The Buell XB12S Lightning was one of the best bikes to ever come out of Harley-Davidson. This specific example has been customized to reflect a military theme and raise funds for disable American veterans. Custom modifications include stealth black powdercoating, Buell 1125CR wheels, and…a M4 air gun mounted up top with a custom gas mask on the headlight assembly. It …
Featured First – 1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler
Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki X6 Hustler did not attract any bids at $3,500. The Suzuki X6 Hustler, also called the T20 Super Six, was an instant hit with riders who loved high performance engines in lightweight bikes. The 247cc engine was capable of hitting over 100hp/liter (about 29 horsepower), and the bike was packed with plenty of technology, including the …
Time’s Running Out – 1967 Honda CB450 Black Bomber
Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Honda CB450 sold for $5,700. Reader James V. alerts us to a wonderful Black Bomber that’s hit reserve and less than a day left before the auction ends. The Honda CB450 Super Sport is easily one of the most significant motorcycles to ever come out of Japan. Produced for just three years, …
1970 Triumph Tiger Daytona Racer
Post-Sale Update: This Triumph Tiger Daytona Racer quickly sold at the BIN price of $4,995 on eBay. The 1970 Triumph Tiger, also known as the T100R, was the little brother of the Bonneville. You lost a little horsepower, but the Tiger gave better gas mileage and was easier to tune and start – some though the Tiger was a better …
Gold Flaked – 1971 Honda CB750 K1 Custom
Post-Listing Update: Yikes, the market did not like this one. After 10 bids, this Honda CB750 K1 Custom only got up to $1,925 and did not meet reserve. After being relisted, it still did not make reserve at $3,150. Shame. The Honda CB750 was an instant classic and is one of the most common starting points for custom builders. Today …
1990 BMW K1
Post Listing Update: This K1 did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $4,205.01. BMW’s first attempt at a modern sport bike, the K1 featured distinctive bodywork that in hindsight, seems like what a kid would imagine bikes would look like in 2050. In addition to its remarkable looks, the bodywork led to a drag coefficient of .38 – …
Well Aged – 1934 Harley-Davidson VLD
1/22 Update: And just like that, it’s already been sold! This Harley-Davidson VLD went for the BIN price of $15,999. When the stock market crashed in ’29, most American motorcycle manufacturing firms went out of business. H-D, of course, was one of the few that survived. With only a little bit of money to play with (thanks to Harley’s bottoming …
Test Your Luck – 1970 Kawasaki G31M Centurion
The Kawasaki G31M Centurion was a full-fledged race dirtbike, baby brother to the Green Streak. Today we’ve got an interesting variant: apparently a dealership in the Bay Area converted this bike into a road racer and sold it as new. It has spent the last 40 years in storage, and the seller hasn’t tried to start the engine – in …
1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80
The Yamaha Big Wheel came in three different displacements – 80, 200, and 350cc. Most often used as a learner bike for little kids, the BW80 is fondly remembered by those who learned how to ride on it in the late 80s.
Middleweight Track Weapon – 2006 Ducati 749R
The Ducati 749R was a limited edition of the 749 that initially came out to varying opinions with regards to styling. When it came to performance, however, everyone agreed that this middleweight was an absolute joy. With 121 horsepower and 62 pound-feet of torque, the R’s got several upgrades and the production number stamped on the triple tree.
1983 Yamaha XT550
Only a few of my readers are going to care about this bike, but the ones that do are going to be ecstatic (and might even snatch it up for themselves). The Yamaha XT550 was an orphan of sorts that’s turned into a cult classic for dual-sport enthusiasts. The first of the redesigned 4-valve motor, it was only imported for …
1 of 136 – 1971 Rickman Enfield Interceptor
Post Listing Update: Relisting did not help, as 17 bids got up to $13,299. 1-21 Update: This Rickman Enfield Interceptor is back up for sale with a BIN price of $21,500. Find it here on eBay. Post Listing Update: After 21 bids, this Rickman Enfield Interceptor did not meet reserve at $18,650. In the early 70s, an aspiring Floyd Clymer …
1968 Honda CT90 K0
The Honda CT90 has an interesting folk tale of a creation story: Honda America’s first sales manager, Jack McCormack (who would go on to create the American Eagle line of bikes) noticed that a Honda dealership in Boise, Idaho was selling more Honda 50cc bikes than all 6 dealerships based in Los Angeles. The Boise dealership had swapped out the …
One Wheel Drive – Dnepr MT11 Sidecar
Dnepr and Ural are often confused, as they are both Eastern European motorcycle companies that produced tough, 2wd capable sidecar machines, and both bikes share a similar creation story – they were based on the BMW R71. But as loyal owners of both brands will attest, there are several major differences. The key difference? Ural is still alive and kicking, …
1985 Honda VF500 Interceptor
The Honda VF500 Interceptor was Honda’s first middleweight sport bike for 10 years, and was the smallest of the Interceptors. Some might claim that it was also the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.