Competing with what was considered by many to be the king of Japanese 1100-cc V-twins, the Yamaha Virago, Honda had its own secret powerhouse coming out called the VT1100, based on the Shadow engine. A V-twin engine isn’t usually… more»
Motorcycles
Apr 15, 2025 • Auctions • 5 Comments
BF Auction: 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor
The first thing Honda aficionados will notice is that this 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor has been painted “Winward Blue” by the seller. They have owned it for the last two decades and say they were getting tired of the… more»
Apr 14, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1971 Montgomery Ward 500 Mini Bike
Mini Bikes can be hard to nail down, as far as the exact model, year, etc. This is one of those cases, as I can’t find any information on the entire internet about this one! I’m hoping one of… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP
As one of just 571 SP Ducatis made, this example is #248, and it appears to be in lovely condition. While not the lightest version ever offered, this SP weighs in at an impressively light 400 pounds and is… more»
Apr 4, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Not A Moped: 19XX Suzuki FA50
Mopeds get a bad name for being for wimps, or those not experienced enough to ride a “real” motorcycle. I admit to never having ridden or owned one, but if I could find a nice one locally, I might… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Man Cave Display 15 Years: 1971 Indian MM-5A
When a company refers to its motorcycle as a “Mini Mini”, you know it’s small. And with a seat height of 18 inches and weight of 57 pounds, this 1971 Indian MM-5A “Mini Mini” is small. The seller has… more»
Apr 1, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Around-Town Tiddler: 1966 Honda S65
It’s hard to pin down the official name of these little “sport” bikes, although the name sport is somewhat deceiving, too. Honda referred to them as S65, CS65, Sport 65, 65 Sport, and maybe more. This 1966 Honda S65… more»
Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Race Developed: 1975 Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer
Yamaha’s naming system can be a head-scratcher at times. I’m a big Yamaha fan, have owned a couple of them since the 1970s, and have books about Yamahas, but I don’t even know what some of the initials refer… more»
Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dream Survivor: 1967 Honda CA77 305
Our next-door neighbor had a bike exactly like this one and I can still hear the distinctive exhaust note and can picture those wide whitewall tires, which I thought was unusual to see on a motorcycle. He never let… more»
Mar 23, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Trail Bike: 1961 Mustang Trail Machine
Mustang, but not that Mustang, made some really interesting small motorcycles right after World War II until the mid-1960s. The seller has this Trail Machine listed as a 1960 model but they didn’t make them until 1961 so we’ll… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 BMW R75/5 With Sidecar
BMW builds more than cars; it also builds great sport bikes. It has a long history of building touring bikes that can comfortably cover long distances. Still, no matter how comfortable a motorcycle is to ride, it isn’t always… more»
Mar 13, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Power-Up Kit: 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo
Power-Up Kit? That sounds like something David Hasselhoff would have said to his car (K.I.T.T.) on Knight Rider just before jumping over a couple of bad guys with perfect hair. It was actually a factory kit to boost the… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Honda CB350F
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! Be sure to make them an offer. With only 4,340 miles, it’s sad that this four-cylinder 1973 Honda CB350F wasn’t used more than it was. These were and still are… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Shortster Survivor: 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90
Affectionately known as a “Shortster” by many, but not by those who don’t like small motorcycles. For them, there’s no affection for these tiny Italian bikes, even if they do wear the Harley-Davidson name. This 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90 is… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Not A Sears Model? 1969 Gilera 106 SS
We’ve seen some interesting catalog motorcycles here on Barn Finds recently, thanks to the eagle-eyed readers sending in tips. The seller of this 1969 Gilera 106 SS says that it’s not a model sold for Sears but a European… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Ducati 250 Monza
Francesco (Franco) Villa was a well-known motorcycle racer, mechanic, and legend who passed away at age 87 in 2020. He was working for Ducati and racing on the side, but the company soon discovered his success and had him… more»
