Black and yellow or red and white? Here are two nice examples of the legendary enduro bike for similar prices and with similar equipment. What would you pick?
1957 Zundapp Super Sabre
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Super Sabre sold for $2,155. I’m surprisingly pleased with the refreshing honesty of this seller, who notes that he “purchased this motorcycle with the intent of resale for profit, and no other plans.” It’s now up for sale with no reserve, so he’s putting his money where his mouth is!
1993 BMW R100GSPD
One of my favorite modern BMWs, the R100GSPD is all business. This example (VIN: WB1047907l6134111) has 75,000 miles and comes with some quality upgrades, like an aftermarket charging system and diode board, PIAA lights, Jesse luggage, Ohlins rear shock, Progressive fork springs, and more. The mileage isn’t low, but this bike could easily got another 75k without a major issue …
1987 BMW K75C
I will concede that BMW K75 is not the sexiest motorcycle that’s ever been built – I remember that the editors of Motorcyclist once called it “the two-wheel equivalent of Birkenstocks.” With that said, I have a soft spot in my heart for these bikes, which I consider to be some of the most reliable motorcycles ever built (and there’s …
1927 BMW R42
Post-Listing Update: This R42 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $32,756 on eBay. Packing a 494cc boxer twin that put out 12 horsepower, the BMW R42 was introduced in 1926, 3 years later after the R32 (the granddaddy of BMW boxers). The R42 got a bigger engine, stronger frame, and better brakes, but it was only sold for …
10,174 Miles – 1981 BMW R100RT
Here’s a beautiful RT with low miles that’s ready to see the country.
Ending Soon – 1970 MZ Trophy with Sidecar
View Post1936 BMW R4
Post Listing Update: This R4 was relisted multiple time, but it never met reserve. The last auction got up to $14,100 with 41 bids on eBay. Popular with the German Police and Army in its day, the BMW R4 was a mid-market bike, designed to fill the gap between the entry level R2 and the upmarket boxer-engined bikes. Here’s a …
1994 MZ Silver Star Classic with Sidecar
The MZ Silver Star is an interesting and very rare “classic” styled bike with a 494cc single cylinder. They company also offered a factory sidecar variant called the Gespann – which is what you find in front of you today.
Modern Police – 2007 BMW R1200RTP
Most police bikes are serviced well, but have plenty of miles on them before they become available to the public. This example was used by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, who ended up freezing their police motorcycle program due to lack of funds. Because of that, this has just 21,000 miles.
RawHyde’s 2014 Rental Bikes
View Post2001 Simson Spatz MSA
A scooter with a CVT, top speed of 30 miles per hour, and electric + kick start, this Simson Spatz is a rare two-wheeler – this example has just 10 miles, and didn’t have gas in it until this year.
Needs Some Work – 1956 Triumph TWN Cornet
View Post$2,000 – 2001 MZ Skorpion Sport
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
2011 BMW F800R
Many moons ago, I shared a great video of Chris Pfeiffer stunt riding through/on top of the BMW office building Munich – here it is again, if you want a refresher: