000cc bike with the MV Agusta F41000 AGO.
White Lightning – 1998 Buell S1W
The White Lightning, also known as the Buell S1W, was the one-year-only, cream of the crop edition of the S1 Lightning. Made only in 1998, the White Lightning took Erik Buell’s concept of what you could build around a Harley engine to an extreme. It may also end up being one of the most collectible bikes from Buell’s run.
Picture Intermission – Motorcycles in Brazil
For reasons unrelated to Bike-urious, I again had to go abroad this summer, this time in Brazil. But like when I was in Paris, I figured if I can’t be riding a bike, I might as well check out all the bikes I could. I brought my camera along, so you can enjoy, too.
To the Top of Alaska, Day 16
June 19th, 2014 – Tok, AK to Whitehorse, YT ~385 miles We left Tok, and in the process left Alaska. I was actually pretty bummed at this point, mainly because we missed out on the Denali Highway and Top of the World. As we left Alaska, it dawned on me that it might be a very long time until I …
Video Intermisison – Airbags at Work
When Dainese finally released a video of their D|air airbag system, I was annoyed that they never actually showed impact of the jacket against a hard surface. So when Moto2 rider Luis Salom had an incredible highside during practice at Silverstone this week, I was terrified for him, but glad to see the airbag system at work. Unfortunately, I’m having …