Post-Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this Kawasaki W650 sold for $5,600. The Kawasaki W650 is a retro standard that was imported to the US for only 2 years. Inspired by the Triumph Bonneville, this bike actually preceded the rebirth of the Bonnie and for a brief moment in time, it was the best option for someone looking for …
British Frankenstein – 1975 Honda CB400F1 Dirtbike
Here’s something you won’t see every day. Or possibly ever. Someone has taken a CB400 , and over one week, turned it into an interpretation of the giant ‘trailie’ bikes inspired by the Paris-Dakar.
3 Wheeler – 1984 Honda Gyro
Post-Sale Update: This Honda Gyro sold for just $1,086 after 28 bids on eBay. Introduced in 1982, the Gyro series of scoots are three-wheelers (one in the front, two in the back) where the body is able to lean up to 40 degrees compared to the rear axle! GYRO is actually an acronym, which stands for “Great Your Recreation Original”. …
Suitcase Cycle – 1974 Honda CL125
Post-Listing Update: This Suitcase Cycle did not meet reserve with just one bid up to $1,500 on eBay. The 1974 Honda CL125 was a one-cylinder scrambler that with a 122cc piston that weighed just 196 pounds. What makes this specific example so special is that it has been converted by a third party company to fit into a suitcase for …
1971 Yamaha DT-1 250
Post-Sale Update: After 52 bids on eBay, this Yamaha DT-1 250 sold for a substantial $5,900. Yesterday, I featured a lovely Husky Sportsman that was built by the Swedes to compete specifically with bikes like this Yamaha DT-1 250, which essentially created and dominated the market in the US.
Homologation Special – 1990 Honda RC30
In honor of Lee, one of our newest readers who’s been on the prowl for a Honda RC30, here’s an example of 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.
Original Owner – 1982 Honda CBX
Post-Sale Update: This CBX sold for the opening bid of $7,900. Honda wasn’t actually the first to put a 6-cylinder powerplant in a production motorcycle – Benelli earned that honor with the 750 Sei. Thanks to the modern day Goldwing, the idea of a 6-cylinder Honda isn’t a foreign concept, but it all started with the CBX. Built in response …
Nicest I’ve Seen – 1968 Honda S90
Post-Listing Update: Despite 28 bids on eBay, this Honda S90 did not meet reserve at $2,800. I keep preaching about why the Honda S90 is just a little jewel of a bike, and today we’ve got an example that as nice as you’ll find, thanks to a fantastic restoration that few of these beauties ever receive.
120 Miles – 1989 Honda GB500
Post-Sale Update: The featured Honda GB500 sold for $11,500.01 after 9 bids on eBay. The other Honda GB500 noted at the bottom of this article sold for $5,000 after just 3 bids on eBay. 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 …
Instant Collection – Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf & Yamaha RZ500
Post-Listing Update: This collection did not meet reserve at $25,100 despite 28 bids on eBay. Well, if you’re looking to start a collection of legendary 80’s motorcycles, it doesn’t get much easier than starting with this pair of bikes that are offered for sale together. You’ll get a 1985 Yamaha RZ500 and a 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf Edition. …
<1 Mile - 2006 Yamaha R1 Limited Edition
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Yamaha took their incredibly popular 1000cc sportbike and modified just 500 examples into near-production racers. The Yamaha R1 Limited Edition bikes have been in hot demand ever since, but this one stands out from its 499 brothers as it has just 0.1 miles on the odometer.
Maverick – 1985 Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R
As a child of the 80s, I believe this Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R checks all the right boxes. An instant legend of a motorcycle further memorialized by a role in the 80’s classic Top Gun, and it’s in great shape.
Nicest Around – 1967 Yamaha YCS-1 180 Bonanza
Post-Listing Update: This Bonanza did not sell, despite being relisted. I don’t think I’ve seen an original YCS-1 in this kind of shape – but I’ve also never seen such a high asking price for one! The Yamaha YCS-1 180 Bonanza was a lovely small-displacement 2-stroker that was also available in a scrambler variant.
50+ Bike Collection For Sale
Reader John S. tipped me off about a private collection of over 50 bikes that’s come up for sale – if you can’t find something you like in this set, you probably don’t belong on this website!
1966 Honda S65
You all know that I love the Honda S90, so when reader Mark K. found the little brother Honda S65, I just had to share it with you. 6.2 horsepower, 56 miles per hour, and a claimed 190(!) miles per gallon. What else do you want to know?