1969 Kawasaki H1 500 – $16,000
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SELLER SAYS: Perfectly restored by a two stroke specialist. Starts easily and runs perfectly. Totally original, down to manufacturers stickers. According to H1 expert, a rare points model. Contact Kent on 0401 741 369 (Walkerville, Vic.)
1966 Ducati Sebring 350 & custom 1998 Ducati 900SS/Pantah – $12,500 the pair
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INTERNATIONAL SALE – Canada
SELLER SAYS: Two bikes being offered in a package from Canada for $12,500 (Australian dollars). Two-bike package enables much cheaper shipping. Price includes prepping, crating, and shipping both bikes from the Port of Vancouver (Canada) to your nearest port. Both bikes have clean title. Click on photos for more details. Contact Norm by email at norm.chamberlain@gmail.com (Vancouver, Canada).
1990 BMW K1 – $26,500 $18,900
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SELLER SAYS: 1990 BMW K1 for sale. Rare and beautiful motorcycle. Possibly the only K1 in the world in silver/blue colours. Great condition with nice patina. Everything is there including extensive history file, owners manual etc. Nothing’s missing. Everything works. This has been my go-to bike for distance travel. Offered now as I begin to thin my collection of “history-making” classic motorcycles. See more photos here . Because of scammer activity, please respond by telephone in first instance. I will not answer text or email messages until after telephone contact is established. Contact Chris on 0406 366 880 (Central Tablelands, NSW) Ref#080323
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2016 Aprilia 1200 Caponord Rally – $16,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my 2016 Aprilia 1200 Caponord Rally. It is in near-new condition. Nothing to do but ride. Just had major service including valves. Comes with factory top box and side panniers, factory Arrow pipe, Oberon clutch slave, stock screen included (cut-down one on the bike), two keys, new tyres, books and battery. This is my fifth Aprilia. (I love their bikes!) Extremely comfortable, powerful and stunning to look at. Tail bag is not included. Bike still has balance of two-year new bike warranty. It was sold new 09/04/2022. The Caponord is the most comfortable bike I have ridden. Set the suspension to fully automatic and it reads conditions and adjusts on the fly. Glides over our Australian back roads with ease. Google reviews and you will see very positive reports. Mature rider that needs to listen to his body and downsize. $16,500 Located in Perth, West Australia. Can help with transport interstate. Leave a message if I don’t pick up. (Shift worker.) Contact Ross on 0418 xxx xxx SOLD for $15.5k (Perth, WA)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When you think of big adventure bikes, there’s a fair bet that the Aprilia 1200 Caponord Rally is not the first machine that springs to mind, right? It’s also not a bike you’re likely to bump into, down at the local cafe. But the big Italian V-twin is a very impressive piece of kit with some definite headlines. Ross’ reference to comfort is borne out by road test reports, with a well-designed seat and some brilliant technology delivering extraordinary bum-comfort. The fully-auto suspension doesn’t need to be told whether you’re carrying a passenger, carrying a little or a lot of luggage, or even cruising or fanging it. It … just … knows. Spooky hey? It adjusts damping to suit and, by all reports, does it brilliantly. Matched with Aprilia’s long history building off-road bikes and more recent history with MotoGP, it’s no surprise these machines are getting strong thumbs-up reports from owners and moto-journos alike. This bike looks like it’s in A1 shape and ready to go. Great stuff.
1988 Honda VT500E – $4,500 $4,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1988 Honda VT500E for sale. This bike is a LAMS-approved 1988 classic ready to use as a daily ride or be put on a club registration. Powered by a 500cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive to the back wheel, it also has a Honda’s unique fully enclosed front disc brake. I purchased it 12 months ago as an unlicensed shed find and have worked through all it’s issues to get it up and running and then licensed. It’s now a fun, trouble-free bike to ride, ready for it’s next owner to enjoy. Contact Clive on 0481 061 210 (Huntingdale, Perth WA)
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2011 Ducati 1198SP – $33,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 2011 Ducati 1198SP for sale. In excellent condition with just 13,330km on the clock. Fitted with a slightly higher screen and Termignoni carbon mufflers. Also fitted with a Power Commander which was tuned at ProTwin when installed (2018). Bike has just been serviced including new battery, fork service with new fork seals, new timing belts and two new tyres, also just had 12 months rego paid. Bike has had minimal use over the last five years and has been kept in my lounge room with only occasional rides on sunny days. All original books, original exhausts, original screen, Ducati genuine cover and rear axle stand included in sale. More photos available on request. See more photos here . Contact Matt on 0407 xxx xxx SOLD for $30k (Mundaring, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: As the brave new world of electric motorcycles rolls inexorably toward us, many a motorcycle ponderer is pondering what the future holds for high-end sports bikes and for the world of collectible petrol-powered motorbikes. I’m one of those ponderers and, like all of the others, don’t have a clue what’s going to happen. But my gut feeling goes like this: Prices for everyday run-of-the-mill petrol bikes will fall rapidly. Prices for exotic desirable bikes will hold. Prices for already-collectible bikes – and especially limited edition bikes – will rise faster than ever. I know it’s hard to think of a bike as modern as this wonderful 1198SP as a collectible. It is, after all, still near its prime: a blindingly fast, superb handling piece of contemporary racetrack perfection that (for reasons I don’t actually understand but aren’t about to argue with) you’re allowed to ride on the road. The ‘SP’ bit in the bike’s name makes it a rare beast. The extras – electronic quickshifter, Ohlins suspension, slipper clutch, and bigger fuel tank – make the bike a smidgen lighter and presumably a smidgen faster around a race track in expert hands. But they make the bike a lot more collectible. I guess it would be reasonable for a young go-fast guy to buy this bike and go fast on it. But I kinda hope it goes to a bike lover who cherishes its specialness and it’s L-twin engine, and makes sure it’s still being ridden (maybe on mung-bean fuel) in 50 years time.
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1975 Moto Guzzi 750 S3 – $37,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Moto Guzzi 750 S3. One of 14 to be imported into Australia. Matching frame/engine numbers. Still on points ignition with 17,418 km on new clutch, fully reconditioned heads, barrel/piston kit correct for S3 with sump extension, Agostini timing gears, lightened flywheel and mild cam. 85,000km on bottom end with no oil use. Comes with two boxes of spare parts including headlight and dash correct for S3, 750 S3 riders handbook and complete original toolkit. Stainless bolts throughout. Rims are Japanese Excel. I have owned this machine for the last 30 years. Since restoration completed in 2015 the insured value of this bike has risen by no less than $1000 per year and ideally would suit someone who recognises the potential investment on offer here. The bike has been sitting in storage for the past two years and is offered for sale unregistered and in running condition. Contact Cliff at cliffdrvrmnn@gmail.com (Kuluin, Qld)
1984 BMW R65 LS – $6,400
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SELLER SAYS: Legendary Hans Muth design. All original, nicely maintained, licensed and running beautifully. This bike is a lot of fun to ride, with a shorter stroke enjoying revs, and a lighter frame than other BMWs of the time. I’ve had the bike for a few years, but hardly ridden it (arthritis). I bought it off a guy who had the same story as me! He bought it off an Albany owner who had kept the bike for most of its life. Original rider’s handbook, tool roll, pump. Workshop manual. New battery. Contact Thomas on 0434 177 801 (Margaret River, WA)
1930 BSA Sloper 350cc – $22,000 $17,000
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SELLER SAYS: BSA L30-11 OHV Deluxe 350cc. Twin-port exhaust. I have owned this bike for eight years and it has been ridden a few times in the Bay to Burwood. Started regularly. Comes with rear seat and foot pegs. Contact Daren on 0447 408 093 (Highbury, Adelaide SA)
1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850 – $28,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike is totally restored and I have all the receipts to prove it! Contact Lex on 0419 907 592 (Perth, WA)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: In 1972, respected American bike magazine Cycle had this to say about the Moto Guzzi Eldorado: “It’s a bike for crossing continents, not states. It’s a bike that can carry 200lb of gear for camping and a passenger at the same time. And, it’s a bike that can eat up 300-mile sections of expressway and leave the rider free from fatigue.” A couple of years earlier, Moto Guzzi sold two V700s to the Los Angeles Police Department for $1 each. And around the same time, Guzzi paid for an LAPD officer to fly to Italy and test ride its bikes. These were audacious, aggressive marketing tactics by a relatively small, foreign motorcycle manufacturer (and one in a not-great financial situation, apparently) — daring to take on Harley-Davidson, perhaps the biggest and most successful motorcycle manufacturer on the planet. And it worked. Truth be told, Harley’s bikes of the early 1970s were not great. Quality control was dodgy, and there was an arrogance at H-D HQ that Americans in general and American police departments in particular, wouldn’t dare buy foreign motorcycles. But they did. The police bought thousands of Guzzis in the early ’70s, and Biker Buddy Average figured if they was good enough for the coppers then they was good enough for me too. A tourer version of the Eldorado was badged the California and it went on to be one of the most respected and successful highway bikes of all time. This stunning bike of Lex’s looks like a glorious example and would make a great regular ride or pampered collectible.
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1974/2023 Norton Commando – $CDN20,000 $CDN16,000
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SELLER SAYS: This is a rare Steve Maney-engined road racer. All-new build, perfect for vintage road racing, it’s currently housed in a stock Commando frame but easily dismantled for shipping the components to house in a purpose-built race frame. I purchased the bike from a widow who’s husband was building it into a no-expense-spared race bike before he passed away, with it being about 75% completed and not to the point of running. I have done just enough to get it to run. The list of invoices I have for parts total $CDN31,547 without any labour costs. I’m hoping to recoup $CDN20k (about $AUD23k or $US15k). The bike has as follows: The stock Norton frame. Steve Maney cases. 89mm stroke balanced light crank. Aluminum cylinders, oil block and I think the exhaust. Gapless rings. Carillo rods, pistons, valves and JS2 cam (all from JS Motorsports). Polished lightened rockers. Beehive springs. New CR carbs. S/S oil lines. Fullauto cylinder head. TTi 5-speed magnesium gearbox. Y38A replica Ceriani forks with magnesium yokes and Woodcraft clip-ons. T260 Maxton shocks. Ducati front hub. Husky magnesium rear hub. Contact Kevin by email on taybrig@shaw.ca (Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: If you’ve ever yearned for a high-end vintage British race bike, here’s an opportunity to fast-track your dream and save yourself a bunch of time and money. Norton’s 850 Commando effectively marked the final and high-water mark of the British parallel twin. And while history might remember the last Commando (apart from the new ones of course) with a tear in its eye, the bike is also rightly remembered as a wonderful machine with excellent handling and a glorious engine. Today, that big 850 twin motor looks downright prehistoric and, perhaps as a result of that, just marvellous. This bike of Kevin’s is something else again, of course. A Steve Marney-built motor fitted with top-shelf kit and with an eye on the race track, it’s sure to perform like no old Commando you or I have ever laid eyes on. For the uninitiated, Steve Maney is the go-to guy for making Commandos go fast. He operates out of a workshop in Yorkshire, UK, and his motors win vintage road races all over the planet. We found an excellent about Steve Marney, you can read it here .
1979 Moto Guzzi LeMans replica – $18,000 $15,500
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SELLER SAYS: Right up front, this is a Moto Guzzi LeMans replica. Looking for a unique and distinctive sounding motorcycle? This Moto Guzzi started its life as a 1979 T3. It has been comprehensively restored and upgraded, boasting impressive features like 950cc Gilardoni pistons and matching Nikasil cylinders, re-sized big end bearings, new bearings in gearbox, new crown wheel and pinion in driveshaft, lightened flywheel, brand new Dellorto 36mm carbies, Marzocchi upgrade 38mm front forks and triple clamps, Wilbers progressive springs in the front forks, Ikon rear shocks and a full front-to-rear Minstrel performance exhaust system (made where the Moto Guzzis are made in Mandello Del Lario, for Moto Guzzis). I have owned this bike since June 2018, and the previous owner rode it from 1984. Contact Lance on 0417 992 935 (Perth, WA).
1975 Triumph Trident T150 – $18,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Triumph Trident T150 for sale. Lovely old bike, fully restored in excellent condition by British Imports, Perth. Lots of dollars spent. Price is firm. Bike is on full West Australian registration. More photos here . Contact Kevin at xxx@gmail.com SOLD (Mandurah, Perth WA)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: For those who don’t know the back-story, the Triumph Trident shoulda-been and arguably coulda-been the saviour of the British motorcycle industry. It was conceived, sketched and built to pre-production standard long before Honda released the four-cylinder CB750. The Trident’s designers knew that the long-lived and long-loved British 650 twin had had its day, and riders (in England to some extent, but more importantly in the USA) wanted something bigger, faster and smoother. Their answer was a 750cc triple. And it was a good answer! But Triumph had bigger headaches at the time, most notably its forced merger with BSA, and BSA management said if Triumph was getting a triple then BSA wanted one too. There was much naffing around and arguing, and the Trident project moved at glacial pace. Eventually, Honda gazumped the Brits with the Honda Four, and when the Trident and Rocket 3 were released, it was too late — the buying public had fallen in love with Japan. None of which changes the fact that the Trident was and is an excellent bike, faster and better handling than the Honda, and truly a modern-day collectors’ item. I saw this bike of Kevin’s at last year’s The Bike Shed Times Capel River Classic , and it really is a lovely piece of gear. There are a couple more photos of the bike here , and you can read more of the Trident story here .
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2006 Kawasaki VN800 Drifter – $15,000
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SELLER SAYS: Vulcan Drifter 800 (VN800E) for sale – Imported from the USA in 2012. Runs great and well maintained. Retro bike loosely based on 1940 Indian Chief, but modern all around. This model is rare, as only imported to Australia for one year and even then, less than 50 were sold. Hidden rear mono shock so rear tire has hardtail look but smooth ride. Custom paint with cool “Drifter” logo. Lowered. Custom seat and bags. Retro fringe all around. Always garaged and maintained. Beautiful bike. Contact Dave on 0467 470 060 (Mosman, Sydney NSW)
1988 Suzuki RGV250 – $11,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1988 Suzuki RGV250 VJ21A for sale. All original fairings, all original or new OEM parts. New Dunlop Alpha tyres, rebuilt brakes, new front and back master cylinders, chain and sprockets. Contact Graham on 0488 026 008 (Broulee, NSW)
1974 Norton Commando 850 MkIII- $23,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very good condition. Electronic ignition, new wiring loom, new tyres, rebuilt front brake. Rego & RWC. Also comes with two spare tanks & seats, a black Interstate (fibreglass) and a new unused red Roadster (steel), with side covers. The seats are full size Interstate & Roadsters. Many more spares. The seat that’s on it is a low height Interstate. The bike was originally a US-spec Roadster (twin carbs) that’s been fitted with a steel Interstate tank to increase it’s range. Contact Gary on 0403 510 727 (Millaa Millaa, Qld)
1966 Ducati Monza 250 – $9,800
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SELLER SAYS: Immaculate restoration. Runs well, needs to be ridden. New tyres. This bike is such a treat and I just love it, unfortunately I am riding my modern bikes more. Great bikes, perfect motorcycle if you want to take to vintage shows etc. Valued between $10-12k so this is a bargain. Contact Andrea on 0451 959 965 (Forestville, NSW)
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1985 Suzuki RG500 – $27,500 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: This is a fully functional running original bike. Restore it, ride it or put it in the lounge room! Australian delivered. Make an offer. Contact Louis on 0435 004 551 (Enfield, SA)
SELLER SAYS: This gorgeous bike is an early 1972 Ducati 750GT that was beautifully restored two years ago by a well known Ducati expert in Canada. The engine (#750608) and frame (#750446) have been together since new, and the bike has been ridden less than 1500km since then. The bike has the following specs; Marzocchi leading axle front end, Marzocchi rear shocks, Caswell sealed fibreglass gas tank, rare, original Aprilia headlight, Scarab master cylinder, Borrani alloy rims, brand new (NOS) Conti exhaust, Dynatek ignition, Smiths Ducati instruments, brand new (NOS) 32 PHF Dellorto carbs, Tommaselli Daytona 2C throttle. Included are the original Amal carbs, manifolds, throttle and cables, and the original contact breaker points. The bike is located near Vancouver, Canada. The price of $38,000AUD includes prepping, crating and shipping from the Port of Vancouver to your nearest port. Contact Norm by email at norm.chamberlain@gmail.com (Vancouver, Canada).
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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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1975 BMW R90/6 – $11,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 BMW 90/6. Everything that moves has been replaced, plus a 1000cc Siebenrock kit has been fitted. Fully restored mechanically and in very good original condition. Many thousands spent. It’s on club rego but not transferable. Includes panniers. Nothing to spend; just ride it. Contact Patrick on 0427 010 468 (Caniaba, NSW)
1981 Ducati 900SS – $62,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1981 Ducati 900SS for sale. My bike is up for sale. This was a hard decision. The bike is perfect cosmetically and mechanically, and the motor has only done a couple of thousand kilometres. Starts easy hot or cold. There is nothing to be spent on this bike. Add fuel and ride it anywhere, or just appreciate it. It is registered in Queensland. If you’re interested please call John for a chat on 0447 999 371 (Stanthorpe, Qld.)
2005 Yamaha MT-01 – $12,000
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SELLER SAYS: A very tidy 2 owner bike in excellent condition. I have all the service books, red key & spare, service DVD, sales brochure, genuine Yamaha MT-01 concept book. Service receipts. Some spare oil filters, front sprockets, indicators etc. It has a quick release pack rack & lower rear bar, quick release tank bag mount and been fitted with a centre stand, phone & GPS charger which is great for touring. Recent service and tyre replacement. Bike presents and rides very well with no performance modifications. This is my 2nd MT-01 but it’s time to down size to a lower, lighter bike. Happy to answer questions & work with interstate buyer. Contact Andrew on 0450 526 713 or email andrewjand@southernphone.com.au (Geraldton, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: You want muscle? We got muscle. While the raw numbers of 90 horsepower and 150 Newtons don’t sound big today, Yamaha’s MT-01 was born to be a quarter-mile hotrod. And it was, but also fabulously found its niche as a town growler and highway cruiser. In 2008, an MT-01 scorched down the quarter mile at the Western Sydney International Dragway in 11.77 seconds at 113.57mph (182.77kmh), setting a new Aussie record for a twin-cylinder motorcycle. I suspect no-one was surprised. It was really a Japanese version of Triumph’s modern Rocket and Ducati’s Diavel, years before either of those bikes had been conceived. Perhaps the big Yamaha, with a motor nicked and pumped from the big XV1700 tourer, inspired the others. The bike only ran from 2005 – 2012, making early ones surprisingly rare in top condition, like this lovely bike of Andrew’s appears to be. See more pics here .
1975 Kawasaki 900 Z1B – $35,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Kawasaki Z1B 900 for sale. Excellent, fully restored bike, no expense spared on this beauty. Everything has been done for you; it’s all ready to take you anywhere you like and in style. Any questions feel free to ask. Contact Greg on 0437 789 298 (Sydney, NSW)
2018 Norton Commando 961 Sports – $25,000
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent condition Norton Commando 961 Sports for sale. Comes with R+G Sliders, Quadlock for mobile phone, wired to the ignition. As this bike has sports exhaust fitted & non genuine mirrors, the original exhaust system & mirrors are included in the sale. Contact Michael on 0417 231 232 (Willetton, Perth WA).
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1980 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special – $16,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1980 model (stamped 12/79) Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special. What a very comfortable bike to ride and not exactly short on a bit of horsepower either. This bike has had a good mechanical going over from 3x brake caliper piston/seal kits & pads, stem head bearings & seals, carb intake rubbers & carb kits, air & oil filters, tank cleaned & lined, valve clearance done & new cam chain fitted. Lots of old rubbers replaced, new battery, shaft drive stripped, cleaned & inspected. New uni joint, boot, seals & bearing etc repacked & re-oiled. New rear shocks (I have the originals). New tyre plus much more. All the gold items were stripped, painted and clear coated. Rode this bike around Tasmania & the Great Ocean Road to South Australia in March 2023. Best experience ever. Have spares to go with it. This is ready-to-ride and licensed in WA. Bike is currently on club licence and on display at a local museum. Happy to talk price and help with shipping for interstate buyer. Contact Andrew on 0450 526 713 or email andrewjand@southernphone.com.au (Geraldton, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: What a great looking bike. When Yamaha unveiled the base-model XS1100 in 1978, it landed to rave reviews. As well as being Yamaha’s first four-cylinder four-stroke (no, I didn’t know that either), the XS-Eleven combined a monster of motor with compliant highway-friendly suspension, creating a bike that was a superstar at the local dragstrip and when chewing up open-road miles on the highway. Bike journos of the day said race-speed cornering was a bit sketchy, but hey — the bike still racked up plenty of race track success including glory at the Castrol Six Hour at Amaroo Park here in Australia. Of course, the unmistakeable black-and-gold Midnight Special variant like this one of Andrew’s wasn’t meant for the race track — it was a “factory custom”, as was the fashion of the day, designed to look as cool as a cucumber down at the cafe and still go like the clappers … or cruise the Great Ocean Road (with a black open face helmet and Bolle sunnies, I hope.) Very nice indeed.
1981 Yamaha XS1100 – $6,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1981 Yamaha XS1100. New Mikuni flat-slide carbs with filter pods, (original air box and carbs available). New handlebar control switches included but not yet fitted. Spare set of forks. New tyres. Bikini fairing included but not currently fitted. Licensed for 3 months. Also have a couple of spare motors and a frame for sale if required. Bought to tinker with in retirement but health issues have scuttled that plan. Contact John on 0477 705 997 (Perth, WA)
1960 Matchless G80 TCS Typhoon 600 – $25,500
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SELLER SAYS: Matchless produced around 200 G80 TCS Typhoons from 1960 to 1961. At 600cc this was the largest and probably most powerful scrambler sold by AMC and most went to the USA for desert racing. From 1960 the CS came with both a Lucas competition magneto and alternator in the alloy chaincase. This bike has the original air filter canister, tool holder under the carburettor and the factory plug-in wiring to the headlight. Having the optional 389 Amal Monobloc carburettor fitted, the bike is an easy starter. The photos will give you an idea of the condition of the bike which has been restored but still has original equipment from 1960. Contact Bradley at auchenflower77@gmail.com (Taringa, Qld.)
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1985 Ducati MHR Mille – $74,000
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SELLER SAYS: This is one for the collector. A 1985 model, it is one of the last MHRs and as quoted by Ian Falloon in his book The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, – “arguably the finest bevel engine…the Mille incorporated many updates…..Relatively rare…..the Mille was the definitive development of the classic bevel twin”. As the second owner, I have owned this bike for more than 30 years and ridden it sparingly. Always garaged and meticulously maintained the bike has original mileage of 32,000km. Australian delivered, it is in original condition and registered with club plates. Crank case seal still intact and presented in fine condition. Runs beautifully. Electric start, refurbished rear shocks, Staintune exhaust (I still have the original Silentium exhaust but they have not been fitted to the bike). This is an honest bike, it is not an import and represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fine example of the highly sought-after last of the bevels. Contact David on 0411 262 669 (Biloga, NSW)
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2001 Ducati 748R – $29,900 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: 2001 Ducati 748R for sale. Yellow. 24,000km. This is number 750. Very clean and tidy bike in exceptional condition. Starts and runs great. Getting hard to find a great bike for the enthusiast or collector. Will not disappoint. Contact Brian on 0412 765 975 (Currumbin Valley, Qld.)
1980 Honda CBX1000 – $28,000
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SELLER SAYS: Low mileage bike. Rare black A model with a duck-tail boot. Tank needs dent fixed and touch-up. Regretful sale. On permit, not transferable. No joy rides. Serious buyers only. Contact Dom on 0418 116 941 (Burwood, Victoria)
1995 Honda Goldwing Aspencade- $7,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Selling bike due to the wife no longer riding as pillion. Bike was purchased because it is a great touring bike and very comfortable for the pillion rider. Bike is on club permit so will be sold unregistered. Price is firm and I will get a RWC upon receiving a deposit. 80,000km. Contact 0409 xxx xxx SOLD (Victoria).
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1975 Suzuki RE5 M – $19,000
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SELLER SAYS: Delivered to Australia when new in 1975, this desirable, first year Suzuki RE5 ‘M’ remains in excellent original condition. Presented by only its third owner, this bike runs, rides and stops as it should. With only a little over 11,400km on the clock, this rotary-engined motorcycle was Suzuki’s first foray into the rotary market in the 1970’s. The venture proved to be a commercial failure making these motorcycles very collectible. With excellent paint, chrome work and all rubber fittings, this motorcycle would be an envious addition to any collection. Contact Carl on 0419 531 360 (Bendigo, Vic.)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: What a fascinating story is the story of the RE5. Rotary engines were the buzz of the automotive world in the early 1970s, and pretty much all the big manufacturers of cars and bikes wanted “a piece of the future”. The basic rotary design was simple, and it promised (and delivered) an incredibly smooth and admirably powerful payout. But when push came to shove, making the rotary work was difficult. Being so completely different to regular piston engines, they needed start-from-scratch production lines and dedicated tooling. They also needed complex carburation (five throttle cables!) and heavy-duty heat management. And they were thirsty. In the end, only Mazda made the engine work for cars and only Suzuki made it work for bikes. Well, nearly. Suzuki believed the rotary had a big future, and they spent a fortune to get it to production. But it didn’t sell. Despite the excitement, the RE5 just didn’t have enough benefits over its mainstream competitors to lure buyers. I’ve read one article saying the RE5 almost sent Suzuki broke, and another that reckoned Suzuki eventually loaded ships with unsold RE5s, containers full of parts and production-line tooling, and dumped the whole lot in the ocean off Japan. Both assertions are almost certainly nonsense. Fast forward almost 50 years, and the RE5 is a true collectible. They were a great bike – no doubt about it – and their rarity and uniqueness make good ones a rare find indeed. This bike of Carl’s looks like a wonderful example, with low mileage and high originality. Great stuff.
2014 Yamaha XVS650 V-Star – $20,000 $18,500
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SELLER SAYS: This one-of-a-kind LAMS-approved V-Star boasts less than 1000km on the engine. The impressive and priceless paint job to the tank, chassis and accessories gives it the name ‘The California’ and making it, from what I’ve seen, one of the most customised LAMS-approved V-twins on the market. Every inch of this bike has been meticulously customised for aesthetic appeal. The gold plated rim spokes, engine covers, clutch and brake pedals. The white-wall tyres, custom ape hangers, hand-stitched bobber seat, forward controls, pillion rack, rear fender the list goes on. The last bike to be sold from Nightcraft bobbers and personally still looked after by the mechanic. This bike is one to be appreciated. Recent roadworthy and rego till 06/02/24. Contact Haz on 0410 580 932 or by email at haz.coombs1@gmail.com (Pimpama, Queensland).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When it comes to motorcycle taste, there’s an endless spectrum. Some folks like ’em big, some small. Some like ’em fast, some slow. Some like ’em old-fashioned, some like ’em contemporary. And some folks like to leave bikes as they came from the factory, and some don’t. Haz – the seller of this head-turning Yamaha – is clearly one of those who don’t. Heavily customised from a frankly boring Yamaha XVS650, this bike is as much a work of art as it is a means of transport. Actually, I shouldn’t describe the mid-size V-Star as boring. They’re a great bike – small enough to be manageable by LAMS riders but big enough to look and feel like a ‘proper’ bike – and blessed with very competent performance and handling. Not to mention Yamaha build quality and reliability, of course. The workmanship from Nightcraft Bobbers appears first class, and the bling is eye-catching without being absurd. We reckon buyers for this one will love it at first glance, and spend a whole bunch of time keeping it spotless and putting it on show.
1960 Ariel Leader – $10,000
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SELLER SAYS: Ariel Leader 250cc 2-stroke. I have had the bike for a few years now but I really don’t get the chance to ride it anymore. I have had the motor completely rebuilt so it runs great. Comes with original documents and invoices/receipts for work carried out. It is registered on club plates until 11/23. No Roadworthy. Selling as is. Price definitely negotiable. All reasonable offers will be considered. Contact Alex at alejandp23@gmail.com (Mortlake, Victoria)
1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 – $58,000 $43,990
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SELLER SAYS: 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 for sale. Preserved and well maintained. All original. Has new pipes fitted – the original pipes have rust but can be repaired and I still have the old pipes in box. Has new tacho (I still have the old tacho). New tyres and brakes all done. Contact Loris on 0427 721 253 (Townsville, Qld).
1950 Ariel Square Four – $CDN20,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike spent many years on display in the Deeley museum in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. It is previously from South Africa as evidenced by the tax disc and club badge. I acquired it to help me visually restore another one, but I couldn’t resist getting it to run and ride it, which only required fluids and a battery. It starts and runs easily and well. It has various oil leaks. Engine, frame, carb, distributor and gearbox are all dated 1950. Two years ago I installed a set of OTTO head gaskets and it should also have the tyres replaced as they are around 40 years old. It will require re-commissioning. Many more photos available on request. Offered for $CDN20,000 which includes shipping. The bike is located an hour away from Vancouver B.C. (More pics to come.) Contact Kevin by email at taybrig@shaw.ca or phone (note the time difference here ) on 0011-1-604-819-1201. (Vancouver, Canada)
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1976 Honda XL350 – $5,750
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SELLER SAYS: 1976 Honda XL350 for sale. Dual-sport classic. Unfinished restoration project in excellent condition and only 2,272km. Was stored in a shed for over 20 years so the engine has been refreshed with piston, rings, valves, oil pump, etc. It starts first kick and runs smooth and quiet. It comes with a new replacement seat cover (not fitted) and other new replacement parts. The fenders and tail light are not original and could be replaced to restore this classic motorcycle to former glory. Contact Craig on 0409 917 846 (Grafton, NSW)
1973 Yamaha TX500 – $4,500 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: 1973 Yamaha XS or TX500 for sale. The good: New tyres, electro-cleaned carburettors with rebuild kit just fitted, new petcocks, bike runs and drives well. The old style US rear markers have been changed out for modern AU required colours. The not so good: Headlight not functioning (suspected bulb is gone), blinkers are static (suspected relay isn’t working), seat latch is missing (might be able to track one down soon). It is unregistered. I purchased from Yamaha Retro Spares without any books/papers, but it shouldn’t be too hard to get on the road again. I have videos of it running. Bike is in Adelaide but I am willing to get it shipped for serious buyers. Contact Joshua on 0416 632 164.
2000 Honda VTR1000SP-1 – $15,800 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: This collector’s edition Honda is basically factory stock standard . Quality condition of this level is rarely seen in WA. The only improvements / replacements made are the wheels received a fresh blast and paint, new Pirelli tyres front and rear, new 90deg tyre valves, new wheel bearings front and rear, new clutch and brake fluid reservoirs, new lubricants applied all round, new air clearer and new grip all installed during its last scheduled service. The bike starts from cold first time, every time, rides perfectly like a true V twin should and has never been dropped nor raced. I also have two recently purchased bike stands for front and rear lift which will be included free if the offer is in the ballpark. Contact Peter Hodkinson (0410 221 979 (Gwelup, Perth WA)
1999 Honda RVF400 – $14,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: LAMS-approved Honda RVF400 for sale. Runs like an absolute dream. Been dynoed a few times so tuned to perfection. Absolutely amazing bike, amazing piece of history. Perfect for a learner who wants to have the dopest sounding and looking bike or a collector as this bike will go up in value in the future. Bunch of awesome Tyga carbon fibre parts on it, Tyga triple clamps. Lots of goodies. If you would like to come and inspect, I can explain everything done to it, and we can even call Dean from DynoVerks on the spot and you can hear from the mechanic himself just how impressive this came out. Small test rides are welcome, but cash must be in my hand first before taking off. Contact Jesse on 0447 372 569 (Fern Tree Gully, Victoria)
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1975 Laverda SF2/C Replica – $28,900
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Laverda SF2/C Replica with 683km since motor freshen up. This bike has been on show at the Peterborough Museum in South Australia for the past 15 years and then brought out to Western Australia. Since arriving in WA it has had the following replaced: New Pirelli Sport Demon tyres, new battery, new Tommaselli adjustable clip-ons, new fuel cap, new fork seals, new fuel hoses, new custom-made Eagle screen & smoked screen as a spare, new horn, etc. Matching engine and frame numbers: Engine # 750*17656* Frame # LAV750SF217656. Contact John on 0418 915 045 (Bayswater, Perth WA)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: You’ve got to love Italian bikes from the 1970s. While Japan was revolutionising the motorcycle industry with mass-production technology and processes that delivered smoothness and reliability at cut-throat prices, the Italians responded with bikes like the Ducati 750 Super Sport, the MV Agusta 750S and the Laverda SFC — virtually hand-built bikes that cared about nothing except style, handling and performance. They were expensive, finnicky, uncomfortable, completely impractical — and utterly beautiful. The SFC, and the other Latin lovelies of its era, used outdated engines and low-tech frames but blessed them with near perfect geometry and engineering to extract every last breath of power. This bike of John’s started life as an SF2, which was the slightly sensible Laverda 750 twin of the time. The SFC (the ‘C’ standing for Competition) was basically a track version of the same bike and not really suited to the road. But, motorcyclists being like we are, everyone really wanted the bright orange SFC! There’s a great article online about the SFC, and you can read ithere . We have found an SFC for sale in Australia, by the way. It has an asking price of $120k. And there’s one with an undisclosed asking price selling out of the USA — take a look here .
1968 & 1970 Ducati Mk III – $32,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Selling as a pair, these red 1968 (250) and orange 1970 (450) Mark 3 Ducatis. Part of a private collection for 45-50 years. Comes with accumulated spare parts. Not Desmo motor. The 450 has a 38mm Marzocchi M1R front end. Contact Glenn on 0497 192 719 (Milton, NSW)
1953 Triton café racer – $22,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Triton café racer in great condition and rarely used since rebuild. Been in storage for some years in NSW and now in Melbourne, Victoria. Call to arrange inspection. Trailer included in sale. Paint on left hand side of tank requires a repair. Contact Colin on 0413 348 413 (St Kilda, Melbourne Victoria)
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1984 Yamaha RZ500 – $28,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: 12/1984 Yamaha RZ500 ‘barn find’ in running condition. Need to replace needle and seat and check float level lower left carb. Selling as-is. Inspection welcome by appointment only. May trade up for boat or caravan. Pick up at Lawnton. Contact George on 0433 575 321 (Pallara Qld)
1989 Yamaha café racer – $5,500 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: This is a hand-made aluminium cafe racer built around a 1989 DT175 frame and engine. The bike has been RMS engineer certified in its current state because of the modifications and will come with relevant paperwork. The fairing and tank, as well as oil tank and guards, are made from sheet aluminium, hand formed using an English wheel. The exhaust is custom made in stainless steel using a technique called hydroforming. I’ve done roughly 500km on the bike since it was finished and it’s been very reliable. I’m just selling to make room for other projects. Registration valid until 23/03/2024. Here is a video of it starting and running. https://youtu.be/ahjXRsmF1LE . Contact Tim on 0406 449 893 (Helensburgh, NSW)
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1979 Moto Guzzi SP1000 – $11,500
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SELLER SAYS: Highly modified 1979 Moto Guzzi SP 1000 for sale. Beautiful condition. Flat slide carburettors. Currently on classic rego so will be sold unregistered. Good tyres. Contact Mark on 0418 444 163 (Littleton, NSW)
1969 Triumph TR6C – $15,500
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SELLER SAYS: Electronic ignition, chrome swing arm, fork legs and fold-up foot pegs, Borrani front wheel and slightly bobbed rear fender. Currently off the road but has transferable blue slip to assist with NSW registration valid for 42 days from 01/06/2023. Contact Paul on 0404 007 564 (Frenchs Forest, NSW)
1978 Moto Morini Strada 500 – $13,500
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SELLER SAYS: My 1978 Moto Morini Strada 500 is ready for a new owner. This well-maintained and well-presented bike is a pleasure to ride and own. The bike starts first time on the LHS kick starter (no electric start) and after a short warm up settles into a nice smooth idle that won’t drop out at the lights.Once on the road it accelerates strong and smooth right through the rev range. This is a very useable 500cc classic bike that has won awards at rallies. Inspections and test ride are available for genuine lookers and I will work with interstate transporters. Contact Bruce on 0427 718 832 (Newcastle, NSW).
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1974 Bultaco 250 Alpina – $8,000
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SELLER SAYS: This is a very original example of the 1974 Bultaco Alpina. This is how I found it; no parts have been added. It’s had a complete restoration. Contact Ian on 0407 609 364 (Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast Qld).
1980 Ducati Darmah SD900 – $35,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1980 Ducati Darmah for sale with original engine and wheels, 40mm Dellorto tickler carb, Staintune mufflers and new rear tyre. A rare collector’s bike in excellent condition. Bike is a reluctant sale for my father-in-law. Contact Quentin on 0406 121 914 (Forrestdale, Perth WA).
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2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Agostini Tribute – $60,000
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my F4 Agostini tribute bike. It’s number 05/300 made world-wide and is in original and excellent condition with not a scratch on it. It has done no serious riding since new. The bike is not registered as I have never ridden it – the 982km on the clock were done by previous owner. It’s time for me to let it go to someone who will enjoy it as much as I have (without actually riding it). Contact Paul on 0407 856 976 (Perth, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Ask most bike enthusiasts who has won the most open-class world championships, and there’s a fair bet they’ll guess Valentino Rossi. And they’d be close – but they’d be wrong. With eight open class world titles (one more than Rossi) the gong actually goes to Giacomo Agostini. The earlier Italian superstar was virtually untouchable from the mid-60s to the mid-70s, and his bike of choice was MV Agusta. Agostini won seven 500cc titles in succession on an MV, plus seven 350cc titles and, wait for it, 10 titles at the Isle of Man. The guy was astounding. (He’s still kicking, too. Read more about him here .) The pairing of Agostini and MV was, without doubt, one of moto-history’s most successful, so it’s no surprise that the modern incarnation of MV Agusta has been perfectly willing to remind the world of those glory days on the race track. And to the company’s credit, they’ve not used his name flippantly. The F4 1000 (that 4 for the number of cylinders and 1000 for the engine capacity) is a case in point. Drop-dead gorgeous as only the Italians can do, the bike hit the market boasting superb sports bike credentials including massive power and superb handling. British bike website MC News described the base mode as “possibly one of the most desirable two-wheeled creations of all time”. So how desirable would be an Agostini Special incarnation, with less than 1000km on the clock? Well, if you can stump up $60k, this bike’s in your shed (or maybe behind glass in your billiard room), giving you what is certainly one of the most desirable bikes of the past 20 years, and one of the top few of all time.
2005 MV Agusta 750 F4 Brutale – $8,250 $7,500
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SELLER SAYS: Very professionally maintained bike. All electronics modified by MV Augusta after warranty lapsed. High performance alternator and all sensors fitted. New Pirelli Diablo tyres just fitted. Serviced to perfection with no faults or problems. Turn key and go. 26,110km. Contact John on 0415 448 872 (Bowral NSW).
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1984 Honda CBX750 – $8,000
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SELLER SAYS: Custom ‘Onda’ CBX750 fitted with Motogadget bar indicators, Kellerman atom rear indicators, Poli trimming custom leather seat, upgraded ZX suspension, lithium battery, pod filters, new levers and brake reservoirs. On vintage plates, and comes with all receipts and current registration for 6 months. Contact Andy on 0421 403 244 (Kallaroo, Perth WA).
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1981 Suzuki GSX1100 – $12,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1981 Suzuki GSX1100 for sale. Frame bead-blasted and powder-coated as well as the brackets, triple clamps, swing arm and footrests, and also other parts. Wheels bead-blasted, clear powder-coated, new wheel bearings and new tyres. Forks vapour blasted and have fresh oil. Tank, guards, side plates, tail and head light all stripped, repaired and repainted. New decal kit has been cleared over. New brake hoses and battery. All new rubbers on the frame and tank. New tank and side cover badges. New seat cover. New front master cylinder and clutch lever. New brake seal kits. Plus a lot of other new parts. It was slipping out of second gear every now and then, gear box was replaced with a complete reconditioned gear box, new clutch plates. New gaskets throughout. New plugs. Rings were replaced and cylinders honed and reassembled. Pistons had only done 2000km and were as new. Carbs have been rebuilt and cleaned. New float bowl gaskets. Original complete airbox, new inlet rubbers, clamps, and airbox outlet rubbers. Contact Paul on 0418 482 282 (Goulburn NSW).
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1968 Norton Commando Fastback – $29,000
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent condition. Ground-up restoration. 9,880 miles. Currently on Historic club rego. Contact Trevor on 02 9905 4755 or by email at sales@surfside.net.au (Brookvale, Sydney NSW)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When most people talk about motorcycle evolution from the late 1960s and early ’70s, the conversation tends to be dominated by talk of big bikes from Japan. And while that’s perfectly reasonable, it tends to mask one of the great success stories — the Norton Commando. At a time when Japanese bikes were sweeping the world — and smashing the British bike industry — the Commando stood as a beacon of British bravado. Norton sold more than 50,000 Commandos, despite some early problems with fragile frames and exploding engines, starting with the 750 Fastback. The ‘isolastic’ frame successfully delivered a big twin that didn’t vibrate itself to bits, and must have been a courageous decision given the popularity of the so-called ‘featherbed’ frame it replaced. This bike selling from Sydney is one of the very early Commandos, and most definitely one for a collector.
1949 BSA B31 – $9,000
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent condition and runs well. Currently on Historic club rego. Contact Trevor on 02 9905 4755 or at sales@surfside.net.au (Brookvale, Sydney NSW)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It’s fair to say the two world wars were very good for the Birmingham Small Arms company. Created to build guns, BSA branched out into pushbikes and then motorcycles until, by the 1950s, it had grown to become the most successful motorcycle company — and one of the biggest companies of any kind — in the world. History tells us that, at its peak, BSA accounted for 25% of global motorcycle sales.The B31 was the first of BSA’s new models after WW2 and the first to boast telescopic front suspension. Its 350cc single-cylinder engine was good for 70mph and, while it was more of a daily rider than a performance bike, it was fast enough to keep buyers more than happy. This bike selling from Sydney looks like a great example of an important model in BSA’s history.
1982 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans MkIII – $24,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Purchased as a restoration project in 2019 from Mario at Thunderbikes in Perth. Extensive rebuild with all parts replaced or refurbished as required. Bike has travelled 3700kms since with nothing to spend. 86,766km. Currently on club rego. Selling to finance another Guzzi. All genuine enquires to mobile only. Price negotiable. Contact Barry on 0407 983 696 (Perth, WA)
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1974 Ducati 450 Mk 2 – $24,000
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SELLER SAYS: The Ducati Mark 2 represents the final build of the singles. Most Ducati buyers went for the Desmo model. In 1974 I know I did. Ironically, the Mark 2’s didn’t sell as well. I believe that only 90 were imported into Australia. If this is true, then my bike is rather unique. 55,561 km. I’m selling because of age and a need to downsize my collection. The bike is currently registered on conditional historic plates. I believe that this bike would suit a serious collector of Ducati motorcycles. Contact Nigel on 0467 879 093 (Millthorpe, NSW)
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1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 – $19,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1969 Triumph Bonneville for sale. In very good condition. Motor and gearbox reconditioned in 2017. Has new tyres and has been serviced regularly. Newly painted. Front wheel reconditioned with stainless steel rim and spokes. Back wheel reconditioned with stainless steel spokes. Contact Michael on 0405 200 358 (Frankston, Vic.)
SELLER SAYS: Honda CRF450 for sale. Last month of 2017 build. This exceptional upgraded CRF 450 big bore is in excellent order. Showing only 41hrs of use, this electric start model has a list of appropriate upgrades as follows: Front and rear suspension modifications to suit 85 to 90kg rider. Full Yoshimura exhaust system. Front and rear SM Pro wheels and Stealth sprocket kit. New DID x-ring chain. An offset lever and Magura hydraulic clutch. Included is lithium battery upgrade and new filter. Lots of money spent to improve all ares of riding on this machine. Asking $7450 ono. Ring Tim for inspection on 0419 921 015 (Perth WA).
SELLER SAYS: SELLER SAYS: 1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo for sale. Ultra rare, with a low 14,729 miles. Very original bike. The XN85 was not so much about the engine, but the chassis. The main frame was a round-tube double-cradle affair, with a triangulated backbone running to the steering head. Up front was a 37mm Kayaba fork, with anti-dive and air-adjustability. The fork connected to a 16-inch front wheel. Sixteen inches?! That was racing stuff. But even with a pretty lengthy 58.7 inches between axles, the bike handled extremely well. There were not many Turbo bikes made back in the ’80s and this was one of the better ones. We have had the tank and seat cowl professionally repainted but the headlight fairing and front guard are still original paint with some chips and scratches (see photos). Comes with full service manual and magazine road test articles. It starts and runs nice and has no mechanical issues. Can offer interest-free lay-by terms. Delivery to Perth $850. Contact Brad on 0400 793 900 (Brisbane, Qld)
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 – $24,000 $21,500
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SELLER SAYS: Original Olympic flame and silver, 1969 Triumph 650 Bonneville for sale. Matching frame and engine numbers. In excellent original condition. This is the last of the British ’60s Bonnevilles. The bike was imported from the United States and restored locally some time ago. Since restoration, it has only covered 7,546 miles. Recently I have had the electrical system upgraded, a new TriSpark ignition and coils fitted, the original carbies have been cleaned and new gaskets fitted, new top end gaskets fitted, new clutch cable, new front fork gaiters fitted, new mufflers and new rear chain fitted. This Bonneville is ready to ride and is reliable. No extra money needs to be spent to enjoy this legendary British Bonneville. For more information call John on 0422 007 456. (Morphett Vale, SA).
SELLERS SAYS: Rebuilt (not restored) completely in 2015 by Tim Rutherford, Pacific Ave, San Pedro California — and has travelled a mere 600 miles (1000km) since. 1967 Norton Atlas 750cc, the last of the Featherbeds. Original bike with matching numbers. Not until the modern age of circumferential alloy box frames has anyone made a frame as good as Norton’s Featherbed. Hand made alloy Manx-style oil tank, seat and fuel tank by Evan Wilcox in Los Angeles. Mikuni single carby, jetted and tuned to suit megaphone exhaust. I also have Dunstall lookalike reverse cone mufflers if loud is not your style. Commando top end. External oil filter and braided lines. Twin point and coil ignition with LiPo battery in cut-out under tank, provides reliable starting and running. All of the little niggly things that plagued British bikes (apart from oil leaks) has been addressed to create a reliable bike that is a pleasure to ride and invokes comments everywhere I take her. Contact Steve on 0412 079 999 (Dunbogan, NSW).
EDITOR’S COMMENT: Oh, I like this — like a two-wheeled British version of souped-up Falcon GT, this Norton Atlas has been given a going-over with a bunch of period-correct(ish) improvements and one or two 21st Century niceties to create a classic hotrod that starts and goes like something more modern. Norton fanatics will understand the Atlas’ place in history: it was the last Norton with the famous and wildly successful ‘featherbed’ frame, so-named by one of the first racers to use the frame (on a Manx Norton), saying the new frame was akin to riding on a feather bed. That was at the Isle of Man in 1950, so by the late ’60s the frame was showing its age and about to be retired. So too was the Atlas, destined to be replaced by the revered Norton Commando with its ‘isolastic’ frame that used rubber engine mounts to counter vibrations from the big twin. Featherbed fans will tell you that, from a handling point of view, the isolastic frame was a step backwards (although Commando fans might not agree). Either way, this bike of Steve’s looks to be an absolute corker. Check out some more photos here .
2006 Triumph Thruxton – $8,500
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SELLER SAYS: 2006 Triumph Thruxton for sale. This bike has been modified to look like a Bonneville and to give it a more upright riding position. Upgrades include: Bonneville speedo, Bonneville footrest, Bonneville tank, Bonneville side panels, LED headlight, upgraded handle bars and upgraded turn signals. Bike has been blacked out, including the wheels, oil temperature gauge, Pazzo levers, new grips, upgraded seat, cone mufflers. 38,000km. Contact Bruce by email at info@zenmotorcycles.com.au (Sydney, NSW)
2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R – $7,500 ono
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I read Editor Terlick’s comments on the Triumph Trident with great trepidation. As I read of the amazing bike faster and better handing than the jap crap (some of which was true), I was also reminded of an unreliable mechanical disaster. Not happy just to jimmy together a multi part vertically split crankcase, Triumph chose to repeat experimental mistakes made with the top ends of the 500 twins way back when. I rebuilt more Trident top ends than I care to remember mostly with clapped out valve stems and guides at appallingly low mileages (8000 miles). They were also prone to wearing out very expensive camshafts almost as quick as tyres. Add to that the complexity attached to using a dry clutch and readers will easily understand why the score became CB750 10 Trident Nil . The weavy handling Honda just kept going and going while the Trident was waiting for it’s n’th top end or camshafts. I sold my CB750 after many years and untold miles because I had it so long I was bored with it.
I agree with your views on reliability of the Triumphs but had mates with fours that had plenty of problems too. Theres a book written by Bert Hopwood a Triumph designer called “what happened to the british motorcycle industry” he tells of plans for 1200 inline fours and other bikes to compete with the Japanese but the heads at Triumph were stuck in a rut and refused to go away from their ageing designs
My comparison was not intended to imply perfect magical reliability of the Jap offering but rather to suggest that it was a quantum leap ahead of the Trident. 1200 inline fours aside, the point is that the Trident was not an ageing design but a brand new one. The opportunity to start with a pretty clean slate was blown so badly. Rather than even equal the very ordinary reliability of their tired twins, BSA/Triumph managed to make it considerably worse.
Loved my T160 but blew it up anyway!!!!!
Bob
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!