In the 60s, American motoross was full of heavy street bikes that had been poorly modified to play in the dirt. A man named Edison Dye was on a trip to Europe and noticed how riders were utilizing smaller and lighter bikes. After getting Malcolm Smith to try out a Husky, Dye became its importer to the states, and the …
1967 Van Tech Honda S90
11-5 Update: Looks like this Van Tech Honda S90 is back up for sale. It’s unclear what has changed with the bike during the new owner’s care, but it’s now available in Upland, California with bidding up to $2,850 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: This Van Tech Honda S90 sold for $2,250 on eBay. …
Ending Soon – 1965 Greeves Scottish Trials
Check out that leading-link fork – Greeves used the distinctive suspension on a wide variety of motorcycles, though they’re best known for their off-road bikes. This Scottish trials bike is one of those successful off-road models, featuring a 246cc Villiers 32A engine and Greeves alloy top end. This example is from the last year of Scottish production and was restored …
AHRMA Racer – 1979 Yamaha YZ400
Here’s a cheap Yamaha YZ400 that the seller acquired earlier this year and then built up into a racebike that placed 2nd at this year’s Barber Vintage Festival. It’s got DID rims, Acerbis hand guards, DG pipe with FMF turbincore exhaust and more – the only problem seems to be sticker wear from the seller’s knee braces. Here’s your chance …
1965 Bultaco Model 11 Metisse Project
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 …
1970 Saracen Trials 125
Here’s one I’ve never heard of before – a Saracen Trials 125. Sold out of England, these are very difficult to find in the United States, assuming you’re one of the few people that’s even looking for them.
$425 – 1988 Honda Z50R
For just $425, you can be the new owner of a legitimate motorcycle! Bonus points – this was a one-year only paint scheme, if that means anything to you. There’s a couple of cosmetic issues, but it runs well. For this kind of money, you can buy a bike or just barely afford a Dyson vacuum. Find this cheap Honda …
1971 Maico 501
Post Sale Update: This Maico sold for $7,878.01 after 25 bids on eBay. One of the most sought-after vintage MX bikes of all time, the Maico 501 was released in 1971 and dropped jaws just because of the displacement. At the time, it was the biggest two-stroke speed junkies could buy.The 400s were actually better race bikes, but for some …
1966 Triumph T120TT Special
Post-Listing Update: This Triumph T120TT Special did not meet reserve at $7,700 despite 25 bids on eBay. A race bike straight from the factory, the Triumph T120TT Special was stripped of weight and had an increase in performance. The model was the brainchild of Bill Johnson, the American west coast distributor – just 900 were built.
1974 Maico 440
Simply put, the ’74 1/2 Maico 440 GP is one of the most desirable vintage MX bikes ever produced. The seller is an individual of few words – there’s ‘lots of new’ parts…and that’s pretty much it. I spy an exhaust from Maico Only Racing. Find this 440 for sale here on Craigslist in Spokane, Washington for $4,200. This bike-uriousity …
1969 BMW R60 ISDT Replica
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $5,100. Here’s a BMW ISDT Replica with the engine from a ’60 R60. The seller says it’s full of features you won’t see on the street bikes, including the knobby tires, off-road fenders, headlight guard, skid plate, scrambler exhaust, handlebar clock, and more.
1993 Honda CR500 Ice Racer
The Honda CR500 was a monster of a dirt bike, with the two-stroke engine putting out about 55 horsepower that were arguably difficult to control. The bike weighed 247 pounds, and it was terrifying enough that MXA magazine called it Mr. Hyde compared to the Dr. Jekyll of a much newer Honda CRF450, even though the latter is no slouch.
Brand New – 1974 Indian ME-100
Post-Listing Update: This ME-100 did not meet reserve at $2,225. Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through …
Desert Racer – 1970 Trackmaster Norton Commando 750
Post-Listing Update: This crazy Commando got no action on eBay. Is this the coolest Norton Commando I’ve ever seen? Maybe. Maybe not. But it sure is one of the most unique. This Commando has a beautiful nickel finish Trackmaster oil-in-frame to turn it into a desert racer that will make you stand out.
Well Farkled – 2011 KTM 530 XC-W SixDays
The KTM 530 XC-W SixDays was already an impressive dual-sport from the factory, but this specific example has been customized beyond belief to turn it into the ultimate trail bike.