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1966 Suzuki T20 Super Six

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Suzuki T20 Super Six, also called the X6 Hustler, was an instant hit with riders who loved high performance engines in lightweight bikes. The 247cc engine was capable of hitting over 100hp/liter (about 29 horsepower), and the bike was packed with plenty of technology, including the first 6-speed transmission used in a production motorcycle.

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1981 Honda CR450R

In Japan, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

Sold for just one year, the Honda CR450R was…not very good. In fact, Rick Sieman of SuperHunky called it one of the 10 worst dirt bikes of all time in this article, with excerpts like this: “It shook the steering head like someone removed the bearings, and tracked like a buffalo on steroids. The front number plate looked like a …

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2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Custom

In Cruiser, Japan by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This ZRX was pulled off of eBay. The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was an incredible power cruiser that’s become a bit of a cult classic. Depending on your taste in motorcycles, this custom version of the Z-Rex will either entertain or disgust you. Highlights of the build include a 250mm tire up front and a 330mm in the rear. It …

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Needs Some Work – 1974 Yamaha RD350 Racer

In Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s an interesting opportunity to snag a vintage road racer, as long as you’ve got a little patience. It was supposedly built in the 80s but there’s no history on it and the seller feels like it may not ever have been raced. It runs well but only when on choke, and the chain rubs under the engine cover. Still, …

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1994 Yamaha GTS1000

In Japan, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This Yamaha GTS1000 did not meet reserve at $5,700. For only one year in the US, Yamaha sold a sport-touring bike that was far ahead of its time – the GTS1000. Full of technology that would not make its way to most bikes for years to come, the GTS featured fuel injection, ABS brakes, and most importantly, the …

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Couple of Custom Honda Ruckus’

In Japan, Scooter by AbhiLeave a Comment

Or is the plural or Ruckus actually “Rucki”? Built by the scooter shop Rucksters Customs, these Rucki have been turned into a showpieces thanks to a lot of custom work and bolt on pieces. First up is Ripple, as shown in the above photo, which has a dual disc setup, some pieces from the Euro model (called the Zoomer), custom …

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First Turbo – 1979 Kawasaki Z1R-TC

In Japan, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This Kawasaki Z1R-TC got up to $17,200 but did not meet reserve. The Kawasaki Z1R-TC has the distinction of being the ‘first’ of many things. Most importantly, it was the first turbocharged bike released into the market, kicking off the 80’s turbo bike push which included bikes like the Yamaha Seca Turbo and the Honda CX650 Turbo.

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1970 Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this Dual Twin sold for $1,525. One of the many high quality (and somewhat pricey) small displacement bikes from a company we now only associate with tires, the Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin was basically a baby sport bike with two of their 90cc single engines merged together.

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225 Miles – 1990 Honda GB500

In Japan, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

In the late 80s, Honda took a risk and gave the world a beautiful motorcycle inspired by 60s thumper racers of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race – bikes like the Manx Norton and AJS 7R. Originally created as a 400cc bike in Japan, the bike got a bump in displacement to 500 cubic centimeters, and was then exported …

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Clean Original – 1973 Honda CB500

In Japan, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Here’s a nearly mint example of the Honda CB50, with just one flaw – a dent in the right side exhaust pipe. Otherwise, this bike (VIN: CB500K12027628) looks fantastic with just 8,100 miles on the odometer. The seller notes that everything except for the tires and battery are original, and that the bike runs great. Comes with the original title, …

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The Advanced KLR – 1990 Kawasaki Tengai

In Dual-Sport, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

This Kawasaki Tengai was created as a sister bike to the venerable KLR 650. Magazine tests of the time cited the Tengai as a bit better off-road, and most thought it was better looking due to the extra plastic. With that said, many felt that the improvements weren’t necessarily worth the slight increase in MSRP, especially if you were spending …

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Lawson Replica – 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR

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One of 750 ever built, this Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, consumers and reviewers loved this bike.