If I recall correctly, the most expensive bike featured on this site was one of the four original Honda CB750 prototypes. It sold for a hefty $148,100. I spent some time getting into what made that bike special, but half a year after the sale, Mitch Boehm has gone into greater detail in this article for Motorcyclist Online. It’s an …
1958 Royal Enfield Indian Tomahawk
The Royal Enfield Indian Tomahawk was a result of the odd marriage between (surprise) Royal Enfield and Indian. The Indian marque was owned by an English firm called Brockhouse Engineering, and during this time, they imported Royal Enfield bikes under the Indian name.
2014 Mecum Harrisburg Recap – from David N.
Two weeks ago I previewed the a Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Well, we’re very lucky that reader David N. actually attended the auction – here’s the experience, in his words.
Eleven – 1996 Ducati 900SS Custom by Atom Bomb
Post-Listing Update: 27 bids got the action up to $15,100, but this Ducati 900SS Custom by Atom Bomb did not meet reserve. It has since been relisted with an opening bid of $23,900 here on eBay. Previously featured on BikeEXIF, this Ducati 900SS Custom is the work of Atom Bomb Custom Motorcycles. They call this bike Eleven – I call …
1964 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
JDM and 17k RPM – 1986 Yamaha FZR250
Originally sold only in Japan, the Yamaha FZR250 was one of the few “learner legal” race replica bikes. A small amount of these bikes eventually made their way to other countries, just like this excellent example in front of you. Yet despite the gray-market importation, this bike has a California title and plate.
Interview – Tony Foale
An under-appreciated icon in the motorcycle world, Tony Foale has literally written the book on “Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design.” Tony was an Australian engineer who moved to England to pursue his passion of racing motorcycles. Like Rickman and Dunstall, Foale got into the business of building custom frames. Unlike most of his competitors, he focused on electronic and mathematical …
Butterface – 1990 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 Custom
Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Mille GT sold for $4,161. A rarity even in the world of Guzzis, the Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 was a standard bike that could arguably be considered a blend between the California and the T5.
Reader Ride – 1990 Honda NS50F
Alex M is getting married, and he’s looking to sell his Honda NS50F to help pay for the wedding. This is an incredibly rare bike sold only for just one year, with a small, but incredibly passionate following.
1971 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide
Post-Listing Update: Despite 29 bids on eBay up to $14,100, this Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide did not meet reserve. Considered by some to be the first factory custom bike, the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was Willie G’s brainchild and an attempt to satisfy the countless H-D enthusiasts that would customize their brand new Harleys.
Giveaway – GSMmotoRent and the Smoky Mountain 450
Here’s something for you to ponder over the weekend…I just got an email from a local motorcycle club about the Smoky Mountain 450, a 3 day dual sport ride in some beautiful areas of the Smoky Mountains. After hearing about the ride, I thought it’d be something you’d be interested in reading about – plus it comes with Bike-urious’ first-ever …
2008 Benelli Tornado 1130
In the world of modern Italian sportbikes, most people immediately default to Ducati. But if you’re looking to broaden your horizons, you might want to consider a different offering – the Benelli Tornado 1130.
Video Intermission – Jesus Christ!
I saw this video for the first time a few months ago on r/motorcycles, though I can’t remember why I didn’t share it with you back then. After reader JP C. refreshed me memory with a link to it now on Jalopnik, I decided to take a moment to share it with you. I realize that “Jesus Christ!” is not …
1975 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
My favorite Guzzi, the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is still one of the most famous Guzzis ever made. Produced in small numbers (about 3,500) for only three years, it represented a change in focus for the firm. After years of truck-like bikes such as the Ambassador and the Eldorado, the V7 was specifically created by Tonti to honor Guzzi’s racing …
Mecum Monterey 2014 Auction Preview
When most people think of big ticket vehicle auctions in the U.S., the location of choice is usually Monterey, California. On August 14th, Mecum’s hosting an auction at this storied location. In all, 75 bikes will be up for auction, many of which are from the Gary Hite Estate Collection. In chronological order, here are my top 7 (because I …