To celebrate Steve Holcombe’s back-to-back titles in the Enduro World Championship, Beta released 200 examples of a limited edition replica based on his 300 RR racer. 25 of them were exported to the US – here’s #77 of the series.
1987 Honda CR500
Post Sale Update: This CR500 sold for $10,000 after 16 bids on eBay in Dacula, Georgia. When originally released in 1984, the CR500 was the most powerful MX bike that Honda had ever produced. It quickly got a reputation for pinging (including the nickname of “Ping King”), which was rectified the next year with liquid-cooling. The rest was history – …
1992 Yamaha WR500
Built by blending the YZ250 and YZ490, the WR500 was a rare offering that was best served as a trail bike that could mix it up on the race track every once in a while.
CA Plated – 1996 Kawasaki KX500
When Kawasaki introduced the KX500 motocrosser in 1983, Dirt Bike magazine called it “unrideable” and “violent.” Now they just call it “the one bike to ride before you die.”
In Italy – 1977 Moto Gori Cross 50
Founded by Giancarlo Gori in 1968, Moto Gori got their start with 50cc off-roaders and eventually moved up to 125, 250, and 406cc models. Over a production run that lasted until 1983, Moto Gori used engines from Rotax, Moto Morini, Hiro, Minarelli, and Sachs.
Restored – 1980 Honda CR125R
Post Listing Update: This CR did not meet reserve despite 21 bids up to $3,100 on eBay in Binghamton, New York. Honda revamped the CR125 Elsinore in 1979, but it did not do well. They immediately redesigned it for the following year with much better results. The cosmetic differences between years were minimal, though the disappearance of the 23″ front …
1975 CZ Falta 400 Replica
1-9-20 Update: Six years later, this Falta Replica is back up for sale by the same seller, who states that it “is in very original condition and does not need to be restored!” Find this Falta Replica for sale in Woodinville, Washington for $8,500 here on Craigslist.
In Italy – 1980 TM 125 MX
Filed under “bikes I couldn’t find much information on,” this 125 motocross bike is an early example of TM’s offerings as the company was founded in 1976.
1973 Husqvarna 450 Desert Master
Post Listing Update: This Desert Master did not get any action at the BIN of $8,750. Introduced along side the 450 CR and WR, the Desert Master was a rare sales flop from Husqvarna in the early 70s – that makes them hard to find today.
1968 Honda Z50
Post Listing Update: This Z50 did not meet reserve with 20 bids up to $4,000 on eBay in Cedar Park, Texas. 1968 was the first year of US exports for the Mini Trail, and today we’ve got a pleasant survivor. In a wonderful article on Motorcyclist, Mitch Boehm notes “that the Honda Z50 Mini Trail is probably responsible for more …
Ending Soon – 2018 Alta Redshift MXR
Post Sale Update: this Redshift sold for $10,100 after 42 bids on eBay in Novi, Michigan. I recently featured a Alta Redshift MXR with no reserve and it seemed to resonate with you guys and gals, so here’s another one that’s met reserve and will find a new owner!
1978 Kawasaki KX250 A-4
Post Sale Update: this KX250 sold for $5,000 after 20 bids on eBay in Louisville, Kentucky. Even better, the buyer is a buddy of mine that I’ve met through Iconic Motorbikes, and he sent me this photo because he had one of these new! He unfortunately lost it in a home fire five years ago and has been looking to …
2007 Honda “CR500”
Post Sale Update: this “CR500” sold for $5,049.99 after 21 bids on eBay in Surprise, Arizona. Following the model that made Service Honda famous, this custom combines a 2007 Honda CRF frame with a 1998 Honda CR500 motor to blend modern handling with old-school open class two-stroke madness.
No Reserve – 1982 Honda CR80R
Post Sale Update: this CR80R sold for $2,235 after 19 bids on eBay in Powell, Ohio. Honda introduced the CR80R Elsinore in 1980, and it truly looked like a half size 250. The engine was up to snuff, though handling left quite a bit to be desired. So two years later, they added the Pro-Link monoshock, new 31mm air forks, …
175cc – 1973 Bultaco Pursang 125
Post Sale Update: After being relisted a couple of times, this Pursang sold for $5,145 after 26 bids on eBay. Post Listing Update: This Pursang did not meet reserve despite 10 bids up to $3,300 on eBay in Tucson, Arizona. Originally formed in 1959, Bultaco was formed primarily by former employees of the Montesa racing department. With time, Bultaco became …