Back in 1979, Honda introduced the Z50R mini bike. As an adult, if you’ve never attempted to ride one of these 50cc bikes, it can be quite challenging (and entertaining). Designed to get children into the sport of motocross,… more»
Motorcycles
Feb 21, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Six Cylinder Sport Bike: 1982 Honda CBX
This well-preserved 1982 Honda CBX is six-cylinder sport bike that was the company’s flagship offering when new. Featuring innovative packaging inspired by the company’s racing bikes, the CBX offered riders a fast bike with good handling characteristics and no… more»
Feb 20, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
SuperCycle! 1985 Pulse Litestar Autocycle
“Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Motorcycle! It’s a 1985 Pulse Litestar Autocycle!” This supercycle can be found here on eBay in Portage, Michigan, just south of Kalamazoo. The seller has a… more»
Feb 20, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RD
Lately, there seems to be a spike in interest (and values) of vintage mini trails bikes, particularly those made by Honda. I’ve recently gotten neck-deep in a stash of Honda CT70s, CT90s, Z50s and more as part of the… more»
Feb 9, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Authentic EL: 1947 Harley Davidson Knucklehead
This 1947 Harley Davidson EL “Knucklehead” is an iconic bike among vintage motorcycles, and a particularly important milestone in the company’s history. Featuring a novel overhead valve engine that gave it both speed and reliability, it’s a highly collectible… more»
Jan 31, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Minitrail 50 Duo! Pair of Honda Z50K1s
You may not have noticed this, but prices for old-school dirt bikes and mini-bikes have been surging as of late. We’ve seen it on this very page, wherein our content now includes vintage three wheelers, ATVs, and the like,… more»
Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Literal Fat Cat: 1986 Honda TR200
One thing that a skinny guy without enough money will never be called is a Fat Cat, either for monetary or weight reasons. The same can’t be said about this 1986 Honda TR200 which is known as a Fat… more»
Jan 28, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Military Flathead: 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
This 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA is a hard-to-find military-issue example, one of the flatheads built in support of the U.S.’ efforts in World War II. The WLA is the American model while the WLC went to Canada, and Harley actually… more»
Jan 27, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Snow Bike: 1982 Honda XL250S
The world seems to have gone mad lately with all of the Chrysler Sno Runners coming out of the woodwork. It’s like there are more for sale now than they ever made. This one is a little different, it’s… more»
Jan 21, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Vintage Enduro Racer! 1931 Harley-Davidson
We’ve featured several bikes here on Barn Finds over the past few weeks that are being sold by the famed Wheels Through Time Museum. It appears they are liquidating some of the less valuable pieces of their collection and… more»
Jan 15, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One of 10 Made: 1982 Kelvin Franks KTM 250
Every now and again, a find comes along that makes you appreciate an entirely new class of vehicles. In this case, I’m talking about a one-of-ten three-wheeler known as a Kelvin Franks KTM 250. I literally have never heard… more»
Jan 15, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Scooter Survivor: 1917 Eveready Autoped
While the automobile expanded our reach and ease of transportation in the 20th century, bicycles and motorcycles also played a strong part of that growth. While there were many cars being produced in the teens, WW1 took priority with… more»
Jan 14, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stored Since ’55! 1947 Harley-Davidson
Apparently, this 1947 Harley-Davidson was parked after only about eight years of enjoyment after the engine failed. It was put in a barn in 1955 and was recently found in Northern Vermont. Some small parts and pieces were lost… more»
Jan 11, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Museum Piece: 1942 Indian 841
We recently featured a 1934 Indian factory hill-climber here on Barn Finds. That bike was part of the massive collection of bikes from the Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. It appears they are selling a few… more»
Jan 8, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original Paint: 1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R
This 1966 Triumph T120R Bonneville 650 has been sitting for close to 50 years, last used in 1972. The seller had plans to preserve the original cosmetics and perform a mechanical restoration, which is needed after the bike has… more»
Jan 7, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sweet Barn-Find Honda! 1976 CB550 Four
Low-mileage motorcycles are more common than automobiles of similar vintage. For most owners, the motorcycle is never a primary means of transportation, especially in colder climates. This 1976 Honda CB550 Four in Lowell, Massachusetts probably didn’t see much snow,… more»
