Upon its release in the early 1970’s, Kawasaki’s H1 Mach III was the fastest half-liter production motorcycle in existence. Inspired by the legendary Japanese triple, Verona-based customs outfit Mr. Martini (aka Nicola Martini) joined forces with Kawasaki Italy to create a special H1-flavored kit for the Vulcan S.
1985 Harley-Davidson FXRP
Post Listing Update: This FXRP did not get any interest at the BIN of $10,900. The FXR was an important model for Harley in their quest to show the world that they were still relevant after buying out AMF’s ownership interest. One way they tried to compete with the Japanese was to counter the dominance of the Kawasaki KZ1000 in …
Experimental “Mini Knuck” – 1938/39 Harley-Davidson XE-4
8-28-19 Update: Well, it looks like this bike has sold, as it’s now on the other side of the country…and the BIN is up by over $50K. Find it for sale in Newtown, Pennsylvania with a BIN of $250,000 here on eBay.. Post Listing Update: This prototype Harley did not get any interest at the BIN of $195,000. Despite a …
New In Crate – 2003 Harley-Davidson FLSTSI 100th Anniversary
Post Listing Update: This Harley-Davidson did not meet reserve despite 45 bids up to $24,980 on eBay in Port Washington, New York. In 2003, Harley-Davidson released 100th Anniversary versions of several models. Here’s a FLSTSI (Heritage Springer) that’s still in the factory crate.
1985 Honda Shadow 1100 with Boat Sidecar
The original Shadow 1100 was a fine motorcycle, good enough that Honda kept it around until 2007 with very few changes. Still, it’s not the kind of bike I’d typically feature here. However, I have to make an exception for this example, as it’s got a sidecar which doubles as a powered boat!
1974 Norton Commando Hi-Rider
When “Easy Rider” exponentially increased the popularity of choppers around the world, it was inevitable that certain businesses would try to ride the wave. What was surprising was that one of those companies was Norton, who created the “Hi-Rider” variant of the Commando to counteract the popularity of big Japanese motorcycles like the Honda CB750. It looked silly – in …
#7 – 2010 Confederate P120 Fighter
7-19-19 Update: Almost a year later, this Fighter has made its way to Facebook. The mileage seems to be the same at just over 300, and the seller seems confident that his last showing on eBay isn’t what the market will bear, so find this Confederate Fighter for sale in Austin, Texas for $70,000 here on Facebook Marketplace. Post Listing …
1959 Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster
Post Sale Update: This XLCH sold for $8,700 after 17 bids on eBay in Cohoes, New York. This XLCH was restored by the seller 7 years ago, and it was later featured in Issue #330 of American Iron. The seller has suffered a back injury that stops him from kick starting, so he’s letting this go to a new owner …
California Highway Patrol in Australia – 1938 Harley-Davidson ULH
Post Listing Update: This ex-CHP Harley did not meet reserve despite 32 bids up to $25,655 on eBay in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. This ex-CHP Harley has made its way across the Pacific, and it’s now available in Australia.
Cycle Garden Restoration – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
Post Sale Update: This Eldo sold for $9,000 after 15 bids on eBay in Centerport, New York. The seller of this bike used to work at Cycle Garden, and while he was there he restored this ex-police bike. “Through the years I collected all the original parts to restore it to its Police original. Some parts were replaced since this …
New In Crate – 1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883
Post Sale Update: This Sportster sold for $5,100 after 38 bids on eBay. 1994 wasn’t a noteworthy year for the Sportster, but it’s still impressive to see one in the original crate from 25 years ago!
Sitting Since 1990 – 1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Post Listing Update: This Sportster did not get any interest at the opening ask of $2,900. It could be argued that the Harley Davidson Sportster recipe is so good that it is destined to die without changing. An air cooled v-twin and carefree attitude has always been undeniably cool. Even in 1979, 20 years of R&D gave the Sportster a …
Rare Project – 1979 Honda Dax Chopper
Post Sale Update: This Dax sold for $2,751.01 after 22 bids on eBay. Honda’s ST series of minibikes were called the Trail in North America, though Europe and Japan knew them as the Dax. One of the variants in Japan that the US never got was a mini chopper, but one of them was brought over by an American serviceman …
284 Miles – 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH Bi-Centennial Liberty Edition
In 1976, Harley released a limited run of bikes called the Liberty Edition to commemorate America’s bicentennial. Liberty Editions were built across several models – I’ve featured a similarly-prepped Super Glide before – but from what I can tell, the differences were only cosmetic with black metallic paint and special decals on the fairing and tank.
Restored – 1941 Harley Davidson FL Knucklehead
Post Listing Update: This HD did not get any interest at the BIN of $75,000 on eBay. Harley-Davidson is the most successful American motorcycle manufacturer in the history of motorcycling, but there’s so much more to the story than just that statement. They have been close to shutting their doors on numerous occasions since selling their first bike in 1903. …