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 T500 with an extra cylinder and liquid cooling crafted on.
1987 BMW K75C
I will concede that BMW K75 is not the sexiest motorcycle that’s ever been built – I remember that the editors of Motorcyclist once called it “the two-wheel equivalent of Birkenstocks.” With that said, I have a soft spot in my heart for these bikes, which I consider to be some of the most reliable motorcycles ever built (and there’s …
$3,800 – 1972 BSA Thunderbolt
BSA is probably best known for their Lightning, but they also had a touring complement known as the BSA Thunderbolt.
It’s Here – 2015 CSC Cyclone RX3
One of the big complaints about dual-sport bikes is that they’re just too big and heavy. There’s a small amount of 250 options out there (Yamaha probably has the best one with the WR250R), but there wasn’t a true 250 “adventurer tourer”…until now. Meet the Cyclone RX3, the result of a partnership between California Scooter Company and Zongshen, and after …
5,285 Miles – 1994 Yamaha FZR600
Post-Listing Update: This FZR600 did not get any love at $2,995. Sold between ’89 and ’99, the FZR600 was an inline-four powered sportbike with a Deltabox frame. In many markets, this bike evolved into the “Foxeye” FZR/YZF, in 1994, though Yamaha kept selling this model for another 5 years. Here’s (VIN: JYA3HHE07RA070904) a low mileage example in a rare color …
1974 Honda CL125 Scrambler
Painted to look like a baby CL72 or CL77 – or even like yesterday’s gorgeous CB77, this little scrambler was obtained in non-running condition and has been totally restored with a new top end (though the seller includes the original if you want to re-bore the cylinder). It has 4,145 miles but just one hour on it since the restoration …
1994 MZ Silver Star Classic with Sidecar
The MZ Silver Star is an interesting and very rare “classic” styled bike with a 494cc single cylinder. They company also offered a factory sidecar variant called the Gespann – which is what you find in front of you today.
$2,750 – 1964 Gilera 124 Speciale Strada
One of the last versions of Gilera’s single-cylinder, the Speciale Strada was produced from ’66 to ’70 (this bike is mistakenly titled as a ’64) and was capable of 70 miles per hour thanks to 10 and a half horsepower.
Cheap Cafe – 1980 Suzuki GS450ST
View Post2003 Derbi Senda Supermotard
In production since 1998, the Derbi Senda is a 50cc or 80cc (this one’s the latter) motorcycle that was barely brought into the US. This is basically a tiny supermoto with excellent components – 6 speed transmission, liquid cooling, and a top speed over 50 miles per hour. This example has 1,250 miles and…that’s pretty much all the info provided. …
Baby Interceptor – 1985 Honda VF500
The smallest of the Interceptors, the VF500 is claimed by some to be the best, thanks to absolutely incredible handling.
$2,000 – 2001 MZ Skorpion Sport
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
$1,500 – 1992 Suzuki VX800
The Suzuki VX800 is an interesting cult bike that was discontinued in the US after 3 years after disappointing sales, though the European market saw production run from 1990-1997. A classic looking naked bike, it had comfortable steering geometry and a torquey engine that helped make this bike a fantastic all-arounder, despite its 500+ pound curb weight.
$2,500 – 1989 Kawasaki EX500
You asked for more affordable bikes, so here’s another one for you. Between 1987 and 1990, the Kawasaki EX500 won Cycle World’s “Best Under 500cc Streetbike”, because they considered it ‘unusually capable and versatile’.
100 Miles and Plated – 1998 Honda XR400R
Here’s an XR400R in impressive condition considering it somehow has only about 100 miles. With the exception of a period correct FMF exhaust that was installed by the dealer when the bike is new, this bike is stock – though it is missing the tool kit and original handguards. The seller notes that the only flaw is a few bubbles …