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$100k Honda – 1992 Honda “NR750”

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The last time I featured a $100k Honda, it was one of the four original CB750 prototypes. This time we’re skipping ahead a few decades, to a bike that some consider to be the greatest of all time – the Honda NR750. Also known as the RC40, this bike was a technological showcase for Big Red that featured oval pistons, …

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1989 Honda GB500

In Cafe Racer, Japan by Abhi5 Comments

Post Sale Update: This GB500 sold for $8,100 after 20 bids on eBay. Honda’s GB500 has become quite a cult classic (with the selling prices to prove it) thanks to its classic (British) good looks and Honda reliability. Here’s an example that stands out thanks to its excellent cosmetic condition and an R90S-looking aftermarket fairing that can thankfully be pulled …

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Ending Soon – 1983 Suzuki GS1100ES

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3-21-15 Update: This Zook is back up for sale with bidding up to $3,350 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. The Suzuki GS1100ES was a handsome, powerful motorcycle that was named Cycle World’s Superbike of the Year for three straight years. It produced 108 horsepower and was capable of hitting 140 miles per hour. For more on …

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1968 Yamaha YR2

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Here’s an original example of the 2-stroke 350cc twin Yamaha YR2. It has just 10,000 miles and it’s claimed to run and ride great, plus it comes with original parts like the air pump. Find it for sale in Swartz Creek, Michigan for $3,500 here on Craigslist. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K! Or, reader John K has …

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Shriner Duty – 1968 Honda CA160

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Looks like this bike used to be part of the Elf Khurafeh Shriners, presumably as part of parade duty. No details are given regarding running condition, but how often do I get to feature a bike like this? Find it for sale in Grand Rapids, Michigan for $2,800 here on Craigslist.

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Custom Dual-Sport Build – 2009 Kawasaki ER-6N

In Dual-Sport, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

One of the crazy inmates at ADVRider has built a dual-sport ride out of a Kawasaki ER-6N – in an alternate universe, maybe this is what a new KLR650 could look like? Highlights of the build include the front wheel, brake, and forks from a KLR650, the rear wheel from a Suzuki DR650, and the Sachs rear shock from a …

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Clean 4th Gen – 1997 Honda VFR750

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This excellent example of the 4th generation VFR750 has under 5,000 miles and is claimed to look, run, and ride like new. It has rebuilt carbs, new tires, Heli-bars, Hepco-Becker 30L saddlebags, and new regulator, a GPS-enabled chain oiler, and even more to turn it into an excellent sport-touring bike. There are a couple of tiny nicks from stones on …

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Never Imported – 2000 Yamaha TRX850

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The TRX850 was a little bit of a ‘parts bin’ special – it was a blend of the TDM850 and the FZR that came together in an attempt to challenge Ducati’s 900cc SuperSport (note the trellis frame). If you’re looking to stand out with your ride among people in the know, here’s your chance to get a bike that Motorcycle …

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1986 Honda Interceptor VFR700F

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The VFR750F was one of the best sport bikes of the 80s – it won best 750cc sport bike from Cycle World 6 years in a row. But due to the drastic tax that was placed on bikes larger than 700cc at the time, it was a bit expensive. Honda thus created the VFR700F, a little brother/tariff beater that was …

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1980 Kawasaki KZ1300

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Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this KZ1300 sold for $5,700 after 27 bids on eBay. When someone’s email address is a specific model of motorcycles, it’s probably a fair guess that they’ve seen their fair share of that bike. So when “1300kawasakiman@gmail.com” is offering one of his 12 KZ1300s and says it’s in ‘amazing’ condition, the bike is probably …

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Genesis – 1988 Yamaha FZR400

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Post Sale Update: This FZR sold for $4,525 after 24 bids on eBay. Here’s a 2 owner, all stock FZR400 with just 2,165 miles on it. It’s claimed to run like a champ and the owner uses non-ethanol gas (consider me jealous). The FZR would rev to 14k and produced 64 horsepower at the rear wheel – Bimota liked it …