This opening photo shows the big feature for the ’73 Yamaha DT3: a new-for-1973 21-inch front wheel, giving it a bit more stability in sand, dirt, or other off-road situations. This 1973 Yamaha DT3 250 Enduro is listed here… more»
Motorcycles
Apr 28, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Super Sport: 1968 Honda SS125A
Bad photos or not, sometimes it’s fun to check out a rare motorcycle because of its features or its history. This is one of those cases, as, sadly, the photos are really bad. This 1968 Honda Super Sport (SS)… more»
Apr 24, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bike In A Box: 1983 Honda Motocompo
We’ve seen 10 of these unusual “trunk bikes” over the years here on Barn Finds, and I like to show another one every few months, just to shake things up a bit. That’s how I roll, on eight-inch tires…… more»
Apr 22, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Golf Scooter! 1960 Bobcat Model 66 Compact
Not another golf scooter?! Come on, SG, how many things are we going to see here at Barn Finds?! Wait, this is only the second one? Yes, and it may be one of the last handful or so left… more»
Apr 21, 2025 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor
The first thing Honda aficionados will notice is that this 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor has been painted “Winward Blue” by the seller. They have owned it for the last two decades and say they were getting tired of the… more»
Apr 15, 2025 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1998 Honda VT1100C3 Aero
Competing with what was considered by many to be the king of Japanese 1100-cc V-twins, the Yamaha Virago, Honda had its own secret powerhouse coming out called the VT1100, based on the Shadow engine. A V-twin engine isn’t usually… more»
Apr 14, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1971 Montgomery Ward 500 Mini Bike
Mini Bikes can be hard to nail down, as far as the exact model, year, etc. This is one of those cases, as I can’t find any information on the entire internet about this one! I’m hoping one of… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP
As one of just 571 SP Ducatis made, this example is #248, and it appears to be in lovely condition. While not the lightest version ever offered, this SP weighs in at an impressively light 400 pounds and is… more»
Apr 4, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Not A Moped: 19XX Suzuki FA50
Mopeds get a bad name for being for wimps, or those not experienced enough to ride a “real” motorcycle. I admit to never having ridden or owned one, but if I could find a nice one locally, I might… more»
Apr 2, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Man Cave Display 15 Years: 1971 Indian MM-5A
When a company refers to its motorcycle as a “Mini Mini”, you know it’s small. And with a seat height of 18 inches and weight of 57 pounds, this 1971 Indian MM-5A “Mini Mini” is small. The seller has… more»
Apr 1, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Around-Town Tiddler: 1966 Honda S65
It’s hard to pin down the official name of these little “sport” bikes, although the name sport is somewhat deceiving, too. Honda referred to them as S65, CS65, Sport 65, 65 Sport, and maybe more. This 1966 Honda S65… more»
Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Race Developed: 1975 Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer
Yamaha’s naming system can be a head-scratcher at times. I’m a big Yamaha fan, have owned a couple of them since the 1970s, and have books about Yamahas, but I don’t even know what some of the initials refer… more»
Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dream Survivor: 1967 Honda CA77 305
Our next-door neighbor had a bike exactly like this one and I can still hear the distinctive exhaust note and can picture those wide whitewall tires, which I thought was unusual to see on a motorcycle. He never let… more»
Mar 23, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Trail Bike: 1961 Mustang Trail Machine
Mustang, but not that Mustang, made some really interesting small motorcycles right after World War II until the mid-1960s. The seller has this Trail Machine listed as a 1960 model but they didn’t make them until 1961 so we’ll… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 BMW R75/5 With Sidecar
BMW builds more than cars; it also builds great sport bikes. It has a long history of building touring bikes that can comfortably cover long distances. Still, no matter how comfortable a motorcycle is to ride, it isn’t always… more»
Mar 13, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Power-Up Kit: 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo
Power-Up Kit? That sounds like something David Hasselhoff would have said to his car (K.I.T.T.) on Knight Rider just before jumping over a couple of bad guys with perfect hair. It was actually a factory kit to boost the… more»
