Built for 10 years (1929-1939), the Rudge Ulster was a British bike originally built as a racing prototype – so the production bike was pretty much a race replica. Advertised as “probably the fastest 500cc motorcycle in production”, the Ulster was one of the best bikes you could buy at the time.
The Best 125 – 2006 Aprilia RS125
For decades, the Aprilia RS125 has been the best 125 you can buy, assuming you’re in the market for a sports bike. Us Americans haven’t had the ability to freely enjoy them, as they weren’t officially imported to the States. Every once in a while, though, a grey market bike pops up, and for the knowledgeable few, it’s a tiny …
1 of 300 – Ducati 900FE Supersport
The Ducati 900FE, otherwise known as the Final Edition of the Supersports, marked the end of the carb’d big-twin Ducatis. A one year run of just 300 bikes, it’s a polarizing bike – it’s either one of the prettiest bikes Ducati ever made that’s full of character, or another one of countless special editions that barely added anything to the …
1998 Ducati 916 SPS
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati 916 SPS sold for the BIN price of $13,000. A limited edition of one of the prettiest motorcycles ever made, the Ducati 916 SPS (Sport Production Special) was an uprated version that featured a modified engine and chassis. Nearly all the specifications were improved, with lighter 5-spoke wheels, Ohlins rear shocks and Showa front forks, it …
The First Six Cylinder – 1979 Benelli 750 Sei
Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Benelli 750 Sei sold for $8,000. The first production motorcycle to utilize six cylinders, the Benelli 750 Sei was the result of Alejandro De Tomaso (of sports car company fame), who had just purchased Benelli and wanted them to build a flagship.
1 of 500 – 1990 Yamaha FZR750R OWO1
3-17 Update: Reader Joel C. has just let us know that this Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 is available on Craigslist for $29,995. Post-Sale Update: This Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 did not meet reserve at $20,100. Apparently, it’s Yamaha sportbike day today at Bike-urious. We go from Yamaha’s first race replica to the Yamaha FZR750R OWO1, a bike that makes even the Honda …
First Streetbike – Buell RS1200
Post-Listing Update: I thought the opening price was a little high, but I’m surprised to report that there were no bids at $7,495 for this Buell RS1200. Erik Buell got his start working for Harley-Davidson, but he made his name when he built the Buell Battletwin, a racebike built to extract as much speed as possible from a Harley engine. …
Museum Quality – 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts
Post-Listing Update: Despite 30 bids up to $9,600 on eBay, the reserve was not met on this Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts. One of the last two-strokes officially imported into the US, the Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts is very much a sought-after collectors bike in the US. Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the …
1985 Moto Morini 350 K2
Normally, a 350 from Morini makes people think of the 3 1/2, but the Italian firm released the Moto Morini 350 K2 a decade later.
Two Vincent Black Shadows
Post-Listing Update: Despite 27 bids up to $85,100, the ’54 Vincent Black Shadow did not meet reserve! And the ’53 did not meet reserve either, getting up to “only” $80,001. Alright, I’m back from the weekend (more on that later) and it’s time for more great bikes for sale! So we’ll start off strong with two examples of the greatest …
Chromed Italian – 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R
3-12 Update: 2 months later, this Ducati 1199 Panigale R is back up for sale. Find it with an opening bid of $25,000 and a BIN of $32,000 here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: Odd, this Panigale R is already off eBay, and there’s no mention about what happened to the listing. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for future announcements. The …
Foggy Ducati – 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition
If you’re looking at the number of championships and individual race wins, Carl “Foggy” Fogarty is the most successful racer to ever rule in World Superbike. In 2002, Italy’s most famous motorcycling firm released the Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition, to honor Foggy himself.
2011 Husqvarna SMS630
Post-Sale Update: After 29 bids on eBay, this Husqvarna SMS630 sold for $8,200. The Husqvarna SMS630 is a continuation of the SM610, a bike that took the supermoto market by storm. Husky has won 13 world supermoto championships, and this is their newest attempt at a bike for non-racers.
1983 Ducati 900 MHR Custom
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati 900 MHR Custom sold for $7,800 after just 1 bid on eBay. The Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) was built to commemorate Hailwood’s success in the 1978 Isle of Man TT. Normally a race replica with a giant fairing, this bike has been customized to become nearly the opposite.
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
Produced for just 2 years, the BMW HP2 Megamoto is one of the highest performing boxers ever built by the German firm. Only about 100 were brought into the United States at a MSRP of $20,520, making them a very rare and unique supermoto from a company that never would have tried anything like this just a few years before.