An early build from Deus Ex Machina, “The Mono” started as a 1978 Yamaha SR500 that was built at their HQ in Australia and owned by actor Orlando Bloom before being shipped over to their Los Angeles building in Venice, California.
One Year Only – 1985 Suzuki SP600
In the mid-80s, Honda was enjoying lots of commercial success in the dual-sport world with their XL600R. The other Big 4 companies had their competitors, like Yamaha’s XT600 and Kawasaki’s KL600, but they weren’t nearly as successful. Suzuki threw their hat in the ring a few years prior with the SP500, but when it came to the 600 class they …
1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE
The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE (Special Edition) was a limited run of motorcycles based on the Series II Le Mans 1000. Built in honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of the V7, it has evolved into a collector’s bike particularly desired by Guzzistas. Only 100 examples of the Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE made it …
Join The 200 Club – 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 Land Speed Racer
The seller of this bike had a life goal of hitting 200 miles per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats, so he bought a new Z H2 from a Kawasaki dealership, covered 500 miles to break it in, and then turned it into a land speed racer that enabled him to beat his goal. If you share the same desire, …
1969 Italjet Kit Kat
The Kit Kat was Italjet’s solution for people who enjoyed flying and boating but then found themselves at a destination without wheels for land. It weighed just 73 pounds, so you could even throw it in the trunk of your car if necessary.
Spondon Frame – 1979 Honda CBX Custom
1-5-2026 Update: Two months later and we’ve had a bit of a price drop. The seller was originally looking for $40k but now the ask is $27,500. If that’s something you find tempting, you can find it here on Facebook Marketplace! The paint job on the tank tells you what you need to know – this interesting custom pairs a …
Early German – 1924 BMW R32
If the R6 I featured last week wasn’t expensive enough for you, here’s an even older BMW with a bigger asking price: a cool quarter of a million! Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a R32 – the first motorcycle model built by BMW.
1963 Moto Guzzi Cardellino
Built between 1954 and 1962, the Cardellino (Italian for Goldfinch) was the successor to the Guzzino. Initially, it had a 65cc motor but in 1957 Guzzi bored out the motor to 73cc. Other changes in ’57 included a change from hand shifter to foot shifter and the inclusion of a horn. The second generation was introduced in 1963, it featured …
1 Mile in England – 1983 Suzuki GSX750 ES
America never got the “GSX750” though as far as I can tell it the GS750 we got was basically the same thing. Regardless – it’s difficult to find a one mile example of either, and it’s surprising to see one kicking around in England.
166 Miles – 1983 Honda CB1100R
Post Sale Update: this CB1100R sold for $43,014 (including the 7% buyer’s fee) on Iconic Motorbikes. I’ve seen my share of CB1100Rs over the years but the one we’re auctioning off over at Iconic is the nicest one I’ve ever encountered. It was imported from Australia when new and it’s basically been on display since – I’m hoping the next …
One Year Only – 1937 BMW R6
BMW only sold the R6 in 1937 with a total production of roughly 1,850 units. It was the follow-up to the legendary R5 (one of the styling inspirations for the R18) and their first 600cc motorcycle.
1992 Honda Monkey Baja
In 1991, Honda released a new variant of the Monkey/Z50R. Called the Baja, it featured rally-style dual headlights in addition to the taillight and turn signals. They were not officially sold in the US, but this example has made its way across the Pacific for you to enjoy.
Supercharged – 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa
If the 190 horsepower of a stock Hayabusa isn’t enough for you, then TTS Performance in England makes a supercharger kit that can get you up to 370 horsepower and 190 foot-pounds of torque! Today’s featured ‘busa has said kit and it’s been built to keep the “appearance as stock as possible.” The seller states that this bike makes an …
2 Miles – 1976 Harley-Davidson SX250
When Yamaha introduced the instantly-successful DT-1, it quickly led to copies from the rest of the Japanese Big Four…and pretty much everyone else, also. Harley’s attempt with their new Italian parents was the SX175 and SX250. They weren’t nearly as successful, but it’s still interesting to find one almost 50 years later that’s only been rolled around for two miles.
Freddie Spencer Tribute in England – 1982 Honda CB900F
This cool tribute combines some Freddie Spencer-inspired classic looks with modern performance upgrades – and a Suzuki 1100cc engine!