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2010 MV Agusta F4 1000R

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The second mass production run of the F4, the MV Agusta F4 1000R was released in 2006 – when it set a record for fastest production 1000cc bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats at 185.882 mph. It then enjoyed a refresh for 2010.

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1974 Harley-Davidson RR350

In America, Italy, Race by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This Harley-Davidson RR350 was pulled from eBay, final sale price unknown. Built during the days when Harley owned Aermacchi, only 26 (or 37? I couldn’t pinpoint an exact number) of the Harley-Davidson RR350s were built – who knows how many are left. Most importantly, this is the only Harley that has ever won a Grand Prix event.

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1959 Triumph Bonneville T-120

In England, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 14 bids on eBay, this Triumph Bonneville T-120 sold for $15,100. The Triumph Bonneville T-120 might be the quintessential example of the classic British bike. And today, we’ve got a first-year example of the vaunted Bonnie with just 4,623 miles.

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1968 Greeves Challenger

In England, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Founded by Bert Greeves, the Greeves motorcycle company started when Bert was mowing his lawn and thought of mounting a lawnmower engine to the wheelchair of his disabled cousin to help with mobility. That led to a government contract, and Bert was inspired by his success to start building motorcycles as well. The company was quite successful with exports – …

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1974 Honda MT250 Elsinore

In Japan, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 54 bids on eBay, this Honda MT250 Elsinore sold for $3,000. I just featured an Elsinore (though it was a CR250M), so I won’t waste your time with too many details. The reason I’m featuring this one is because it has just 484 miles! The story is that it was just uncovered from a basement where the …

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1975 Suzuki GT750

In Japan, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Suzuki GT750, affectionately known as the Water Buffalo, was the bike that made Suzuki a household name in the United States.  The follow-up to a sporty bike, Suzuki surprised (and disappointed) motorcycle magazines by instead marketing this as a sports-tourer.  Don’t tell anyone – Suzuki actually changed the intent of this bike because they were having reliability issues with …

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One Mile – 1999 Bimota DB4 Tricolore

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Bimota DB4 followed the Italian firm’s modus operandi of taking a well established engine from another manufacturer and surrounding it with beautiful Italian bodywork. Using a frame similar to the Bimota Mantra, this successor wasn’t much of a technological advancement. Think of it instead as a moving piece of art. This one is particularly exciting as it has all …

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Lossa Engineering – 1978 Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer

In Cafe Racer, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

4-3 Update: And it’s back! Find this Lossa Engineering SR500 for sale with bidding up to $6,700 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: After 29 bids on eBay, this Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer did not meet reserve at $9,100. Excited that Yamaha has announced they’re bringing back the SR400? Celebrate with a cafe’d example of the …

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2012 Confederate Hellcat X132

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

Confederate Motors has a storied past, but their most recent bikes are a testament to a company that has had to overcome many challenges – including the total loss of their facility in New Orleans when Katrina hit. It’s taken 21 years to get to this point, but the Confederate Hellcat X132 is a motorcycle that gets attention wherever it …

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Hello There – 1981 Piaggio Vespa Ciao

In Italy, Scooter, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

An adorable moped that was impressively produced from 1967-2006, the Piaggio Vespa Ciao was built to be cheap transportation for youngsters. Now I guess it’s a retro-mobile with style. You didn’t get much – rigid suspension, no battery, not even turn signals. But this specific model (VIN: ZAPC7EKT1BP513661) is claimed to be in excellent shape – everything runs and it …

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ToyoHog: 2008 Toyota Prius Harley-Davidson

In America, Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This disgusting contraption did not meet reserve despite 22 bids up to $2,175 on eBay. Okay, so…it’s not a motorcycle. But I just had to feature this. A Toyota Prius that was hacked up and gloriously given a Harley-Davidson engine for competition in Lemons is now available to cause you untold amounts of miseryjoy. May this be …

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1960 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom

In America, Cafe Racer by AbhiLeave a Comment

This H-D Sportster has recently enjoyed a ground up restoration and customization into a lovely cafe racer. The original donor bike was a flat-track racer, so the builder added front brakes, a magneto and a custom designed battery system to add lights for street usage. Find this custom Sportster for sale in Julian, California with a BIN of $11,500 here …