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1969 Honda S90

In Japan, Small Displacement by Abhi1 Comment

You all know I love the S90 – see the Bike-urious logo if you had any doubt. Recently, the only nice ones I’ve seen have been expensive restored examples. Here’s an impressively clean original model in red, one of the harder to find colors. It looks to have 3,500 miles, and even the fork gaiters and chrome look to be …

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1990 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy

In Cafe Racer, Japan by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this GB500 sold for $5,997. 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 a lovely un-restored example that runs great and has just 10,747 miles. The only non-original parts are the grips and tires, and …

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1986 Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition

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Post-Listing Update: This Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition did not meet the reserve at $7,200 with 27 bids. The Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited Edition was an absolute legend in the world of 80’s sportsbikes – a bike that deserved the 50% increase in MSRP over the regular GSXR 750. The dry clutch upgrade was a $2,000 option in itself!

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1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor

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The Honda VF1000F Interceptor (VF standing for V-Four) was launched in 1984 as the flagship of the V4 line. Featuring a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs, this bike was released in response to America’s demand for an even bigger Interceptor.

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1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Listing Update: This CX650T did not meet reserve with bidding up to $10,300. In 1982, Honda introduced its first production turbocharged motorcycle, the CX500T. The next year, they bumped up displacement to form the Honda CX650 Turbo. While Kawasaki, and Suzuki also offered turbo’d competition, Yamaha and Honda were the most successful from a commercial standpoint.

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AMA Racer – 1983 Honda Interceptor Factory Superbike

In Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a Honda Interceptor Factory Superbike, built to compete in the 750cc class and of course built around the legendary Honda V-4. Here’s your chance to get a real factory racebike, though the seller’s stories about pedigree will need some verification. He brings up Ron Haslam and Sam McDonald, as they raced similar bikes in AMA, but I’d love YOUR …

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Z-Rex – 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100

In Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a great example of a power cruiser – Cycle World called it the best Standard bike of ’99. 11 years later they called it one of their best used bikes thanks to 96 horsepower (good for a 0-60mph sprint in 2.9 seconds), comfortable ergonomics, and 80s Superbike looks. This example is claimed to be in mint …

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1982 Honda CX500 Turbo

In Japan, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post Listing Update: This CX did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $3,356 – it had been relisted after not meeting reserve with 14 bids up to $4,250. The predecessor to the CX650T, the Honda CX500 Turbo was a confusing bike. One of the first of the Japanese turbo bikes, I’m still not sure why Honda wanted to …

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1984 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

A sought-after collectors bike in the US, the Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts probably needs no introduction. Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters and the first Yamaha street bike in the US to use a perimeter frame.

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$425 – 1988 Honda Z50R

In Japan, Off-Road, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

For just $425, you can be the new owner of a legitimate motorcycle! Bonus points – this was a one-year only paint scheme, if that means anything to you. There’s a couple of cosmetic issues, but it runs well. For this kind of money, you can buy a bike or just barely afford a Dyson vacuum. Find this cheap Honda …

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A pair of Bridgestone 50s

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In the 60s, Bridgestone was making some of the best motorcycles in Japan. However, their tire manufacturing brought in much more money, and the ‘folk tale’ is that the big 4 in Japan told Bridgestone that they’d stop using BS tires if motorcycle production continued. Truthfully, Bridgestones were just expensive and didn’t have a great dealer network. Still, it’s a …

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1961 Suzuki Colleda 125

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Suzuki started building bikes in 1954 – the first years of manufacturing were under the “Colleda” name. Fast forward to 1961 with the 123cc model, an air-cooled parallel twin engine that was capable of 10 horsepower. The bike weighed just 260 pounds and featured telescopic forks. Find this Suzuki Colleda 125 for sale in Bethany, Oklahoma with bidding up to …