Motorcycles

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»

Rusty Rokon: 1971 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2

Over six decades ago, Charles Fehn started tinkering with what would eventually evolve into the Rokon that we know today. That’s a long time for such an unusual motorcycle to be in production. This 1971 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 can… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7

Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»

Barn Find Panhead: 1950 Harley-Davidson EL

Harley-Davidson has long been known for its V-twin engines, but there are still some that are more famous than others. The Motor Company’s first V-twin was introduced in 1909, faltered, and then re-emerged in 1911 as the F-Head. This… more»

Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125

Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»

Original Big Wheel: 1985 Yamaha BW200

I never really thought about it before, but with the 1980s being an era when where starting and owning a business was a real goal for a lot of people, even the names of a couple of motorcycles reflected… more»

Corvette? Chopper? Trike? This 1972 StratoTaxi Is All Three!

In the early 1970s, Randy Enterprises offered a catalog of custom chopper accessories ranging from tanks and fenders to handlebars, headlights, and even custom bodies, including one known as the StratoTaxi. Featuring swoopy bodywork and room for three, it… more»

Pedal Pusher: 1957 Motobécane Mobylette AV-79

Are there any French vehicle fans out there? I’ve only owned one French vehicle, my fun and trouble-free 1987 Renault GTA and I have never owned a moped. This 1957 Motobécane Mobylette Type AV-79 combines the best of those… more»

Barn Bike: 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120

A must-have for any seasoned motorcycle collector, this 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a project bike that looks nice in the photos but is a little rough around the edges and will need work to get it back on… more»

Barn Monkey: 1973 Honda Z50A-K4

I have two motorcycles that have been parked in a storage shed since (are you sitting down?) 1986. I know, there’s absolutely no excuse for that. The seller of this 1973 Honda Z50A-K4 says that it was parked in… more»

New Barn Finds Project! BMW R90/6 Motorcycle Shop Find

I recently had the chance to embark on a project with my uncle who is a long-time motorcycle builder and rider. It was in a recent conversation about one of his long-term projects – a desirable BMW R90/6 –… more»

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