Most people don’t know this, but Honda built a trials bike straight from the factory (that didn’t have Montesa’s name on it). Built to tackle obstacles at the lowest of speeds, this air-cooled 4 stroker is truly piece of history for those few people who love trials bikes. It has slight patina which shows its age, but the bike is …
1977 Rickman Kawasaki Z1
Post-Listing Update: Despite 25 bids on eBay up to $8,600, this Rickman Kawasaki Z1 did not meet reserve. Rickman made kits for the Kawasaki Z1 (also known as the Z900) Super Four, which was the most powerful Japanese 4-cylinder 4-stroke ever built, at the time. 82 horsepower yielded a top speed of 130 miles per hour, but companies like Rickman …
1991 Honda Cub EZ90
Designed to make motorcycles more friendly, the Honda EZ90 hid all of its mechanicals inside the futuristic plastic bodywork, and it even offered an electric start, in addition to the kicker. Powered by an oil injected, 2-stroke 90cc engine, this scoot was faster than you’d expect. No clutch is required for the ‘automatic’ transmission. The swingarm functioned as the rear …
1979 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
Post Listing Update: This Wing sold for $2,475 after 25 bids on eBay. This excellent example of the first generation Honda Gold Wing (VIN: gl14112748) has just 18,000 miles and looks great in my favorite color scheme for these bikes: black and gold. (Cue the Sam Sparro song) It has a recent service with plenty of work, and it comes …
1988 Honda NX650 Dominator
I’m a big fan of the Honda NX650, known as the Dominator in certain non-US markets. In fact, I bought myself a beater example of the breed to learn how to ride in the dirt with, and it was the first bike that I sold through this site (feels like so long ago).
Couple of Kawi 250s
Here we’ve got an interesting pair of Kawasaki 250 off-roaders. First, a KX250 – one of the few I’ve seen that are still highly original. A 212 pound, 34 horsepower rocket, this 39 year old bike was apparently ridden for just two seasons before it was put away in storage. It was brought back to life just last year, and …
6-Cylinders – 1980 Kawasaki KZ1300
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this big KZ sold for $6,799. The Kawasaki KZ1300 was the last (and biggest) of the 6-cylinder bikes that did not have as much of an impact on the market as companies expected. Built for 10 years, the 1,300cc engine produced over 120 horsepower, which was one of the reasons why France …
Brand New Wankel – 1976 Suzuki RE5
6-27 Update: This Suzuki RE5 is back up for sale with bidding up to $15,000 and the reserve still not yet met. Find it here on eBay. Not sure how this happened, but here we’ve got a 38 year-old bike with less than 1 mile on it – and it was rare even when it came out! Along with some …
1990 Honda RC30
The Honda RC30 is one of the world’s greatest homologation superbikes. Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship. The stats were impressive: the 748cc DOHC V-4 engine produced 76 horsepower, but included goodies like titanium connecting rods, gear driven camshafts, a slipper clutch, outstanding brakes, and a dry …
1990 Honda NS50F
A one year only model in the states, the Honda NS50F is a legitimate motorcycle despite it’s tiny stature. Capable of 55-65 (depending on the weight of the rider), this bike is easily hopped-up with aftermarket parts from companies like Team Calamari. You’ll also enjoy a six-speed transmission and front and rear drum brakes to slow down this light bike. …
Middleweight Ninja – 1998 Kawasaki Ninja ZXR400
Never offered in the states, this Kawasaki Ninja ZXR400 is a German model that has just over 19,000 miles and is in good condition. There are some minor scratches, but it looks good an comes with the original toolkit and key. Plus, it’s a no reserve auction, which I always like to see. For everything you’d want to know about …
Instant Sportbike Collection
Here’s an interesting listing – someone is selling off 8 bikes, most of which are Ducati and Suzuki sportbikes (with a BMW HP4 thrown in for good measure!) Currently available: 1. BMW HP4 2. HD Street Glide 3. Ducati 1198 S 4. Ducati 996 S 5. Ducati GT1000S 6. Suzuki TL1000R 7. Suzuki TL1000S 8. Honda Ruckus The bikes are …
Concourse Resto – 1976 Honda Goldwing
Post-Sale Update: This Goldwing sold for $10,100 after 28 bids on eBay. Pistol Pete is a well-known Goldwing shop who is affiliated with Randakk’s Cycle Shop – you may remember the supercharged Randakk bike I featured a while back. Interesting enough, Randakk even mentions this exact bike in a blog post about Pistol Pete’s work, so it’s a fair assumption …
Nice Price – 1974 Kawasaki H1 Mach III
This Mach III is in good condition and has just 7,000 miles. The seller suggests that with the exception of the air filters, this bike is original. While it has some cosmetic wear, everything mechanical works, and it’s a great price for the Widowmaker. Find this Kawasaki H1 Mach III for sale here on Craigslist in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania for …
Jekyll and Hyde – Yamaha RD400
Compared to the RD350, the extra 50 cc of the Yamaha RD400 brought a lot more civility. The engine was more flexible, though you could still easily wheelie the bike in 2nd gear, and though the frame was stiff, it was more comfortable to ride. It was really was the perfect example of how the RD series had evolved from …