Post-Sale Update: This PDV Gringo 360 sold for $2,801 after 30 bids on eBay. Power-Dyne Vehicles (also known as PDV) produced several motorcycles in the early 70s, nearly all of which were copies of something else on the market. The PDV Gringo was a knock-off of Yamaha motocross engines and Champion frames – the story is that PDV was put …
2008 Dirico Flyer
You might know that Keanu Reeves is currently working on his own motorcycle manufacturing company, but did you know that Steven Tyler has also gotten into the motorcycle production game? Tyler, along with his brother in law Mark Dirico and good friend Stephen Talarico, came together to create Dirico Motorcycles. Here’s one of their models, the classic cruiser styled Dirico …
Honda TL250
One of the few four-stroke trials bikes of the 70s, the Honda TL250 was developed with tremendous input from Sammy Miller – the license plate of the prototype was SAM 1N. Production started in ’75, and approximately 4,000 bikes were eventually sold, most in the US. The 248cc single produced 16 horsepower. For more information on the TL250, check out …
Needs Some Work – 1974 Laverda 750 SF Racer
Here’s a Laverda 750 SF race bike that last competed about 15 years ago. The seller suggests that it just needs a battery and some gas before it’s ready for the road, however there’s some cosmetic work that will need to be done as well – a fall in the garage damaged the fairing and windscreen and there’s a dent …
1977 BMW R100S
Post-Sale Update: This R100S sold for $5,926. Here’s a pretty example of a BMW R100S that has provisions for a kickstarter because it’s a Canadian model. The owner has retrofitted the older peanut style valve covers (so much better than the original black ones), but why this bike really stands out is the inclusion of a very rare Talbot/Berlin fairing …
1982 Benelli 125 Sport
Featuring an air-cooled two stroke 125cc twin, a 5-speed transmission, and a slightly-too-large front fairing, the Benelli 125 Sport was a little rocket for the road. Here’s an example (VIN: 11443) with a rebuilt motor (with no miles on it), documentation from an Italian mechanic, and 2 boxes of spare parts. Find this Benelli 125 Sport for sale here at …
Ending Soon – 1954 Norton International – Manx
Here’s a Norton International that’s been upgraded to Manx specifications.
John Penton’s Racer – 1970 Husqvarna 360 Sportsman
In the 60’s, Edison Dye, known by some as the father of American Motocross, convinced management at Husky to build a street-legal dual-sport to compete with the proliferation of similar bikes in the American market, like the Yamaha DT-1. The resulting bike was a high-tech wonder, the Husqvarna 360 Sportsman. But today I’ll do you one better – this Sportsman …
1938 NSU 125 ZDB
Post-Listing Update: This NSU did not meet reserve at $2,026. A rare bike even in Germany, the NSU 125 ZDB was typically used by the upper middle class as a commuter. Here’s an example that’s been given a second lease on life – check out the pre-restoration photo below!
2 Special John Player Livery Norton Commandos
I’ve always been a big fan of the John Player livery on the Commando 850, and today I’ve got two interesting examples for you to peruse. One’s been heavily modified, the other has barely been touched…
$1,000 – 1979 Suzuki SP370
The Suzuki SP370 is a hard to find vintage dual-sport that features classic looks and…that’s pretty much it. It wasn’t very powerful (25 horsepower) but cost just as much as Yamaha’s 500cc competitor. With that said, it’s hard to argue with a grand. This example was stored for years and though it needs a little bit of TLC, it currently …
Nut and Bolt Resto – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 750
Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this did not meet reserve with 24 bids up to $5,350. 12-1 Update: This Gixxer is back up for sale with bidding up to $4,300 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. A classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour …
8.401 – 2011 BMW S1000RR Turbo
8.401 is the number of seconds that this bike has ate up a quarter mile in the past. Thanks to some serious work including a DaVinci Turbo, PS2000 ECU, and VP100 race fuel, this is one of the fastest S1KR’s you’ll find. With that said, you could turn down the tune and run it on E85 and still have something …
50+ Bike Collection
Someone in Michigan is putting up his entire collection of bikes for sale for you to buy in one fell swoop. Over 50 bikes (plus another 20 dismantled bikes and some ATVs) will be included. Many are currently running, and most of the bikes are 70s Japanese bikes. Find this instant collection for sale here on Craigslist in Richmond, Michigan …
3 Hodakas and Misc Parts
Hodaka, a Japanese-American joint venture, produced a series of very popular small-engine bikes during the 60s and 70s, with some fantastic names. My personal favorite (just on name alone) has to be the Combat Wombat, but this seller is giving you a chance to accumulate some other great names with 2 Dirt Squirts and 1 Super Rat.