Motorcycles

Monkey Bike Barn Find: 1974 Honda Z50A-K5

Candy Topaz Orange is a pretty fancy name for orange but small motorcycles like this 1974 Honda Z50A-K5 were mainly meant for kids and that had to be a pretty appealing name. I think this is a pretty appealing… more»

Paratrooper Bike: 1950 Indian Papoose Barn Find

I should explain the title. By the time these little folding motorcycles evolved into having the Indian name on them, they weren’t actually used by WWII paratroopers but they were still able to be folded up and to be… more»

Sidecar Equipped: 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead

Ironhead. Shovelhead. Panhead. Knucklehead. To the uninitiated, these terms may as well be used to identify pumpkins or some random sort of fungi. However, to riders with motor oil of the black and orange variety coursing through their veins,… more»

Hardtail Survivor: 1970 Honda Z50A-K2 Mini Trail

Honda used the Z50 as sort of a gateway drug, a way to get young people hooked on Hondas so as they got older, they’d keep moving up with bigger and bigger Hondas. It seemed to work. The seller… more»

All Original? 1967 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler

I love seeing the muddy rear tire on this 1967 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler, the owner is using it as it was meant to be used. Too often we have nice original or restored vehicles and we keep them… more»

Still In The Box: 1998 Honda Dream 50

In 1998, Honda was celebrating its 50th anniversary. They issued the “Dream 50” as a throw-back to the iconic CR110. This one was purchased new and never un-crated! It is up for auction in March at the Sale Rétromobile… more»

1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster

This 1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster is a fairly rare little motorcycle to find today as they were made for just one year. Almost any collector worth their weight in storage unit costs should have one, including me. If shipping… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

Was I the only human on the planet who didn’t have a turbo vehicle in the 1980s? It seems like both cars and trucks, usually smaller imported cars but also some American vehicles, had turbos. This 1986 Honda CX650… more»

2K Miles! 1972 Laverda 750 SF

Talk about a time machine, this incredible 1972 Laverda 750 SF has a mere 2,320 miles on it! It’s literally five decades old this year and has traveled only 464 miles per decade. The past owners of this bike… more»

Beautiful 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III

Birmingham Small Arms Co. started making motorcycles around the turn of the 20th Century, reportedly the same year that Harley-Davidson offered their first motorcycle in 1903. The seller has this fully-restored 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III posted here on… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1973 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III

My name is Scotty G and I have never owned a Kawasaki. That was painful to admit publicly, but it feels good to finally get it out in the open. I need to work on that character flaw and… more»

Brand New? 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner

Coincidentally enough, I was just at a huge vintage snowmobile show today in the upper Midwest so when I ran across this 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner listing, I couldn’t resist. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist… more»

Rare Micro Monkey: 1967 Honda Z50M

Almost as rare as world peace, this 1967 Honda Z50M is the one to have if you’re a collector of all things with two wheels and small engines. The seller has this seldom seen micro monkey bike listed here… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Chang Jiang CJ750

When a seller advertises any classic vehicle and states that it could serve as a project or yard art, you know that you are dealing with something that will require a significant commitment. That is the case with this… more»

Prized Panhead: 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide

With snow either on the ground or in the forecast for many readers, shouldn’t we be seeing snowmobiles? Well, yes, but why not motorcycles as well? While winter is the prime time to enjoy those SnoRunners, Phazers, and Enticers,… more»

Lot Of Five Honda CT70s!

When it comes to transportation, we have different tastes and desires. Some of us want to go fast, others want to be seen, then there are those of us that just want to have fun. If you find yourself… more»

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