Post Sale Update: This Honda Dream 4E sold for the opening bid of $10,900. We’re continuing the Honda theme today with a very old, very rare Honda Dream 4E. After WW2, the Japanese economy was in depression, and only a few manufacturers were able to survive. One of the reasons Honda was able to make it through was the revolutionary …
Rise of the Interceptor – 1984 Honda VF1000F
The Honda VF1000F (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.
500 Miles a Year – Pristine 1991 Suzuki GSX-R1100
9/19/13 Update: It seems like this seller might be just a bit optimistic. This Suzuki GSX-R1100 has been relisted on eBay for the same $6,500. The Suzuki GSX-R1100 was introduced in 1986. Featuring 137 horsepower and weighing just 434 pounds, it was the fastest bike on the block at the time.
1 Year Only – 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
The Yamaha YZF1000R, known outside of the US as the Thunderace, was an interesting parts-bin bike that somehow came together to make an excellent sports-tourer that only sold in the US for just one year.
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R
The Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R was the brainchild of Wayne Moulton, known as the “Father of the Japanese Cruiser.” His belief was that a solid motorcycle could be moderately tweaked to form four versions, one of which is a sport-tourer.
Black Beauty – 1975 Honda CR750
Post-Sale Update: This Honda CR750 sold off of eBay, unfortunately the final price is unknown. It doesn’t get much better than this: an amazing bike, beautiful photos, and a great story. The Honda CR750 was one of the greatest race bikes to ever be produced- based on its success, a small amount of kits were sold to the public that …
Homemade Frankenstein – BMW R65 Chassis with a Honda V8
Post Sale Update: After 17 bids, this crazy bike sold for $1,925. We don’t even know what to call this, so we’ll forget the naming and just describe what we see. Take one frame from a 1979 BMW R65, yank the engine and instead throw in a V8 formed by two 4-cylinder Honda 350 engines housed in a custom crankcase …
Pristine Race Replica – 1983 Honda Interceptor VF750F
Post-Sale Update: Despite 37 bids on eBay, this Honda Interceptor VF750F did not meet reserve at $6,350. The Honda Interceptor VF750F was the direct result of changes to the AMA Superbike rules. Because race bikes had to be production based, the VF750F was the first replica racebike to come out of Japan.
One Year Only – 1984 Kawasaki KZ700
Post Sale Update: After 25 bids on eBay, this Kawasaki KZ700 sold for $1,925. The Kawasaki KZ700 was a one year only bike built to get around a tax on imported bikes with a displacement of 750cc or greater, designed to help Harley Davidson.
2 of 500 – Pair of Yamaha R1 LEs
The Yamaha R1 LE was Yamaha’s celebration of its 50th anniversary. Taking their incredibly popular 1000cc sportbike as a platform, Yamaha produced a very limited run of only 500 bikes that were full of incredible extras and turning them into near-production racers. Specific changes made for the Yamaha R1 LE include an homage to Kenny Roberts and the original Yamaha …
1969 Kawasaki Green Streak F21M
Post-Sale Update: Yet again, the sale fell through on this bike. It now seems to have been sold for $5,000. We’ll see if it actually takes this time. 9/1 Update: This Kawasaki Green Streak has been relisted with a Buy-It-Now price of $7,800 here on eBay. 9/1 Update #2: Wow, and just and 5 hours later, this Kawasaki Green Streak …
Unrestored Survivor – 1972 Suzuki Water Buffalo GT750
Post Sale Update: After 17 bids on eBay, this Suzuki Water Buffalo sold for $3,995. The Suzuki GT750, also known as the Water Buffalo, was the bike that put Suzuki on the map in the United States. Introduced as competition to the big bikes of the day, like the Honda CB750 and the Triumph Bonneville, this bike was basically a …
Duo of 1974 Dunstalls – Honda and Norton
Post Sale Update: The Norton Dunstall did not meet reserve at $5,300, while the Honda also did not meet reserve at $3,950. Paul Dunstall is a legend in the classic motorcycling world. Originally a motorcycle racer, he set up a workshop where he turned Nortons into world-beaters with engine and cosmetic modifications. Fast forward to the 1970s, Dunstall’s business had …
1987 Honda Fat Cat 200
Post Sale Update: This Honda Fat Cat sold for $1,999. The Honda Fat Cat was a motorcycle made only for two years, similar to the well-known Yamaha TW200. With a 199cc four-stroke engine putting power through a five speed transmission and an automatic clutch, this bike was unique due to its use of two ATV-style tires.
1 of 1000 – 1987 Yamaha YSR80 Tech 21
8/26 Update: This Yamaha YSR80 Tech 21 attracted no bids at $3,800, so it’s been relisted here on eBay at $3,500. Fans of motorcycle endurance racing or the video game Tourist Trophy for the Playstation 2 may remember the Yamaha Tech 21 team, Yamaha’s factory effort in several races in the late 80s. Probably best known for their performance in …