Last year, Riders Discount won the Daytona 200 with Danny Eslick on a Triumph 675R. This…was not that bike. But, it was the test bike, and this Triumph has been pumped up with over $40k in parts to make a serious piece of machinery.
Restored – 1969 Yamaha TR2
Based on Yamaha’s R3, the TR2 (along with its baby brother TD2) was a revelation in privateer racing. These bikes were instantly competitive and stayed that way for years – the TR2 had a 350cc engine, the TD2 had a 250cc.
1962 Norton Manx Replica
The Norton Manx was a racing bike built for a whopping 15 years built in long stroke and short stroke variants. The Manx has a long, complicated history, but in recent times there has been a resurgence in its popularity for classic motorcycle racing, leading to aftermarket firms specializing in service and parts supply for these classics. If you know …
1974 Yamaha TZ750
Post Sale Update: After 72 bids on eBay, this TZ750 sold for $39,000. A legend in motorcycle racing, a Yamaha TZ750 won the Daytona 200 nine times in a row and was called one of the six greatest motorcycles of all time by Cycle World. Here’s an example that’s spent over 30 years in storage after a brief stint in …
22 Wheels – Turnkey Honda Race Team
View PostIn Italy – 1980 Bimota KB1
View Post1997 MUZ Skorpion Replica Race Bike
When MZ released a limited edition race replica of their Skorpion, many enthusiasts were pleasantly surprised to discover that it was more than just a paint scheme – it shared several similarities with the factory race bike.
Scrambler Road Racer – 1963 Honda CL72 Custom
Here’s a 250cc Honda CL72 scrambler that’s been converted to a road racer in the spirit of Honda’s RC series, though it has been sitting for a few years.
Van Tech Framed – 1966 Honda CB160 Racer
View PostRC Inspired – 1976 Honda CB400F Racer
8-16 Update: 8 months later and this bike is now up for sale in North Carolina. The seller adds some additional details: This bike (VIN: CB400FE2100225) was apparently built The Shop in Milwaukee in the early 2000s for vintage racing, competing at Mid-Ohio. That was the last time it was raced. The seller is the 2nd owner and notes that …
$7,000 Fairing – Fogarty’s Championship Winner
Who needs an entire Monster for $7k when you can use that money to place the opening bid for the front fairing of Carl Fogarty’s championship winning 996?
NCR New Blue – 2007 Ducati SportClassic
View PostSuper Single – 2006 Kawasaki KX450 Road Racer
A week ago, I featured a Husky SM450RR that was built to compete in the new Super Single class (which eventually became Formula 450). Here’s another take on the F450 class, this time based off a Kawasaki KX450.
Needs Assembly – 1975 Harley-Davidson XR750
Despite the above picture, this legendary XR750 is currently disassembled and will need your love and care to come back to life. Are you up for the challenge?
Classic Racer – BMW R75/5
Ready to go with a recent engine rebuild by MAX BMW that features high comp pistons, Carrillo rods, a lightweight flywheel, new Mikuni 38mm carbs, and more, this classic racer is perfect for someone who feels obligated to race with an airhead.