It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Motorcycles
Sep 20, 2024 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Kawasaki KZ650SR
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Kawasaki running. “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a Z.” says a brochure touting the attributes of the Kawasaki KZ650SR, bravely comparing it to the famous Kawasaki KZ1000 superbike. As… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Next Level Patina: 1947 Indian Chief
In 1922, Indian introduced the Chief as the largest and most powerful motorcycle in the lineup. Yet it wasn’t until Indian designer Charles Franklin added full fenders to the motorcycle’s lanky frame that it became a cultural icon. The… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Update: Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
UPDATE: This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 motorcycle, so adroitly profiled by Jeff Bennett in April 2024, has cropped up for sale here on craigslist, with a $75,000 price tag. Thanks to Nevadahalftrack for spotting the ad for us! The… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 34 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1971 Honda CB750 K1
UPDATE – The seller has added a cold start and a drive-by video of the bike on the street! Be sure to watch those below and make them an offer. Taking the world by storm is an understatement when… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
American Pickers Auction Bike: 1948 Indian Chief
Is a vehicle worth extra if it has a connection to a famous name? That is the question presented by this 1948 Indian Chief. At first glance, this legendary motorcycle skates the line between restorable and a parts bike. … more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only Year In The US: 1982 Honda MB5
We have only seen one of these very unusual motorcycles here on Barn Finds in the past. They don’t come up for sale too often and are rare in the U.S. since they were only offered one year here:… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Junk In The Trunk: 1983 Honda Motocompo
I don’t know if I would normally refer to this 1983 Honda Motocompo as a scooter as I think of scooters as step-through motorcycles. I don’t know if I’d refer to it as a motorcycle either, and a mini-bike… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1970 Rokon Trail-Breaker Explorer MK-III 2×2
We’ve seen quite a few of these unique, usually yellow, 2WD, two-stroke, smoke-’em-if-you’ve-got-’em motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years. That being said, we’ve also seen many, many, many Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, Challengers, etc., so hopefully, if those… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Santa Baby: 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special
Also called the Chrome Edition, which sounds like a 1960s pop group, the 1986 Honda Z50RD is better known by the name Christmas Special. It never officially had that name from the factory, but they were delivered to dealers… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E
The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Museum Find: 1911 Excelsior Auto Cycle
It’s not every day that you meet a motorcycle more than a century old, but here she is. The story starts in 1876, when George Robie, son of a German immigrant , founded a company called the Excelsior Supply… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 With 1,024 Original Miles
Many enthusiasts are passionate about classic motorcycles, and machines like this 1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 ignited their love for two wheels at a tender age. The Trail 70 represented an excellent entry point for young people to develop… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Collector Quality: 1973 Yamaha GT80
One thing we have learned over the years at Barn Finds is that classics come in all shapes and sizes. The sheer variety of machinery we have seen is mind-boggling, but one of our favorites is old motorcycles. They… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1958 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster
Only a select group of classics ever achieve icon status, and any machine wearing the Harley-Davidson badge falls into that category. The company’s V-Twin engine range produces impressive torque and an exhaust note like no other. The owner began… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Factory Cafe Racer: 1963 Honda CB92 Benly
Many of you will chuckle if I were to say that Honda’s CB92 was their “sport/racing” bike since it’s a mere 125-cc in size. As almost always, most folks think you have to have the absolute biggest, most powerful… more»
