Post-Sale Update: After getting no action at the original asking price of $14,500, the seller relisted this bike and it sold for $13,500. Then due to a non-paying bidder it had to be relisted, and bidding did not meet reserve at $10,000. The Norton Dominator was brought to challenge Triumph’s Speed Twin. The Dommie was built for about 15 years, …
Video Intermission – MotoGP Saves in 2013
Last week I featured some excellent MotoGP saves from 2012, and y’all seemed to enjoy that. So let’s move forward a year to the saves from 2013. I apologize in advance for the unnecessary and silly music:
1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR
Did you see the blue Rickmans from last week and think to yourself, I really would prefer a Montesa 250cc engine? Well, you’re in luck. The 250VR motor was highly competitive in its day, and most people felt that the Rickman frame was an extensive upgrade. Put them together and you’ve got a great set of wheels. This example runs …
1980 Moto Morini 350 Strada
The Moto Morini 3 1 / 2 is one of my favorite bikes from the 1970s. Expensive when it was released (the price point was comparative to bikes with twice the engine size), it was an incredible handler that was also capable of the ton. I’m still constantly surprised with how little attention the 3/2 gets, but I’m not surprised …
Chappy – 1977 Yamaha LB80IIAD
Also known as the “Chappy”, here’s a cute little step-through scooter that’s in excellent condition. As you’d probably guessed, it was released to compete with Honda’s tiny trail bikes – the most common options were the LB 50 and this LB80, the latter of which features a 82cc engine and a 2-speed, 2-stage transmission. The LB80 is capable of about …
Ending Soon – 1975 Rickman-Metisse CR
To celebrate a win in the Isle of Man Production II, Rickman built 52 Competition Replicas as complete bikes out of the factory. Here’s an example that’s claimed to be the last of the 52, which was produced in 1974 and registered as a 75. It’s still got all of the original Rickman hardware – hubs, 41mm forks, and more. …
McQueen’s 1st Husky – 1968 Husqvarna 360
Here’s a Husqvarna 360 that’s claimed to have a history that no other bike can have – it’s the first Husky that Steve McQueen owned.
Two Confederate Hellcats
Here’s two examples of Confederate’s iconic Hellcat, which featured all kinds of billet, Dymag wheels, Paioli forks, Works shocks, and plenty of other goodies. First, an example in the rare red color: This Hellcat (VIN: 1C9SF2754XB071117) has just 4,540 miles and a custom seat. Find this Hellcat for sale in Henderson, Nevada with bidding up to $11,750 here on eBay. …
Triple Busa – 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa Custom
Your eyes do not deceive you – this Suzuki Hayabusa has an inline triple. Not in terms of the engine, but in terms of wheels and tires!
JDM Only – 1999 Suzuki GSX-R 750
The Suzuki GSXR750 is an original Japanese model in the JDM-only Lucky Strike paint scheme. It has paint matched wheels, 19,475 miles, and a recent full service. It’s got Japanese paperwork but also has a title in the US. Find this Suzuki GSXR750 for sale in Bethany, Oklahoma with bidding up to $3,125 for sale here on eBay.
1952 Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike
A few weeks ago I featured a beautiful Triumph pre-unit salt flat racer. Here’s another pre-unit designed to go fast in a straight line, but this time it’s a Triumph Thunderbird Drag Bike. I’m in love with how it looks.
1st Turbo – 1979 Kawasaki Z1R-TC
Post Listing Update: This Z1R-TC did not meet reserve despite 37 bids up to $16,900. The Kawasaki Z1R-TC has the distinction of being the ‘first’ of many things. Most importantly, it was the first turbocharged bike released into the market, kicking off the 80’s turbo bike push which included bikes like the Yamaha Seca Turbo and the Honda CX650 Turbo.
$200k – Two Classic MV Agustas
I’m always surprised to see high dollar motorcycles on Craigslist, so I was doubly perplexed when I saw a listing for a couple of impressive old MV’s. Both are being offered by the same seller – we’ve got a: 1. 1956 MV Agusta CSS/5V Squalo Squalo is Italian for Shark, and the seller claims that this was a full factory …
1971 Benelli Dynamo
11-21 Update: Reader Jim R. notes that this Benelli Dynamo is back up for sale on $1,500 here on Craigslist in Portland, Oregon. Apparently, Benelli made a tiny dual-sport called the Dynamo. Here’s your change to get one in decent shape and have little off-road races with Honda CT70s.
Video Intermission – Game of HYPE
To cap off Ducati day, here’s a series of videos that Cycle World created to help introduce/advertise the brand new Ducati Hypermotard. It’s like horse, but…with HYPE. Wheelie Challenge: Target Practice: Container Yard Chaos: Egg Drop: No-Spill Challenge: Thus concludes Ducati day. Enjoy your weekends!