Post Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this Gixxer did not meet reserve with 34 bids up to $9,700. If you asked me to guess how many GSX-Rs have ever been built, I never would have guessed a number in the seven digits. So kudos to Suzuki on their success. To celebrate their achievement, they released the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 1 …
The Honda CB750 Prototype – Follow-up
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
OddBike – Authenticity in the Motorcycle World
Jason at OddBike has always put out quality articles, but I found myself constantly nodding my head while reading his most recent editorial, one about the concept of authenticity and what that means in the motorcycling industry, for big companies and individuals building out of their garages.
1957 Velocette Valiant
After World War II, Velocette sold the LE (Little Engine), a completely new design that was all about cheap, efficient transportation who wanted individual transportation. An evolution of the LE, this Velocette Valiant was supposed to be a sportier version, with more power, better styling, an extra gear on the transmission, and more.
A Question for Los Angeles readers…
A good friend of mine has a ’70s Kawasaki KZ650 that’s been sitting in his garage for way too long. He’s about to bring it back to life, and neither him nor I are capable of doing that ourselves. The list of mechanics I trust in the area is pretty much limited to BMW guys, so I’m hoping one of …
Picture Intermission – The Frog Design FZ750 Rana
If, like me, you’re a child of the 80s, then bikes that make you think of Akira or Tron are always visually appealing. So when Frank Wu sent me an email with a couple of photos saying that the Frog Design FZ750 Rana was being featured at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco (in an exhibit appropriately named “Gorgeous”), …
Picture Intermission – Motorcycles in Paris
While I was in Paris, it was impossible for me not to get distracted by the sheer amount of scooters and motorcycles around. So I made sure to keep my camera with me and try to snap pictures of any interesting motorcycles I could see, much to the chagrin of anyone that was walking with me at the time. I …
1974 Ducati 750GT
Ducati’s first V-Twin, the 750GT featured a 60 horsepower 748cc twin, which was good enough to push the 407 pound (dry) bike up to 125 miles per hour. Original MSRP was $1,995. Want to learn more? Check out a lengthy write-up here on Motorcycle Classics about what makes the 750GT special. This specific bike has 25,000 miles and has been …
Mecum Harrisburg 2014 Auction Preview
After realizing that the RM Monterey Auction was only featuring one bike this year (though I did think it was a cool one), I figured I owed you coverage of a more comprehensive auction. With that in mind, on July 27, 200 motorcycles are going up for auction at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, PA. In no particular order, here …
1972 Benelli Panther
Also known as the Cross 125 in the UK, the Benelli Panther was a small dual sport that shared many parts with other 70s small-displacement Benelli’s. This specific example (VIN: MC11743) runs great and looks okay, though it’s missing the speedo and right side cover. Find this Benelli Panther for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with a BIN of $1,999 …
2014 RM Monterey Auction Preview
On August 15th, the RM Monterey Auction will take place at the Portola Hotel in (surprise) Monterey, California. I thought I’d check out some of the lots on offer and share my personal highlights with you. Then I realized that they’re only selling one bike, so my job got a lot easier. Thankfully, that one bike is very interesting…
Picture Intermission – “Secret” Motorcycle Museum in France
I had a day to kill in Paris, so naturally I was trying to find something to do with motorcycles. An internet search revealed something that was too far for me to see, but I thought you guys would enjoy it. Long story short, a gentleman named Christian Pelletier was driving on a rural road when he saw a sign …