We mostly try to focus on sportbikes of the 80s and 90s here on Rare Sportbikes for Sale, but I think it’s important [and fun!] to sometimes get back to our roots sometimes, to understand where the bikes we all know and love really came from. Today’s Norton John Player Special 850 represents a transitional…
One has to wonder if Joe Walsh wasn’t contemplating the Norton John Player Special when the Barnstormers released their seminal album. A blatant tobacco advert in the form of racing sponsorship, the John Player Special was essentially a stone stock Norton Commando with novel bodywork. This was a pure marketing play that intended to drive…
Update 5.21.2018: SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc When you think of the most storied marques in motorcycling history, what do you think of? The Japanese Big Four have certainly been dominant on the racing scene as of late, with Italy holding their own throughout the ages. But it was the English brands that…
Reaching back a bit further than regular RSBFS fare, today’s bike is a great example of a rare, motorsports-themed repli-racer. Sure, it’s nearly 44 years old, but an iconic model of a legendary marque will always have a home in a collector’s heart. In this case, a Norton-Villiers era British twin celebrating success in the…
In the mid-20th Century, Norton occupied rarefied standing in motorcycling, making itself legendary among racers in Britain and Europe, taking home Manx TT trophies and trading wins with other big names on the continent and in the Isles. Its big-bore engines and revolutionary vibration-isolating frame designs made the brand wildly popular, cutting edge and fast.…
While it could easily be mistaken for a vintage machine updated with modern wheels and suspension, this Norton Commando 961 is actually a brand-new motorcycle. This is a pricey, exclusive, retro-styled motorcycle for classic bike fans who want vintage charm and modern-ish performance, like a British SportClassic. With the sport v-twin configuration most closely associated with…
If your biking interests occasionally run to the historical, take a look at some recent entries over at our sister site: Classic Sport Bikes for Sale. This week featured a Benelli Tornado, the Italian alternative to big-bore British parallel-twins, a jewel-like Moto Morini 350, and a rare Dunstall Norton Commando With a 642cc parallel twin…
Here’s the latest from our sister site, ClassicSportBikesForSale.com Have a great weekend everyone, dc Let’s get things kicked off with this cool 1975 BMW R60/6 Polizei that sold for a shade over $7500. Available right now is this Honda CB350F GP Replica, which is wearing an $8800 buy-it-now with 5 days remaining. This lovely 1969…