Got $90,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Here’s your chance to pick up 4 premium modern Ducatis all at once. Start a collection! The four bikes are: 1.) 2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom 2.) 2005 Ducati 999R 3.) 2008 Ducati 1098R 4.) 2013 Ducati 1199R Each of the four bikes is claimed to be in ‘perfect original condition’ and …
2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Winners
The 6th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering was this past weekend, and while I wasn’t able to get out there myself, I thought you guys would want to see some of the results. If you’d like some coverage of the event itself, check out this article from Motorcycle.com. What I think you need to know? The event was hosted by Paul …
1947 Indian Chief
My favorite cruiser is probably the Indian Chief. There are usually plenty for sale around the country at any given time, so I try to avoid flooding this site with them. But every once in a while I see one that stands out, and you’re thus forced to see it.
1974 Indian MX74
In the 70s, Indian offered a few small displacement off-roaders. One of the “better’ known ones (though that’s definitely a relative term in this case) was the Indian MX74. Advertising at the time touted an aluminum engine, full double loop frame, full floating rear brake, and other non-revolutionary features. This example runs great and is almost completely original – with …
974 Miles – 1975 John Player Norton Commando
The Norton Commando was a bike that spawned many variants just based on cosmetic differences. The most collectible of these models was the John Player Norton Commando, a distinctive endurance-inspired Norton with unique bodywork surrounding a completely stock Mark 2A Commando. We’ve never thought the dual headlights upfront were very attractive, but they caught they eyes of many fans who …
Picture Intermission – Immaculate Paintings
As a good friend of mine puts it, “Petrolicious has become the thinking-person’s Jalopnik, and continues to amaze.” After poking around the site (and spending way too much time there), I can’t say I’d disagree – not that I don’t enjoy Jalopnik! Nevertheless, the reason I bring all this up is because Petrolicious just featured some of the most detailed …
1962 Cezeta 502
Two straight days of two-wheelers with odd protruding headlights! After yesterday’s Iron Pig, today we’ve got a Cezeta 502.
Ride to Work Day 2014
No bikes today, sorry – instead I want to use my pokey motorcycle site to help spread the word about Ride to Work Day, one of the best motorcycle related non-profits in the world. Ride to Work is a non-profit that champions the use of motorcycles (and scooters) for transportation. I’m such a big fan of this as I’ve found …
“Your Neighbors Won’t Like This Bike” – 1984 Laverda RGS 1000 TT1
2nd Post-Listing Update: Again, this bike did not meet reserve, the 2nd time only reaching $7,400. Post-Listing Update: This Laverda RGS 1000 TT1 did not meet reserve at $9,100 and has been relisted. Find the new auction here on eBay. The swan song of the Laverda air-cooled triple from a competitive standpoint, the Laverda RGS 1000 TT1 was a production …
Krauser Racer – 1978 BMW R100RS
Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay, this racer sold for $13,000. We’ve featured a Krauser MKM1000 (based on the R100RS) before, but this racer caught my eye as it features the MKM frame, is unfaired, and features an incredible amount of high-performance parts. Unfortunately, it’s also currently not running, so you’ll need to take care of a couple …
Iron Pig – 1972 MZ Trophy ES
Post-Sale Update: This Iron Pig sold for $2,247 after 48 bids on eBay. Nicknamed the TV Lamp due to the headlight (or the Iron Pig due to the generally ugly looks), the MZ Trophy ES was a quick seller in East Germany due to a lack of competition and a focus on practicality. 1967 brought the ES 250/2, which is …
1972 Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth Trike – American Beetle
Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth is a legend in the hot rod and rock-art community, thanks to his creations like Rat Fink. While his focus was on building cars, he did have a phase where he focused on trikes. The “American Beetle” was one of those creations, with a 36 horsepower engine from a VW Beetle and the front fork from …
1988 Laverda SFC 1000
Post Listing Update: This Laverda RGS did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $11,100 on eBay. I’ve been on a little bit of a Laverda kick this last week, but it’s hard not to share these fantastic bikes when they come up for sale. So with that said, here’s one of the last examples of the classic orange …
1966 Honda S90
In a weird alternative reality that I dream about, every motorcycle rider has a Honda S90 in the garage, so I’ve got to share them with the world when good examples come up for sale. This beauty has been restored both cosmetically and mechanically – you’ll get new paint, seals, fork springs/boots, tires/tubes, and much more. In addition, the top …
1 of 200 – 1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport
Post Listing Update: This RS did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $6,100. A classic in its own right, the BMW R100RS needs no introduction. However, in 1978, BMW released a limited edition – the Motorsport. 200 were sold in the United States.