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!
1986 Egli-Ducati 900SS
Ducati Day – 5 of 5. It all concludes with a Ducati engine, this time surrounded by a frame from one of the best names in the business. This bike was originally sold in Switzerland and has only had two owners. The first owner was an Egli employee, and it’s currently registered in Germany. It has a fresh service…and that’s …
A Pair of Ducati Elite 200s
Ducati Day – 3 and 4 of 5 The Ducati Elite was the Italian firm’s largest-displacement bike when it was introduced – a whopping 204cc when they bored out the popular 175cc engine. The bevel-driven single produced 18 horsepower, but because the bike weighed 230 pounds it could hit nearly 90 miles per hour and return 70 miles per gallon. …
1973 Ducati 450 Desmo
Post-Listing Update: Despite bidding up to $17,225, this Ducati 450 Desmo did not meet reserve. Ducati Day – 2 of 5. Here’s a beautiful Ducati 450 Desmo, the bike that Ian Falloon says represents the end of an era.
Ending Soon – 1989 Ducati 851 Corsa Racing
Post Listing Update: After 21 bids on eBay, this Corsa did not meet reserve at $12,851. It was relisted and did not meet reserve again with a lower bid of $8,610. Ducati Day – 1 of 5. Hope you like Ducatis, because today I’m goofing around and just featuring five fantastic ducks. We start with this nifty racer, which was …
Video Intermission – MotoGP Speed Wobbles and Saves in 2012
A speed wobble – it’s even concerning seeing someone else go through it, let alone when you experience the terror yourself. Enjoy this video of motorcycling’s best riders somehow not wrecking:
Hot Rod Feature – 1987 Harley-Davidson XLCR
The XLCR is one of my favorite Harley-Davidson motorcycles, if only for the sharp departure it took from the company’s usual offerings. With that said, it couldn’t compete in the market for varying reasons. There weren’t many made (about 3,000), meaning the remaining ones are highly collectible. In 1987, 9 years after the XLCR was discontinued, Nick Ienatsch built a …
2012 Triumph T100 Steve McQueen Edition
Even from the title of this bike, you can guess it’s probably just a paint job and a signature – not that there’s anything wrong with that. Triumph took their T100 Bonneville and then made some cosmetic changes to remind you of McQueen’s TR6 Trophy in The Great Escape. A limited run of just 1,100 were built. Said changes include …