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1980 Suzuki GS550E – $3,500
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SELLER SAYS: The complete bike in the pictures; just need the carbs cleaned and put back on and it will run. The 20,215km shown are genuine; it is very low for a 46-year-old bike. I have all relevant documentation including original warranty and service booklet with original delivery and dealers stamp etc. I have owned it since 2010. I bought all the spares to restore the bike and put it back on the road but realistically I won’t be riding it anymore anyway so it is time to sell it and someone else can put it back on the road and enjoy it. The spares include a brand-new genuine NOS fuel tank, another tank in grey primer, NOS front mudguard include speedo drive cable rubber guide, NOS air filter, NOS rear duck tail, (wrong colour obviously), various other plastics (as in pics), NOS clutch, throttle, choke and speedo cables, oil seal kit, gasket kits, (some gaskets have been used so kits not 100% complete), four carburettor overhaul kits, brake caliper and master cylinder overhaul kits, oil filters and gaskets, various second hand parts, including a spare set of carbs, workshop manual etc. Contact Grant on 0400 332 563 (Mudgee, NSW).
2009 (MY10) BMW HP2 Sport – $26,900
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SELLER SAYS: This HP2 Sport is a 2009 K29 (0458) model with very low kilometres (5,736km) and has been in a private collection for some time, stored in a covered climate controlled environment for the last few years. Recently serviced by Keith Beaufoy at Bay City BM where more that $3000 was spent on a detailed service covering engine and gearbox fluids, fuel systems seals, new fuel pumps, brakes seals, new battery and complete lubrication of all pivot points. It is an unmarked example of a truly collectable BMW road bike with only 67 examples delivered to Australia and very few with such low original kilometres (none of which were race track completed). The bike has all manuals and the original BMW toolkit. Contact Rod at rodtay00@me.com (Daylesford, Victoria).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: One of the golden rules of buying collectible motorcycles is to buy bikes that own a place in history. It’s not enough for them to be “great bikes”, partly because many manufacturers have built models that deserve to be called “great bikes” and equally because riders (and collectors) have very different opinions on what’s great and what’s not. It’s also not enough to be rare. Many rare bikes are rare because they were bloody awful things that no-one wanted, so the manufacturers only made a few and then gave up. But bikes that own a place in history, especially if they’re genuinely rare and genuinely great bikes – well, they’re the ones you want in your collection. Owning a place in history tends to come down to three groups: having done something incredible (like unexpectedly winning the Imola 200, hence the green frame Ducati 750 Super Sport), being the first of a long and successful line (like the first Honda CB750), or being the last of a long and successful line (think Suzuki RG500 at the end of the two-stroke era). In modern times, one of the few bikes that spring to mind in the “last of a line” category is BMW’s HP2 Sport. While most manufacturers followed Honda into the in-line four-cylinder format, BMW stood firm. The BMW reputation for reliability and longevity had been built on gentlemanly boxer twins; beautifully built highway bikes that spent many years being ponderously slow but, starting with the R90S in 1973/74, finding enough mojo to keep the pack in sight. Like Ducati, BMW eventually caved in and added two more pistons to its machinery, driven as much by the marketing department and motorcycle fashion as by the engineers and race teams. But the Bavarians didn’t surrender without creating a legacy boxer – and this is it. The HP2 Sport was the fastest, meanest, most powerful motorcycle ever to run a boxer twin engine. It could go head-to-head with any sports bike on the planet, with rocketship performance in a straight line and near-perfect balance in the corners. This bike of Rod’s looks like an excellent example, pampered all its life and ticking that all-important box of “owning a place in history” while also being truly rare and truly great. Lovely.
2009 Yamaha SP500 TMax – $5,750 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: Yellow & black. Very good condition. 31,796km. Very rapid belt-drive auto scooter good for 180kmh. Fitted with R&D Yoshimura full exhaust system, K&N filter, sticky Pirelli Rosa rubber recently, EBC brake pads, new rear rotor. Has tinted short screen fitted and have standard higher clear screen. Currently fitting new silicon hoses to coolant system. Doubt you will find a better one! Contact Ian at impy59@gmail.com (Clarkson – Perth, Western Australia).
1926 AJS 500 G8 – $22,000
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SELLER SAYS: A five year restoration finished three years ago. Has completed a number of rallies but then became hard to start. Spent $900 on a magneto rewind and now starts well. Only selling to finance new project. Contact Keith on 03 93833768 (preferred) or 0493 230 364 (Coburg – Melbourne, Victoria).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A marvellous piece of British motorcycling history here, and a bike that Ajay boffins know very well. The AJS company, a family affair created by Arthur ‘call-me-Jack’ John Stevens, produced very successful road and race bikes from as far back as the 1910s. The company’s early success included the 350cc ‘big port’ which was an overhead-valve engine for the racers but only available to the public as a side-valve. In 1925, AJS unveiled a 500cc version of the OHV big port racer and immediately grabbed headlines with a then-blistering performance at the Isle of Man; lapping at 68.97mph, it was the fastest TT lap in history. So excited at the performance, the Stevens family made the decision to make the 500cc OHV engine available in a road-going machine on sale to the general public. That bike was the G8. This example of Keith’s looks like a glorious example, fit for club runs and/or man cave duties … or, if you’re game, find a race track and see whether you can match that record-breaking 68.97mph lap speed. Wonderful stuff.
1978 Ducati SD900 Darmah – $6,999 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Project restoration on early Darmah. This bike is a non-runner, but kicks over with compression. Electrical wiring harness and battery removed. Regulator, ignitors and coils are still in place along with switch gear. Frame and wheels require sand blasting. Small dent on left of tank. Bike nearly complete minus starter motor and assembly. Darmahs sell well for a good price on restoration. Contact Chrispy on 0407 xxx xxx Sold for full price (Huntingdale – Perth, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Rare opportunity here for someone keen to get a bevel-engined Ducati into the shed without having to spend $20k or more. The Darmah was introduced in 1977 and is considered by many to mark a major – and critical – turning point in Ducati’s history. Pre-Darmah, Ducati’s big bikes were much admired but not everyone could actually live with them. Quality control was patchy, comfort was rare, electrics were occasional, and pillions were not welcome. With the Darmah, Ducati aimed to steer the company from enthusiasts-only to broad appeal: an electric start, pillion-capable seating, highway-friendly ergonomics and – what the heck – Japanese switchgear and clocks were among the features. But it was still very much a Ducati. The bevel engine, wonderful sound track, impeccable handling and sheer presence remained. They weren’t cheap but, for the first time, Ducati had a bike that was genuinely capable of attracting riders off Japanese bikes. This bike of Chrispy’s is an early one. It’s not a rider but, with almost all the parts still intact, it’s what you might call an advanced project. If it were me (and it might be me, if I can sell one of my other bikes quickly enough), I’d be pulling it completely to bits and putting it back together again, slowly and carefully.
1972 Triumph 650 Bonneville T120V – $7,800 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: A very authentic 1970s survivor here. Rare 1972-only five-speed 650. (Earlier Bonnies were all four-speeds; later ones were 750cc). I bought it as a non-runner about five years ago. It had apparently broken down 20 years earlier and had stood under cover ever since. I stripped the engine right down to the crankshaft (sludge trap was all-clear) and put it back together again with new seals, new gaskets, new rings, and a cylinder hone. Everything else checked out fine. Despite my efforts, the old girl still leaks oil from the push-rod tubes and tappet covers. Old Triumph guys tell me: “Yeah, they do that.” I’ve been bringing the bike back into operation since then with many new parts including both tyres, drive chain, clutch (springs, plates and basket), points, coil, plug leads, oil & air filter, new speedo (actual mileage is unknown – the speedo was missing when I bought it), rear shocks, fork seals, and probably other stuff I’ve forgotten. The bike has a bunch of period-correct modifications including Lockhart oil cooler, external oil filter, Joe Hunt magneto, over-sized header pipes, Mk2 Amal carbs with pod air filters, 4-inch-over forks, a genuine Triumph king-queen seat (plus a regular seat; both in good nick) and, of course, a fully functioning cigarette lighter because if you didn’t have a cigarette lighter on your 1972 Bonnie you was a pussy, right? And it has the last of the marvellous Twin-Leading-Shoe front brakes as well. The bike is not licensed but has previously been licensed in Western Australia. I’m offering this bike for sale for one week only at this price to see if there’s a buyer in the market right now, because I’ve spotted another bike I’d like to buy. This bike has a left-side brake and right-side gearshift. Test rides will be pillion-only unless you can convince me you have recently been riding a bike with right-side gearshift. (I don’t want you crashing my bike or breaking your neck.) This is not a shiny restoration, but a warts-and-all survivor with a few imperfections and charm by the truckload. Young people call it patina, I believe. It runs very well and sounds like an old Bonnie should (a bit rattly and a bit loud). It starts first kick (see video here), and all the lights work except for the oil dummy light and the little speedo light which shouldn’t be hard to fix if you must. Genuine buyers only, cashed up and ready to buy. Contact Peter on 0467 xxx xxx SOLD for full price (Lesmurdie, Western Australia).
1978 Kawasaki Z1000 A2 – $27,750
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SELLER SAYS: 1978 Kawasaki Z1000A2. 16,900 genuine miles, in exceptional and original condition. Original mufflers in great condition. Purchased from a small local museum 8 years ago and ridden regularly on club rides. Excellent overall condition, owner’s manual and tool kit. Hard to find anywhere near this condition. Contact Paul on 0458 597 462 (Cairns, Queensland).
1978 Ducati SD 900 Darmah – $23,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike has been in our family since the late eighties and has probably travelled no more than 5 thousand kilometres in that time. 71,000km. Bike runs and rides well but definitely isn’t a show bike. It is currently on full WA registration. I’m more than happy to answer any questions about it. Contact Peter on 0439 190 488 (Yangebup – Perth, Western Australia)
2007 Aprilia RSV Factory – $14,000
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SELLER SAYS: Aprilia RSV Factory. Year: 2007. Travelled: 14,700km from new. After-market pipes, three months West Australian registration. With all the factory options, this is one for the collection or enthusiasts, ready to ride. Contact Mick on 0456 574 916 (Karratha, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: High-end track-ready exotic sports bikes don’t come much more desirable than Aprilia’s RSV1000R – unless, of course, it’s the even-more desirable ‘Factory’ iteration like this one. In the minds of many open-class sports riders, the Italian brand has gone from quirky odd-ball to mainstream powerhouse in recent years, thanks to increasingly impressive performances in the heady world of MotoGP racing. Right now, three of the top five riders in MotoGP are aboard Aprilias, including current points leader Jorge Martin. (The other two spots in the top five are both filled by Ducatis. That’s right, not a Jap bike in sight.) Of course, the 2026 crop of Italian sports bikes all have four cylinders. And while the extra two pots might deliver the outright speed necessary to win at the top level, there are plenty of folks (me included) who prefer the sound, feel and history associated with a high-performance twin cylinder – especially one that’s good for 0-100kmh in three seconds and a top speed of 280kmh. More at home on a race track than a highway, with hard suspension and racer-crouch ergonomics, the big Aprilia nonetheless has a huge and passionate following of road riders who adore huge performance from a pair of big pistons. With less than 15,000km on the clock, this bike of Mick’s presents as a remarkably affordable ticket into a rarified atmosphere of sports bike exotica. Glorious.
1980 Montesa Cota 248 – $3,900 $3,200
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SELLER SAYS: I purchased this bike when it was a year old, and I used it in trials competitions for a couple of years when I lived in the UK. It was shipped to Australia when I migrated, and it remained stored until last year. New tyres, a touch up and new crankshaft seals put it back in good order. It has a vehicle import approval, a lighting kit, and some spares and tools. Contact Paul on 0498 618 720 (Geraldton, WA).
2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R – $23,000 obo.
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SELLER SAYS: As new with just 820km (increasing over time) on the clock. First service complete and tech pack enabled. Akropovic full titaniumn pipe, KTM triples, Matris damper , Ohlins TTX GP, billet linkage, BST Rapid Tek orange rims , Gilles Mue2, PFM front discs , Corta Corsa RCS17, Rizoma Blade mirrors, carbon guard and hugger, carbon swingarm cover, CNC carbon racing reservoirs , AEM carbon fuel cap . Titanium fasteners throughout. Weighs just 189kg with a full tank. On South Australian rego. Can sell without BST rims set at a reduced price. OEM mint pipe, mirrors etc all as new. Bike always stored inside. Genuine reason for sale. Contact Andrew on 0450 735 379 (Adelaide, South Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A few years ago, just for fun, I bought myself a 2007 MV Agusta Brutale 910R. For those who don’t know it, the 910R was a 909cc four-cylinder naked road bike, weighing in at just 185kg and pumping out 136 horses and 72 foot-pounds of torque. It was, without a word of a lie, utterly bonkers. The acceleration reminded me of Star Wars’ Starship Enterprise. The bike felt like it actually preferred to travel on one wheel (mostly the back one, but hey …) And if ever there was a bike that willed me to lose my licence, this was it. And gosh, what fun! Riding the Brutale on the road was like being 16 years old again, and being let loose with a motocross bike on a golf course. Which brings me, with just a 14-year hop, skip and jump, to the 2021 KTM Super Duke 1290R. Boasting a ditto-Brutale featherweight 189kg, the loopy Austrian V-twin smacks the horizon into your helmet with 180 horsepower and 104 ft-lbs, boosting my MX-bike-on-a-golf-course fantasy to a whole new level. The big KTM’s much-loved and much-used LC8 engine is a torque monster, providing arm-wrenching thrust in any gear at almost any revs, while the frame, ergonomics and suspension deliver remarkable comfort (especially for such a who-gives-a-flick piece of machinery). It also offers a whole bunch of technology which supposedly makes it that bit harder to wrap yourself around a tree or a Mack truck. Mind you, I did roll my eyes when I read one (probably young) bloke comment on another website that, with all the technology (and I quote): “I can’t crash, I’ll never die …” Hmm. Good luck with that, sonny. Anyhoo, this bike of Andrew’s look like a near-perfect example of the Super Duke, complete with a whole bunch of cutting-edge top-shelf upgrades. Just don’t go thinking they’ll make you invincible. Some days you’re the windscreen, and some days you’re the bug, right?
2000 Triumph 1200 Trophy – $5,000 obo.
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SELLER SAYS: Motorcycle is in excellent condition with some minor light scratches on the tank and panniers. Currently on Queensland rego. Servicing completed (Motul 5100) with valve clearances checked. All mechanicals in excellent condition. Motorcycle is in regular use and is a joy to ride. Contact Peter on 0413 926 847 (Kuluin, Queensland).
1984 Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica 900 – $45,000 $42,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike is an Australian-compliant and plated 1984 Mike Hailwood Replica, last of the kick-start 900cc version. The bike has had a full repaint and new Staintune pipes installed. I have owned the bike for 15 years and maintained club registration to ride on club days. The bike runs exceptionally well and looks fantastic. Contact Ian on 0407 356 614 (Woodville, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It’s difficult to think of a more beautiful or recognisable sports bike in motorcycle history than Ducati’s wonderful Mike Hailwood Replica. Even non-bike people, and certainly non-Ducati bike people, recognise the MHR in an instant. That big swooping race fairing, combined with the memorable Castrol colour scheme, ensure it stands out in any crowd. Of course, most bike people know the back-story. In 1978, old-fashioned has-been rider Mike Hailwood threw his leg over old-fashioned has-been race bike Ducati 900SS and dared challenge the world’s top-gun riders on their new-fangled top-gun Jap bikes at the Isle of Man – and beat them all. Has-beens indeed! Hardly anyone could believe what had happened. The marketing team at Ducati knew that Mike The Bike had given them an incredibly high-value gift, and they cashed in by releasing the limited-edition Mike Hailwood Replica in 1979. The bike was basically a 900SS, tarted up with the red-and-green paint and extra fibreglass to look like Mike’s bike, and fitted out with bigger carbs and louder exhausts. And boy, people sure liked it! That limited single-year run of 200 (some say 300) bikes to celebrate the race kept rolling into 1980, and ’81 and … by 1986 the engine had grown an electric start, shed the SS frame, was out to 1000cc, and had sold more than 7,000 units. The MHR story is more than just nostalgia though. The MHR and it’s 900SS twin were wonderful machines. A joy to ride at speed, they sounded magnificent and were plenty fast for human beings on twisty real-world roads. This bike of Ian’s looks like a marvellous survivor, and very rare in terms of its specifications. Ducati started phasing out the kickstart version in 1983, and by 1984 almost all were fitted with electric start and the Darmah frame to accommodate it. Definitely a bike to cherish, but also one to unleash at every opportunity. Just beautiful.
2002 Harley-Davidson XLH1200S trike – $24,500 $19,990
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SELLER SAYS: Not ready for a gopher yet? Well, try this! An October 2001 Harley-Davidson XLH1200S Sportster Sport with Frankenstein trike conversion, fully engineered and with a full West Australian licence. 19,500 genuine km. Unmolested factory high-compression, twin-plug head, performance cams, factory performance ignition, big twin gearbox , clutch etc …. very under-stressed. Factory Showa adjustable rebound and compression forks and new Ikon rear shocks, Cobra 2-into-1 exhaust, tyres as new, Corbin seat, “fly” short & tall screen, rear rack and Nelson rigg bag.
Currently has a linked brake system from front brake lever to twin front discs through an adjustable wilwood proportioning valve to rear disc brake (to suit my dodgy right leg) but easy to put back to conventional front/rear system. Original parts to put back to solo, you do get included, minus the rear wheel & swingarm. The conversion cost $16,000 (plus the solo bike). Riding the trike puts a smile on your dial.
The outlook when riding is like looking from a solo point of view but you don’t lean, you steer. The “frankenstein” yokes take the effort out of steering (more rake), and the rear billet (fully sealed) diff will outlast all of us. Cowabunga gopheristas! Contact Karl on 0419 921 896 or by email at mrfonzarelliclackline@gmail.com (near Northam, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: An unusual machine this one, starting with Harley’s mega-popular 1200 Sportster, plus some sensible upgrades to performance, comfort and practicality, topped off with a trike conversion and brake mods so both brakes operate from the right-hand brake lever. As Karl suggests, it’s like a gopher – but louder, cooler, and way-much faster! For the uninitiated, yes, the base bike really was called a Sportster Sport.
A slightly more sporty version of the 1200 Sportster, it was a very big seller thanks to its classic Harley appeal, big motor and upgraded suspension and ergonomics. It was also blessed with Harley’s much-improved quality control of the early 2000s, after some lean years beforehand when Japanese bikes put them to shame. With low mileage and the unusual done-proper modifications, this is likely to find a very specific buyer for whom it will tick some important and hard-to-find boxes.
2015 Triumph Bonneville T214 – $8,500 $7,000
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SELLER SAYS: Limited edition model in excellent condition. 29,500km. 865cc. This is number 765 of 1000 produced worldwide, of which approx 40-50 came to Australia. Free delivery within the South West of WA and Perth metropolitan area. Elsewhere, delivery negotiable and reasonable. Contact David on 0427 196 855 (Augusta, WA).
2007 Ducati Sport 1000S – $17,500
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SELLER SAYS: With wheel, suspension and brake upgrades, this well-maintained machine has been set-up for sport/touring. Paintwork is still in good condition for the km’s travelled. The lighter tubeless rims, tuned suspension and torquey 1000DS engine makes this bike a delight to ride. Would suit, collector, touring or track day enthusiast. Various modifications made to bike for its touring focus; (never dropped).
Configuration: 992cc, 4-stroke, Air-cooled; 2-Valve, Desmodromic SOHC, L-Twin, 2-cyl
Serviced and maintained by Pro-Twin WA. Full service; brakes, oil, belts, etc all within latest service interval.
Modifications / accessories:
Monster wheels, front brake and calipers. 996 adjustable Showa forks (original front-end available). Rear hugger and extended chain guard. Fitted with Paul Smart rear-sets; (Standard footpegs and pillion pegs available)
Two sets of exhausts; Megacycle 2:1 & Termignoni mufflers to fit standard pipes
Standard exhaust, forks, footpegs available.
One set of high compression Pistal pistons (new in box).
Power commander & Dyno tuned by Pro-Twin WA
All OEM parts that were removed (except wheels) are available.
Contact Clemo on 0418 931 716 (Hilton – Perth, Western Australia)
2005 Harley-Davidson Road King FLH – $14,000 $11,500
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SELLER SAYS: Low mileage (36,127km) Harley Road King for sale. Extensive list of mechanical upkeep. New battery and long rego. Recently fitted with new screen, new seat, new tyres, LED lights etc. Cover and drop-bar covers. Twin-cam 88 cubic-inch (1449cc) engine produces 116.6Nm at 3500rpm. Contact Peter on 0409 426 008 (High Wycombe – Perth, Western Australia).
2009 BMW HP2 Sport – $34,000
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SELLER SAYS: Delivered new by Autoclassic Motorad, this highly sought-after endurance racer, the BMW HP2 Sport, is a bike that makes BMW boxer fans, and fans of beautiful bikes in general it has to be said, go all weak at the knees. Launched in 2008 after the firm ran a ‘special’ R1200S in the 2007 World Endurance series, the HP2 Sport is the third member of the HP2 (High Performance two-cylinder) family, following on from the Megamoto and Enduro. And you have to say, BMW saved the best for last. A simply stunning bike with an attention to detail that means you can spend ages just soaking it all in, the HP2 Sport was the first boxer model ever to run double overhead cams and for a long period of time was also the most powerful incarnation of the motor BMW produced. Although not technically limited in its production, not that many HP2 Sports were made due to their high price tag and they have recently shot up in value because of this exclusivity. If you like an air-cooled boxer engine and want to turn heads, the HP2 Sport is a sublime machine in so many ways. Contact Chris on 0407 474 011 (Myaree – Perth, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: This might come as a shock to old-timer BMW fans, but what we have here is a boxer-engined sports bike. Not a kinda-sporty road bike or a pimped-up tourer, but the sort of bike you’d happily take to a track day to chase GSX-Rs. Or be chased by them, for that matter. In terms of BMW model evolution, it sits alongside the R90S as one of the German marque’s stand-out step-forward moments. Pre-R90S, anything with a boxer engine was considered staid. Well-made, reliable, wonderful highway bikes – but staid nonetheless. The R90S de-staided BMW. With its bikini fairing and impressive engine, the R90S could hold its own against its contemporary open-class machinery from Japan. It was a sports tourer of the highest order, and one of the best of its time. Fast-forward 35 years, and the HP2 Sport went the extra step. Not sports-tourer, but pure sports. Yes, with a boxer engine. It was (and I think still is) the most powerful boxer engine BMW has ever made, boasting more than 125hp, and tips the scales at a supermodel weight of less than 180kg. Produced in limited numbers with a suitably divorce-inducing price tag, it was a collectible motorcycle from the moment it was unveiled. This bike of Chris’s looks like a beauty, and will appeal to anyone who wants a European sports bike that stands out from the crowd (and leaves most of the crowd in its dust). Great stuff.
2003 Aprilia Tuono RSV – $6,500
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SELLER SAYS: Two owners from new and in excellent condition. Ohlins rear shock, Showa forks with Ohlins internals. Pilot Road 4 tyres in good condition. Aprilia race exhaust pipe with factory chip. Keys, owners manual and original exhaust. Fun spirited V-twin bike to ride. Priced to sell. Contact Mark on 0438 950 890 (Forrestfield – Perth, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Aprilia invented a whole new class of bike when they released the Tuono. Not much fairing to speak of, handlebars higher and footpegs further forward than a sports bike, highway friendly but hooligan-ready. And a very big, very fast engine. We would probably call it a “super naked” nowadays, a term that would make most people think about big-bore Ducati Monsters but makes me think about Elle McPherson. The early Tuono engine is the same as that found in Aprilia’s top sports bike of the time, the RSV1000 Mille and, unlike usual practice, Aprilia decided they would not tune it down for near-naked duties. (Hey, who wants to be tuned down for near-naked duties? And can someone please stop me from thinking about Elle McPherson?) Despite its high-spec engine, the Tuono has a reputation for being surprisingly comfortable, practical and reliable; perfectly capable of highway duties. As a side note, I’ve seen this bike in the flesh and it looks schmick. I also know the owner takes exceptionally good care of his machinery.
1984 BMW MKM1000 Krauser – $40,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1984 BMW MKM1000 Krauser, complete with the Krauser 4-valve heads. This bike is an Australian delivered bike and comes with matching engine, gearbox, drive train and frame number as delivered from the factory. The bike is in excellent condition complete with original paint and stickers. The motor has been completely rebuilt by Paul Rooney and has recently been back to Paul for a minor service. The bike runs and rides as it should and inspection will not disappoint. These bikes are extremely rare especially in this condition. I have a full manifest on the bike including receipts for all work performed on the bike, the original books from Krauser, all service details and records of previous owners. This bike is truly a collectors item for the BMW enthusiast. Contact Jeff on 0438 668 165 (Ballina, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A rare and exotic beast, this one. Mike Krauser, best known for his slick motorcycle luggage, chose the BMW R100S as the base for his high-end high-performance road bike because he knew it was going to be expensive and he figured only BMW riders were likely to be able to afford one. And so it was that, in 1980 when Mr Krauser and BMW launched the MKM1000, it came with a ticket price of $15,000. At the Honda dealership next door, you could pick up a new CB750 for $2,750. Wow. The MKM (that’s Mike Krauser Motorcycles, if you hadn’t figured it out) was like nothing BMW had ever produced. It was a pure performance bike, designed for those ultra-speeds that were legal (and a hell of a lot of fun) on Germany’s autobahns. A motorcycle you could use to dice with Porsche 928s in the fast lane. The four-valve heads, hot cams and other go-fastery delivered a 220km-plus top speed, while the frame was built from the ground-up to be solid and flex-free, with less suspension travel than Beemers of the day because this one was built for speed, not comfort. Less than 250 of the bikes were made, ensuring their exclusivity and rarity 45 years ago. Today, they’re like unicorn poo. This bike of Jeff’s looks like a superb example. Magnificent.
1982 Honda CB1100RC – $45,100
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1974 Norton Commando – $24,500 $23,500
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SELLER SAYS: Engine rebuilt July 2025. Front brake master cylinder and sleeve; new seals fitted. Engine removed from frame and casings split. Cylinder heads & barrels removed, pistons and rings replaced. Cam removed and sent to Tighe Cams to be welded and reground. Refaced cam followers. Removed inlet valve seats, machined and installed two replacements. Machined and fitted brass threaded replacement exhaust valve inserts. Cleaned and vapour blasted cylinder head. Refaced all exhaust valves. Re-cuts all valve seats (three angles) and reassembled. Repaired loose tip on one pushrod and refaced all other tips on valve adjusters. Re-assembled motor with new seals and gaskets. Stripped, cleaned and refitted carburettors. Inspected clutch assembly and refitted. Replaced oil filter. Repaired damaged ignition pickup wires, fitted pickup, trigger and reset timing. New battery. New fuel filters and hoses. Balanced carburettors. Completed full electrical system check. Petrol tank drained, cleaned and resupplied with clean fuel. Original UK speedo available and showing 50k miles. Work carried out by: Stuart Langfield. Contact Martyn on nichollm@me.com. (Wavell Heights, Queensland).
1969 Triumph T150T Trident – $20,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1969 Triumph T150T Trident. American restoration, imported in 2012 with papers included. Matching numbers, standard bore, original four-speed, light clutch, Trispark ignition, first-kick start, near new Avon tyres. Rides great for a 56-year-old bike. Contact Phil on 0419 xxx xxx SOLD (Hervey Bay, Queensland)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: This is the bike that nearly saved the British motorcycle industry. Nearly. Legend has it that Triumph was ready to release the three-cylinder Trident — a very fast, sweet-handling step-up from the British twins it would make redundant — in 1966. That’s right, 1966. If Triumph had gone ahead with that release, it’s very likely that the arrival of Honda’s CB750 in 1969 would not have had anywhere near the market impact that it ultimately did. Truth be told, the Trident was faster and better handling than the Honda. (There was a rather famous Trident race bike that did the rounds back in the day, known as Slippery Sam, which proved just how competent the Trident was.) But when Honda unleashed the 750 Four, it was competing against the Triumph Bonneville, Norton Commando and BSA Lightning — and it made them look archaic! When Triumph finally released the Trident, along with BSA’s Rocket 3, the momentum was overwhelmingly behind the exotic new machinery from the far east. The moment had been lost. Fortunately, the Trident (and Rocket) did make it to market, and sufficient bikes were sold that you can still occasionally find a marvellous example, like this one of Phil’s. The Tri-spark ignition is a bonus, making many old Brits a whole lot more cooperative at start-up, but I’m delighted to see it still wearing a pair of Amal carbies. And how cool are those Raygun mufflers? Lovely stuff.
1973 Ducati 750 Sport – $76,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1973 Ducati 750 Sport for sale. Manufacture – 1973. Engine – #752XXX. Frame – DM750S753XXX. Odometer – 4637km. Rego – BM2200 (transferable and comes with museum number plate). I have owned this bike for 30 years and purchased it from Bikeworld Adelaide in South Australia in January 1995 where it was being sold on consignment from a private collector who kept it on display at the Birdwood Mill National Motorcycle Museum in the Adelaide hills with 1747km on the clock. Its running Dyna S coils & electronic ignition (original cans and points included). The bike has had a full service including carbs cleaned and rebuilt, timing checked and tuned, replaced all perished rubbers. Overall everything is in good working order and it starts, runs and stops well. Includes all keys for the ignition, steering lock and seat, has two bar-end mirrors and has the early Lockheed brakes up front. It is over 50 years old so does show some patina. If looked after they will give a good return on your investment. The bike is in Broome WA and I can assist with freight. Contact Dean by email at deano.is@bigpond.com (Broome, WA)
1973 Yamaha YB80 – $5,500
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SELLER SAYS: Amazing, original condition. Never restored. Good running order. Must see. Located at Murrumba Downs, North Brisbane. Contact Paul on 0438 796 098 (Albany Creek, Queensland).
1960 BSA C15 – $3,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Lost interest and it’s just been sitting in the shed. Make an offer. Contact Robert on 0488 xxx xxx SOLD (Windermere, Tasmania).
1984 Ducati 900S2 – $40,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: One owner with 132k on clock. White Power upside down forks, 320mm Brembo discs with Brembo 4 spot calipers, strong motor (88mm bore), 12:1 Wiseco pistons, new Keihin 41.5mm flat slide carburetors, Sachs electronic ignition, V2 dry clutch, alloy fuel tank (Imola style), White Power rear shocks. Some original parts included. Contact Steven on 0428 765 038 (Edwardstown, Adelaide – South Australia).
1982 Honda CB1100R – $39,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: I got the bike in 2015 and it has looked after me on our many rides ever since and it’s now time to pass it on. It’s in original condition except for the mufflers which were on it when I got it, and the patina is good for a 44-year-old bike. It is ideal for a restoration if that’s what floats your boat, myself I like the patina. Viewing is welcome but no test rides unless money is in the bank beforehand; I am sure most of you will understand. Contact John on 0419 xxx xxx SOLD (Perth, Western Australia).
1965 Royal Enfield Interceptor – $14,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1965 Royal Enfield Interceptor. Complete restoration completed 4 years ago. Pleasure to ride and enjoy. Contact Bruce on 0414 345 632 (Buderim, Qld.).
1955 Triumph Tiger 110 – $14,000
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SELLER SAYS: Restored 1955 Triumph T110. Many new parts fitted during restoration. Had been in a private collection for many years. Engine and gearbox were dismantled for inspection before being put back on the road approximately 4 years ago. Pleasure to ride with that lovely British twin sound. Contact Bruce on 0414 345 632 (Buderim, Qld.).
2005 Triumph Tiger 955 – $5,000
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SELLER SAYS: One owner Triumph 955 Tiger purchased new in 2005 and in excellent condition. 65,000km. Triumph accessories including panniers with suit-case style removable liner, centre stand, heated grips, tank bag. Givi top box. Queensland registration until October 26. Contact Bruce on 0414 345 632 (Buderim, Qld.).
1941 Indian Scout 741 – $22,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1941 Indian Scout, model 741 project bike. Not running. Frame and 741142 Engine number GDA142 B. This was my father’s project that he started quite some years ago. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could get to finish and ride this classic.
No wiring, air filter, rear lights, brake linkages.
Genuine Indian leather panniers.
Spare rim, spare hub wheel hub(s).
New tail light mount.
Instrument panel.
New stop light switch.
New stoplight switch spring.
New brake linkage clevices.
New centre axle nuts.
New JG-37367 bearing nut.
New JG-43771 axle.
New JG-43772 hollow axle.
New brass fuel line fittings.
Other used spare parts.
Contact me for photos of additional parts.
Contact Phillip on 0415 xxx xxx SOLD (Deer Park, Victoria).
1947 Triumph Tiger T100 – $19,800
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SELLLER SAYS: Triumph 1947 500cc ‘Tiger 100’ Twin, Triumph’s flagship sports model using a highly tuned version of the ‘Speed Twin’ engine. Claimed maximum speed 100mph. Competition success included a win in the 1947 Dutch TT at Assen and 2nd place in the 1947 Isle of Mann Senior TT. According to the Triumph Owners Club of UK fewer than 1800 were produced for the 1947 production run. This example was despatched to KTM ( Tozer, Kemsley & Milbourn ) importers Adelaide on September 4th, 1947. I have a dating certificate from the TOMCC confirming all details, such as still having the original engine, gearbox and frame as built in the Triumph factory. The previous owner last had the bike registered ion 1973, after that it spent 45 years in storage. This is a genuine original example; the majority of ’47 T100’s that I’ve come across are not. Photos show the extent of restoration, more info and photos on request. Comes with owners manual, parts book and sales brochure. Contact Dave on 0413 599 920 (Adelaide, SA).
1949 BSA B32 Competition 350cc – $12,800
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SELLER SAYS: 1949 BSA B32 350cc OHV – Genuine Competition model, quality older restoration. First year of the optional plunger rear suspension. 21″ front wheel, lower gear ratios to suit trials and scrambles, factory-fitted sump guard, special profile sports chrome mudguards, chrome rear chain guard, primary chain case and brake backing plates as per factory specification. 4.00 rear tyre. Correct factory colour in Brunswick Green and correct engine and frame numbers. Two registered owners from new. Fully sorted with everything in excellent working order. Owners instruction manual included. An original B32 Competition model that runs very well. Contact Chris on 0413 599 962 (Adelaide, SA).
1978 Kawasaki Z650 – $12,000
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SELLER SAYS: Ground-up restoration. Showroom condition. Runs sweet, recent carb balance. Reluctant sale. Below replacement cost. Matching numbers. All original frame etc. 8000km since restoration. Contact Michael on 0403 765 024 (Albany, WA).
1999 BMW R1100S – $7,000 $6,000
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SELLER SAYS: What a wonderful and versatile machine this is. It will just as easily commute to work or take you on an adrenaline-filled weekend getaway. A unique blend of rumbling character, low end torque and brilliant chassis and brakes make this a real gem. The 1999 model is the pick of the bunch as it’s non-ABS and no servo brakes and the upgraded 5-speed gearbox makes it very reliable. It also comes equipped with excellent aftermarket Bitubo shocks front and rear that are fully adjustable, stainless steel brake lines and rapid dog bar risers to make it slightly more neutral in it’s riding position, I’ve added a nice black sheepskin cover to the seat and Rizoma indicators on the rear. BMW’s R1100s combines unique 90’s design language and sleek aesthetics with BMW’s iconic boxer engine. This one has been very well looked after and comes with all the paperwork and service history from the day it was purchased new in 1999. I’ve spent a fair bit of money getting this bike in top condition with the help of Tony at Gee Tee motorcycles. BMW hard panniers included, low km’s and rego till end of February 2027. 67,800km. Contact Finnegan on 0466 390 190 (Randwick, NSW).
1977 MV Agusta 850SS – $100,000 CDN SOLD
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INTERNATIONAL SALE – Canada
SELLER SAYS: This 1977 MV Agusta 850SS was initially manufactured as a 750S America during the final year of production at the company’s Samarate factory and it is one of approximately 40 that were modified into the 850SS. The bike was purchased by its current owner at a California bike show in 2011 and imported to Canada, after which it was featured in a Motorcycle Classics article in December 2012. Power comes from a 837cc DOHC inline-four mated to a five-speed transmission and an enclosed driveshaft, and features include a black suede seat, clip-on handlebars, rear-set foot controls, 18″ alloy wheels, triple disc brakes, a Ceriani fork, adjustable Sebac shocks, four Dell’Orto VHB carburetors, and a four-into-four exhaust system. Work in preparation for the sale included rebuilding the brake calipers, replacing the head gaskets, changing the fluids, and replacing the starter/dynamo belts. This 850SS “Monza” is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with manufacturer’s literature, a removed fairing and hardware, original sales documentation, and British Columbia registration. The fairing can be mounted for shipping. Note that I do have the the centre lower fairing piece, missing in the photos. The tyres are old and will need replacing. Contact Kevin at xxxxx@xxx.ca SOLD (Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Cripes. Where to start? Back in the 1970s, when Japanese manufacturers turned the motoring world upside down with the CB750 and others, the world’s motorcycling establishment scrambled to come up with a reaction to survive. The Japanese bikes were beautifully made, which made anything that vibrated or leaked oil simply unacceptable in the ‘new world’. They were exotic, smooth, dripping with new tech — and cheap! They weren’t especially faster or better handling than the other bikes of the time, but they sold like hot cakes. MV Agusta made a decision that was incredibly brave — to compete with Japan on performance, quality and sex appeal — and not on price. When the 750S America hit the market, it had a price tag of $US6,000. It doesn’t sound like a lot of money today, but in 1975 such a price was astronomical. A Honda CB750 — then the most popular machine in the world — could be purchased brand new for less than $US2,000. History shows the top-shelf gamble did not pay off for MV Agusta. In 1977, the company surrendered. No more motorcycles. Magnificent as they were, the market just wasn’t prepared to pay the price of three Honda Fours for one 750S. The only good news is that some of the bikes were manufactured and, partly because they were so darned expensive, most have survived in top condition. A wonderful legacy.
A couple of years back we listed a 750S America from New Caledonia, with an asking price of $US100k. It was in stunning condition and sold quickly to an Australian buyer, with several other buyers queued up and ready to pay the price but too slow off the mark. This bike of Kevin’s is more rare and up-spec from the already amazingly rare and up-spec 750S and appears to also be in wonderful fettle. A rare opportunity indeed. (As a side note, the seller of this bike is one of our regular customers and has sold several bikes into Australia in recent years.)
1982 Triumph Bonneville T140E – $12,500
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SELLER SAYS: Great-looking, reliable bike that will sit on 110 all day. Beaut to ride and easy to start. Recent new paint with matching side covers. Comes with electronic GPS speedo with 6800km. Old speedo not working with 9200km (total 16,000km). Also has oil cooler and spin-on oil filter kit. Money spent on motor by previous owner, runs great. Some chrome blemishes on pipes and rear wheel otherwise overall appearance very good. Also comes with brand new 2 x tyres and tubes, mirrors, blinkers, battery, seat cover, Boyer ignition unit, fork seals and covers and rear chain. As well as parts and workshop manual. Present club rego not transferable. Contact Wayne on 0484 099 566 (Hamilton, Victoria).
1972 Yamaha AS3 – $2,400 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Two-stroke twin. Light restoration including new tyres and battery. Runs well. Not licensed. Contact Graeme on 0439 xxx xxx SOLD (Yanchep – Perth, Western Australia).
1995 Triumph Speed Triple – $8,900
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SELLER SAYS: Own the bike that put Triumph back on the map. This first-generation Speed Triple 900 is the ultimate raw, bare-bones streetfighter—essentially a stripped-down, Daytona with the legendary, bulletproof 885cc triple-cylinder engine. This example is in exceptional condition with tasteful, high-quality updates. The triple carburettors were freshly dialled in by Retro Motor Co (Fremantle). Starts first pop and runs flawlessly. Brand new paint and decals, paired with Cerakote headers. The fabulously preserved carbon fibre cans that sound incredible. Single-seat cowl installed, easily converts to a pillion seat. Contact Dan on 0401 135 600 (West Busselton, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When British billionaire John Bloor reincarnated Triumph motorcycles in 1990, he instantly delivered a winning formula – Japanese quality mixed with British history. The Japanese quality was always deliverable of course – all it needed was a backer with very deep pockets to enable top-shelf manufacturing and quality control. But the ‘British history’ bit was more difficult or, more to the point, would have been very easy to cock up. Had Bloor and his team re-launched Triumph with a range of Japanese-looking bikes with old-British names, the whole thing would have probably been a flop. Building modern Japanese-looking bikes with old-British names probably would have been the cheaper path than the one he took, and it’s very likely that some of his advisers (especially the accountants) advised him to do exactly that. But he didn’t. Bloor took ‘retro’ design to a new level, with convincing old-world styling that truly captured the vibe of Triumph’s glory days. The heart of the relaunch was the Bonneville, featuring spoked wheels, a single round headlight, twin shocks, right-way-up forks, and major components like the mudguards, mufflers, petrol tank and even engine profile all being a pretty impressive copy of the Bonnie from the 1970s. Performance was adequate, which sounds like an insult but isn’t. The Bonneville was kinda slow, even by modern standards, but it was fast enough to satisfy the market. That reborn Bonneville was so wonderfully authentic, that Bloor was free to (quite rapidly, really) evolve the product line from that point. It was brilliant. He “resumed” Triumph, so he was able to go forwards rather than stay stuck in the 1970s. The Speed Triple hit the market as an unashamedly-modern motorcycle steeped in the history of its ancestors, tapping into the iconic 1938 Speed Twin and the 1968 three-cylinder Trident that went toe-to-toe with Japan’s four-cylinder machines of the early ’70s. Great stuff.
1979 Husqvarna 390AE – $7,090 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Up for sale is my Husqvarna 1979 390 AE (automatic enduro) 2-stroke. Ready to ride in Vinduro or Vintage MX, the bike is well sorted with electronic ignition, shocks and forks rebuilt, new emulators, new tyres. Looks good and goes great. Also has a WA pit pass if you wish to B-class register it.
How would you like to hop on your motocrosser and never have to pull the clutch in, never shift a gear, and never worry about downshifting, upshifting, clutch slipping or gear selection?
The Husqvarna Auto was just that machine. But, it is important to note that it was never intended to be a motocross bike. Not even close. The first prototypes were built in 1973 for a competition between Husqvarna, Monark and Hagglunds to build the best military-spec off-road bike for the Swedish Army. The required features were a 100-watt quartz lighting system, low-operating noise levels, the ability to run while laying on its side and a gearbox that could be fixed in the field (with tools from the supplied toolkit). But, most of all, the army was looking for a motorcycle that they could teach a raw recruit to ride in less than a week. And, they were offering a government contract to the brand that made the best machine.
Contact Gary on 0418 xxx xxx SOLD (College Grove – Bunbury, Western Australia).
2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto – $22,500
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SELLER SAYS: Pristine BMW HP2 Megamoto. Akrapovic pipe, Ohlins suspension and lots of carbon as per factory spec. Bike is standard apart from the screen and Scott’s under bar steering stabiliser. One of 1100 world wide. Dry weight is 179kg. Just serviced with BMW. New Michelin Road 6 tyres. Paddock stand comes with the bike. Queensland registration until March 2027. 41,000km. Contact Jai on 0407 033 983 (Cornubia, Queensland).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A boxer-twin BMW supermotard? It sounds like a oxymoron. Sure, BMW has joined the high-performance brigade in recent years but supermotards are more than just fast and good handling. They’re, well, hoon machines — crazy fast city bikes, designed for uncivilised behaviour on two wheels (or one, if no-one’s looking). When BMW released the 1170cc Megamoto, many a jaw did drop. Based heavily on the HP2 Enduro (HP2 meaning high-performance twin), the Megamoto was similarly endowed with lots of power and dirt-bike ergonomics but was even lighter, even more powerful and had serious street attitude. Moto-journos at the time were taken aback by the big Beemer, as much for its audacity as its performance. Its nearest obvious competitor was the Ducati Hypermotard, an equally out-there European with virtually identical big-bore twin-cylinder performance spec. But the BMW was produced in much smaller numbers and came with a higher price tag, making it even more exclusive than the hooligan Duke. (Hit the online markets and you’ll find plenty of Hypermotards for sale, but very few Megamotos.) This bike of Jai’s looks like an excellent example of a rare and desirable high-performance BM. Nice.
2005 BMW R1150 GSA – $9,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very low (39,777km) mileage 2005 GSA that is still standard apart from later model 1200 injectors, WRS screen and a Staintune pipe. The starter motor is new. New Metzeler Tourance tyres, Touratech footpegs. I have also added LED bulbs to make the lights work better. Pannier racks suit SW Motech panniers that do not come with the bike as they fit another bike as well. Bike rides and runs as well as you would expect for the kilometres travelled. Contact Jim on 0438 380 102 (Cornubia, Qld.).
1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 – $9,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1986 GSXR1100, cosmetically untidy and somewhere along it’s life someone put 1987 body work on it as according to it’s rego papers, VIN number, frame number etc it should be red/blue 1986 colours. Motor is strong, near-new 38mm Mikuni flatslides, Racetech fork internals, retro-fitted brand new 2019 R1 rear shock. Bike has only done approx 1,000km with the new suspension upgrades, handles awesome. On full WA rego, genuine old survivor, paint it the colour scheme you’ve always wanted or leave it patina! Kms are approx. Bike has been sitting for a couple of years so will need some going-over. Selling due to ill health, not able to ride anymore. Make an offer! Contact Jason on 0408 xxx xxx SOLD in 24 hours (Bunbury, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Crazy light, crazy fast and styled to look like the road-going race bikes that they were, Suzuki’s early GSX-R750 and GSX-R1100 turned the sports bike genre on its head. The 750 was first off the block, and it was a stunner. When the 1100 arrived, everyone was gobsmacked. The 125hp engine propelled the big-bore Gixxer to 150mph, thanks mainly to its featherweight 197kg. And that sub-200kg was also a big part of the secret to the bike’s outstanding handling. Those numbers don’t sound so amazing 40-years on, of course, but the big GSX-R is still a handful of a beast today. This bike of Jason’s looks to have had some history, therefore hitting the market at a rarely-low price point for such a collectible. It would be a great buy for someone who wants to recommission it, give it a good thrashing for a while, then semi-retire to the shed for a thorough restoration. Incidentally, I found an excellent article on-line by a moto journo who rode the GSX-R when it was a new thing, and rode another one recently for some modern-day context. Check it out at https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/motorcycles/suzuki-gsx-1100-was-fast-had-recalibrate-brain/
1983 Honda CB1100F – $17,500 ono
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SELLER SAYS: Own a true piece of superbike history – the legendary Honda CB1100F. A standout of early 80’s muscle bike era, this classic has been well maintained, always garaged, and carefully looked after by an enthusiast.
Features & inclusions:
Fitted with a Marving 4-into-2 exhaust system – delivers that unmistakable deep, four-cylinder note. Brand new genuine Honda 4-into-2 exhaust system included (still wrapped in bubble wrap). Extensive additional parts.
Original workshop manual and parts number book.
This iconic Honda isn’t just a motorcycle, it’s a conversation starter. A genuine head-turner that consistently draws compliments wherever it goes. Clean, classic lines. Timeless presence. Strong collector appeal. Perfect for the serious collector, weekend rider, or anyone who appreciates the raw character of an 80’s superbike. Contact Mick on 0427 156 222 (Tannum Sands, Qld.).
1951 BSA A10 – $10,000 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This 1951 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash has been given another life after being rebuilt. I have had the bike around 7 years after buying it from the bike enthusiast that built this and many other vintage bikes around WA. I have only ridden the bike once, some time ago and can’t ride anymore due to medical conditions. It has only done around 325km since the bike was built. Fuel tank has been cleaned, and oils have been changed along with oil filter. The bike was on club rego when I purchased the bike but now it is on full WA road rego. Contact xxxx. SOLD (Landsdale, Perth WA).
1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 – $13,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: — One owner. Rare and distinctive 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 in bright yellow. One owner from new, purchased in Adelaide and brought back to Perth in 2000.
Approx. 130,000km. Registered until January 2027, and regularly serviced by Thunderbikes since returning to WA. Original owner’s manual included.
This is a proper analogue Italian V-twin sports bike: big transverse engine, shaft drive, low-slung stance and unmistakable 1990s Moto Guzzi character. It has been ridden, enjoyed and maintained — not hidden away gathering dust.
The Sport 1100 is a bike that turns heads. Whether cruising on the open road or parked outside the local café on a Sunday morning, it attracts attention from casual observers and enthusiasts alike. It has presence, theatre and soul — the sort of machine people notice and want to talk about.
Ideal for a Moto Guzzi enthusiast or someone wanting a distinctive Italian classic that stands apart from the usual offerings.
Located in Perth, Western Australia.
Asking $14,500. Serious enquiries welcome. Contact 0414 xxx xxx (Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A lovely piece of Italian beautifulness here – and a proper late ’90s sports bike as well. Heavily influenced by American Guzzi whisperer Dr John Wittner, the 1100 Sport was released as an affordable alternative to Dr John’s motorcycle legacy, the Moto Guzzi Daytona. For those who don’t know the story, John Wittner was a mild mannered dentist who loved motorcycle endurance racing and knew a thing or two about Moto Guzzis. He built a team and a bike, went racing – and won. His hot LeMans caused so much of a sensation that Moto Guzzi hired him to help the factory design and build a top-tier sports bike. The result was the Daytona that came with, among many other things, an eight-valve engine, solo seat, complex frame, and a huge price tag. Moto journos and riders with deep pockets adored the Daytona, but mortals just couldn’t afford it. So Dr John and Guzzi rolled out this bike – the Sport – as an encore. The engine was a four-valve, there was a pillion seat, the frame was more mainstream, and the price tag much more modest. But the biggest surprise was the performance. The Sport handled superbly at speed and was just as quick as the Daytona. In fact, some tests found it was even quicker. (Check out the Cycle World article at https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/12/1/moto-guzzi-sport-1100) This bike of Mike’s looks like a beauty; well maintained, well-loved, and well-preserved; perfect for an existing Guzzi tragic or someone prepared to become one, and equally suited to a collector or weekend rider. Great stuff.
1979 Yamaha XS650 – $9,500 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: 1979 Yamaha XS650. Professionally serviced.
This is a genuine sorted XS650, not a project. It’s had a full professional look over with over $5,800 in documented workshop receipts, so you know exactly what you’re buying.
WHAT’S BEEN DONE:
ENGINE & MECHANICALS
• Clutch plates supplied and fitted
• Permanent magnet alternator
• Valve clearances adjusted
• Timing checked and adjusted
• Compression and leak-down test — Passed (engine is healthy)
• Both carbs stripped, cleaned, balanced and tuned
• RH carb rebuilt — was not functioning properly, now sorted
ELECTRICS
• Complete new wiring loom fitted (the XS650’s known weak point — done)
• All pin plugs repaired/replaced throughout
• New headlight globe, fuse and holder
• Neutral wire, front brake switch and lighting all repaired
TYRES & PARTS
• New Pirelli Sport Demon front tyre (100/90-19)
• New Pirelli City Demon rear tyre (120/90-16)
• New condensers, spark plug caps, coil cap and seals
• New horn, fuel hose, angled valve stems
• New sidecover latches
Cons:
The bike has 27,000km and there is some minor surface rust as you’d expect on a classic of this age but nothing structural; it’s cosmetic. Contact Jarred on 0421 467 352 (Adelaide, SA).
2015 BMW K1300R – $9,900
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SELLER SAYS: Black BMW K1300R in very good standard condition. 88,076km. ABS, ESA, Traction Control, Quick-shifter, ASC, heated grips. Long rego to Sep 2026. I’ve had the pleasure of owning this bike since Feb 2020 and have put 45,000 trouble-free kms on it. It’s always been serviced by Auto Classic BMW, either every 10k kms, or annually. The bike comes with personalised plate K13R (white letters on black background). Unfitted accessories include radiator and engine guards (used condition but never fitted to this bike), Sargent seat, vibration knobs (used). Contact Francesca on 0417 953 952 (Bedfordale, Perth WA).
1983 Honda CB1100F Bol D’or – $12,000 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Original bike, upgraded ignition, new brake lines, tyres good. Sold unregistered. Looks better than it is. Has a user-induced carburettor issue that appeared after I cleaned the carbs and fitted kits. Sometimes goes great, other times flutters at 3000-4000 rpm. Beyond my ability. American import. Over pulling carbs off. Contact Robert on 0488 xxx xxx SOLD (Dubbo, NSW).
1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza – $9,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Becoming a collectable model. On club rego until end of June. Restored approximately 10 years and not used a lot — it was my wife’s, who rode on club events only. Excellent condition runs and rides well. Sounds brilliant. Very small physical size and weight for a 500cc. Will not disappoint, great little bike. Contact Huw on 0439 xxx xxx SOLD (East Bunbury, Western Australia)
1974/75 Rickman-Norton Metisse – $22,000 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: Purchased 1992. Previously stored, timeframe not known. Aim was to race, never happened. Been ridden occasionally over the years and performs very well. Rolling chassis, engine turned over. Overhauled as required, no sign of damage and minimal wear, cosmetics sad. Crank std, reground -010 to suit rods, polished and blasted. Bore +020, hone, new rings, cam and followers all serviceable. Head refurbish, valves, reseat, inlet polish, single carb. Belt drive primary fitted. All bearings, bushes, seals renewed, gearbox and motor, chassis. Braided brake line, Pazon Surefire ignition and coils, extensive work to keep clean and bare lines, sand bent headers, wiring renew to suit lights. Unfortunate ding in tank due to fumble during removal! Was looking at electronic speedo, this has not happened, would be all prior to licensing. Happy to send more pics and more information if required. Contact Robert on 0409 886 481 (Margaret River, Western Australia).
1967 Yamaha 350 Grand Prix YR1 – $12,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very rare motorcycle in immaculate restored condition with rego. Owner getting too old to ride now. Photos taken in last few days. Bike runs perfectly and is quick for an old bike! It would be hard to find another in this condition. Contact Charles on 0413 297 414 (Seville Grove, Perth WA).
1952 Jawa 500 – $30,000 SOLD
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Matching numbers and fully restored. You can own this motorcycle as well as part of history. They were regarded as ahead of their time in both design and engineering. These machines continue to enjoy strong popularity among collectors and classic bike enthusiasts; many of them were also used on a race track. Offered for sale is my 1952 500cc OHC motorcycle, manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. This example features matching engine and frame numbers, adding to its authenticity and value. The bike underwent a comprehensive restoration approximately 20 years ago (see photos below). It has been slightly used and well looked-after since then and remains a standout example of its kind. Key features: 500cc 4-stroke twin overhead cam (OHC) engine, 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, wet clutch in oil bath, worm-drive original 6V Lucas mag-dyno and generator. Retains original production components. These powerful and charismatic motorcycles were not only admired by the public but were also used by police forces in the Netherlands and former Czechoslovakia, and exported worldwide. With a top speed of approximately 135kmh (factory specification with standard fuel and ignition), this bike offers an engaging ride along with undeniable historical appeal. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully engineered piece of motorcycling history. Contact Pav on 0413 xxx xxx SOLD (Greenwith – Adelaide, South Australia).
1954 Ariel Square 4 MkII – $28,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This very collectible, 4 cylinder, classic English motorbike is in exceptional condition following a recent comprehensive, bare-frame restoration. Restored from a very original, good-condition, club-registered bike with a known history going back 51 years. The engine, frame and gearbox are all original matching numbers from the factory (documented).
The restoration included desirable upgrades:
• Morgo (UK) rotary oil pump.
• Accuspark (UK) electronic ignition inside original distributor.
• RGM (UK) cartridge-type remote oil filter conversion.
• Iron Horse Spares (UK) 12 volt 300watt alternator conversion discreetly fitted inside the original dynamo. The bike has been rewired for 12 volts including a new wiring loom.
• Devon (UK) stainless steel wheel rims and spokes with new Dunlop tyres.
• Armour (UK) exhaust pipes and silencers – HD and triple plated.
• Extensive use of Acme (UK) stainless steel fixtures and fasteners.
• New early style fuel tank with Smiths oil pressure gauge.
• Conversion to a sprung, solo leather saddle
The bike starts easy, runs well, and has covered less than a thousand kilometres since being restored. It comes with photos before, during and after the restoration as well as supporting documentation and some spare parts. Contact Don on 0402 xxx xxx SOLD (Hoppers Crossing, Victoria).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: In the history of motorcycling, there are leaders and followers. The leaders — both bikes and folks — were born from big doses of creativity and courage. Ariel’s Square 4 was most definitely a leader, and the star of its show was the engine — and it was born from one of motorcycling’s human leaders, Edward Turner. Turner might be most frequently remembered for his many brilliant achievements at Triumph (including the much-loved Speed Twin), but his stellar career really started with Ariel and the Square 4. Turner was the creator of the Square 4 before it had the word ‘Ariel’ in front of it. In fact, he first offered the engine design to BSA — but BSA said “no thanks”, leaving the door open to Ariel to pick up both the engine and the man. With two crankshafts rotating in opposite directions to deaden vibration, the Square 4 was velvety smooth. Later models like this MkII of Don’s were good for 100mph. The Square 4 lasted nigh-on 30 years before being retired, and still carries the description of being a “gentleman’s bike”. Don’s bike looks to be a beauty, with a marvellous blend of originality and sensible improvements. Funky and functional, it would suit a collector who likes to take their bikes onto the road rather than leaving them in the cave. Do yourself a favour and watch the video, with the volume turned right up. It sounds magnificent. Very nice indeed.
1978 Yamaha SR500 – $8,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1978 Yamaha SR500 in beautiful condition. Very reliable usable classic. Contact Jason on 0431 xxx xxx SOLD (Perth,WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: How often do we say out loud: “They don’t make bikes like that any more”? All the time, right? Well, I reckon someone deep in the bowels of the Yamaha organisation, sometime in the mid-1970s, uttered those words within earshot of a marketing guy. A conversation ensued, with mentions of BSA, AJS, Matchless and the glory days of the British motorcycle empire. And then, before you could say jitsugen, Yamaha had recreated the 500 single. The marketing department reckoned the dirt bike crowd would take to a big single more readily than the roadies, so the new-old engine first found a home in the big trailie XT500, followed closely by the off-road-only TT500. But it was the third child, the SR500, that truly captured those glorious old Brits. And what a great job they did too. Yamaha retained the look. They retained a simple, low-tech kickstart-only motor. It vibrated, just like the old ones, and it sounded just like the old ones. But it started every time (once you got the knack), it ran forever with little or no maintenance, and it did not leak oil. A hoot to ride, with plenty of room for two, the SR swam against the bigger-is-better tide of the late ’70s and reminded us all how much fun can be had on a lightweight motorcycle. This bike of Jason’s looks like an outstanding example of the SR, and has the added bonus of that oh-so-British black-and-chrome colour scheme. Great stuff.
1974 Kawasaki Z1A 900 – $35,000
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SELLER SAYS: Complete restoration over 12 months. Engine cases vapour-blasted, all new internals, frame soda-blasted and powder-coated, new tyres, new chain and sprockets, original Takasago rims, new brakes front and rear. Looks and goes as new. Currently on club rego. Genuine reason for selling. Contact Greg on 0437 789 298 (Chipping Norton – Sydney, New South Wales)
2016 BMW F700GS – $7,990 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: The BMW F700GS Rallye is a specialised aesthetic variant of the 798cc parallel twin middleweight, featuring the following:
– a red trellis frame.
– white bodywork.
– handguards.
– heated grips.
– BMW’s Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) on the rear shock.
– centre stand.
In addition to the standard Rallye features, this example includes:
– the well-known BMW VARIO top box and panniers, keyed to match the ignition switch. Panniers used only three times.
– custom-made inner liners for the top box and panniers, allowing for the top box and panniers to remain on the bike while touring, etc.
– aftermarket slip-on muffler by MIVV.
– high touring screen.
– standard comfort seat (never used), and low seat included.
– LED headlight conversion.
– new MotoBatt AGM battery fitted early April this year.
Approx 80% tread remaining on the Pirelli Trailmaster II tyres.
Two owners from new, I’ve owned it since 2019.
Full service history, initially by AutoClassic then by BM Bikes.
Comes with two keys and owners manual.
This bike is in excellent condition and has only been “off-road” once during my ownership (a lap of the Pinnacles tourist attraction)
Open to reasonable offers. Contact Greg on 0432 xxx xxx SOLD (Meadow Springs, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It’s not much of an exaggeration to say BMW invented the modern-day adventure bike. When the big German marque best known for its boxer-engined road bikes released the BMW R80G/S in 1980, lots of folks scoffed: “Too tall, too wide and waaay too heavy,” they said. Then, in 1981, Frenchman Hubert Auriol won the Paris-Dakar on one. And in 1984 and ’85, former motocross great Gaston Rahier did it again. What the heck? From that point forward, a whole bunch of bikes that had previously been considered too tall, too wide and waaay too heavy found themselves being ridden off-road. We’re now 40 years on from the early days of the GS series, and BMW still dominates the adventure bike segment. There’s a funny thing though. Despite BMW’s incredible sales success with the GS series, lots of folks still look at them and whisper rather quietly: “They’re too tall, too wide and waaay too heavy. And while I’m whispering, ridiculously powerful.” The 80G/S seemed plenty big back in 1980, but it got bigger. And bigger. And bigger. Today’s flagship is the R1300GS. Yes, 1300. I mean, really? I’m sorry, but a 270kg motorcycle with 145hp is not an adventure bike. Not for my kind of adventure anyway. It’s a big, heavy road bike. Sure, you could take it off road. But you’d be a brave man. Or woman. Or, er, them person. I reckon you’d be brave to take on peak-hour traffic too. And if you’re short on experience or short in the arse department, forget it. Enter the F700GS. With a dry weight of 186kg and an engine that produces 75 horsepower, its still substantially heavier and more powerful than the old 80G/S of yore. But suddenly we’re looking at a bike that’s manageable. Seventy five horsepower is healthy; plenty for urban duties or exploring dirt roads, and enough to easily exceed any legal speed limit. But the ‘small’ (?) GS still wears much of the high-tech fruit of its Godzilla-daddy, meaning plenty of mod-cons that make life pleasant and comfortable around town, on the highway, or exploring the back roads. This bike of Greg’s looks very clean and tidy, and would suit a buyer who likes the idea of a big GS but secretly thinks: “Yeah, but too tall, too wide, and waaay too heavy.”
1975 BMW R90S – $19,000
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SELLER SAYS: Matching numbers (4980723). Rebuilt with new pipes, tyres and paint. Excellent condition. Bike not being used. Contact Don on 0427 240 182. (Narrabri, NSW).
1982 Honda CB900F Bol d’Or – $10,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent condition. Full restoration four years ago. Professionally painted. Everything from frame to motor rebuilt. Some spares. Contact Mark on 0447 XXX XXX SOLD (Windermere Park, NSW).
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado V 850 – $15,500
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent mechanical condition. Recent engine, drivetrain, brakes and suspension overhaul. Many original parts included. 40,645km. A classic bike in original presentation. Rides beautifully, a real head turner. Contact Craig on 0456 000 880 (Peregian Beach, Qld).
1979 Triumph T140E Bonneville – $10,500 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Matching numbers with a complete rebuild completed December 2019; many new replaced parts. It is not concours as Mikuni carbs and pancake air filters have been installed. (Original Amal carbs, air boxes etc along with many other spare parts are included in the sale.) I have all the receipts for wiring harness, electronic ignition etc and photos of the rebuild, workshop and parts manuals, Triumph Bible and Rebuilding a Bonneville books included. Selling simply because I am not riding the bike as much as it deserves, as can be seen from the low km’s since restoration. Currently on VMCCWA 404 concession registration, so if sold outside the club then it is effectively unregistered. Contact Colin on 0419 xxx xxx SOLD (Bedfordale, Western Australia)
1982 Suzuki Katana GSX750 SZ – $12,500 $11,500
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my classic GSX750SZ Katana, in fantastic condition for its age. Many parts have been replaced, bike rides and runs beautifully, a real head turner. Has personal plates Kat82 .Contact Andy on 0427 192 824 (Leeming, Perth WA).
1930 Norton Model 19 (588cc) – $32,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Rare Model 19 (588cc) 3-speed. Recently fully restored to as-new condition. 856km since rebuild. Correct frame and engine numbers. Too many new parts to list. Nothing to spend; just ride and enjoy. Genuine reason for sale. Ring for further details. Contact Dave on 0429 xxx xxx SOLD (Bunbury, WA)
1991 Ducati 851 SP2 – $69,990 $59,999
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SELLER SAYS: Year: 1991
Make: Ducati
Model: 851 SP2
Rego – Yes
Mileage: 13,125
The 851 was a quantum leap for Ducati, with a new trellis frame, 4-valve heads, liquid cooling, fuel injection, and a dry clutch – it formed the blueprint for decades of Ducati Superbikes. As Steve Rose put it in his 851 Buyer’s Guide for Bennetts, “Ducati’s 851 might not have shifted many units, but it still managed to change motorcycling, save Ducati and make Superbike racing ten times more interesting.” Throughout the run of 851/888s, Ducati released seven “Special Production” runs designed for homologation purposes. The second model (SP2) was introduced in 1990, and it came with a bored out 851 motor (from 92mm to 94mm) to create the legendary 888 engine. This bike is available for $69,999. NSW rego until February 2027. The chassis was heavily upgraded with full floater Brembo cast iron rotors as well as Ohlins suspension front and rear. This bike is a non-Australian delivered bikes but is in showroom condition. Contact Bruce on 02 7227 5101 (Alexandria, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A very rare beastie this one, harking back to some of Ducati’s most economically fragile and courageous years under the then-new ownership of the Claudio and Gianfranco Castiglioni. Ducati had finally moved on from its much-adored but prehistoric and expensive-to-build bevel engine, and the belt-driven 500 Pantah showed the way forward. But it wasn’t big enough and it wasn’t fast enough to be a flagship for a company that had built a reputation on big, fast race bikes. In those early Cagiva years, many people in the bike industry believed the big twin had had its day. Sure the Ducatis sounded wonderful and they were fast in an old-bike-fast kinda way, but they were being left behind by the four-cylinder bikes from Japan, and their reliability and durability were second-rate. When the Pantah grew from 500 to 600, and then to 650, many folks were just waiting it for it to implode on itself. But it didn’t. The 650 grew into the 750F1. And then, in late 1987, Ducati unveiled the 851. Still that L-twin engine configuration. Still that glorious sound track. But proper big and proper fast. Up-spec limited editions followed, starting with the SP and then the bike you see here, the SP2. Still wearing 851 stickers, the SP2 was actually an 888 and it was the bike that launched Carl Fogarty and Ducati into the road-racing stratosphere. While his exploits on the 916 are most remembered and most-often quoted, it was the 888 that took Fogarty and Ducati onto the podium. Ducati made fewer than 500 of the SP2s, making them exclusive machines from birth. Ducati released the 916 in 1994, relegating the 851/888 models to history. Most were raced into the ground, and those “fewer than 500” became a much smaller number. I don’t know how many of these remain, especially in this condition. Truly a stunning collectible Ducati of the highest order!
1968 Ducati 350 Mk3 – $19,990
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SELLER SAYS: This bike was restored by my father around 11 years ago and has hardly been ridden since. He restored the bike including a full repaint, re-chrome etc and during that process customised it to be a more cafe-racer style. Bike has the sought-after twin-filler fuel tank fitted as original. I rebuilt the engine in 2025 and replaced the piston rings, all internal bearings, conrod and conrod bearings. All new gaskets were used during the rebuild. All bearing in the cylinder head (springer not desmo) were replaced and with the help of a very kind friend all the bevel gears were shimmed to get the correct engagement – further all valve clearances were checked and adjusted as needed. Engine has the Dell’Orto SS1 carburettor fitted and I have found it rides and runs well for the short tests it has had. Engine has gear gazer fitted on the head, hence the tacho is not connected. During restoration the front wheel was rebuilt using a 4-leading-shoe drum brake with a much larger diameter than the original and it works well. The bike was registered on club plates but has since lapsed. Contact Martin on 0400 879 770 (Fremantle, WA).
1976 Yamaha XT500 – $10,000
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SELLER SAYS: 1976 XT 500. Matching engine and frame number. Older restoration with powder-coated frame and parts. Stainless steel spokes. Everything has been done. Exhaust system is a replica made in the Netherlands with stainless steel. Was ceramic coated. Contact Ian on 0407 609 364 (Bli Bli, Qld.).
1982 Yamaha XT600 – $5,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Custom-built XT 600 for the Gentleman’s Ride. Powder-coated chrome frame, upside-down forks, new rims, custom seat, engineer-modified fuel tank to give that low custom look. All plastic guards removed and fitted with chrome metal fittings. New tyres fitted front and rear. A one-off bike that is a real head turner. Too many other modifications to list. The bike is a true joy to ride. Selling due to health issues. Contact Todd on 0408 xxx xxx SOLD (Nicholls, Canberra ACT).
1981 BMW R100RS – $9,980 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Very professionally maintained and serviced. New timing chain and sprockets. Full Staintune polished exhausts. Rebuilt carbs. Rebuilt front forks and Koni rear shocks. All cables replaced with Venhill. Michelin tyres, rear just fitted. Near new battery. Wedgetail ignition fitted. Reconditioned rear master cylinder. Factory CS handlebars and headlight fitted with original ones supplied. I have owned for six years and purchased from close friend being an BMW enthusiast. Pushrod seals replaced. Bike has been maintained to a very high standard. 140,000km. Starts first go and super reliable. Is on non-transferable club rego. No swaps or stupid offers responded to. Nothing to spend or fix, turnkey and go. Contact John on 0415 xxx xxx SOLD (Mittagong near Bowral, NSW).
1977 Yamaha SR500 – $12,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Offered for sale is my 1977 Yamaha SR500, finished in original black, in exceptional, collector-grade condition. 30,134km. This bike is a true time capsule. I purchased it from the original owner and have owned it for the past 5 years, during which it has travelled just 134.5 kms. The SR500 is one of Yamaha’s most iconic motorcycles – air-cooled, single cylinder, kick-start only – celebrated for it’s simplicity, reliability and timeless design. This example presents in near-mint condition, retaining its original character and finish. It has been carefully stored, regularly checked and never modified. Contact Steff on o497 211 989 ( Bowral, NSW).
1981 BMW R100RS – $16,000
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SELLER SAYS: In mid-2022 I went looking for a classic bike to do a Big Lap (round Australia via Highway 1) and found this beautiful 1981 1000cc airhead in the shed of a collector in Melbourne. It was built as a R100TIC (with a very accurate TIC Police Special Speedo) but is badged as an R100RS, and has an R90 fairing fitted. BMW Ringwood did some work to get a RWC before I rode it to Brisbane where Mark Morrissey reconditioned both top-ends and installed a Wedgetail electronic ignition system and an electronic coil. The trip happened in mid-2024 and the bike performed flawlessly, gathering lots of attention along the way. It had a service and tune-up in Perth and another at BMW Ringwood which included new Avons and new front and rear wheel bearings. I rode it back to Brisbane in early 2025 and it’s been stored under a cover in my garage ever since. I’ve got another project underway so it’s now time for a new owner and new adventures. I have had it detailed by Clean Ride in Geebung and with a new fairing screen fitted it looks beautiful. I’ve got maintenance and overhaul records going back to 2014 and can guarantee the odometer reading of 129,999km. It comes with BMW touring panniers, original tool kit, owner’s manual and a cover. It is also fitted with a handlebar mount for a Garmin zumo XT2 Navigator. It starts from cold instantly and is in A1 condition. Whether your next ride is to the Robertson Pie Shop or the Roebuck Bay Hotel, this bike will get you there safely and in style. It is registered on Victorian Club Plates which are not transferrable. If you would like more photos or any other information, please call or email me. Contact Mark on 0418 556 048 (New Farm – Brisbane, Queensland).
1976 Yamaha RD400 – $16,900
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SELLER SAYS: Classic two-stroke Yamaha RD400. In very good condition with 34,431km. Contact Joe on 0467 325 342 (Tuart Hill – Perth, Western Australia).
1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 – $54,000 $50,000 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: Have had the bike for around three years, having spent more time refurbishing it, than riding it, so time to move it on. Given this, the bike is in as-new condition. The engine has not been touched as it is in good mechanical condition. Some of the work carried out are; both gauges completely refurbished, fuel tank cleaned and lined, new Dunlop tyres, lots of re-chrome and re-zinc, fork seals replaced and both wheels respoked. Engine number is Z1E 17973 and frame number is Z1F 17929. The miles on the clock are genuine. Heaps spent on the bike, nothing more to do! Contact Colin on 0477 664 000 (Wagga Wagga, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The early 1970s really were exciting times for motorcyclists. Once Honda dropped the four-cylinder CB750 onto the market in 1969, it was like a trumpet calling everyone else to step up to the plate. And they did. Legend has it that, when Honda released the big CB, Kawasaki was on the verge of releasing its own 750 Four. Beaten to the punch, management decided to pull back and consider a counter-punch, rather than proceed with a bike that risked looking like a Honda copy. And so, when it hit the market in 1972 with a 903cc double overhead cam engine, the Z1 was hailed as the new king of the road. It also was the first serious retaliatory shot at the Honda, sparking a horsepower war that would run for decades. Honda’s head start gave it a huge market advantage of course, and while Kawasaki (and others) were designing, redesigning or tweaking their open-class bikes, the Honda was selling its socks off. As a result, more than 50 years later, there are a lot more old CB750s on the market than Z1s – and that relative rarity is a big part of the reason that early Z1 900s generally fetch higher prices than early Hondas. This bike of Colin’s looks like a beauty, with the preferred jaffa colour scheme, black engine components and four-into-four exhaust ticking three of the most important boxes for collectors.
1995 Triumph Speed Triple – $10,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: For Sale –1995 Triumph Speed Triple, 6-speed, in rarely seen Fireball Orange. 55,460km. Long registration to June 2026. Bike looks, runs and handles fantastic! The suspension has been upgraded by Terry Hay (Shock Treatment) by the original owner. The bike has only had three owners in its 30 years of life.
Includes:
• Race Tech Gold Valves
• Original Triumph tank protector (no longer available)
• Original pillion grab rail
• Original seat bum protector
• Service Handbook
• Owners Handbook
• Tank bra
• Rear Ventura carry rack painted in Fireball Orange
The bike is currently set up as a single seater with a rear cowl covering the pillion seat. It can easily be removed and fitted with the pillion grab rail and bum protector.
Personalised numberplate is not part of the sale. Contact Fran on 0417 xxx xxx SOLD (Bedfordale, Perth WA).
1964 Triumph Thunderbird – $18,500 $16,500
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SELLER SAYS: I’ve owned this bike for 12 years and the previous owner (my mate) had it for 25 years. He brought the bike back from England in suitcases and what he couldn’t fit in the suitcase he had shipped. The bike has had modifications to make it more user friendly. Now sporting a 750 Morgo kit, a high-volume Morgo oil pump, a 5-speed gearbox, a remote filter head with a spin-on oil filter, a Tri-Spark digital electronic ignition and a twin-leading front brake for much better stopping power. Bike is an easy starter and will accelerate through the rev range without fuss. Inspections are welcome and freight can be arranged. Contact Bruce on 0427 718 832 (Beresfield, NSW).
1979 Honda CBX1000 SS – $40,000 $35,000
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SELLER SAYS: Honda CBX Super Sport. March 1978 manufacture in rare original condition. Only changes are braided brake lines and rear Koni shocks. Recent maintenance includes oil change and filter, air filter, new tyres, new battery. Front master cylinder has been ceramicoated and a new kit fitted. Front calipers have been serviced with new pistons and seals. Bike is a dream to ride. Sale is only because age has caught up with me. 24,762 miles. Contact Graham on 0448 125 647 (Rockhampton, Qld.).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The global motorcycle industry worked itself into something of a frenzy in the 1970s. Honda started it with the CB750 – disc brakes, four cylinders, no oil leaks and plenty of room for your bestie on the back added up to a whole new chapter in motorcycle design. And of those innovations, it was the four-cylinder 750cc engine that really set tongues wagging. Shortly afterwards, Kawasaki released its Z900. “Seven-fifty?” it teased. “Cop this! Nine hundred and three!” And so the bigger-is-better brigade got their legs, and the race for biggest and bestest was off and running. Honda’s initial counter-punch was the GoldWing, a water-cooled 1000cc flat-four which Honda described as “the ultimate motorcycle”. When buyers decided the big Wing was more a tourer than a sports bike, Honda tried again. The result was the CBX, and it was a project in which the motor was undeniably the star of the show. Six cylinders across the frame made the motor look absolutely huge. It was, indeed, a big motor although it was not really any wider than an airhead BMW. But the designers wanted everyone to notice the motor, and so they did. And what a motor it was. With 24 valves and six carburettors, the big Honda was good for 105 horsepower and a claimed 140mph – numbers good enough to make it the fastest bike in the world when it was released. Those numbers don’t sound as amazing now as they did back in the day, but the noise from the exhausts at full song (keeping in mind that big motor can happily spin to 9000rpm) remains one of motorcycling’s most recognisable icons. Something akin to a fighter jet or a Ferrari. This bike of Graham’s looks like an absolute stunner; unmolested and ready to sing that wonderful song for anyone brave enough to let it loose. Glorious.
1989 Ducati 851 – $19,900 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: The original Ducati Superbike, this 1989 Ducati 851 Strada is in excellent condition with upgraded Brembo Goldline brakes and an Ohlins remote reservoir rear shock. Only 33,133kms covered. It comes in the ‘biposto’ seating configuration, with the provision of a matching red cowl to create the monoposto look. It is fitted with excellent high-set Termignoni mufflers, while also included in the sale are the original silencers and the pillion footpegs. The tank is alloy, too. It has had a major service which included new belts, valve clearances checked and adjusted, a new fuel filter plus all new high pressure fuel hoses inside the tank, as well as quick release inline fuel couplings to make access and servicing much easier. The work included a full service to the injectors and balancing of the throttle bodies, so the progression off idle is smooth. The tyres are Metzeler and have about 5000km on them. The oil and filter were last done at 29,000 or so. Always stored securely under cover in a dry shed. It’s been extremely reliable and is an excellent example of the original 851. It also has a new sealed glass-matt battery, as well as a trickle charger connection. The mirrors are the excellent bar-end style made by Oberon Performance of the UK, far better than the old black wing nuts that stuck out of the side of the fairing, but I have those, too, as well as a tinted windshield. I also have the original owner’s manual. Contact 04xxxxxxxxxx SOLD (Coffs Harbour, New South Wales)
1954 Ariel Square Four MkII – $15,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Classic Square 4 in good running condition. Road registered until August 2026. For sale below market value due to me moving to a small flat. Nice riding British machine, sounds great, lots of looks when out on the road. Contact 0484 xxx xxx SOLD (Attadale – Perth, Western Australia)
1964 Honda C77 Dream – $6,400 $4,900
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SELLER SAYS: Classic Honda – Restoration Project – Genuine Vintage. For sale is a 1964 Honda C77 Dream 305cc and a beautiful example of one of Honda’s most iconic early motorcycles. This bike was running in 2019 but has since been stored in a shed and now requires recommissioning. It is largely original, retaining its classic features and character, with the exception of the exhausts which are not original. The C77 was a standout in its day – smooth, reliable and ahead of its time. This one remains an excellent base for restoration, collector, or leave as it is to increase its value. This bike is perfect for a classic Honda enthusiast or someone wanting to own a genuine piece of motorcycling history. These early Hondas are becoming harder to find, especially in such original condition, and is a great opportunity to bring a classic motorcycle back to life or preserve it as part of a collection. Contact Chas on 0458 919 166 (Sunnyside via Bridgetown, Western Australia)
1976 Moto Guzzi California 850 T3 – $13,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS : This T3 is an ex-Western Australian Police bike, hence the Convert dash cluster. I have owned and maintained it for the last 17 years. The motor has been rebuilt at some stage before me acquiring it. It runs and rides very well and needs nothing spent on it. Just enjoy the ride. It’s currently on WA C4C rego but can be put back on full rego if required. 23,482 km. Contact Clive on 0481 xxx xxx SOLD (Huntingdale, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When most of us think about Moto Guzzi, it’s usually two models that spring to mind – the LeMans and the California. The LeMans, the early ones I mean, were as sexy as Elle McPherson in a bikini. The Californias on the other hand were not, thanks to way-big fuel tanks, way-boxy luggage and way-tall windscreens. They were, however, wonderful motorcycles. The first Californias were aimed squarely at the American market and were developed in cahoots with American police departments; initially the LAPD and later the California Highway Patrol. The American coppers were mightily impressed with the Guzzi which made their traditional Harleys seem evil handling, overweight, underpowered and under-braked. Built for long hours in the saddle, those early Guzzi police bikes made marvellous highway bikes. And so the police bikes and civilian tourers evolved together, with both iterations selling successfully all over the world. The ‘T’ in the T3 model name stands for Touring (well, Turismo actually) and the ‘3’ celebrates the linked three-disc brake system that made its debut with this model. The hand brake operates the front right disc, the foot brake operates the rear disc and the front left. I rode a late 1980s LeMans for several years with the same system and it worked very well indeed. Honda picked up the idea and used it on their RCB1000 endurance racer in the mid-1970s, and a higher-tech version has graced modern GoldWings. This bike of Clive’s is something of a crossover machine – an ex-cop bike that’s spending its retirement years chasing the horizon instead of ill-behaved motorists. Nice one.
1973 Norton Commando 850 – $26,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Fantastic condition Norton Commando 850 with matching engine & frame numbers. Full restoration commenced in 2020 with completion 2022. Restoration started with 34,310 miles on the clock. Full rebuild completed by my father whose background is from family British bike shop owners / racers and Tony “Plazz” Stanwell who to this day still runs a Norton race team from NZ and is a frequent Isle of Man campaigner. Tony knows full history of the motorcycle from mile 1.
List of upgrades too numerous to recount (I was only on the periphery) but some as follows;
Full engine balance and rebuild
NYC Norton swingarm spindle modification kit
NYC Norton CNC Machined Alloy Reed Breather Valve
NYC Norton Consentino Fork bushing kit, teflon lined
Corbin Gunfighter seat
Colorado Norton Works clutch rod seal
Colorado Norton Works belt drive conversion
Ignatec ECU electronic ignition
New 32mm Amal carbs
Holland Norton Works anti wet sump valve
Sports Valve front fork suspension kit
New aftermarket redesigned head steady (unsure what iteration)
More was re-worked / renewed however I wasn’t involved, I am only the bike’s custodian. Time for it to go to a genuine enthusiast who will fully appreciate it. Contact Malcolm on 0456 xxx xxx SOLD (Pelican Waters – Sunshine Coast, Queensland)
2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport – $8,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Mechanically 95%, this bike runs and rides beautifully. 50,000km.
Cosmetically 75%, getting close to time for a birthday – this is reflected in the price.
New Givi screen.
U.S.-made Heli-bar clipons (lots of adjustment).
New Acewell electronic speedo/tacho unit. Km’s quoted are a (generous) best guess. Speedo has been problematic and replaced twice. The bracket was coming apart with age, so I went for a non-standard, modern unit. Calibrated accurately, and wired correctly.
Megacycle exhausts – beautiful note, without alienating the neighbours. Original exhaust comes with it.
Aussie-built, Cliff Jefferies myECU. The fuel mapping on this thing is near perfect. Starts easily, idles well and can thump around town like a champion (not something these are renowned for as standard). Open the taps and she goes hard. I’ve had these ECUs on both my Guzzi’s for over 10 years and they’re totally trouble-free. Single seat Queensland rego. RWC for Queensland buyer. Will de-register for interstate buyer. Will assist with transport pickup at buyer’s expense. Contact Gerry on 0404 xxx xxx SOLD (Toogoom, Qld.).
1982 Yamaha XJ 650 – $14,500
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SELLER SAYS: A beautifully maintained classic, owned for over 20 years and always kept in a fully enclosed, soft-lined cover. This bike has had a full engine rebuild only 1,500 km ago and has seen very little riding since, ensuring strong performance and long life for its next owner. Genuine examples like this rarely come up for sale—especially in such well-preserved condition. A fantastic opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Contact Mark on 0438 911 209 (Burleigh Heads, Qld.).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Motorcycle design generally falls into two camps. The first camp is the safe, low-risk, likely-to-be-profitable camp in which you design bikes pretty much the same as a bike that’s already on the market, already selling well, and easily recognisable by consumers. The second camp is the less safe, higher risk, might-be-really-profitable camp in which you stretch the envelope and build something you think might just take the world by storm because your marketing department has come up with a bold new idea. Yamaha’s XJ650 is in the third camp. By the early 1980s, most of the motorcycles built for city-and-highway duties were either big (750-plus), sporty, chain-driven, four-cylinder Japanese bikes, or even bigger belt-driven Harley-Davidsons (or copies thereof). Designers at Yamaha wanted to come up with something different. But not too different. Smaller, lighter and easier to ride than the bigger-is-better brigade, but with enough engine to hit the highway with confidence. And, just to stand out from the crowd, shaft drive. The XJ650 was the outcome. An inline four-cylinder engine kept in step with the fashion of the day, but a bit smaller and lighter than most. The XJ produced a claimed 71hp at 9400rpm compared with the same-year Honda CB750’s 70hp at 9,000rpm. Top speed was north of 115mph. It’s fair to say the XJ650 did not have the market impact that Yamaha might have hoped for — the bigger-is-better brigade just kept on getting bigger and the Harley crowd didn’t actually give a toss — but it did prove a point. You don’t need a monster engine or half-a-car rolling mass to build a thoroughly competent city-and-highway motorcycle. This bike of Mark’s presents as an exceptionally well-kept original XJ, holding an interesting place in history and ready to serve a new owner for many years to come. Nice one.
1991 Moto Guzzi 1000S – $33,750 SOLD
Hello Peter,I must thank you for the advert of my Moto Guzzi 1000S on The Bike Shed Times as that advert sold my bike. I had an email the day after the advertisement was live and here we are today and it’s sold. All up I’ve had a terrific response from the advert with 7 other interested buyers. — Daryl in Bendigo.
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SELLER SAYS: Moto Guzzi 1000S Series 2 with Australian Compliance Plate. 12/91 VV Large Valve Engine with build number 970. It has recently had an extensive complete refurbishment. Fitted with Agostini rear sets, Complete BUB exhaust system. Dyna electronic ignition system and coils. New Borrani alloy rims 3.0″ rear & 2.50″ front fitted with new stainless spokes, new nipples and wheel bearings. New inner tubes and rim bands. All gaskets and oil seals replaced. New front and rear brake master cylinders. New throttle cables and new fuel taps fitted to a rust-free fuel tank. Fitted with flip top choke levers and comes with the original twin choke cables. New steering head bearings with new grease wiper seal. New FAC front damper inserts and fork seals. New swingarm bearings and seals and lots of other parts I’ve forgotten to list. Bike comes with the 1000S owners manual along with the four keys to suit the ignition, fuel tank lid lock, seat lock and steering lock. Contact Daryl at xxx@gmail.com(SOLD). (Bendigo, Victoria).
1982 BMW R100RS – $6,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Mostly original, currently registered in Queensland but selling unregistered.
Keywords:
Wedgetail ignition.
Maxton GP20 fork cartridges
Wilbers Shocks (mech preload).
Toaster Tan Top Triple
Katdash/Otto Instrument overhaul
Rectifier/regulator update.
Dedicated headlight wiring/relays.
EBC semi floating f/rotors. Stainless steel brake lines.
13mm F/Master
Keihan stainless steel exhaust.
Tungsten carbide ex valve seats.
Siebenrock repro panniers.
Near new tires.
Service records from 11,000km (used import 2007, papers included)
Problems:
Rear brake has failed, looks to have leaked fluid onto disc.
Not restored. Cosmetic damage from use, some corrosion (looks superficial, chrome not great etc), fairing lower RHS broken.
Some drive spline wear.
Clock loses approx 1 min/year. (Otto Instruments again)
Friction throttle screw missing. (did anyone ever use that?)
Check photos please.
There’s a small box of parts; pair unused metal gear brake rotors, rear brake line, maybe some filters/gaskets etc. Lucky dip I guess.
Until the rear brake issue it rode surprisingly well. I used it for pretty much everything but it wasn’t my only bike so km’s took a long time to accumulate. I guess I did not look after it much cosmetically, mechanically pretty much by the book. Rider’s bike, not a show pony. Call for details.
Selling as is, unregistered. 99,800km.
Contact Matthew on 0448 xxx xxx SOLD (Runaway Bay – Gold Coast, Queensland)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: I’m old enough to remember the arrival of the R100RS and the universal accolades it drew. It was as though BMW had sought to build the perfect motorcycle – and pretty much succeeded. There was a memorable road test in the US Cycle World magazine (astonishingly, I found a copy of it online – read it here) in which the tester described the big Beemer gunning down the highway, it’s speedo wobbling about between 115mph and 120mph. “But the uncanny thing about it all is that the only real rush of wind is against your helmet. The machine is as comfortable and secure as if it were running along at the federally posted 55.” The snazzy little bikini fairing of the much-loved R90S had grown to provide full protection, and the R90S Dellortos had reverted back to the much more BMW-esque Bings. The R100RS was a substantial evolution of BMW’s top bike – an exotic, exclusive and expensive machine that didn’t know or care whether people thought it was a tourer or a sports bike. Fast-forward near-on half a century and you can’t help but question the true value of “modern technology”. Yes, we have ABS brakes and traction control and adjustable suspension but, apart from Starship Enterprise acceleration, there’s not much a modern bike can do that the R100RS can not. This example of Matthew’s looks like a wonderful purchase for an existing or willing-to-be BMW fan. While it would benefit from a substantial restoration, its near-on 100,000km is not in itself a major concern as these engines are renowned for going around the clock multiple times before they wear out. Dealing with the rear brake and perhaps the drive spline would get it back on the road as a marvellous survivor, ready to keep on rolling.
1980 Yamaha SR500G – $7,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This 1980-built SR500 is in very good original condition. It has never been restored and does have some minor scratches etc from 45 years of life. It is in good running condition and has had all servicing and maintenance as required. I am open to reasonable offers. Contact Richard on 0400 xxx xxx SOLD (Glen Forrest – Perth, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: I suspect even the people at Yamaha were surprised at the degree to which the bike world embraced the XT500 when it was launched late in 1975. After all, it wasn’t exactly a new idea. Single-cylinder four-stroke 500s were the bedrock of the motorcycle industry for eons. Harley-Davidson built one as early as 1905, and by the 1930s pretty much every manufacturer on the planet had one. BSA’s Gold Star was arguably the most famous of them all, and it regularly saw action as a dirt bike, road bike and racer, depending on the owner’s whim-of-the-day. But when Triumph launched the Speed Twin in 1937 – lighter, smoother and faster than the singles of the time – the world was twisted on its head. All of a sudden, twins were all the go. Singles were so, you know, yesterday. But by the time 1975 rolled around, big singles were remembered with fondness and nostalgia. Stump-pulling torque, friendly vibrations and a way-cool exhaust note, combined with unmistakeable styling, had carved a universal soft spot. Yamaha initially took two-bob each way with the XT, launching it as a big dual purpose on-road/off road in Gold Star-style. It overshadowed Honda’s XL350 in every way and certainly caught Honda napping. The dirt bike crowd were especially enamoured by the XT so, within a matter of months, Yamaha quickly launched the off-road-only TT500. And people loved it. It took Yamaha a couple more years to launch it’s road bike version of the XT – the SR500. While the TT was quite literally nothing more than an XT with the lights removed, the SR was a dedicated road bike. The frame was beefed up to handle on-road stresses, suspension travel was reduced to get your bum nearer the ground, and the engine had a workover, adding several horsepower. The final result was a marvellous mid-size road bike – perfect around town and even capable of modest highway duties. This bike of Richard’s is quite rare in that it’s not been restored or molested. So many of these marvellous machines have been chopped up for cafe racer duties, making it increasingly difficult to find a true original.
1928 Sunbeam Model 6 Longstroke – $20,000 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1928 Sunbeam longstroke 500. I have had this bike for a number of years now and enjoyed using it regularly. From a coffee down the road to 500km trips to Albany. Done many events through the Southwest. The longstroke was the last sidevalve to win an IOM and a great performer. Recent new piston and valves. These don’t come available very often. A fun machine. Contact Tim on 0412 xxx xxx SOLD (East Victoria Park – Perth, Western Australia)
1970 BSA 650 Thunderbolt – $20,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Near-concourse condition matching engine and frame numbers. Ready to show** or ride. Motor and gearbox, AMAL carb., brakes, seat reconditioned by previous owner (ie. pre 2022). Exact mileage unknown but showed 29 on delivery to me. I’ve installed a new SRM oil pump and pressure valve. Then had tank and side covers resprayed in (imported) original colour, tank relined, frame and components sand blasted, repainted in two-part black epoxy. Fitted new chrome handle bar and fittings and exhaust. Guards and other chrome pieces polished up. O/s of barrel & cylinder head cleaned and lower barrel sprayed black. New cabling, chain and chain sprockets. New Lucas wiring harness. Most nuts and bolts replaced in stainless steel, new battery installed Nov.’25. Motor tuned, electrics checked by qualified mechanic and all lubricants added in Nov. ‘25. Now registered on HMCCQ plates. Runs beautifully, looks fantastic and sounds great. Just one small (2mm dia.) paint chip mark on tank (lower-front-RHS).
**I hadn’t replaced the original mufflers in case it’s to be ridden.
Price includes owners, parts and workshop manuals, some unused parts, restoration 2022-2025 of my restoration and some of the original BSA tool kit. Contact Phil on 0404 xxx xxx SOLD (Robina, Gold Coast – Queensland.)
1913 Sears Dreadnought Nine – $85,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Imported from the USA in May 2013, this bike is club-licensed. The engine is an 1157cc V-twin single-speed with an eclipse clutch and 9hp Spacke Deluxe engine and Musselman coaster brake. The Sears and Roebuck were catalogue bikes delivered COD to you by rail with no agents. They were $189 brand new. Contact Robert on 0418 xxx xxx SOLD to a buyer in Sweden (Albany, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: This is one for the motorcycle collector who thought he’d seen and owned everything. I have a crystal-clear memory of the first time I saw this Sears Dreadnought of Bob’s, in his garage. The not-so-subtle colour scheme was one of the reasons it caught my eye, but a closer look and learning of the bike’s back-story made it all the more fascinating. As Bob notes in his comments, this was a catalogue bike. The Sears company of America sold every imaginable thing through its string of department stores (think Myer) and via a printed catalogue (think Amazon-in-print, circa 1910).
Many of its products carried the Sears brand name, including the Dreadnought which was built from high-quality off-the-shelf components sourced from various manufacturers (think Bimota). The 1157cc V-twin engine, for example, came from a company called Spacke. The same engine could be seen at the front-end of the Spacke Cycle Car of the same era, in which these new-fangled machines travelled roads alongside horses and carts. The Dreadnought was in production from 1912 to 1916. I couldn’t find any information on total production numbers, but Wikipedia reckons there were only about ten examples known to still exist in 2001, making this an incredibly rare motorcycle. I also went hunting for any recent sales. Not surprisingly, there weren’t many to be found — but I did find one here.
If you look closely at Bob’s bike you will see pushbike-style pedals. You pedal forwards to make it go, and pedal backwards to make it stop. Yes, this bike pre-dates kickstart levers, and rolled off the production line just a year after the sinking of the Titanic. What a find. FOOTNOTE: The name ‘Dreadnought’ comes from an English battleship which so redefined battleships that early ones are now referred to as either dreadnought-style or pre-dreadnought sty;le. The original steam-powered HMS Dreadnought was 160m long, carried 800 crew, and was good for 21 knots. In 1906! The HMS Dreadnought was sold for scrap in 1921, but Bob’s Sears Dreadnought is still with us.
1973 Honda CB750 cafe racer – $15,500
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SELLER SAYS: Well, what can I say? It is a really well-put-together beast! I had it built by Carpy’s Cafe Racers in Miami, USA, 12 years ago. He is still building CB750s – you can see his website at https://carpyscaferacers.com/. The bike has never been registered (too many bikes to play with) but it runs and I have the import papers. Pictures tell the story. There is lots of detail. Don’t hesitate to call. Cheers, Brett. Contact Brett on 0426 878 452 (Caloundra, Qld.).
1971 Montesa Cappra 250 Grey Ghost – $7,000 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: Hi guys. If you like Montesa’s, you are going to dig this bike. It is even better in the flesh. It has had a total rebuild and thoroughly documented – I have everything documented (40 pages of what was done). It has only had two hours running since the rebuild. I put it away on my loft as other projects were calling out, lol. Give me a call guys; I even have an original brochure. There were only 34 that came to Aussie. Cheers, Brett. Contact Brett on 0426 878 452 (Caloundra, Qld.)
1973 Bultaco Alpina 350cc – $7,200 ono.
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SELLER SAYS: Fully rebuilt. These were great bikes in their day. It looks awesome but has not run for some years as other toys took priority. This bike will not disappoint! Has stainless rear guard and ali front. All very original. Contact Brett on 0426 878 452 (Caloundra, Qld.).
1973 Montesa 247 Cota – $4,300
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SELLER SAYS: Hi guys, here is my Montesa Cota 247. It’s been hanging over my bar. It’s an iconic trials motorcycle produced in Spain from 1968, and renowned for their distinct design and performance in competitions. It features a 247cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine and is highly regarded in vintage trials circles. This bike has been hanging for five years over the bar but it does get turned over regularly. It is in amazing condition. Cheers, Brett. Contact Brett on 0426 878 452 (Caloundra, Qld.).
2008 BMW F800GS – $6,200
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SELLER SAYS: Bike was bought for my girl friend; my mistake. Has been well looked after. Runs great, serviced, new chain, heated grips, good tyres. No off-road, no marks. These bikes were the first multi-purpose bikes. Very good commuter and very affordable. I still ride one myself. Cheers. Contact Brett on 0426 878 452 (Caloundra, Qld.).
1934/35 BSA 250 – $8,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This was the first overhead valve 250 model made. Has exposed valves, total loss oil system, and hand shift (three gears). The magneto just rebuilt by the Maggy man in South Australia. Pilgrim oil pump just rebuilt by Pete’s bikes in the UK. (Cost over five hundred dollars alone.) The bike is tidy, nearly showroom condition with strong compression. A nice early model BSA. Not currently licensed but has been in its past. Contact 0417 xxx xxx Sold for full price (Albany, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: A marvellous piece of British motorcycle history here, harking back to BSA’s between-the-wars years when it transformed from home-grown success story to big-time conglomerate on its way to international stardom. The first world war made BSA rich, with massive throughout of motorbikes and guns for the war effort. The company harnessed the momentum when the war ended, with solid, reliable workmanlike bread-and-butter bikes providing the basis of BSA’s success. It also gave the company confidence to become more adventurous, creating (among others) the hugely successful Gold Star, while continuing to produce volume sellers like the Bantam which reached 100,000 sales by the mid-1950s. By then, BSA was the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world’s most successful companies. This lovely bike of Paul’s looks to be an outstanding example of BSA’s glory years, and could have been plucked out of a sales catalogue. Perfect for the collector, we could see it taking pride of place in any vintage bike collection and being let of the leash for rallies. Great stuff.
2003 BMW Rockster R1150 – $7,950 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: If you dare to be different, you won’t be disappointed, who wants silver when you can have Citrus Green? This 2003 BMW Rockster is in all-round good condition and has only covered 31,000 genuine kilometres. It still delivers strong mid-range punch combined with a high-end German build quality. Regularly serviced, recent battery fitted, brakes and tires are only part worn and perform like new. The small screen offers a degree of weather protection. Aftermarket parts include touring bars, engine protection bars and full Remus stainless steel exhaust system. Returning over 200 miles per tank this is no RT but a great commuter combining the boxer’s low centre of gravity flat cylinder design and solid handling for sports touring potential — both you and a pillion will appreciate the comfort of the deeply padded seats. Contact Doreen on 0468 xxx xxx SOLD (Mandurah, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Tired of having trouble finding your bike in the carpark? Tired of people saying “yeah, I had one of those” when you buy a new bike? Worse still, tired of people not even noticing when you buy a new bike? Well, you’ll have none of those problems with this one! With its very green hi-viz colour scheme, bug-eye headlights and a big shock absorber where you’d expect to see a frame downtube, the BMW Rockster is bound to draw attention wherever it goes. Based on the excellent (but rather boring) R1150R, the Rockster was created by BMW to join the naked roadster market segment and add a bit of attitude to its line-up. Not surprisingly, like the (excellent but rather boring) R1150R, the Rockster is pure BMW – well made, comfortable, and very competent at carrying rider and pillion a short distance or a long one. The 85-odd horsepower is plenty for overtaking or having some fun, and the low boxer engine keeps the weight down low so it feels lighter than it really is. That odd-looking shock absorber up front is the heart of BMW’s Telelever front suspension. I spent quite a bit of time aboard a K1300R which had the same system (and same funky headlights, come to think of it) and it worked very well indeed. Very cool.
1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing – $7,250 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: 1975 Honda GL1000 for sale. 44,700km. This is a very reluctant sale due to me no longer being able to change gears with my foot. I have owned this bike for over 30 years and l love it! Lightly customised but easy to return to original specs. This bike was restored over 20 years ago including a custom 4-into-4 exhaust system and has always being garaged. Registered until 17th Nov. 2026. Bike is running and tyres are good. Comes with accumulated spares. I will be sorry to see this bike go but it needs to be ridden. Contact 0459 xxx xxx SOLD (Denmark, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: With the Gold Wing having recently celebrated its 50th birthday, it’s only those of us substantially north of 50 who can recall its arrival on the motorcycle scene. When it was first released, the Gold Wing (more commonly referred to as the GL1000 in those days) was not a dedicated highway bike but just a really big motorcycle. Apparently even the folks at Honda weren’t sure whether it was going to become a street bike (cruiser, in modern lingo I guess), a sports bike, or a tourer. But they were mighty proud of the bike and its 1000cc flat four engine, declaring it as “the ultimate motorcycle” and replacing the CB750 as their flagship model. In the end, buyers made it clear what they thought about the Gold Wing — it was a tourer. An entire industry was born creating highway accessories for the big Honda, with full fairings, panniers and top boxes just the start of the customisation journey. Honda responded by doing the same, to Honda’s usual standard of excellence. The Gold Wing evolved to become a Harley-beater on the open road, with everything from airbags to heated seats plus a super-smooth motor and Japanese quality control and reliability. This bike of Lez’s harks right back to the dawn of the model, when she was just a big naked road bike. For collectors, a little work would restore the original look or you could put that off to another day and enjoy it just like it is. Very cool.
1981 Kawasaki GPz1100 – $8,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my GPz1100. Very original. Runs very well and is running on original fuel injection. Only selling as I find it difficult to ride due to my age and have too many bikes. Looks to have been repainted at some stage in the past but is a reasonable job. Has had a small repair on seat as in photos. Comes with ’80s style rear rack and gear sack. Contact Peter on 0405 xxx xxx SOLD (Sunbury, Victoria).
1966 Norton Atlas – $17,000
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SELLER SAYS: The bike is in very good condition and comes with extensive maintenance history and full owner’s title. It has been part of my collection since 2007. Recent magneto overhaul and clutch replacement with receipts for all work done. For all enquiries please call Geoff on 0438 668 165 (Ballina, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Named after America’s first ballistic missile, the Atlas was Norton’s first 750 twin — and, apart from the 650 Mercury, the last model to run with the much-loved ‘featherbed’ frame. The name was apt because the Atlas was indeed something of a rocketship – 0-60mph in a whisker over five seconds and a top speed a whisker shy of 120mph were a lovely set of numbers. The bike was released in 1962, and the lift from 650 to 750 came because the American market, as always, were ardent believers in the saying that “there’s no substitute for cubes”. Truth be told, the 750 pumped out the same 49 horsepower as the 650SS, although testers back in the day said the bigger engine definitely produced a broader spread of power, along with the marvellous handling of the featherbed. (Apparently the American importers, when they lobbied Norton to take the engine out to 750cc, said they wanted a motor capable of running from 20mph out to 100mph in top gear.) This bike of Geoff’s looks like a wonderful example, ready for duties on the road and/or in the man cave.
1990 Yamaha DT200R – $8,000
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SELLER SAYS: Ground up restoration. 12 months NSW rego. Engine rebuilt. Gearbox rebuilt. New clutch. New bearings throughout. New plastics. Old plastics can go with it. Tank painted to match. Tank clean inside. New rims. New stainless spokes. Hubs painted. Rear shock rebuilt. Will also come with new YSS rear shock still in its box. Forks rebuilt. Stainless brake lines. Brake callipers rebuilt and painted. New brake reservoirs. New headlight. New bars. New exhaust (good condition old one can go with it). New switch gear. New levers. Frame repainted. Custom seat (original seat can go with it). New headlight. New tyres. YZ style mudguards. New indicators and so on. A massive amount of new parts. Recently tuned by Dudley Lister (ex Mick Doohan GP mechanic). It is as close to a new bike as possible. Showroom condition. Just 63km since rebuild. I am moving on to a new project. Contact Jim on 0468 313 555 (Woongarrah, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It was only a matter of time before Australia caught on to the rapidly-growing pastime of restoring dirt bikes. The Americans got in first, perhaps because, by sheer weight of numbers, they could find a good supply of suitable bikes to restore and to act as parts donors. But once it caught on, of course, the moto-entrepreneurs stepped in to provide aftermarket parts; the job then got easier, attracting more and more people to join the fun. The driving force behind restoring an old dirt bike is much the same as that which drives old blokes to restore a Triumph Bonneville or a Honda Four — because they owned one back in the day and loved it, or they never owned one, but wished they had. For anyone who wasn’t paying attention to dirt bikes in the late 1980s and early ’90s, the DT200R was a star. While earlier DTs were relatively soft off-roaders, leaving Yamaha’s IT range to handle serious enduro work, this one was very serious indeed. Based on the YZ125 motocrosser, it was dirt bike first and road bike second; a serious, powerful, lightweight enduro mount that would no doubt have outperformed its father, the much-loved IT200. Just like with road bikes, different buyers will treat their restored dirt bikes in one of three ways — ride its wheels off, ride it occasionally, or stick it in the man cave and admire its gorgeousness until the cows come home. This spotless bike of Jim’s looks ready to take on any of those three roles, with a very thorough restoration leading to a beautiful example of a marvellous piece of machinery. (Online, I found a reproduction of Australasian Dirt Bike’s article when the DT200R was first released. ADB were audacious enough to suggest the DT200R was “the first real dual-purpose motorcycle ever built”. Big call! Click here to read the article.)
1968 Norton Commando 750S – $24,000
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1978 Ducati 750SS – $130,000
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SELLER SAYS: Highly collectable and rare Italian motorcycle. Only 21 built in 1978 and sent to Australia.
Frame: 9R-11872 075588130
Engine: DM 750.1 075978
Plate: DM750SS 06/1978 076213 799/5191
Borrani alloy rims – Conti twin megaphone – Marzocchi Shocks – Pirelli MT68 rear -Brembo brakes twin front discs – Dellorto PHF32A with original air canister. Possibly the best example in Australia winning many first place/Judges choice trophies at Italian Motor Show South Australia. Bike lives inside the lounge on display. It is a dry bike with no petrol or brake fluid since assembly. Only engine oil.
Original owners manual – workshop manuals – single and dual seat included. Not registered at the moment but will be a clean and honest transfer.
Contact Rob 0448 480 208 (Adelaide, SA)
1980 Honda XL500S – $6,000 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This bike was in storage for 10 years and is in good original unrestored condition. Starts first kick, mostly! Not ridden much since taken from storage. Runs well. I’m not sure about the spoke guards, dunno if they were a factory add-on or put on by a previous owner. I’ve had the bike for about 10-11 years; bought to ride with a mate, but it never worked out as he moved away. The bike is unregistered. Contact Malcolm on 0400 xxx xxx SOLD (Beverley, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It’s hard to over-state the importance of the Honda XL500 in the evolution of motorcycles. Today, big semi-off-road motorcycles are arguably the biggest segment of the motorcycle market. We call them adventure bikes now of course, a term that probably grew from BMW’s courageous R80G/S. But Honda had been making big four-stroke dirt bikes for ages before that. The venerable XL350 was launched in 1974, a single-cylinder four-valve trail bike that replaced the SL350 twin and added a bigger alternative to the XL250. While the rest of the world was swinging to two strokes, Honda stood their ground. And when Yamaha released the TT and XT500 in 1976, the fight was on — and the future of four-stroke dirt bikes was secured. The Yamaha-XT-versus-Honda-XL fight went on for years, giving birth to the more dirt-focused TTs and XRs, which ultimately evolved into the YZF and CRF four-stroke motocross bikes we ride today. This bike looks like a marvellous example of the XL, almost entirely original and unmolested. It could be brought back into service as a retro adventure bike, commuter, weekend playbike, vinduro dirt bike, or all four — or it could be given a right-proper concourse restoration for the man cave or museum. An opportunity that’s more rare than most people realise!
1981 Laverda 1200 Mirage – $17,500
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SELLER SAYS: Own a piece of motorcycle history with this stunning 1981 Laverda 1200 Mirage, boasting an ultra-low build number of #0000018. With just 23,000 miles (≈37,000 km) on the clock, this fully original beauty is in excellent condition, making it a must-have for serious collectors and Laverda enthusiasts.
1981 Laverda 1200 Mirage Estimate: “Considering the bike’s original condition, low mileage (23,000 miles ≈ 37,000 km), and significant build number, the value is likely in the range of AUD 16,000–22,000. The upper end accounts for the premium of originality and the early production number, which could attract serious collectors. If the bike includes documentation verifying its originality and provenance, it could push closer to or above AUD 20,000, especially if marketed to enthusiasts via platforms like Raider Moto or international auction sites. Conclusion: For a fully original 1981 Laverda 1200 Mirage with 23,000 miles and build number 0000018 in good condition, expect a price in Australia of approximately AUD 16,000–22,000.”
Serious enquiries only. Contact Barry on 0404 306 285 (Wangara, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The much-loved 981cc triple-cylinder Jota was the fastest production bike in the world when it was released in 1976. Perhaps even more remarkably, it was tough as an ox, reliable as an axe, and handled beautifully at speed. Over-engineered and under-stressed, the Jota was one of its era’s true superbikes. Faced with increasingly strict anti-pollution rules, especially in America, coming up with an encore was no easy task for Laverda, a company previously best-known for agricultural equipment including harvesters. The outcome was this bike – even bigger, even faster, and even stronger than the Jota. In Australia and the UK, it was known as the Mirage – a nod to the fighter jets of the time. But in the USA, it was released as the Laverda Jota America. With 73 horsepower and a top speed just north of 130mph (about 210kmh), the Mirage extended Laverda’s glory years and did Italy proud in the Everyone-versus-Japan motorcycle wars of the early 1980s. It also sounded magnificent. One moto journo of the time reported the Mirage sounded “like three Norton Manxes” – high praise indeed! This bike of Barry’s looks like a superb example, with the double attributes of being a very early bike and very low mileage. Definitely one for the collector.
1973 Honda CB350F – $10,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Beautiful, clean, original 350. Runs good, chrome is good and has great 4 into 4 system (not rusted out). Has some spares, cables, filters, and a vacuum gauge for balancing carbs. Has sat around too long and needs to be ridden this summer. Contact 0418 xxx xxx SOLD (Wangara, Perth WA).
1968 BMW R60/2 – $20,000 ono. SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This is one impeccable R60/2. Absolutely faultless. Not a scratch. Minimum mileage with full rebuild/restoration by renown BMW motor craftsman Martin Bicknell of BMWerks in Brisbane, Australia. Full history records available including manufacturers certification, restoration stills and videos. Includes original toolkit, pump, two key sets and all weather La Corsa cover. Currently registered with WA Club. Bike is located in North Fremantle. Unfortunate sale due to limited storage. Now priced to sell at $20,000 or nearest offer. (See more information in the photos.) Contact Grant on 0422 xxx xxx SOLD (North Fremantle – Perth, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: There’s something addictive about early BMWs. Maybe it’s the gloss black paint, interrupted by white pin-striping like an expensive suit. Maybe it’s the distinctive Earls front end, which made its final outing on a BMW with this model, the R60/2. (Later bikes in the /2 manufacture run came with those new-fangled telescopic units, apparently because American buyers believed telescopic forks were better on rough roads.) Or perhaps it’s that boxer engine, poking its jugs out proudly like a risque young woman parading her first bra. But I think it’s got something to do with the exclusivity of the BMW marque. Despite being downright leisurely in acceleration, Beemers from the 1960s and ’70s commanded high prices and high esteem. They were a gentleman’s machine, capable of long distances at high speed and in comfort, like no other bike of their time. As a consequence of typical German quality control mixed with a mostly well-heeled cohort of owners, BMWs also earned a reputation for reliability and longevity. But even allowing for all that, I doubt there would be many BMW owners from 1968 that thought there would be examples of their beloved R60 as good as this, doing the rounds and changing hands more than half a century later. This bike of Grant’s looks to be an exceptional example of an exceptional model, with an impressive history of maintenance and restoration. Beautiful.
1999 Suzuki DR 350S – $5,250 ono. SOLD
SELLER SAYS: For sale is a Suzuki DR350S in extremely good condition with a genuine ONLY 6500km from new. The bike has been extremely well maintained and cared for all its years. It has all of its original parts and no modifications. It does have modern LED indicators fitted at present, but comes with the original ones and the rear mudguard extension. You won’t find a better example of this collectable motorcycle, which is super reliable and easy to ride. It is registered up to March next year and has good tyres, chain and sprockets. Contact David on 0439 xxx xxx SOLD (Bunbury, WA).
1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R – $19,500
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SELLER SAYS: This bike has been well looked after and is in excellent condition. 24,156km. Currently on Club plates which are NOT transferable. Bike is located in Alexandria 2015, NSW. $19,500. Contact Bruce at Zen Motorcycles on 02 72275101 (Alexandria, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It wasn’t easy to build a stand-out big-bore motorcycle in the mid-1980s, especially if you were a Japanese manufacturer. Fact is, from about 1970 onwards the die had been cast in concrete – sporty riding position, seat and pegs for two, civilised street manners and, most importantly, an inline four-cylinder engine somewhere north of 750cc. Honda created the mould with the CB750 and Kawasaki confirmed it with the Z1. Everyone else just kinda joined the show. The GPZ900R did not break the mould but stretched and redirected it, taking the so-called Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) down the path of sports bike, rather than tourer. You could even go so far as to say it gave birth to the modern sports-tourer genre. The GPZ’s marketing headline was a very simple one: 150mph. Yep, this was the first bike to crack a ton-and-a-half, thanks to 115 horses pushing about 230kg. And then, if that wasn’t enough to make buyers excited, along came Tom Cruise and Top Gun. Its performance stats earned the GPZ a “fastest bike in the world” tag, which in turn made it a no-brainer when the producers of Top Gun wanted a bike to have Tom Cruise race down a runway really, really fast. (And here’s a fun fact. If you watch the movie closely, you’ll notice there are no Kawasaki badges on the bike ridden by TC. Some folks will tell you the producers thought having the brand visible would detract from the plot, but my understanding is those same producers asked Kawasaki to provide a new GPZ for the movie, and Kawasaki said no. So the producers, in a little hissy-fit, removed the badges.) This bike looks like a very tidy example of one of history’s most memorable machines, and one that has the style, performance and comfort to be a useable classic. Nice one.
1982 Ducati 900S2 – $20,500
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SELLER SAYS: A great example of one of the last naked bevels. This bike had an extensive restoration and has been an occasional ride bike since then. Fitted with Conti replicas and 40mm carburetors it has the free breathing that these bikes didn’t have when new, and now performs as it should. The tank on the bike is fiberglass and the standard steel tank (which has repairable rust) is included. 49,600km. Tyres are new and the bike is registered (single seat) and roadworthy in Queensland. Happy to assist interstate buyers. Will pass any inspection; a classic ready to enjoy. Contact Mark on 0409 855 872 (Ocean View, Qld.).
1969 Triumph Trident – $25,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike sat in a shed in America for 40 years until it was imported by the Australian Motorcycle Museum in Queensland. I acquired it from them with the intention of rebuilding the motor. I have all the import documents from America and it’s on a club licence. Unfortunately I have a stress fracture in my leg and have been advised not to be kickstarting any bike so it has to go! Original patina, paint and chrome. New Dunlop TT100 tyres, fork rubbers and tank rubbers. Tri-spark ignition. Sale price includes the original engine (frozen), with matching numbers. Contact John on 0417 355 322 (Mandurah, WA).
1997 BMW R1200C – $7,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This well-kept 1997 BMW R1200C has only 47,500 km on the clock and has always been garaged. A genuine classic that’s been properly cared for and maintained. Two owners from new.
Features & Condition
ABS brakes
Recently serviced
New brake lines fitted
Good tyres
Registered until May 2026
Always garaged
No issues requiring immediate attention
Good condition for its age
This is a solid, comfortable cruiser with BMW’s legendary boxer engine and timeless styling — fast becoming a collector’s bike.
Selling reluctantly due to health reasons.
Ready to ride and enjoy.
Contact me for more details or to arrange an inspection. Contact Wayne on 0428 xxx xxx SOLD (Mandurah, WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When BMW made the bold decision to take on Harley-Davidson (and everyone else) by building a cruiser, they came up with a fascinating machine that ticked the critical ‘cruiser’ boxes – seat low, bars high, pegs forward, big torque rather than horsepower, and a whole lot of nakedness to show off not only the engine, but the frame too. What they did not build was a Harley look-a-like. No sir-ee. No-one on the planet is going to mistake the R1200C for a Hog, or for anything else. You’ll not find that big boxer engine and Telelever front suspension anywhere else and, didn’t anybody tell BeeEm headquarters that cruisers are meant to be painted either black or, er, black? It also differed from the cruiser flock by having better ground clearance than most, better suspension than most, better brakes than most, and a very funky pillion pad that flipped up to become a rider’s backrest. (I thought Buell invented that idea with the Ulysses, but BMW were several years earlier.) And it worked. While road testers in the day scratched their collective heads and argued over the styling, they agreed it was a wonderful piece of kit. One American article I read even suggested this bike had “expanded the definition of a cruiser”. Nearly 30 years since its release, the R1200C is still one on its own, and a marvellous bike for someone who wants that laid-back cruiser gait without the usual Marlon-Brando-in-black-leather attitude. Very cool.
1973 Norton Commando 750 – $23,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Matching numbers. I have stripped down and rebuilt the whole bike except for the engine, this was rebuilt and fitted with Maney Barrels just prior to me purchasing the bike three years ago and runs very well. Bike has done less than 1,000km since all this was done. I am now restricted in my movements and unable to enjoy it any more. I have all my receipts and the previous owner’s receipts as well. Full WA rego.
Have fitted the following:
GPS speedo in KPH
Electronic tacho
Single Mikuni carb
Alton electric starter
Belt Drive RGM
Trispark electronic ignition and rectifier
New wiring harness, LED Headlamp
Vernier isolastics
CNW reed valve breather kit fitted
Swing arm stiffener kit fitted
New K81 tyres
Anti wet sump valve with starter lockout fitted
Don Pender front disc brake fitted
Don Pender rear brake fitted
Lots of other stuff. Contact Robert on 0423 xxx xxx ( Perth, WA). SOLD
2014 Indian Roadmaster Trike – $33,000
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SELLER SAYS: Complete with Roadsmithtrikes Trike conversion. Google Roadsmithtrikes for full description/ specifications and tick ALL the option boxes. There has been no major change to Roadsmiths Trike conversion since inception. Has FULL independent rear, fully automated air bag suspension with anti sway/ torsion arm system. Purchased by myself at Sturgis 2015, imported into Qld, registered Qld, then Victoria, now on WA registration. Contact Richard on 0418 955 843 (Halls Head, Perth).
1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 – $38,000
INTERNATIONAL SALE – Canada
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SELLER SAYS: Registered as a 1973 Kawasaki Z1, this pristine bike has a build date of 11/72 and a low VIN number, Z1F 2568. The first of the superbikes and the one that dethroned the Honda CB750. The ever iconic early Z1. This is a very comprehensive restoration / rebuild featuring a professionally built engine by Pit Stop Performance in Florida. The engine was then bench tested and run at Pit Stop in Florida. Carburetors were rebuilt and refurbished by Wired George in Texas. There are no miles on this build and everything is new or reconditioned as new. About 97% of all parts are genuine Kawasaki, many original to this bike, many hard to find OEM that were completely refurbished and many harder to find NOS parts. OEM correct gauges were rebuilt professionally and it was reported these have the less common hard steel internals. All engine cases are S-1, polished and beautiful. OEM correct small emblem fuel tank was internally cleaned, pressure tested and lined with a clear light weight coating. The superb paint work on the original tank, side covers and tail piece is by a local expert. Original black insulation seat is in amazing condition. The wheels were rebuilt with new chrome finishes on the date coded TAKASAGO rims, polished hubs with new bearings and seals, original spokes were cleaned and re-plated. Notable other “John Brooks” early Z1 nuances and date coded parts are shown in dozens more pictures available upon request. Also a comprehensive file of all parts and services invoices is included. The bike is located in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and is offered at $38,000 AUD. Contact Norm by email at normchamberlain@gmail.com (British Columbia, Canada)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Norm is one of our regular international customers with experience shipping bikes into Australia. We trust him.
1973 Harley Davidson Servicar – $25,000
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SELLER SAYS: This is a concessionally registered matching number 1973 Servicar that goes well. It has not been used for a couple of years. The rear box has had a seat cut into it! The paint is an awful colour but this has the potential to be made into a great machine. The motor has had an overhaul relatively recently and fires up well. This is a scruffy machine that could do with a thorough going through. The wiring is ordinary and if left for a long time it tends to wet sump. I have a set of more standard wheels but rear wheels I believe are Chrysler pattern. Please call me for any questions as I want the buyer to be very aware of the good bits etc. Contact Michael on 0418 910 810 (Busselton, WA).
1970 Honda CB750 – $23,000
INTERNATIONAL SALE – Canada
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SELLER SAYS: This excellent, pristine and exacting CB750 was partially completed by the previous owner / collector / restorer. It was then taken right down to the bone and brought back up with all new genuine parts and finishes including professional powder coat to the frame and swing arm. It’s fortunate that he started this work when there was still so much genuine OEM and NOS Honda parts available. According to the invoices, notes and current contact with the previous owner, the tank is NOS as is the headlamp bucket and right and left front fork covers. The mirrors as also NOS. The tach is NOS and speedometer OEM and not reflective of the miles on this total restoration. The engine was completely overhauled and rebuilt by Cycle Works in Edmonton Alberta. The bike has been reassembled with all new cables, fuel and brake lines, final drive sprockets and chain. The saddle is OEM and incredible condition for its age. The current owner also rebuilt the wheels utilizing the original D.I.D. rims which received new chrome finishes, hubs polished, new seals and bearings, new genuine Honda spokes, new inner tubes and a new Avon Speedmaster front tire. The rear sprocket is a correct high quality Yamiya reproduction 45 tooth. Rear brake shoes are new and genuine, rear brake panel polished. The front caliper has been rebuilt and has the OEM correct master cylinder with new pro finish and genuine Honda parts. The engine covers have all been removed and professionally polished. The tank was removed and internally cleaned (didn’t need it). It was reinstalled with new fuel lines and new, correct Honda fuel petcock. The carbs are rebuilt and immaculate inside and out. The carb control cable is NOS. The exhaust is a beautiful new set of HM 300, the rear chain guard is an original shorter version correct for this year / VIN. The front fork lowers are polished and are the correct smaller diameter at the oil seal area, correct for this year and VIN. The very rare correct rear shocks have been totally refurbished. A beautiful correct OEM early round plug, recessed key, ignition switch, a new Honda wiring harness were added, and all the non-stock hardware replaced with genuine Honda pieces. Fully functional steering head lock with matching main switch number and key. All indicators are correct genuine Honda. There are zero miles on this beautiful restoration / rebuild. There are no fluids in the bike other than new brake fluid and very recently new engine oil, air and oil filter. Genuine original tool kit in the tool tray. The wiring has all been tested and an electronic ignition installed. Everything works correctly. There are dozens more high resolution pictures available upon request. The bike is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and is offered at $23,000 AUD. Contact Norm by email at normchamberlain@gmail.com (British Columbia, Canada)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Norm is one of our regular international customers with experience shipping bikes into Australia. We trust him!
1985 Honda CR250R – $8,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Full mechanical rebuild, tuned, tested and ready to race. Original plastics, flat-slide carby, suspension serviced, Bridgestone X31 tyres, DG exhaust, Renthal bars. Contact Greg on 0408 xxx xxx SOLD (Toowoomba, Queensland.)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Ready to race, or maybe ready to polish. It’s not hard to make a case for this wonderful CR of Greg’s to be retired to the games room, given its lofty place in history. Esteemed American motocross journal Motocross Action, which was the equivalent of Playboy magazine to me and my mates in the 1980s, named the CR250 as 250 Bike of the Year for five years straight from 1983 to 1987, putting this bike smack-bang in the middle of that winning streak. Forty motocross seasons later, MXA’s opinion of the CR hasn’t diminished, and you’ll find this quote on their website today: “During that five-year period (1983-87), Honda produced some of the greatest 250cc motocross bikes ever made.” High praise indeed, for one of history’s truly great dirt bikes. Of course, there are plenty of folks out there who race vintage motocrossers today and, just like they did in 1985, they still want to win. Lining up at the gate aboard an ’85 CR250, channelling Jeff Ward or Johnny O’Mara, provides an excellent start. Great stuff.
1983 Honda XR200RD – $6,500
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SELLER SAYS: Original plastics, engine and gearbox fully rebuilt, Berlt cylinder head from UK with oversize valves, high-lift cam and roller bearings (original reconditioned cylinder head included) new tuned carby, rear shock serviced (revalved with Gold Valve and XR500 spring – original shock included), frame sand-blasted and checked, full aftermarket exhaust with oversized header (original exhaust included). Contact Greg on 0408 628 104 (Toowoomba, Queensland.).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When I was young man with more dollars than brain cells, I bought a brand new Pro-link Honda XR500R. I loved it, I really did, but it was a stupid choice of bike. I was an experienced motocross rider transitioning to enduros, and figured the more horsepower, the better, right? Er, wrong. The big XR sure had plenty of power (way more than I needed), but it was also tall and heavy; two attributes that made it a handful in tough terrain. What I should have bought, was one of these. The XR200 evolved from the XL185 which was an unassuming little twin-shock trail bike, built for lightweight play and commuting duties. But a few enterprising souls beefed up their little XLs with some go-fast kit and better suspension, and discovered they were not just ok off road, they were brilliant. Honda responded quickly, and by 1983 the baby XR was a serious enduro mount, kitted out with proper enduro equipment but still with very low weight, a low seat height and a tough, willing, high-revving motor. This bike of Greg’s has some tasty upgrades – I especially like the sound of that cylinder head with over-size valves and bearings to support the camshaft. It is precisely the bike I should have bought back in the day. And frankly, if I were looking at returning to the bush and hitting the vintage enduro scene, it would be the bike I should still buy today.
1991 Honda CR125R – $5,500 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Original condition and runs well. Renthal bars and alloy skid plate. Will need two new tyres if you plan to race it. Contact Greg on 0408 xxx xxx SOLD (Toowoomba, Queensland.)
2000 Ducati M900ie – $5,000
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SELLER SAYS: Classic 900 Monster. Great condition, runs well. 62,199km. Contact Steve on 0409 295 063 (Balcatta, Perth WA).
2001 Ducati 620ie – $5,000
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SELLER SAYS: Great little bike. Runs sweet and is LAMS approved. 40,735km. Contact Steve on 0409 295 063 (Balcatta, Perth WA).
1982 BMW R100RS – $8,500
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SELLER SAYS: My 1982 BMW R100RS is for sale. In good condition; 102,500km. A new clutch fitted this year. On club registration, IHC. No issues requiring immediate attention. The first large capacity sports tourer, in 1982 this was the best touring motorcycle money could buy. Contact Paul on 0428 725 112 (Bunbury, WA)
1979 Laverda LH250 – $12,750 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my very rare Laverda LH 250. It’s the last member of the Laverda family to leave my shed. I acquired it in 2013 from a collector in Melbourne where it was registered with a Victorian club. I am of the understanding prior to that it had been in a private collection in the Netherlands. It is in very good original condition showing some patina reflecting its age. This is my bike courtesy of Phil Ainsley and Motorcycle news 2022: https://www.mcnews.com.au/laverda-lh2-250-when-laverda-teamed-up-with-husqvarna/
This bike hasn’t run for a number of years and will need a little recommissioning if it’s to be used. I’ve searched the internet extensively and haven’t found one of these for sale anywhere so it’s more an expression of interest regarding the price. Contact Stephen on 0435 164 008 (Wattle Grove, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When most of us hear the word “Laverda” our brains immediately jump to Jota and SFC. Or maybe combine harvesters. Dirt bikes? Well, not so much. But Laverda did indeed build dirt bikes, and good ones at that. In the early 1970s the company designed and built their own off-roaders, engines and all, in-house. They used light-and-expensive magnesium alloy for many parts and created several models, all of them lightweight, good performers — and very expensive. Unfortunately, anyone who thought about parts supply and after-sales service quickly found themselves shopping for a new bike at their nearest Honda dealer (or perhaps their nearest Husqvarna dealer). By the late ’70s, Laverda realised the double-whammy of being too expensive and having too small a global network for support made the off-road project unlikely to succeed. But, rather than abandon the idea, they had a chat with fellow Swedish manufacturer and off-road gurus, Husqvarna. A deal was done, and a range of 125 and 250cc motocross and enduro bikes was released with Laverda frames (and mostly orange paint, of course!) and Husky engines. They were successful on the track and highly praised by everyone who rode them – but they didn’t sell. Eventually the roll-in-the-dirt came to an end. Today, survivors are understandably hard to find. I’ve seen this bike of Stephen’s in the flesh a couple of times, and it presents very well indeed. It would probably make a very handy vinduro mount for someone who wants something that isn’t a PE250, but I suspect it’s more likely to find its next home in a collection, either surrounded by memorable dirt bikes or standing proudly alongside a Jota. Nice.
1973 Norton Commando 850 – $20,000 $17,000
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SELLER SAYS: Totally original, with restored electrics and cables. Oil cooler has been added. 27,500 miles. Health reasons stop me from starting it with it’s kick start. The bike was taken to “Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Garage” in Cheltenham last year and made ready with everything working properly, and provide a Roadworthy Certificate, which has since expired. Contact Carey on 0424 746 665 (Ashburton, Victoria).
1976 Kawasaki KH250 – $7,750 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: This 1976 KH250B two-stroke triple has been restored to its current condition from a basket case by myself within the last year, it runs & rides perfectly. 25,857km. It’s a fun bike with a surprising power band that just puts a smile on the riders face. Currently on club registration but can be put back to full if required. Contact Clive on 0481 xxx xxx SOLD (Huntingdale, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: When you talk about two-stroke triples in the company of people old enough to remember them, most will respond with tales of woe or lust – and be almost certainly referencing Kawasaki’s 500 H1 and 750 H2. The big triples were fearsome machines — over-engined for their frames, suspension and tyres, but fast, furious and as much fun as motorcycles could be. The 250 did not have the white-knuckle of speed of its older siblings, but it turned out to be a bigger success. The 250 out-sold the 500 and 750, and out-lasted them. And when it came to fun, it was arguably a better machine too. With fewer horses to test it, the KH250 handled just fine and was plenty fast enough to be a thrilling commuter or weekend plaything. The same can be said about the KH today, with the added joy of the now rare-as-can-be burble of a two stroke engine. This bike of Clive’s looks like a beauty – freshly restored and very nicely done. We saw it in the flesh at the recent The Bike Shed Times Capel River Classic Show & Shine and it looks as good in real life as it does in the photos. Great stuff.
1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica – $45,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Immaculate condition. The bike is Australian Complianced and plated 1982 ‘Mike Hailwood Replica’ which was purchased by the current owner from a motorcycle collector in May 2015. The previous owner operated, and still does, a high profile motorcycle dealership network and spared no expense in meticulously maintaining the Ducati to a very high standard. He was fastidious and only collected original high end motorcycles for his personal Ducati collection amongst other motorcycles that he also acquired. The bike has done minimum kilometres since the current owner acquired it, predominantly on club runs. All work has been carried out by DMoto and Gowanloch. The bike was recently inspected at DMoto to ensure that it was in excellent order before being offered for sale. She starts, idles and runs beautifully! This motorcycle presents in original condition and will suit a collector or someone seeking to own a very fine example of this classic model. The bike can be inspected at Zen Motorcycles in Alexandria (Sydney) NSW. Contact 02 722 xxxxx SOLD (Alexandria, NSW).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: One of history’s most recognised and revered open-class sports bikes, Ducati’s MHR900 was originally intended to be a very limited run of 200 bikes in 1979, to commemorate Mike Hailwood’s stunning comeback victory at the 1978 Isle of Man. Mike’s bike was a modified 900SS wearing a full race fairing in Castrol colours, so that’s what Ducati built (with a standard 900SS engine, with 40mm Dellorto carbs and optional Conti exhausts). Those 200 bikes sold in a blink, so Ducati built some more. And some more. And some more. By the end of 1986 when Ducati finally retired the MHR, the engine had grown to 1000cc and there were more than 7,000 of them, shaking suburbs and scaring dogs all over the world. While those first 200 bikes are the most collectible, the 1982 incarnation is also highly regarded. The following year, Ducati introduced an electric start and switched to the Darmah frame (as opposed to the SS frame), making the bike easier to live with but another step away from the original design. This example of Bruce’s looks like a beauty in showroom condition and ready for a new lover. (Incidentally, for Ducati tragics waiting on a movie that’s evidently in the works, retelling the story of Hailwood’s comeback ride, I’ve recently been in contact with one of the directors who assured me that yes, it’s still coming!)
1980 Moto Guzzi V50 – $7,800 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Lovely mid-weight classic, and a well-maintained bike. Near new tyres, new brakes and centre stand. New drive shaft universal joint. New rear shocks and fork cartridges. New swing arm bearings and wheel bearings. Comes with workshop manual and some spares. On C4C registration, can be transferred or put back on full registration if required. Registered to 9th September 2026. Contact 0458 xxx xxx SOLD (Huntingdale, Perth WA).
1974 Kawasaki 750 H2 – $39,990 $37,500
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This Kawasaki had a ground-up rebuild/overhaul including re-paint, re-chrome etc with a lot of sourced new parts over a two-and-a-half year period. The engine was rebuilt with all bearings and seals throughout including gearbox, stem head, wheels, swingarm etc. It is a factory twin disc. With the exception of a few cap screws and being fitted with modern tyres it would be 99% original. There is all the books and paperwork plus a filtered motorcycle air storage bubble. The bike has traveled 1600 miles since completion and is well sorted and a pleasure to ride. There is also a quantity of 100% synthwetic Motul two-stroke oil and a box of spare parts. The bike is currently on WA club licence. Vin/chassis number is H2F41354. I can help with delivery. Would consider Triumph Trident T160 or Suzuki GT750/550 as a trade. Contact Andrew on 0450 526 713 or by e-mail at 46jailbar351@gmail.com (Geraldton, Western Australia)
1971 MV Agusta 350B Sport – $19,000
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SELLER SAYS: This bike was subject to an older restoration and mostly presents as purchased 11 years ago.It has been ridden approximately 200km since then.A beautiful looking bike that would suit the classic collector with an occasional casual ride. The bike has been checked and recommissioned, excluding the engine and gearbox.The engine shows 150psi compression and appears to have been rebuilt before it was purchased.I re-wired the bike and fitted a new 6v battery and tyres.It has not been registered and is being sold unregistered. Contact Gary on 0429 209 362 (Pemberton, Western Australia).
1978 Yamaha XS650 – $12,500 $11,900
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Very nice 1978-model XS650 for sale. Manufactured in 1977, by which time Yamaha had all the bugs sorted and they were a much-improved ride. This bike was bought new by an Aussie living in the USA and was brought back along with his 1981 XS1100 upon his return in the mid 1990s. Apart from the Brit-style handlebars and the Norton style mufflers, this bike is as it left the factory. It has traveled 12,000 miles since. Has a rear luggage rack, plus electric & kick start. Had the sump filter replaced at the 10,000 mile service. Currently on WA club licence. I have XS books & manuals plus a box of new spares etc. I also have a lot of XS650 second-hand parts from previous builds over the years, available together or as a bulk lot. Contact Andrew on 0450 526 713 or by e-mail at 46jailbar351@gmail.com (Geraldton, Western Australia)
1954 Ariel VH500 – $8,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Very good condition. Solid cut-down Harley windscreen for comfort. All vintage parts to restore to full historic. Otherwise enjoy! Two-way adjustable gas rear shocks, light modern carby and K&N air filter. Long trips are no problem. 80 mpg due to two teeth off rear sprocket. Cruises at 95kmh with a 75kg rider. Club licence plate is not for sale. Contact Rod on 0450 xxx xxx SOLD (Bunbury, WA).
1957 BMW R50 – $14,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Very good condition, two new tyres, new Bing carbys, mechanically sound all over. This bike has never let me down. Beautiful bike, great around town or up in the hills. Only ever used locally in my near 30 years owning it. Cannot fault it but it is time to move it on. Contact Brian on 0417 xxx xxx SOLD (Fremantle, WA).
1979 Honda XL250S – $5,200 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Rebuilt top end all new seals. New wheel and headset bearings. New rear shocks, rebuilt fronts and Bridgestone tyres. New upholstery to seat. All new cables, levers, chain, sprockets. Bike is licensed and has a 12V electrical system from Rex’s Speed Shop in the UK. Contact 0400 xxx xxx SOLD (Busselton, WA).
1975 Triumph T150 Trident – $24,000 $22,000
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SELLER SAYS: This 50-year-old classic was fully restored in 2013 by British Imports (Malaga, WA). A lot of money has been spent, and it starts easy and runs well. Has done just over 1000 miles since rebuild. Asking $24,000 . Please call Robert on 0413 808 162 for more information (Pemberton, Western Australia).
2015 Indian Chief Classic – $22,000
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SELLER SAYS: 2015 Indian Chief Classic for sale. Stage 2 kit (exhaust & air cleaner). 5200km. For more info, contact Terry on 0448 573 296 (Waroona, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Reincarnated from the ashes in 2011, the Indian motorcycle brand is one of the oldest in history. It’s generally accepted that Indian and Royal Enfield were both born in 1901, Triumph in 1902 and Harley-Davidson in 1903. Indian was the early star, building more bikes than anyone else in the first decade or so of the 1900s. But it all went south in the late 1940s and the company ceased production in ’53. The Indian name was handed around like a spliff for a few decades before someone at American snowmobile manufacturer Polaris had a brainwave. Polaris had launched a line of cruiser motorcycles, badged ‘Victory’. They were very good machines, and a worthy competitor for cruiser behemoth Harley-Davidson. But they couldn’t match Harley’s entrenchment in the American psyche, forged over a century of popularity. And so Polaris bought the Indian name, did a pivot on design to blend historic styling with modern tech, and Indian was back on the big stage. Using the old Indian names like Scout and Chief and design cues that harked back to the good old days — just as Triumph did with the Bonneville — Polaris did a wonderful job in marketing and manufacture. Today’s big Indians are beautifully made and, like Harley, boast world-class comfort and thumping great motors that feel and sound like they’d be at home in a Mack truck. This Chief Classic of Terry’s runs an 1811cc v-twin engine which I know is a marvellous thing. My wife and I spent a weekend on an Indian Roadmaster back in 2017 with the same motor, and loved it, while Cycle World named the Chief Classic as ‘Best Cruiser‘ in 2015.
1979 Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer – $7,000
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SELLER SAYS: Yamaha XS 650 cafe racer built to look like G50 Matchless. Pristine condition. 4,300km since rebuild. Loads of parts as extras to come with it. Call to find out any more information. Contact Dave on 0409 503 726 (Busselton WA).
1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD – $6,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very good condition. Owned for five years, never been registered. Original 4,500 miles. Carbs were done. New tyres, brakes, chain. Been sitting most of this time. Hasn’t been started for over 12 months. Tank properly stored. Carbs always drained. Age-related sale. As is where is. Contact Mark on 0455 116 340 (Bellingen, NSW).
1980 Honda XL500S – $2,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: A 1980 XL500 that was in the back shed for many years. It was serviced 3ish years ago, with carby kit, pod air filter, chain and sprockets. I tried to start it last weekend, however I did some damage to my hip and gave up. There is spark and fuel is getting to the carby. Possibly the decompression system is not working properly! It’s as original as I can make out, but with some LED globes. There’s a couple of boxes of parts, including air filter box, carby, speedos, switches and side cover. In its earlier life someone painted it black, I cleaned it up a bit, but there is still some colour on parts. More pics available to any interested buyer, and I can assist with taking it to a depot in Darwin if it goes interstate. Contact Bowie on 0448 xxx xxx (Darwin, NT).
Triumph Trophy TR5 Replica – $13,250 $10,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very rare 1952 Triumph Trophy replica. Runs perfectly. Year of manufacture is 1963, then licensed and dated as such in the UK. All documents and import paperwork available. Authentication by the Vintage Motorcycle Club of Western Australia in 2020 when applying for a concessional license (see pics). Excellent condition, always garaged and maintained to an excellent standard. No time wasters please. Contact Julie on 0451 714 858 (Banjup, WA)
2001 Moto Guzzi California Stone Metal – $6,800 $5,800
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SELLER SAYS: 2001 Cali. Stone Metal Black. Wilber’s rear shocks, heavy duty front springs, comfort screen, comfort gel seat insert, highway pegs, back-rest, saddle bag frames. Registered to February 2027. Tyres 500km since new, same with SSB high-crank battery. DRL added, plus USB port. Custom indicators and tail light. After-market exhaust. Serviced at Thunderbike Motorcycles every year, since 2002. This machine requires a new custodian, for the next 20 years. Basic saddlebags plus cover and other accessories will be available. Thanks for looking. Contact Chris on 0403 764 961 (Perth 6009, Western Australia)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: You might find this hard to believe, but Moto Guzzi no longer makes a California. The much-loved Cali has been an integral part – the word “bedrock” springs to mind, actually – since 1971 after the cheeky little Italian company had a big crack at convincing the Los Angeles Police Department to dump their monopolistic relationship with apple-pie Harley-Davidsons and find room for a pasta-and-sauce Guzzi. And they pulled it off. The LAPD rather liked the bike that Moto Guzzi had built especially for them, and rewarded the audacity by bringing a whole bunch of them into the garage. It was a marketing triumph for Guzzi, and kicked open the door to the American market. While the police bikes were not available to the public, Moto Guzzi quickly created a civilian bike based heavily on the LAPD machines. That was the first California, released in 1971. The California evolved into many different shapes over the years, although not many different sizes — it was always a big V-twin, and I think always with Guzzi’s wonderful Tonti-designed frame and linked brakes. Harley-Davidson owners will probably say otherwise, but a whole lot of people will tell you the California out-Harleyed Harley by making a big town-and-highway bike that looked the goods, sounded the goods, but stopped and handled better than anything that had ever come out of Milwaukee. Those attributes stayed with the California for 50 years and can easily be used to describe this Stone of Chris’, despite it being a bit more cruiser and a bit less tourer compared with the early models. The sensible upgrades add further value to the bike, and the long history with Thunderbikes adds confidence. Nice. (By the way, Moto Guzzi has recently renewed its copyright on the ‘California’ name in the USA, and has apparently stated a genuine intention “to use it again”.)
1998 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Custom – $21,000 neg.
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SELLER SAYS: Fully customised softail. Same owner for ten years. Second owner from new. 29,000km. Original owner spent $10,000 on options. New tyres. Registered until September. Contact Mark on 0408 360 323 (Geelong, Victoria).
1984 Ducati 650SL Pantah – $28,000
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SELLER SAYS: With only 288 Ducati Pantah 650 SLs produced world-wide this example is one of a kind. All original including twin Conti pipes in as-new condition. With only 7956km on the clock you won’t find a cleaner example. This bike would suit a collector / Ducati enthusiast. Strictly no test rides. Contact Brendan on 0421 667 864 (Bellevue Hill – Sydney, New South Wales)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The history of Ducati is scattered with highlights. While many manufacturers evolve their machinery methodically and gradually, Ducati has evolved in memorable leaps — and very few of those leaps was bigger or more important than the birth of the Pantah. As a riding machine, it was (and remains) a pure sports bike; lightweight, sharp as a tack, and uncompromising. But the Pantah’s memorable ‘leap’ was not in its handling or even its performance — it was mechanical. The Pantah heralded the arrival of the belt-drive engine and the end of the much-loved but expensive and fiddly bevel. The leap catapulted Ducati into the mainstream by delivering a reliable high-performance engine that could be manufactured at reasonable cost. The first Pantah, a 500, arrived to critical acclaim and outperformed many bikes with much bigger engines. By the time the Pantah came to an end, with the superb limited-run 650SL, it had carved itself a place in moto history and built a mechanical foundation that would carry Ducati’s big-bore L-twin sports bikes right through to the 21st Century. This bike of Brendan’s looks like a superb example. With so few miles on the clock, it’s likely to find its next home with a collector. Marvellous.
2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special – $9,000
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SELLER SAYS: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special 2017. Great condition, running well. All services by Thunderbikes. 57,000km. Upgrades include expensive Matris and Wilbers suspension for a great ride and new Mistral silencers. Comes with both café and dual seat, each with sheepskin covers, optional centre-stand, Hepco and Becker C-Bow pannier frames, luggage, tank bag and original silencers. Tyres are almost new. A good all-round motorbike that can tour or handle city traffic. Nothing to spend. Registered until October. Any inspection welcomed. Contact Richard on 0427 472 135 (Kalamunda, Perth WA).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: It’s hard not to like Moto Guzzi’s V7. As friendly as a labrador but better looking and less inclined to make a mess, the V7 is basically a low-and-easy 750 town bike that can comfortably manage highway duties as well. The styling is well-done retro without making the bike technologically spartan, boasting as it does ABS and traction control but also boasting a way old-school air-cooled V-twin engine that feels and sounds like a proper Italian bike should. And speaking of being an Italian bike, yes, it really is — made in Italy I mean, and not outsourced to China, Thailand or Brazil. The 744cc engine is low stressed and will go for eons, as will all Guzzis, so the 57k on the clock can be considered ‘well run-in’. This bike of Richard’s looks like an outstanding example, with upgraded luggage, suspension and exhaust giving it an extra tick or two and having been maintained by Thunderbikes providing another tick. I know Richard is a long-time Guzzi enthusiast (just ask him – he’ll tell you this one is his tenth and that he once owned an original V7). And how nice is that classic-Guzzi-blue paint job? Very nice indeed.
2003 Aprilia Leonardo 150 MB02A Scooter- $10,000 $7,500
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SELLER SAYS: Limited Edition Red Colour. A rare collector’s item in showroom condition with original books. Very fastidious owner, always garaged. Registration 9.3.2026. Only 7,750km. In 2003 the Italian motorcycle maker released the Aprilia Leonardo ST/SP 150 scooter. Michael Schumacher, while driving for Ferrari in Formula 1, was known to use an Aprilia Scooter to navigate the paddock, particularly at the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix. Specifically, he used a Red Aprilia Leonardo model and this vehicle sold last year in Monaco for over A$25,000. Contact Catherine on 0414 871 157 (Bowral, NSW).
1976 Honda CB750F – $11,000 $9,000
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SELLER SAYS: This is a 1976 CB750F that is currently unregistered and was on club plates. It’s been sitting for the last six months, although I started it yesterday and it ran with a few flutters for a couple of minutes and then idled and ran well around the block. The engine was done up by a previous owner and has the 810 kit. Twin front discs with a 20mm master cylinder, and single rear disc. It had a paint job a few years ago, and still looks great. Just selling it to concentrate on Honda twins. Contact Steven on 0448 710 774 (Alawa, Northern Territory).
2010 Honda ST1300A – $12,000 $10,000 ono
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SELLER SAYS: Selling my 2010 ST1300A. Only 15,327km. Great bike to ride. Selling because of little use. Tyres 70%, just had oil and filter change, only use Honda oil and filters. Great bike for long distance touring. Comes with single seat rego but can be put back to standard rego with ease. If you like touring this is the bike for you. Please call, you will not be disappointed. Contact Alan on 0434 503 289 (Nambour, Qld.).
1958/2015 Rickman Velocette 500 Venom – $20,000
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SELLER SAYS: Rare bike to complete any classic collection. 1958 Velocette Venom 500cc motor, fully rebuilt including race magneto, 12-volt electrics with alternator and new clutch. Originally assembled by Velocette enthusiast in 2015 with MRD-built road race frame imported from UK. Impressive recreation of a period racer in silver and bright nickel. Currently on club plates for road use. Runs and rides well and perfect for a classic enthusiast. Contact Bennett at cjabennett@hotmail.com (Morrisset, NSW).
1978 Honda CBX 1000Z – $27,000 SOLD
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SELLER SAYS: Restored Australian model 1978 twin shock. Rebuilt engine, carbs, electrics, instruments and brakes. Every chain, bearing, guide and gasket replaced. CB1100R wheels, drilled disks, 530 drive, rebuilt shocks, new fork tubes with race tech internals. Pingel fuel cock, new tyres. 6 into 2 custom stainless exhaust, 2 pack frame. Black paint job from the 90’s, was silver. 42,600km. Complete and original as possible, but sensible. Contact Chris on 0438 xxx xxx SOLD (Gold Coast, Qld.)
1972 Honda CB750 – $20,000
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SELLER SAYS: Very well maintained in its own garage in New Caledonia, this was my client’s first bike (and his favourite, but he cannot ride anymore). This bike has a twin-disc front brake. The price of $20,000 (AUD) includes having the bike professionally crated, and logistical assistance to ship to Australia or elsewhere. Contact Lionel on 0404 690 888 or by email at lionel_roby@yahoo.com (Sydney, New South Wales)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: Back in 2018, we put together an article listing our top ten choices for investing in classic motorcycles. Our number one pick was the SOHC Honda CB750. Amazingly, just six years ago it was still possible to find a good early Honda Four for around $10k. Not any more. Yes, we’re going to say it — we told you so. The first CB750 was one of the greatest two-wheeled creations of all time. Released in 1969, it was seriously fast and (more importantly) delivered a smooth, quiet, reliable, oil-tight, four-cylinder engine that made its competition of the day appear prehistoric by comparison. So dominant was the 750 Four that it and the flood of Japanese bikes that followed virtually destroyed the British motorcycle industry and whacked the Europeans around the head as well. Honda made very few changes to the original 1969 model for several years, while everyone else struggled to catch up. As a result, all the CB750s built in the early-to-mid 1970s are pretty much the same mechanically and had only minor changes cosmetically. This particular bike is a 1972 model, selling from a private collector in New Caledonia. We have sold several of his bikes to buyers in Australia, all of them beautiful examples in outstanding condition. Potential buyers can therefore be confident that the seller and the bike are legitimate. Our previous sales on his behalf involved Victorian bike-importing specialist Bikes Abroad who ensured the shipping and import paperwork were managed professionally.
1970 Norton Commando 750 Roadster – $19,500
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SELLER SAYS: New paint, new Avon tyres, new mufflers, new alternator, new primary drive belt, new chain & sprockets. Wheels re-laced and gearbox reconditioned by Vintage & Modern. Boyer electronic ignition. Good compression. Doesn’t burn oil. Many new parts. Fully licensed. Runs smoothly, idles well, steers and stops. Contact Damien on 0407 664 436 (Como – Perth, Western Australia).
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The Norton Commando is one of history’s great motorcycles. Unveiled in 1967 and sold from ’68, the Commando was named by Motor Cycle News as it’s bike of the year every year from 1968 to 1972. While it is possible that the folks at MCN were a little biased towards British bikes, history has proved equally fond of the Commando. With its upright big-bore twin cylinder engine — with twin carbs of course — the bike’s lineage stretches way back into British motorcycle history. In fact, you can still find people who reckon two pistons are plenty, and so is 750cc. Truth be told, they’re right. While an old Norton won’t hold a candle to modern machinery in a drag race, it was plenty fast enough to take on the best from Japan in the early 1970s and was a better handler too. With the introduction of the isolastic frame (rubberised engine mounts), the Commando spared its rider from much of the vibration that early twins had imposed. Sadly, Norton and the rest of the British bike industry was knocked to bits by the mid-1970s — but not before it generated some glorious machines. This lovely Roadster of Damien’s looks like a great example that’s ready to ride. Great stuff.
1972 Suzuki T500 – $18,000
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SELLER SAYS: Beautiful big two-stroke. No money to spend, all done. New tires, brake shoes, chain, chrome, powder coated frame, vapor-blast finish, shocks, seals, new exhaust, seat cover, paint, tank liner. Stainless spokes. Everything replaced that showed wear (cables, grips reflectors etc. ). Back from the mechanics all tuned up. Runs great. Contact James on 0400 782 260 (Saint Helens Park, New South Wales)
1983 Suzuki RG250W Gamma – $18,000
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SELLER SAYS: No money to spend. Rebuilt motor, new tyres, paint, chain, sprockets, brake disc rotors, fork seals, carb overhaul, wheel bearings, battery, spark plugs and caps, brake seal kits, brake pads, filters, fluids, gaskets, tank liner. So much more to complete rebuild. Rare single front disc. Everything works, runs and idles great. Contact James on 0400 782 260 (St Helens Park, NSW)
1957 BSA Shooting Star – $11,500 $9,500
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SELLER SAYS: 1957 BSA Shooting Star for sale. Matching numbers. Full re-build restoration 2018/19. Slight dent in tank. Bike has been used for club rides and displays. Contact Tim on 0402 791 843 (Brisbane area, Queensland).
1965 BSA C15 Trials Cat – $6,300 $5,250
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SELLER SAYS: 1965 BSA C15 Trials Cat for sale. Restored 2019/20 to original. Frame stripped and painted, seat recovered, new tyres. Engine has not been touched. Has been running but leaking small amount of oil. Contact Tim on 0402 791 843 (Brisbane area, Queensland).
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo – $18,000
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SELLER SAYS: Nothing to spend. Runs, idles and a great ride. Complete repaint. Tank lined, new front tyre, new brake pads, braided brake lines, new rear brake disc, injectors professionally cleaned. New mono shock. New battery, new fork seals, new oil, filter, new rear wheel gear oil, new wheel bearings, new thermostat fan switch, and coolant. Just back from the mechanics for a tune and overall touch up. Contact James on 0400 782 260 (Campbelltown, NSW).
1974 Suzuki GT500 – $14,500
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SELLER SAYS: Excellent example GT500 Suzuki. No money to spend. Runs great, just been to the mechanic for final tune. Frame powder coated, new paint, new chrome, GT750 front end dual disc brakes. Vapour blasted, new chain, battery, seat cover, new rear shocks, new wheel bearings, exhaust seals, carbs rekitted and much more. Contact James on 0400 782 260 (Campbelltown, NSW).
1997 Triumph Speed Triple – $12,500
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SELLER SAYS: Motorcycle in excellent condition. Dealer service history up to 50,000 km. I have my own records of servicing and maintenance completed after that. Bike is fitted with Triumph Sebring race kit exhaust and headers. Complete original twin system to go with the bike. Currently fitted with single seat cowl however pillion grab rail and rear rack provided. Motorcycle has been recently serviced and on full Queensland rego. Motorcycle runs and rides faultlessly. Contact Peter on 0413 926 847 (Sunshine Coast, Queensland.)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: The reincarnation of Triumph motorcycles is truly one of motorcycling’s greatest success stories. While Harley-Davidson and Royal Enfield have survived the rollercoaster since virtually the birth of the industry, very few marques have died and reborn with success.
Norton’s comeback has been very fragile and MV Agusta has been glorious but unconvincing, economically at least. But Triumph — sick and dying through the late 1970s and dead and buried by the mid-1980s — has thundered back. In 2024, the most recent reliable figures I can find, Triumph sold more than 100,000 bikes. (As a matter of interest, MV Agusta sold fewer than 5,000, Ducati a few more than 50,000, Royal Enfield sold about 1 million, and Honda sold – wait for it – 19.4 million.)
The modern Triumph story revolves around a shameless Japanesation of the British brand, after company saviour John Bloor thoroughly studied the Japanese way of building and selling motorcycles — including meticulous quality control and using a small number of engines and frames packaged in multiple ways to create different machines — before finally going to market.
Right from the relaunch in 1990, Bloor demanded and built bikes that were very well made and delivered the big-fun experience that riders wanted, making them worthy competitors against the bike behemoths from Japan. But he had one ingredient that the Japanese did not have – British history. And he milked it for all it was worth. Recycling old model names reinforced the notion that good old Triumph was back in town.
The Bonneville, king of the empire for so many decades, returned with a styling flavour that was utterly convincing as an evolved Bonnie and not just a modern bike with an old name. This lovely Speed Triple, selling from Queensland, delivers another brilliant market design job. Harking back to two machines from the Triumph story, the Speed Triple remembers both the wildly successful Speed Twin (father of all the British parallel twins) and the courageous three-cylinder Trident that went toe-to-toe with the early Japanese four-cylinder machines of the early ’70s. And, like the Bonneville, it successfully merges all that history with dollops of modern technology to create a big, ballsy British bovver-boy of a bike.
Naked and fast, solid and reliable, the Speed Triple will take you and your bestie on the highway, go bonkers in the twisties with your mates on their Ducatis, and still show up for work on Monday. This bike of Peter’s, one of our regular sellers, presents very nicely indeed with a good record of maintenance, some tasty extras, and a kerbside appeal that belies its near-30-years of age. Nice.
2002 Buell X1 Lightning – $15,000 $12,500
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SELLER SAYS: Motorcycle is in excellent condition with low kilometres. Carbon fibre hugger, pulley guard, air filter, and fuel tank infill panels fitted. All original Buell plastics supplied. Original exhaust fitted however full D&D system supplied. Wider more comfortable seat fitted, original supplied. Oil cooler and engine breather unit fitted. Buell dongle supplied to check TPS etc. Motorcycle is currently unregistered. RWC supplied to interested persons. Some spares (o-rings gaskets etc) supplied. Motorcycle has been used regularly and presents very well. Contact Peter on 0413 926 847 (Kuluin, Maroochydore – Sunshine Coast, Queensland).
Im chasing a 1969 or 1970 Bonneville Maroon over silver MUST BE FULLY RESTORED … properly . There was a couple on Shannons Auction site but that’s now closed down.
We’ll keep an eye out Toby. We suggest you also subscribe to our newsletter, if you haven’t done so already, to keep track of our new listings. There’s a sign-up form on the website. Cheers.
Have sold 450 Ducati
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!