SELLER SAYS: 1990 Cagiva Elefant for sale. Limited edition 1990 Paris-to-Dakar. One of six in Australia. Original condition. 63,651km. Wheels are 21 on the front and 18 on the back. Original spokes, trinkets, tool pouch, air box breathers, oil coolers & hoses, original stickers and paint, centre stand, after-market Scorpion muffler. Fully serviced (oil and belts). Full service history. 5 speed gearbox. Vin ZCGIAAINXLV000127 Engine ZDM906LE1000906. Click here to see more photos. Contact Greg on 0418 425 070 (Campbelltown, Sydney NSW)
Seven-day online auction begins 3pm Saturday April 1st
Location: Kalamunda (Perth, Western Australia)
SELLER SAYS: Low-mileage early 996 in excellent condition. Full Termignoni exhaust and a few carbon fibre parts from new, but otherwise stock standard. Rare combination of beautiful yellow bodywork and three-spoke wheels. Truly stunning to look at, and rides superb. Sounds glorious and is fast and forgiving. One or two chips and some scratches from a zero-speed garage incident (see video). Thinning from my private collection. Not licensed, but taken for a sneaky squirt in the hills once a month to keep everything working. Two owners and 25,000km from new. Bike is in Kalamunda, Western Australia. Click here for more photos, videos and auction details.
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SELLER SAYS: For sale is my Triumph Thunderbird 1600c. 19,500km. Has ABS braking, classic British hog-slayer pipes and is in excellent condition. New front tyre and recent oil and oil filter change. One owner from new, and has always been garaged. Contact Bill on 0417 969 716 (Australind, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: This is an Australian-delivered 1972 Vespa Rally 200. It was fully restored by renowned Vespa guy Mark Carter in South Australia four years ago and is still in beautiful condition. This is the best of the best for collectable old scoots. Contact Mark on 0420 998 372 (Manly, NSW)
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SELLER SAYS: Fully restored 1957 BSA Gold Star. All original. Comes with original GP Amal. No tests. Contact Gary on 0419 706 355 (Brisbane, Qld)
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SELLER SAYS: Unrestored. Missing speedo. Needs fuel tap. Has twin leading shoe front brake. Police Special with large battery cover, radio rack. Running well when put away 25 years ago. See more photos here . Contact Cal on 0412 763 323 (Hastings, Victoria)
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Suzuki GT 380. Fully restored, as new, crank fully rebuilt. Seals, bearings conrods, pistons and electronic ignition. All rechromed, repainted. Runs like a new bike.13,500km. See more photos here . Contact Alan on 0430 501 244 (Werribee, Victoria)
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SELLER SAYS: In beautiful condition. Just put 12 months rego. 52,200 km. Bike has been upgraded to a Kevin Schwantz Pepsi Replica VJ21. Has original fairings, new tyres, brake pads. See more photos here . Contact Gary on 0447 451 485 (Goulburn, NSW )
SELLER SAYS: Back in the early 1980s, Yamaha stunned motorcycling by announcing what looked very much like a road legal version of their then-new V4 GP racer for a price that pretty much any 25-year-old rider with a full-time job could afford. Yamaha already had the lightweight two-stroke market sewn up with their LC range. The introduction of the second generation YPVS models in 1983 had cemented their dominance despite Suzuki fighting back with a water-cooled, alloy-framed RG250. Launching the V4-engined RD500 just six months after Kenny Roberts and Eddie Lawson debuted the race bike was a master stroke. Demand for the new bike was massive with all UK stock sold well in advance. This particular bike was imported into Australia from the UK in 2021 when its owner relocated here. It’s in original specification and comes with the original logbook and a big history file. A full engine rebuild was completed in Feb 2023 at 45,695 kms and it now has 45,785 kms on the clock. Other upgrades include suspension and Brembo brakes – all the original parts come with the bike and a RD500LC bike cover. This is a magnificent original example of a RD500 YPVS. Contact 08 933x xxxx SOLD . (Fremantle WA).
SELLER SAYS: Yamaha’s first big single, designed by Shiro Nakamura, is a 499cc 4-stroke enduro bike and a descendant of the TT500. This model became the pioneer of the big single off/on road genre, now grown into adventure bikes. The XT500 first saw the light of day in 1975, it was launched at a dealer’s exposition in the US to rave reviews and was released as a road going version of the excellent TT500. Production continued right up until 1990 which is testament to the longevity of the design. The summer of 1976 saw the bike compete in the Paris-Adidjan-Nice rally, also known as the CoteD’Ivorie-Cote D’Azur rally. Four XTs finished the event almost bog standard apart from a 25L fuel tank, a luggage rack for tools and two 5L fuel cans. Later it truly made its mark in competition when Sonauto Yamaha team’s Cyril Neveu won the motorcycle division of the first Paris Dakar Rally in 1979. This particular bike has been completely restored by its owner and we think it’s a fitting tribute to one of Yamaha’s legendary motorcycles. The bike is a stunning example and priced very competitively! Photos of the build are available for serious buyers. Contact 08 9xxx xxxx SOLD . (Fremantle, WA).
SELLER SAYS: Completely rebuilt 2600 miles ago. Engine # 1060253. Frame# 1060197. Motor vapour-blasted, frame powder-coated. New paint. Click here for more photos and a video. Contact Ray for information on new parts used. Phone 0417 892 487 (NSW, Australia)
SELLER SAYS: The Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 is a premium product, LAMS-approved, 399cc Desmo-engine motorcycle. It is easy to ride, fun and stylish. The Sixty2 has ultra conservative geometry, ensuring stability, mechanical grip and confidence with no surprises. The Brembo brake package is perfectly suited to the bike, with a forgiving initial bite on the lever but still plenty of stopping power on modulation and good feel braking into turns. Low KM’S and one owner. Contact Gary at Albany Motorcycles on 08 9842 2914 (Albany, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: I am reluctantly selling my Triumph that l have enjoyed for the past 15 years. It starts and runs well, has near new tyres and 3 months registration. Contact Tim on 0448 xxx xxx SOLD (Margaret River, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: American import. 13,600km. Black. Good tyres. Low seat height and forward controls. Registered until Nov 2023. Excellent condition. Contact Neville on 0439 197 450 (Australind, WA)
SELLER SAYS: New Kiehan S/S exhaust and Wilbers 630 rear shocks within the last 1,000km. 15,000km or so on engine top end overhaul. Carbs thoroughly overhauled at the same time. Red center ignition, solid state diode board, 13.8v regulator for AGM battery. Katdash installed with instrument overhaul by Otto instruments (maybe 8,000km ago?). Forks have Maxton cartridge conversion. Alloy top triple clamp. Front brake has semi-floating rotors with 13mm diameter BMW OEM master cylinder. Stainless steel braided lines on the front. Fuel tank relined maybe 10,000km ago. Panniers are modern replicas. Tyres are good. There’s a ram ball hiding under the dash, BMW plug power supply there too. Spares, including new unused pair of brake rotors, consumables, cables, etc. It’s an old bike that’s been well maintained to be used. Solid, reliable. Cosmetically unrestored, stone chips etc. That’s my 150 words, I’d have liked more to justify my price. Call me. Contact Matt on 0448 100 627 (Runaway Bay, Gold Coast Qld).
SELLER SAYS: 1962 Vespa VBA 150 for sale. Essence of Italian cool – think of the movie Roman Holiday! Contact Retro Moto Co. on 08 9336 7590 or click here to visit their website. (Fremantle, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Suzuki GT185 for sale. This GT185 will make a perfect town-bike for the lucky owner. Press a button and spin the motor to life and away you go! This bike has had recent work on the carburettors, suspension, tyres, electrics, brakes – everything has been checked, serviced and made good, ready to ride away! Contact 08 9xxx xxxx SOLD . (Fremantle, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: For sale is a 1981 Ducati MHR 900. With very low mileage it’s still in its showroom condition with all its original parts. It has been stored inside the house and some body parts have been removed for show as the photo depicts (these are included in the sale). Very nice bike! Contact Chris on 0417 xxx xxx SOLD for $38k (Sydney, NSW).
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SELLER SAYS: Two owner, Australian-new genuine Boxer Cup. Including BMW panniers. Stock standard apart from heated grips and USB port. The BMW R1100S is now regarded as something of a classic, especially in Boxer Cup form. Classy styling, VFR-esque comfort and versatility plus BMW quality and residuals make for a stonking and attractive all-rounder. The plush ride usually delivered by BM’s novel Telelever/Paralever suspension set-up is present and correct on the R1100S but for some reason it manages to avoid much of the steering vagueness that comes with it. The BMW R1100S is smooth, predictable and pleasing to hustle along country A-roads. The BMW R1100S’s ‘new school’ boxer engine is pleasant, flexible and bulletproof. The R1100S is a BMW so the usual peace of mind applies, especially as it’s powered by the under-stressed 1100 engine. As a classy, versatile, and durable all-rounder, there’s not much that comes close. Replicas are best of bunch (but have high seats). Contact Andrew on 0418 xxx xxx SOLD for $11.5k (Sydney, NSW)
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SELLER SAYS: This is a GT Special that only a few people have built. Using a 750GT rolling chassis and a 900 Desmo motor running 860 cases, while retaining the right-hand-side gear shift, this bike has been built from the ground up with everything rebuilt. New paint, new exhaust that is ceramic coated with curved Contis, new 40mm Dellortos. The engine had a total rebuild by the late, great Bevel Wizard. New electrics, running GPS speedo, digital tacho, no need for the cable rubbish. Has a number plate issued but never registered or ridden so it’s brand new. I’m known for my restorations of the bevels and this is one that I was going to keep but as I have another GT Special this one is being sold to fund other things. So be quick if you want a rare bike; a GT with more grunt than the 750 Roundcase, this is it! No low-ballers please. Good luck finding another one. Contact Shane on 0499 165 952 (South Australia) ref# 020323
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SELLER SAYS: This Triumph 650 TR6 from 1970 is a showpiece. Very well preserved, this beautiful post vintage motorcycle is a great collector’s motorcycle in excellent condition. Contact Danny on 08 9374 0911 or email: danny@stevesmotorcycles.com.au (Perth, WA)
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SELLER SAYS: Sidecar Outfit – 1971 BMW R60/5 with 1953 Tilbrook sidecar. Engine upgraded with a 900cc Kit. 99,000km. 4-speed gearbox. Electric start. Brand new fully adjustable rear shocks (YSS). Large rear carrier. Air horns (loud!). Good tyres all round. Outfit handles and steers very well as it is correctly set up. Plenty of power. Lovely Tilbrook sidecar with tonneau cover and fold-down hood. Queensland registered until 13th April 2023. Qld RWC issued with sale. See more photos here . Contact Jim on 0412 246 905 or email: realizm@bigpond.net.au (Oxley, Brisbane QLD)
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SELLER SAYS: Electronic ignition, new brakes, tyres 80% good. Club rego not transferable. Fully serviced, carby kit and large quantity of spares. Good solid reliable bike. Contact John on 0415 xxx xxx SOLD for $6,500. (Bowral, NSW).
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SELLER SAYS: T120 (1200cc) Bonneville in excellent condition and fully serviced by enthusiasts. Part of a large collection that has to be downsized. Staintune exhaust, Triumph factory weather shield, Bar-end mirrors and Gearsack Tailback. 58,000km. Elderly owner and always garaged. Bike is fully serviced. Two keys. No silly offers. May rego. Contact John on 0415 448 872 (Bowral, NSW) ref#230523
SELLER SAYS: 1968 BSA Lightning for sale. Freshly restored, with a rebuilt engine still running in, eye-catching deep green paint, shining polished chrome and newly upholstered seat. New tyres and battery, this classic is ready to be ridden and enjoyed. Contact Retro Moto Co. on 08 9336 7590 or click here to visit their website. (Fremantle, WA).
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SELLER SAYS: SELLER SAYS: 1993 Yamaha V-Max for sale. Only 9500km. A genuine barn find. Carburettors have been fully rebuilt and overhauled, full engine service, suspension overhaul, all new fluids, brand new tyres and then dyno tested at an honest 102hp at the back wheel – matching the factory specifications and what we would expect of a brand new 1993 VMX1200 with v-boost. Contact Retro Moto Co. on 08 9336 7590 or click here to visit their website. (Fremantle, WA).
SELLER SAYS: Triumph 1927 Model N 494 cc side-valve single for sale. Opportunity to purchase a fully restored running vintage motorcycle. Great example of this period. Contact Nic on 0427 171 702 (Osborne Park, Perth WA).
SELLER SAYS: Kawasaki KZ1000 – G1 1980 classic fuel injection. 7,000 original miles. Bike has been stored for many years. Bike has been serviced (all fuel injection and other running gear), has new tyres and tubes, chain and sprockets. No damage. Very rare motorcycle. Starts every time, no issues whatsoever. Worth inspection. Contact Len on 0419 413 548 (Umina Beach, NSW).
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SELLER SAYS: 2002 Honda CBR 1100XX. Beautiful condition. All fluids just changed including brake fluid. Master cylinder and calipers have had new kits. Front suspension refurbed by Suspension Improvements. New tyres. 30mm handlebar risers. Ventura rack and bag. Has Micron mufflers fitted and comes with unmarked original mufflers. 73,000kms. 12 months Qld rego and RWC Sheepskin seat cover. Extended rear mudguard for shock protection. New air and oil filter. Mature owner. Bike ready to ride anywhere. No test rides. See more photos here . Contact Robert on 0408 641 237 (Cornubia, Qld)
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SELLER SAYS: It’s not in showroom condition, it has been a daily ride, but it is all original. 46,495km. Had a roadworthy last year and not done many kms since. Near new tyres, chain and sprockets. Has gearsack bag and rack, workshop manual and some other bits and pieces. Can Face-time a walk around and a start-up if you are interested. See more photos here . Contact Mark on 0403 327 351 (Geelong, Victoria)
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SELLER SAYS: 1974 Harley Davidson FLH for sale. I bought this bike in from Ohio USA in 2012. I had it fully registered for use in NSW but now on club plates which are not transferrable with the sale. It’s a matching numbers bike. For it’s age it is possibly the best one you will ever see. 12,000 genuine and original miles on the clock. The cases have never been split and apart from a master cylinder change, and the usual service, there has never been any major work done to this bike. The bike also comes with the original front shield fairing as well as the two up seat. Rides like a dream with plenty of power. New battery. Although legal, the front and rear tyres will need a change. Contact Marc on 0415 205 049 or email at met9@optusnet.com.au (Sydney, NSW)
SELLER SAYS: Very original 1960 Norton 500 (ES2). Slimline featherbed-framed alternator model. Will not disappoint. See more photos here . Contact Brian on 0407 323 748 or by email at briancar@tpg.com.au (Bunbury, WA)
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SELLER SAYS: The first year of the iconic T20 six-speed two-stroke twin-cylinder road bike. Purchased from the original owner 15 years ago. Restored to a beautiful condition. Paintwork by Roy Bogner. Chrome work by AA Vinnies. Mechanically exceptional; still on standard piston size, with excellent compression. Starts first kick and hums beautifully at speed. Crankshaft rebuilt with new oil seals by Neville Lush Racing. Engine re-assembled by Alain Guinot (ex Suzuki factory trained mechanic). New 20% stiffer fork springs custom made in the UK for an improved front end. Original perfect grey control cables on the bike, with new spares. Includes original Owners Manual and Shop Manual, and a large box of new spares and consumables, including brand NOS T20 barrels and new crank seals for 30 years in the future! À labour of love. Contact Alex on 0408 670 645 SOLD for $7k (Melbourne, Vic.)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Suzuki’s T20 hit the market as a high-tech marvel when it was released late in 1965 and went on to dominate production-bike race meetings around the world. While its six-speed gearbox was the T20’s big headline, it also boasted a twin-leading shoe front brake and just under 30 horsepower from its 250cc engine, good enough to push the bike to 92mph and a 15.3-second quarter mile. Also known as the 250 Hustler, the bike introduced Suzuki’s PosiForce lubrication system — petrol in the main tank, oil in another — to save owners the hassle of mixing fuel. And how cool are those external fork springs? This bike of Alex’s looks like a rare find indeed, in outstanding condition after a thorough and professional rebuild. Lovely. See more photos here .
2002 Buell XB9R Firebolt – bids from $12,500 SOLD
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Seven-day auction starts 12 noon (Western Australian time) Sunday January 29, 2023
Bike location: Lesmurdie, Perth (Western Australia)
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SELLER SAYS: I’m not sure if there’s a Buell museum in the USA, but I think that’s the only place you might find a better example of the original Buell Firebolt. This beautiful Australian-delivered XB9R has had just three owners — all older chaps who’ve treated it like a wife, not a lover — and it’s only done 6,500km from new. It’s recently been given new tyres, new battery and an oil change, but truth is, it’s barely run in. For the uninitiated, the XB9R is basically a bored-out souped-up Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster engine, crammed into a tiny GP frame and then blessed with a bunch of clever-tech innovations. Did it work? Hell yeah. Superbly. It’s half-Harley, half Aprilia RS250. And that’s exactly what it’s like to ride. There was a wonderful road test back in the day that was meant to compare the Firebolt with a Ducati 900SS. But they had a Yamaha R1 along for the ride and guess what? When they got to the heavily-cornered section of the hills outside Los Angeles, the Buell left both the Duke and the R1 behind. True — read the story here . And, in 2005, Bike magazine named the XB9R’s succcessor, the XB12R, the best-cornering bike of all time. I have owned this bike for a couple of years. I’ve not had it licensed, but I’ve taken it for a sneaky squirt in the hills once a month and kept it very clean and under cover. It does have some imperfections — the wheels could do with a polish and there is some surface corrosion on the forks — but otherwise it presents almost like new. There is a Jardine muffler currently fitted but I have the original muffler in a box. The bike might appeal to someone who wants to prove it really can beat an R1 through the twisties, but it’s more likely to appeal to a collector who wants an outstanding example of one of the most memorable and enjoyable street bikes ever made. See more photos and a video here .
2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200X – $16,900 $14,990
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SELLER SAYS: Based on Harley-Davidson’s hugely successful Sportster range and built for a one-make European race series. Upgraded suspension, front & rear, dual front disc brakes were all part of the race improvements. Handles like a sports bike and a H-D that actually loves twisty roads! *Sato Racing gearshift adds improved and more positive shift action. *Galfer braided front brake lines improves braking feel and performance. *Free Spirits horn filter and Mesh Sock adds horsepower, which is complemented by: *Dyno-tuned Bassani exhaust with heat-shields. *Oil tank lid includes digital temperature readout. *Corbin seat adds to rider comfort and support. Original seat included. *Genuine pillion seat cover and seat included. Note: no pillion pegs *LED headlight plus windshield. *R&G Crash Bungs. *Oil cooler mesh guard. *Aftermarket mirrors plus genuine mirrors included. *Handlebar Quadlock with vibration dampener included. *Personalized plate included for Victorian buyers. *Some scuffs and scrapes (muffler fell off when aluminium bracket snapped, left side-cover and gear-side cover have some scratches). Contact Geoffrey on 0418 179 246 (Pakenham, Vic.)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Ok, I admit it — I’d never heard of the XR1200X until we received this advert from Geoffrey. But having done a bit of research, I must say it looks like a hot piece of kit with some serious performance capability while hanging onto that inimitable H-D style. Learn more here .
1972 BSA 650 Lightning – $12,500
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent example of a 1972 BSA Lightning 650 twin. Done 6,000km on completely rebuilt motor. Complete with Boyer electronic ignition and regulator. Recently repainted. Has new tyres, handlebars, indicators, intake and instrument rubbers, battery and mirrors. Spin-on oil filter. Matching numbers. Runs and rides great. Club registration, not transferable. See more photos here . Contact Wayne by email at baileywt@bigpond.com or phone 0484 099 566 (Hamilton, Vic.)
1965 Triumph Trophy TR6 SR – $16,250 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1965 Triumph Trophy TR6 SR — the “high performance” road going model. A ‘650 Bonneville’ but with more low down torque and easy tuning with one carb. My 1965 Trophy TR6 SR has done less than 1000km since comprehensive restoration by Triumph specialist in the USA. New piston and rings with rebore (+20), gearbox, clutch and top end overhaul. New h/d wiring harness with Boyer Ignition and Paysan controller. English quality chrome rims and new tyres. Chain and sprockets new. Tool kit under seat. A comprehensive list is available on request. Factory correct colours, Burnished Gold over Alaskan Cream, trimmed with Robin’s Egg Blue. Post-rebuild servicing completed (by me) with quality oil in engine and transmissions. Nothing to spend and ready to ride. Can arrange inspection locally or arrange transport to wherever … just message me. See more photos here . Contact Richard on 0412 xxx xxx SOLD for $15k+ (East Gippsland, Victoria).
1976 Kawasaki Z900 – $23,000
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SELLER SAYS: Custom-built 1975 Z900 fitted with refreshed 1978 Z1000 A2 engine. 14,198km. Rear disc brake and fairing, Vance and Hines 4-into-1 exhaust. Complete new seat plus recently rebuilt brakes with stainless pistons and OEM rear master cylinder. Presents nicely. Runs hard, handles well and absolutely no oil leaks. Currently on non-transferable club rego. See more photos here . Contact Peter on 0412 543 861 (Queanbeyan, NSW) ref#020523
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Right at the end of the 1960s, Kawasaki and Honda were both secretly working on all-new top-of-the-range bikes to show the world they could build big bikes better than anyone else. Both were in-line four cylinders, and both were 750cc. Honda was first to hit the market, its CB750 Four proving such a success it took everyone — including Honda — by surprise. Kawasaki retreated to the design table to take the big-bike market another leap forward. When it finally released the Z1 in 1972, it had grown to 903cc with a double-overhead cam engine that was good for 82 horsepower and 132mph. The Z1 whacked the CB750 out of the park and became the must-have Japanese bike of a generation. Very early Z1s are now fetching seriously big money (one recently sold at auction in the USA for $US50,000) and all the 1970s Zeds have now become collectibles. This bike of Peter’s looks to be a great useable classic, its customisation adding some later-model reliability and functionality, while retaining that unmistakeable Z style.
1979 Suzuki GS850G – $8,000
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SELLER SAYS: Suzuki GS850g shaft-drive for sale.1979 with 13,462km (unsure if original k’s), new clutch, fresh paint, hard-chromed fork tubes with new oil and seals, GS1000 front calipers and discs, new s/s braided front and rear brake lines, all calipers rebuilt with new pads. Steering head (triple clamp) bearings greased. Engine is strong with good compression, new plugs, coils, points and condensers, new plug caps too. New Mikuni RS34 flat slide race carbs tuned for the 850 with new pods. Engine oil, gear oil and final drive oil just done. All electricals work, even the blinkers. New relays have replaced the original flasher unit as no longer available from Japan. Comes with original headlight and a few spares, has 12 months historic NSW rego but I cannot sell the bike with these plates. The bike runs like a dream and goes extremely quick for an old girl. She’s not perfect, just excellent for 42 years of age. Contact Matt on 0457 771 019 (Picton, NSW).
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SELLER SAYS: For sale my much-loved 1977 Moto Guzzi Mk 1 Series II Le Mans 850. In immaculate condition, ridden on club runs only, therefore on club rego. Fastidiously maintained with regular servicing done. 37,576km. Updated with Agostini rearsets, Lafranconi mufflers and headers and Moto Guzzi LeMans race seat. Will not disappoint, wonderful to ride, superb handling and fantastic sound to suit. See more photos here . Contact Huw on 0439 930 368 (Bunbury, WA)
1968 Ducati Mark 3D Desmo 350 Twin Filler – $35,950
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SELLER SAYS: Completely restored to concourse condition and to manufacturer’s specifications. Stripped back to chassis and rebuilt. Chassis and tank repainted. New chrome. Engine rebuilt. This is a rare twin-filler fuel cap Ducati, limited numbers built. Chassis Number: DM350 03224. Built Date: 11/68. See more photos here . Contact Carlo on 0419 834 947 (Perth, WA).
1972 Gilera 150 Arcore – $5,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1972 Gilera 150 Arcore — this cute little 150cc ohv 4stroke five-speed bike found its way into my shed about eight years ago via a Shannon’s auction. I believe it once formed part of the Italian bike Collection in Sydney. It starts and runs okay, looks great, and I’ve never seen another one anywhere in Australia. There’s a following in the UK and there’s plenty of parts available. It is unlicensed, has no indicators or switch, and the wiring is a bit rough. See more photos here . Contact Stephen on 0435 164 008 (Wattle Grove, Perth WA)
2006 Yamaha FZ1S Fazer 1000 – $6,250
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SELLER SAYS: Yamaha FZ1S 1000 sports tourer. Last of the first model, and probably the best. This one has been owned from new by a lady owner, with whom, unfortunately, time has caught up, and now reluctantly must go. Extras include taller screen, sheepskin seat cover, Ventura rack system, Yoshimura “silencer”, rear hugger, etc, etc. Original muffler and screen included. See more photos here . Contact Marion on 0449 578 525 (Toodyay, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Somewhere around the mid-2000s, several motorcycle manufacturers hit a sweet spot with big sports tourers . No longer were sports tourers an uncomfortable compromise between being a sports bike and a tourer. While many earlier bikes somehow delivered sports bike comfort and tourer performance instead of the other way around, the designers finally got things right. Yamaha’s FZ1S was right in the middle of this got-it-right period. With a slightly tamed R1 engine at its heart, the FZ1S will go like stink when you want it to, and handle like a sports bike as well. But if you want to take it easy and enjoy the countryside well, no problem mister; even with a pillion on board. This bike of Marion’s looks like a great example, and also reminds us what wonderful value for money is out there in the used-bike market.
1984 Ducati MHR Mille – $45,000
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SELLER SAYS: The condition of this 1984 Ducati 1000 Mille is 98 out of a 100. It had a major refurbishment 5000km ago by Ducati specialist Ten-Tye Dean. This included: Engine dismantled & cases split – everything, examined and renewed as required, new DID wheels, new brake rotors and calipers, new front and rear brake master cylinders, new clutch master cylinder etc, new clutch plates etc, new chains and sprockets. New switch blocks and levers, new bar-end mirrors. The speedo and tacho were totally rebuilt by Otto Instruments. New Ohlins on the rear and front forks rebuilt with upgraded springs. New hydraulic line throughout, plus more. I have all the receipts for work done and new parts fitted to the bike. The bike has electric start. All the old parts worth keeping come with the bike. Being sold due to my ill-health. (Note: Photo above is a sample only. Click here to see some current pics.) Contact Garry on 0418791793 (Buderim, Sunshine Coast Qld) Ref #250423
1974 Rickman Montesa 250 Cappra – $7,000
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SELLER SAYS: Complete and running, but with a noisy motor (bearing?). Comes with workshop manuals and parts book. Contact Phill on 08 9293 4416 (Kalamunda, Perth Western Australia.)
1959 BSA C15T 250 – $1,800
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SELLER SAYS: 1959 BSA C15T project. Incomplete and not running. Contact Phill on 08 9293 4416 (Kalamunda, Perth Western Australia.)
1959 BSA C15T 250 – $1,800
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SELLER SAYS: 1959 BSA C15T project. Incomplete and not running. Contact Phill on 08 9293 4416 (Kalamunda, Perth WA).
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SELLER SAYS: 1984 Kawasaki GPZ1100 For sale. I am selling my GPZ to fund another project. It’s unrestored and in very good original condition. Comes with a 90% complete parts bike including engine, tank, frame, wheels and lots of spares included. If you have any questions please ask. 75,000kms. Contact Steve on 0415 616 422 (Emu Heights, Sydney NSW)
2009 Ducati 848 Evo – $14,000
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SELLER SAYS: My Ducati 848 Evo is for sale. It has just become too hard to ride with my ageing back and needs a new rider. It’s a pity if it just gathers dust in my garage. This machine has no scratches or marks and rides well as most Ducatis do. Engine is fine, battery maintained, has new Pirelli Super Corsa tyres and is equipped with Termignoni exhaust cans. Nothing to do to this machine except ride it away. Contact Ron on 0417 091 155 or ronvandenbosch@bigpond.com (Perth,WA) ref#200423
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When the world does a bunch more laps around the sun and we all look back on the petrol-motorbike era, many a vegan beer will be consumed around many a safe, virtual hologram camp fire, debating great motorcycles of the petrol era. If I’m at that safe, virtual hologram campfire, I’ll be casting a vote for the Ducati’s 848 Evo as one of the greatest. Yes, there is a lot of nostalgia associated with the 848 being a twin-cylinder sports bike, back when that was the only kind of sports bike that Ducati made. But even ignoring the wonderful two-cylinderness of the 848 it’s still one of history’s finest two-wheeled achievements, especially the up-spec Evo variant. Specification-sheet aficionados will tell you the Ducati 1098 of the same era boasted a bit better everything than the 848, but ask anyone who’s actually ridden both and you’ll discover most will give the 848 a higher love factor. Its 126hp engine is plenty fast, and the bike rides a bit sharper and lighter than the 1098. There’s a good short review on the Motorcycle News website (here ) which describes the Evo as “a masterpiece”, “a class act” and “every bit as fast and exciting as a superbike, but a thousand times easier to ride”. It seems a bit loopy to be talking about a 13-year-old sports bike as a collectible, but we can see a lot of sense in snapping this one up and parking it in the games room. Lovely.
1983 Kawasaki Z1100 LTD – $11,750 $10,250
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SELLER SAYS: This motorcycle was imported from the USA six years ago by Allen Smith (Brisbane). An original 6,354 miles on the odometer! All totally factory original except for the handlebars, front master cylinder and fuel tap. The original ‘bars I replaced with new, more comfortable bars. The master cylinder and fuel tap I bought new from Z1-Spares in Tasmania. I have replaced the inlet rubbers. Also the cam cover end seal rubbers were replaced after a check on valve clearances. Bodywork, paintwork, and all plating is in exceptional condition. It won the award for Best Original/ Unrestored of the Kawasaki Z1 50th Anniversary at the 2022 VJMC Rally. The exhaust system has no sign of rust or rot. Battery is a fairly new MotoBatt. The bike has a new front Metzeler LaserTec. Rear Duro tyre has plenty of tread. The motor is rated at 105 bhp (76kW) and 96Nm torque. Gearbox is 5-speed, carburettors are Mikuni BS34 x 4, ignition is electronic. And of course, shaft drive! See more photos here . Contact Brian on 0409 024 482 (Castlemaine, Victoria)
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SELLER SAYS: Showroom condition 2004 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory twin for sale. 4000km. This bike has been parked inside for the last 15 years. Just had a full service, new tyres and has 12 months rego. Full Leo Vince exhaust, this bike looks and sounds amazing. One for the collector. Contact John on 0477 555 486 (Sydney, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: One for the collector indeed! There was a time when Ducati owned the market of exotic top-shelf twin-cylinder sports bikes — expensive, focused, stunning to look at, verging on the edge of perfection on the racetrack or twisty mountain road, and boasting a drool factor that bikes made in Japan, England or America somehow could never quite match. Aprilia’s big twin sports bikes stood toe-to-toe with Ducati back in the early 2000s, offering the same moto-sex appeal and, thanks to even smaller production numbers, even more exclusivity. Both manufacturers have since moved on to four-cylinder engines in their top-flight sports bikes (hhmmph!), giving their earlier twins even more collector value than they had before. This bike of John’s looks like a superb example of the breed, and near the pinnacle of two-piston performance-motorcycle evolution. Superb. Read more here .
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SELLER SAYS: 1981 MHR 900 for sale. Original condition, new clutch, brakes, chain and sprockets. 42,000km. Full service and updated by Gowanlochs Sydney. Great bike. Contact John on 04xx xxx xxx SOLD for $39k. (Coogee, NSW)
2000 Harley Davidson Sport – $39,500
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SELLER SAYS: A much loved and unique road-going race replica. Alloy race tank, solo seat with two pack paint, clip-ons and quality rearsets. Mikuni 40mm flat slide carb, large intake filter, 1340cc NRHS 88 top end, breather kit, stainless Supertrapp pipes with baffle plates supplied, upgraded ignition and cams producing a dyno verified 99+BHP at the back wheel. Spoked rims with good rubber, triple discs with braided lines all round. Sounds amazing and runs very well. Race stand included (original sidestand fitted) plus some spares. There is no damage and the bike is cosmetically excellent. Not ridden for a few years but everything works and it’s ready for rego (was on full NSW rego). Older owner retiring to a Guzzi single. Offers will not be entertained unless substantial, so serious buyers only. More photos and a video here . Contact John at johninthesandpit@gmail.com (Yass, NSW) ref#160423
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Well here’s something out of the ordinary — and what a beast of a machine. Most Harley-Davidsons we see on Australian roads are highway cruisers or city-centric Sportsters — and you’d be hard-pressed to find one at a race track other than in the carpark — so the notion of a Harley as a race bike is rare indeed. But it shouldn’t be. Harley’s XR750 and multiple variants of it have been winning trophies in America since the early 1970s, most famously in dirt track races but also on the tarmac. Google ‘Harley XRTT race bike’ and you’ll see what I mean. There’s no denying the big V-twin engine from Milwaukee is strong as an ox and more than capable of producing (and coping with) big horsepower, a fact that has given rise to a veritable industry of go-fast goodies that transform big Hogs to fast Hogs. We can see more than a touch of the XRTT in the tail end of this bike of John’s, with both the shape and the distinctive black-and-red styling giving a nod to H-D’s greatest speed-chapter in history. John’s photos suggest he’s created a marvellous machine here, with quality components and slick workmanship. We’d love to take it for a long fast ride!
SELLER SAYS: This Mk2 1954 Ariel Square Four has been retro-fitted with a sprung saddle and teardrop fuel tank, commensurate with the earlier Mk1 models. The machine has also been fitted with Morgo rotary oil pump, cartridge-style oil filter. Iron Horse Spares 300 watt-alternator (with a 12-volt upgrade), Devon stainless steel wheel rims and spokes (with new Dunlop tyres), an Armour exhaust system. Extensive use of Acme Stainless Steel fixtures and fasteners have been used across the motorcycle. All of the original fasteners, parts, tank, seat etc remain with the machine. Contact Dan on 0401 xxx xxx SOLD for $25k . (Busselton, WA)
Great site for used bikes. Especially interested in 1963 to 1970 Triumphs.
Couldn’t help but giggle when I saw the ’93 FireBlade that sold recently. Who ever painted it applied the ’92 livery.🤦
Also like to ask site owner if they could put a ‘box’ up, where you could write in your choice of bike you are looking for. It would make it simpler to find these then. If there is one I can’t see it. 👍
Thanks Bob. We can’t create a search box as such, but an old-fashioned ‘Ctrl F’ (as you would use to search a Word document) is a functional alternative. Cheers.
Great bikes for sale and sold here, Just started looking, did not even no about this site all this time. The prices are spot on, (mostly) as well. I love Z1’s and 900ss dukes the bestest! 🏍
For sellers, it is a pretty clumsy affair having to setup or change an advertisement by email. It would be much easier to create and manage an advertisement directly if the site provided some upload and edit tools.
Most buyers would like to see more than one photo, I’m sure.
Used to use your site all the time. Now it’s so hard to navigate even trying to find bikes for sale on opening your page, I’ve just about given up! Go back to an easier navigation!
Hi Mark. Thanks for your comments. We’ve not changed our navigation for ages. What’s causing you grief?
sort by state would be good ….. 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity to have both my Darmah SD900 (sold) and my Yamaha XS2 650 1972 on your site. Great place, great bikes and yes Perth to Bathurst cost $1300 last year. Alan.
Great No-fuss site and supportive service, with hundreds of viewers.
Thanks Guys.
Thousands of viewers actually, Shane — but thanks for the support! 🙂
There are a lot of fantastic machines from an almost forgotten era here. Jeez.. Some prices are just like.. Do you really want to sell this bike? Coz the price is telling me you don’t.
One example is the Honda gl1000 that has been “customed”… $20k??? I’ve got 4 wings…. And mates with immaculate ones.. Original… And one of them consistently wins shows… $15k at best for a pristine K0 example. And I appreciate just how much coin goes into these unique machines… But apologies here…. That ain’t worth $20k!!! Too many zeros on the tag.
Sold Mine Greg.
I can’t believe the prices people are asking for these bikes { tellem there dreaming } or are they accepting lower price.
Hey, that’s the price people are asking and that’s their call, and sometimes people out there looking just haven’t got enough cash – simple as that. Instead of criticising just go out and look out there in the market and don’t compare a restored immaculate bike for a shed find original rat. You may have never done a restoration and realised how much it costs these days compared to even 10 years ago. Cheers.
Fantastic site. Lovely to see the old classics are still alive and looking good. Would recommend this to anyone. Peter is very helpful with everything you need to get your ad up. Thanks heaps mate.
I thoroughly enjoyed looking your site but boy those prices are out of my park. I hope the sellers get the dollars they are asking, but I cant see that GT850 Guzzi hitting $19.500. Still, good luck.
BONG !!!!! Got that wrong didnt I ????
Tell ’em they’re dreamin’.
Nice to look at the bikes for sale, but how do people come up with their ridiculous prices 19,500 for an old v max. If all the old bikes were reduced 50% to what they are really worth in the real world we would see more on the road and their owners would not be so scared about riding them.
I brought my first bike after a forty year gap from riding,750GT 1976. Found it on this great site. Now looking for number two. Love this site, thank you to all concerned for letting us have the pleasure.
Geez, those round cased Dukes are overpriced. Won’t be bought for riding anymore. Museum pieces now.
lol – no they are not, you’re just poor.
Why do so many people think that old British s–tboxes are worth an arm and a leg just because they’re old? Come back to Earth people. Old brit singles can barely get out of their own way and Lucas’s wasn’t called ” The Prince of Darkness” for no good reason let alone having leakey old Amals above high voltage magnetos. I’ve been the victim of that particularly lethal combination so I know what I’m talking about.
I too have been on the rough end of the leaky Anal carb over sparky magneto pineapple. All compounded by a particularly nasty insurance company attempting to intimidate a young bloke still in shock sometime later into paying for a fire damaged service station which didn’t even have a fire extinguisher. Moral of the story – fix the leaky Anal and put an air filter on it. But I digress.
When push comes to shove, any old pusbox is worth what the market will pay for it. Who says a very ordinary early 70’s V8 Falcon whose terminal velocity far outweighed its safety is worth hundreds of thousands? Who says a 70’s bevel Ducrappi is worth 30-50 grand? etc etc
you are so right mate . thank you for telling the truth. makes 2 of us. BERNIE
My apologies. Did I say 30-50 grand. I was thinking of clapped out 750GT’s. By current advertisements I should have said 130-150 grand for a tarted up Sport or SS.
And another thing, do you know what the SS stands for? Not nice, but the TRUTH.
tickle, tickle. ka boom!
Can I swap my first born’s first born for the CB1100R? Because after 40 years, I still won’t be able to afford one.
Me too…………
Good Morning Peter,
Just a thank you for the way my BMW was advertised, very good AD, excellent comments. I had 3 keen buyers the day after the ad was first displayed, one of whom bought the machine. Thanks again,
Mark Henson
My 1975 BMW R90/6 was posted for sale on The Bike Shed Times website on Tuesday 1st October, and on their Facebook page the following Saturday. Four hours after the Facebook post I had a text query from a chap in Victoria (I’m in Perth). By that evening the bike was sold, for very close to my asking price. It was picked up a few days later, and gone! Have to say it’s left quite a hole in my shed – I’d owned it for 42 years. With several texts and calls from the new owner however I’m pretty sure it’s gone to a good home. Very impressive website and service, Peter. The Bike Shed Times is the go-to site for buying and selling proper bikes. Thanks, David.
Thanks Peter. Sold my bike, would recommend to anyone selling a special or rare bike. The Bike Shed Times works; it connects people who are interested in buying, not time wasters. Cheers, Neil
Best bike sales website I have seen. Keep up the good work. Nice to see the motor cycle trade finally arriving in the 21 century.
Listing my bike for sale with Peter was very fuss-free and the advert was outstanding. Highly recommended.
Re: Ducati sidecar outfit.
DJP Sidecars were built originally in Victoria, I had the first extended one, #4, from 1972. I had to travel down to Drouin, I think, to have the sidecar fitted.
With an abundance of “scrambler” and “enduro” road/trail bikes on sale, were can you actualy ride them off road in WA?
Good question, Paul. The short answer comes in two parts; either join a club, or don’t. A club will give you access to organised events (mostly competitive, but not necessarily expert). Or you can do your own thing on public tracks and trails if your bike is road-licensed, on private property if it isn’t, or at one of WA’s designated off-road areas if your bike is registered for off-road use. Learn more here: http://rtra.asn.au/Where/where
Temptation at every click of the mouse!!
F*^%ing fantastic site guys. Love the write ups, the big clear pics and the easy roll down selection. Well done, Im now a regular. Ebay can go find a gumtree
Thanks, enjoying the ride
Tempted to buy the 72 Norton basket case.
Love the Commandos
Great site for rare classics.
Thankyou
John
Love browsing through the ads, so tempted (Ducati 900SS is and always will be my favourite)
Great site. Great bikes. Love it.
I’m saving up to buy everything
I’m a bike nut and love all types of bikes. This site is pure candy store for me. I can sell some and then add to the growing mad collection. It’s great this site exists. It will be hard to stop myself indulging. Cheers, Anthony.
Peter does an excellent job of presenting these machines for sale. We restore old Triumphs to their former glory as a hobby and then pass them on to new owners, we think of it as saving these otherwise neglected classics. I assure you it is not for any financial gain but merely hearing and smelling them when they are running. Keep up the good work Peter — your site has assisted us with selling two bikes now, and your knowledge and input is greatly appreciated.
Bike sold, the ads on here work!
Lots of dream machines in those ads. Pity they are diagonally opposite me in this vast land. Maybe time to look up shipping costs.
Shipping bikes across the country is quite popular at the moment Stan, with most of the traffic seemingly from West to East! I believe there are reputable carriers out there who do Perth-Sydney around the $1,000 mark. Cheers.
bring on the bultaco and montesa . Love the web site will be looking
Some really nice old Triumphs in your line-up. Very impressed with the photos. I am sitting here with itchy fingers. I want all of them!
Love the way your ads are done; thanks for putting my V-Max on there too.
Awesome story on my 1125R Buell motorcycle. Cheers
Glad I found this site — wonderful memories. Makes me want to sell the GS and hook into a classic.
A great look at some lovely classics and sports bikes! with very interesting comments. Nice one.
An old BSA is on my Bucket List (take me back to my youth). Unfortunately the Bucket is empty 😊🙄
Hi Peter, thanks for the photo of my 450 R/T (TS) at York. Great idea the BST. Will spread the word. I share your passion for Ducatis and Guzzis. Hope to see you again.
Thanks John. We appreciate the support. Cheers.
Really nice, and great web site! Lovely machines.
I would love to have each and every one of these bikes, but ….
I have a 1952 BSA Gold Flash. Original condition. Lic. For sale at 10,000 dollars.
All the Gold Flashes had gold paint, if I recall? Great bikes! I’d be happy to have yours on Bikes For Sale Tony!