With an extensive American history, Harley Davidson has offered a wide array of great motorcycles for more than a century. While I adore the very early American motorcycles, there are many great motorcycles from different eras like this first… more»
Motorcycles
Feb 24, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Zen and the Art of Cruising: 1983 Honda Gold Wing
The Honda Gold Wing is one of the more successful and well-recognized touring motorcycles made in the last 30 years. As a full-dress motorcycle, it looks closer to a Harley-Davidson in spirit than the other bikes in the company’s… more»
Feb 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 62 Comments
Monster Moto: 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900
Normally I gravitate towards small motorcycles and oddball scooters, mopeds, and mini bikes, but it’s hard to beat a monster like this 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900. These were thee bikes to have back when I was tooling around on… more»
Feb 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Tailored Two-Wheeler: 1960 Ariel Leader
It takes a special person to ride a motorcycle like this 1960 Ariel Leader, and by special I mean in a good way. They have to be able to let certain comments roll off of their back like the… more»
Jan 24, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
ATV Trail Blazer: 1970 Honda ATC 90
I don’t get excited about three-wheelers often, but the Honda ATC 90 has to be one of the coolest motorbike contrpations ever made. The ATC really paved the way for the ATV market in the U.S., with its famous… more»
Jan 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
What Was Your First Bike? 1975 Rupp Roadster II
Did you have a mini bike or a motorcycle as a kid? If so, do you still have it? This 1975 Rupp Roadster II is listed on eBay with bids of $1,200 and a full four days left on the… more»
Jan 7, 2018 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Black Plate Bike: 1960 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo-Glide
I’m stepping a bit outside my comfort zone with a 1960 Harley Davidson FLH, listed on the Los Angeles craigslist page with an ask of $22,000. After consulting with my uncle who is way more of an expert on… more»
Dec 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Barn Find Bike: 1973 Honda CB100
The seller has this this bike listed as a 1973 Honda CB100 and they say that it’s a “true barn find.” And, it runs! More on that later. This little time capsule can be found here on craigslist, or… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Bright Pink Pony: 1950 Mustang Scooter
The ad, here on craigslist in Knoxville, Tennessee, says this would make a great Christmas present. Can you think of anyone, besides Scotty, who would appreciate this old Mustang? Scotty might have a problem with the pink, though, but… more»
Dec 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Perfect Project? 1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead
With winter setting in for those of us in the North, this time of year brings indoor projects and dreams of spring cruising. This bike is currently featured here on Hemmings and is lot W81 at the upcoming Mecum… more»
Nov 28, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Motorcycle Truck: 1982 Honda CT50 Motra
MOTRA!!! No, this isn’t some sort of post-nuclear, 1950s radiation-fed monster from a Japanese sci-fi movie, it’s a 1982 Honda CT50 Motra! See, it’s just a nice, friendly Honda, that’s all. Ahh… it’s a Honda. Whew, that was close…. more»
Nov 23, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Idaho Barn Find: 1974 Can Am TNT 125
I’ll be the first to admit that this photo looks too good to be true, but perhaps the seller is being honest and this is a genuine Idaho barn find. This is a Can Am TNT 125, which looks… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Paper Boy Special: Whizzer Motorbike
Although there was little separation between early 1900’s motorcycles and bicycles, motorbike kits would grow to be popular for bicycles in the 1940’s. Whizzer was one of those motorbike kits you could purchase to motorize your bicycle. Whizzer began… more»
Nov 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 89 Comments
Still In Its Crate: Brand New 1980 Honda CBX
The phrase, “new in the wrapper” is an overused idiom that is often pure hyperbole. In the case of this 1980 Honda CBX motorcycle, it appears to be 100% accurate. This six-cylinder motorcycle has never been removed from its… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
A Pair Of Oddities: V8 Trike & Model A Fury!
Either one of these vehicles would be one of the stranger modes of transportation available for sale, but these two are both available from the same seller in Berwick, Pennsylvania. You can find the unusual V8-powered trike for sale here on… more»
Oct 30, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
