Post Sale Update: After 37 bids, this special Rickman did not meet reserve at $11,100. It was then relisted and sold for…$8,700.
The Rickman Metisse is a legend when it comes to classic off-roaders, but thanks to the varying powerplants there are some that are better than others. Here’s one with a Weslake BSA B44 engine – considered by some (like Motocross Action Mag) to be the ultimate example of the Metisse.
The Weslake conversion brought the B44 engine (normally used in the BSA Victor) up to 490cc, getting displacement much closer to the usual 500cc class limit. You also got Rickman 41mm forks, Girling shocks, and Akront rims to help complete the high-spec package. The seller claims this bike is even more special because it was the first one imported to the US. Originally sold out of Steen’s in Alhambra, the bike spent some time with Lynn Wineland before doing a tour of museums.
Find this BSA-powered Metisse for sale in Upland, California with bidding up to $9,300 and the reserve not yet met