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1965 Moto Parilla 250

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This Moto Parilla 250 is ready for a new owner after spending a decade with the current owner. Utilizing Parilla’s high-cam 250 engine, the bike put down 23 horsepower through the 4 speed transmission, though this bike clearly has had some modifications from stock. Highlights include a custom Arias high comp piston, Probe Engineering ignition, Mikuni 32mm carb, and more. …

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1976 Bultaco Alpina

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Here’s a highly original Alpina 250 enduro – the seller calls it a 4 out of 5. It ‘runs perfect’ and has just 1,130 miles. Just make sure you’re comfortable kick-starting from the left side! Find this Bultaco Alpina for sale here on Craigslist in Chicago, Illinois for $3,000. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K!

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1972 OSSA Pioneer 250

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A 250cc enduro from the Spanish firm OSSA, the Pioneer was impressive enough that a Cycle World staffer was so impressed with the test bike he got for a review that he ended up buying his own. Cycle World called it “one of the ruggedest bikes made” and one that was “happiest in the boondocks.”

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2000 Derbi GPR50

In Small Displacement, Spain, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Sale Update: This GPR50 sold for $1,599. Derbi is a small Spanish company that started as a little bicycle shop near Barcelona, Spain. In fact, the name Derbi itself refers to the company’s beginnings, as it’s an acroynm (in Spanish) for “Derivatives of Bicycles). Derbi ended up being the only major Spanish manufacturer to survive the country’s transition to democracy, …

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2006 Metrakit Pre-GP 125

In Race, Small Displacement, Spain by Abhi1 Comment

Looking for a purpose-built race bike for a young racer-to-be? Look no further than the Metrakit Pre-GP 125. Metrakit, a Spanish company that unfortunately went bankrupt (but still has a large presence in Australia), was well known for creating a series of tiny roadracers that were quite dominant in 50-80cc mini GP races across the world. In the mid 2000s, …

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1972 OSSA MAR

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The OSSA MAR (Mick Andrews Replica) was built after OSSA hired the English rider to design and ride a new trials bike – he went on to win two consecutive European Trials Championships and three consecutive Scottish Six Days Trials with it. In 1973, Andrews moved to Yamaha, but OSSA kept producing this bike into the late 70s and it …

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Consecutive Serials – 2 Bultaco El Tirons

In Off-Road, Spain by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: Despite 24 bids on eBay up to $4,051, these El Tirons did not meet reserve. The Bultaco (El) Tiron is a true rarity – it’s even been hard for me to find decent information on it. Despite that, a seller is offering two examples that have consecutive serial numbers, if that means anything to you.

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1977 Bultaco Astro

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Post-Listing Update: This Astro did not meet reserve with 5 bids up to $3,099. The Bultaco Astro was the Spanish firm’s attempt at building a flat tracker straight from the factory. Based on the Pursang, it was available in 250 and 360 cubic centimeter displacement options.

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1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR

In England, Spain by AbhiLeave a Comment

Did you see the blue Rickmans from last week and think to yourself, I really would prefer a Montesa 250cc engine? Well, you’re in luck. The 250VR motor was highly competitive in its day, and most people felt that the Rickman frame was an extensive upgrade. Put them together and you’ve got a great set of wheels. This example runs …

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Needs Some Work – 1968 Bultaco Metralla 250

In Spain, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a lovely Metralla that was last ridden in 1994. Despite the 20 year absence from our public roads, it still looks good, and it’s as cheap as I’ve seen a good looking Metralla in a long time. If you’re feeling lucky, maybe you’ll find this won’t need much work at all and you’ll have a classic bike for a …

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1975 Bultaco Frontera

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Here’s a decent looking example of the very hard to find Bultaco Frontera. It’s had some recent cosmetic work including a new front fender, new lighting, and levers (in addition to lots of little things). It’s got the nifty toolbox tank, and it’s ready to get dirty again. The Frontera was offered in 250cc and 360cc variants – this looks …

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1966 Bultaco Campera

In Dual-Sport, Spain by Abhi6 Comments

I thought I knew a good amount about bikes until I started this site – here’s yet another model I’ve never heard of, the Bultaco Campera. The Campera was a dual sport (complete with a cool scrambler-style exhaust) offered in varying displacements – this is a 175cc example of the first generation.

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1965 Bultaco Model 11 Metisse Project

In Off-Road, Spain by Abhi2 Comments

During the 60s, when anything the Rickman brothers touched turned to gold, they built frames for all sorts of companies, including Bultaco. When assembled, they bikes took the name “Metisse”, which is French for ‘mongrel’. For reasons I can’t determine, the Spanish company had a falling out with Rickman, after which they created their own competitor – known as the …

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Ending Soon – 1967 Bultaco Metralla

In Spain, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

In the 60s, Bultaco was known primarily for its off-roaders, especially in the US. Their streetbikes were normally relegated to stay in Bultaco Cemoto’s home country of Spain, which imposed regulations allowing Bultaco to only use one engine in a small variety of sizes. You would think this put the Spanish company at a serious disadvantage when it came to …