I’m sad to share this, but it looks like the Vincent Streamliner (also known as the Black Lightning) is now up for sale, though it might need a name change because the engines aren’t coming with it.
1973 Yamaha RD/Redline 100 Road Racer
Here’s Justin’s first feature, about a rare Redline-framed RD100!
1972 Bultaco Metralla Road Racer
Post-Sale Update: This Metralla sold for $4,545 after 25 bids on eBay. This Metralla looks beautiful thanks to a new replica fuel tank, tail/seat, and fender. Built as a road racer that would qualify for AHRMA 250, it will need to be brought back to life as it’s been sitting for a couple of years. It has been sitting for …
A Gift from Kenny Roberts – 1975 Yamaha TZ750
Cycle World called the TZ750 one of the six greatest motorcycles of all time, thanks to a racing pedigree that included nine straight wins at the Daytona 200.
1956 Benelli Leoncino Sport
View PostFull Mod Pitbike – Kawasaki KLX110
From its stroker crank to the custom graphics, this little pit bull will boost anyone’s paddock cred. Built from a Kawasaki KLX110, this baby beast boasts a full compliment of cosmetic and go-fast(er) bits for the sound, spunk and attitude you want. When you get serious about your race days, $3,000 will put this one on the back of your …
1969 Van Tech Bridgestone SR100
Founded by Bill Van Tichelt, Van Tech ended up building aftermarket frames for small-displacement Japanese bikes like the Honda S90, Kawi 100/120, Bridgestone 90/100, and more. The main purpose was to reduce weight, but also give riders the ability to almost ‘hot swap’ engines and suspension work. As they claimed in one of their ads – you can “run a …
Quick and Dirty – 1974 Rickman Montesa VR 250
This nifty Rickman Montesa 250 is perfect for getting dirty, as long as you’ll be quick and don’t need much fuel! It apparently ran several hill climbs in the 70s but it then spent decades in dry storage. The seller has brought it back to life – and you’ll get most of the original parts to convert it back to …
“Lightly Raced” – 1980 Harley Davidson XR750
The Harley Davidson XR750 is a legend in dirt-track racing, the winningest bike in AMA racing history. It’s also well known for being the bike of choice of the quintessential stunt rider, Evel Knievel. Knievel used the bike from 1970 to 1977 – Harley Davidson stopped sponsoring the daredevil after he was convicted of assaulting someone. The XR750 still gets …
Needs Some Work – 1928 Harley Davidson Peashooter
Harley-Davidson released the Peashooter to compete in the 350cc class of AMA racing, and it was clearly designed with one purpose – because you didn’t get a clutch, transmission, or even brakes!
In Australia – MV Agusta Monoalbero
In 1952, Cecil Sandford won the 125cc World Championship on a MV Agusta – the first of the firm’s 37 titles. The next year, MV released the Monoalbero (single cam), designed to be a privateer racer you could get straight from the factory.
In Germany – Ex-Dakar Speedbrain BMW G450X
Did you look at the trick G450X from a couple of days ago and think “that’s cool, but I want something more serious”? Well, here’s the bike for you – a BMW G450X that Speedbrain campaigned in the 2014 Dakar Rally!
2 Honda CB95Rs
The CB95R isn’t a particularly popular bike, but this seller has two examples that have been ‘race restored’ (but not started so they’ll need fluids and tuning of the carbs) and bumped up to 155cc.
Visual Replica – Gilera 125 Racer Lookalike
11-27 Update: This Gilera is back up for sale with bidding up to $1,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Gilera did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,050. “Most likely” based on a late 60s Gilera 124 5V, this rolling piece of art was built/restored by Kent Riches of Air-Tech, known for …
In Germany – 1973 BMW Gus Kuhn Endurance Racer
After an illustrious career in motorcycle competition, Gus Kuhn founded Gus Kuhn Motors in London. What started as a workshop evolved into a dealership that truly made a name for itself by customizing Norton Commandos and eventually BMWs as well. This bike is claimed to be a Kuhn Motors-prepped endurance racer that’s currently ready to race thanks to a recent …