Jay Leno’s Garage is one of my favorite YouTube channels, because of the variety of vehicles featured and the stories that Jay passes along about his cars and bikes. With that in mind, here’s his newest video, which features a Brough Superior SS100 and some interesting tidbits about ‘whip it like a mule’ and putting a drop of blood in …
AHRMA Sportsman – 1972 Honda CL350
Shasta Smith, owner of the Vintage Monkey, designed this AHRMA racer which was co-sponsored by Randakk’s Cycle Shakk. It was very successful, winning every one of the 19 races it entered in SMRI and finishing 3rd Nationally in the 2013 AHRMA 350 Sportsman class. Find this CL350 racer for sale here at Randakk’s Cycle Shakk for $8,900 in Pinehurst, North …
1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Post-Sale Update: This Super Sport sold $3,150 after 18 bids on eBay. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles per hour, and …
2007 Ducati GT1000
An instant classic, the Ducati GT1000 matches an excellent 992cc 2V engine with retro styling. Here’s a “exceptional” example with just 578 miles on the odometer in the unique black and tan paint scheme. Find this GT1000 for sale (VIN: 008994) in Grants Pass, Oregon for $11,495 here at Automania.
Ending Soon – 1977 Harley Pan-Shovel Custom
Built by Keino Cycles, this Harley custom features a 82 cubic inch engine and beautiful paint by Vincent Szarek.
Pranafa Playboy Mini-Scooter
This bike contains one of my least favorite phrases – “ran when parked”. Despite that, it’s too cool not to feature. Originally imported to the US by Hap Alzina, the west coast BSA dealer, the Pranafa Playboy was a mini-scooter built by Dr. Seiffert in Frankfurt, Germany. The intent was something to have something you could take to work but …
1968 Honda CB450 K1
Offered for just two years, the CB450K1 featured a couple of cosmetic changes, including a redesigned tank compared to the Black Bomber. For more information on the K1, check out this link from Livable Landscape. This specific CB450 (VIN: CB450-3001978) was recently restored mechanically and cosmetically, including new pistons and rings in the engine. The paint is ‘near perfect’ and …
1995 MZ Skorpion Sport
The MZ Skorpion was the result of an international partnership between a British design firm, an East German manufacturer (MZ), and Yamaha. Weighing just 380 pounds and packing 48 horsepower, this is a rare sportbike that has become quite the cult classic.
1969 Honda CB160
Post Sale Update: This CB sold for $4,336.25 after 22 bids on eBay. The Honda CB160, affectionately known as the Mini Hawk, featured an over-bored CB125 that produced 16.5 horsepower at 10,500rpm. Here’s your chance to snag an example that’s been ‘perfectly restored’.
1955 Horex Resident
Here’s a “gorgeously restored example” of the Horex Resident, which was produced for just two years as the successor to the Regina. This bike is powered by a 350cc four stroke single with twin port exhaust that produces 24 horsepower. Find this Horex Resident for sale here on Brad’s Bikes (scroll to the bottom) for $6,500.
1979 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
Post-Listing Update: This Moto Guzzi 1000SP cafe racer was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. One of the better touring bikes in its day, the Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada typically falls under the radar of some of the more classic Guzzi names. I’ve already featured one example that was turned into an absolute beauty, but here’s an interesting …
1965 Ducati Monza 250
Here’s a “fully-restored” example of the last year of the Ducati Monza 250 before they became angular. It was used mostly as a show bike (and has apparently won its share of trophies), but now it’s your turn to hopefully get it back on the road for regular use. Note that the seller and I have different definitions of fully …
Pikes Peak Racer – 2005 Yamaha YZ250
This Yamaha YZ250 was converted into a racer that placed 5th in class at the 2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb. To make this happen, plenty of custom work was done, including Excel rims, Moto Master brakes, Galfer rotors, and a suspension set up for a 160 pound rider. However, this bike will probably need an engine rebuild, and it includes …
Purple Widowmaker – 1975 Kawasaki H2 750
A legend in the motorcycling world, the Kawasaki H2 750 is remembered so fondly thanks to its peaky, narrow powerband and its poor handling characteristics. A bike for experts only, the Widowmaker commands respect wherever it goes.
Video Intermission – McLean Monocycle
Kerry McLean has made a name for himself with a series of Monocycles – including a 5hp model built to learn on and his piece de resistance, a monocycle with a V-8 stuffed inside of it. Here’s a summary: Segment007 from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Vimeo. And here’s a video of an unfortunate crash that happened over a …