View Post

No Reserve – 1954 Benelli Leoncino 125

In Italy, Small Displacement by Abhi2 Comments

Post Listing Update: This Leoncino was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. However, I’ve since found out that it made its way into the collection of a Bike-urious reader in Nashville! The Benelli Leoncino, or the “Little Lion”, is a beautiful tiny two-stroke with one of the more interesting visual cues I’ve ever seen on a bike – …

View Post

2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100S

In Italy, Touring by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Sale Update: This Ducati Multistrada 1100S sold at the BIN of $5,300. 2/27 Update: This Ducati Multistrada 1100S is now up for sale with a BIN of $5,300 here on eBay. The Ducati Multistrada (Italian for many roads) was a semi-successor to the venerable Cagiva Gran Canyon and the Ducati Elefant. A bike that didn’t fit into any sort of …

View Post

2007 Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic 750

In Cruiser, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

Initially released in the UK in the ’90s, the Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic didn’t make it to the US until 2004 – and the bike had basically stayed the same for over a decade. In 2007, however, Guzzi changed approximately 90% of the Nevada Classic (383 of the 441 parts), turning it into a completely new (and very rare) cruiser. …

View Post

120 Miles – 1989 Honda GB500

In Cafe Racer, Japan by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Sale Update: The featured Honda GB500 sold for $11,500.01 after 9 bids on eBay. The other Honda GB500 noted at the bottom of this article sold for $5,000 after just 3 bids on eBay. In the late 80s, Honda took a risk and gave the world a beautiful motorcycle inspired by 60s thumper racers of the Isle of Man Tourist …

View Post

1956 Ariel Red Hunter

In England, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After 37 bids on eBay, this Ariel Red Hunter sold for $7,000. A model that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Ariel Red Hunter was the name given to a grand variety of single-cylinder engines produced by Ariel from 1932-1959.

View Post

Bought on Bike-urious – MZ 1000S

In Bought on Bike-urious, Germany, Sport by Abhi11 Comments

I’m absolutely delighted to share our first success story (tentatively titled “Bought on Bike-urious”) with you all. David, one of the more prolific (and knowledgeable) members of the Bike-urious community, has just taken delivery of the MV 1000S featured two weeks ago. As you can see in the background, the weather isn’t ready for him to enjoy his new motorcycle, …

View Post

Blue Beauty – 1970 Norton Commando 750

In Blog by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Commando did not have any takers at $8,200. The Norton Commando 750 was an instant classic, and for good reason. Here we’ve got an example in a lovely metal flake blue that you won’t see everyday. It’s had a recent engine rebuild, and comes with a rare John Player front fender, ’73 seat, and the other rarities …

View Post

Show Rider- 1978 Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider Custom

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider Custom sold for $12,500 on eBay. In 1971, HD released the Super Glide, their first ‘factory custom’. In 1977, the company introduced the Harley-Davidson FXS Low Rider, with a 74 ci engine surrounded by the FL frame. Seat height was just 27 inches, meaning nearly anyone could ride it.

View Post

2009 Triumph Scrambler 900

In Dual-Sport, England by AbhiLeave a Comment

Launched in 2006, the Triumph Scrambler 900 was the last bike designed by John Mockett, responsible for most of Triumph’s bikes starting all the way back in 1989. Mockett liked modular design plans, which is why the Scrambler is basically a Bonneville with a few off-road tweaks.

View Post

Ultimate Monster – 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta got up to $5,500 but did not meet reserve. Originally created as a styling exercise, the Monster was appropriately named as it was a Frankenstein’d bike: a parts bin special with the front half (including engine) of a 900SS, the fork from a 750 Supersport, and the back half of a frame from …

View Post

240 HP – Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III

In America, England, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III got one offer, but it wasn’t good enough to move the bike. 2-25 Update: 2 months later, this Carpenter Racing Triumph Rocket III is back up for sale, but this time on eBay. Find it with a BIN of $17,499 or best offer here on eBay. The Triumph Rocket III made quite …

View Post

2001 Buell S3T Thunderbolt

In America, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

As I was admiring a friend’s Ducati Paul Smart this weekend, I remarked that more motorcycles should have frames in colors other than black. This Buell S3T Thunderbolt (in addition to being the basis of the police-spec Defender) features a very distinctive paint scheme of Volcano Gray plastics on an Orange frame and wheels. This beauty is being sold by …

View Post

1968 BSA Victor 441 Special

In Dual-Sport, England by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: 2 hours after this writeup, this BSA Victor 441 Special sold at the BIN price of $5,500. Hope you were able to get a peek beforehand! In the early 60’s, BSA’s race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped …