Post-Sale Update: This S90 did not last long! The listing was taken down within hours of it being featured.

Y’all know how much I love the Honda S90 – and here’s one for just over a grand.

This example has been slightly modded with a rear rack, the slightly larger headlight/speedo from a CL125, CB77 low handlebars (I love the way this looks and might have to steal the idea for my own S90), a MCM scrambler-style “racing straight pipe”, and a piston that’s been bored over 4mm for a displacement bump to 104cc. This bike is a non-US model, so it came with a kilometer-based speedo (replaced with a US model) and the rotary shift transmission (if you’re in 4th gear, you can shift up to go back to 1st, which just seems like a recipe for disaster). In addition, the rigid pegs and center stand were replaced with the folding pegs and side stand from a CL90.

Find this S90 for sale here on Craigslist for in Northglenn, Colorado for $1,075.

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Express was a Germany manufacturer that started with bicycles. By 1930, they had started building small motorcycles as well, with 2-stroke Sachs engines varying between 48ccs and 98ccs. Here’s one of the ‘big’ bikes, a SL99 with the 98cc powerplant.

If you want more information on Express (also known as Express Werke), here’s the best source of information I was able to find – it details the story of a company that grew to something impressive and then almost instantly collapsed.

This numbers-matching example has never been registered for the road. It’s claimed to start and run fine, though cosmetically the paint is quite weathered. The panels are in good shape but there’s some surface rust and a couple of dings. Find this Express for sale in Peer, Belgium with bidding up to $1,130

Powered by a Sachs 125 engine, this DKW was one of the first baby MX bikes that took off in the US, as it compared well against the Kawasaki Green Streak and Hodaka Ace. It was a reliable package (though the Sachs unit apparently yielded a few too many false neutrals), and the whole package could be yours at the time for $748.

These bikes were originally called Sachs 125, but they were renamed after Sachs and DKW merged in the 60s. A decade later and the model had been usurped by more modern competition. For more on this model, check out this profile from Motocross Action Magazine, who call it Classic Motocross Iron.

This example (VIN: 428003096) is being offered by the original owners’ son. It was first acquired to compete in local enduros and stopped serving race bike duty in 1976. It went into storage in 1980 and was brought back to life this summer. Apparently the owner’s wife didn’t like the idea of a 70+ year old man with a dirt bike, so it’s now up for sale. Find this DKW 125 for sale in Sweet Valley, Pennsyvlania for $1,000 or best offer

The GSX-R 50 was Suzuki’s take on the street-legal minibike movement of the 80s. This example is “brand new” as it’s never had gas in it – yes, that paint job was actually one of the four factory options!

This baby gixxer is easily the hardest of the Japanese minibikes to find in the US, as it was only produced for 2 years as a JDM bike only. Making just 5.2 hp and weighing 140 pounds, this won’t be much more than a novelty item, but these mini-bikes can still be a lot of fun. For more on this baby GSX-R, check out this summary from Suzuki Cycles.

In addition to never having had gas in it, this example still has protective film on the muffler. It does not come with a title or any manuals, so keep that in mind wen you’re deciding what to do with it! Find this mini Gixxer for sale in Santa Ana, California with an unmet opening bid of $4,395

This little Kawi G3SS features a custom seat, bars, and taillight plus new shocks, chain, and sprocket. The paint is original (notice the incredible difference between left and right thanks to sun fade), and the seller had it clear coated to preserve this odd look.

The seller says a bike like this, with a 5-speed and 90cc rotary valve 2-stroke engine (with oil injection), “makes a scooter or moped seem silly.” It’s claimed to be in excellent mechanical shape. Find this G3SS for sale here on Craigslist for $2,000 in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Well, here’s something I’ve never heard of before – the American Doni Bike.

I wasn’t really able to find much information on this scoot, except for an ad from the October 1971 issue of Flying Magazine:

“What is bigger than a breadbox, can fit in your shower stall, and will take you from the airport to the city at 30 mph? It’s the Doni Bike, a pint-sized motorbike imported from Italy and distributed by American Doni Cycle of Philadelphia. If you can ride a bike and don’t mind some do-it-yourself dismantling, a Doni Bike, folded down to 34x24x20 inches, will fit nicely into the luggage compartment of a [Cessna] 172. The bike can be jump started, or for quieter getaways (at camp sites where running motors are verboten), at motels after the expense account has run dry, or – use your imagination), the bike can be pedaled silently for a short distance and then started up while in motion.

There are no gears to be shifted, and only one tool – a small lug wrench carried in a compartment below the seat – is necessary to pack the bike away. Equipped with two seats, the Doni can carry 400 pounds of passengers (which is better than some fully fueled airplanes we know). It’s smooth riding and easy to handle, and an excellent attention-getter, especially when ridden by a girl in a miniskirt.

$349.95, American Doni-Cycle, 5th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106″

Once you’re done chuckling about the miniskirt line, find this folding scoot for sale in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania for $1,500 here on Craigslist.

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Post-Sale Update: After 7 bids on eBay, this Golden Sport sold for $621.79.

Also known as the Mustang in some countries, the Jawa Golden Sport was a 50cc, 3-speed baby motorcycle. This example is claimed to have 254 original miles and while it starts and runs, it’s going to need some work.

Thankfully, it looks to be almost complete because from what I can tell, finding parts can be very difficult. You’ll have to source the brake lever and right foot peg, at least. The bike has the original tool kit, air pump, and even tires. Find this Golden Sport for sale in Rochester, New York with bidding up to $455

With the iconic blue/silver paint and the jelly mold tank, this 85 Sport aped the styling of Ducati’s factory racers and presumably stole the heart of many an Italian schoolboy. The entry level OHV pushrod Ducati, it was sometimes called the Mini Elite due to the similar styling cues.

The 85 Sport was offered between ’58 and ’60 and the four stroke engine was paired with a four speed transmission. Most were offered without an optional speedo but the seller sourced a new unit to add to his bike. True mileage is unknown, but it’s been recently given a new exhaust, new Radaelli rims/spokes, and a new battery. It’s claimed to be in good running and riding condition, and I vehemently agree with the seller when he/she says that it’s got great patina and is “probably best kept as is”.

Find this baby Elite for sale in Tarzana, California with bidding up to $2,025 and the reserve not yet met

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The Cagiva Aletta Oro (Italian for Gold Fin or Gold Wing, of all things), was offered in two versions – the S1 and this S2. The bike was designed to be an entry level 125cc two stroke sport bike.

The S2 was similar to the S1, though it gained an electric starter and some redesigned parts like the cylinder. The 125cc engine produced 23 horsepower, which wasn’t bad considering the bike weighed just 273 pounds dry. See the little door on the front right fairing? You might guess it was a quirky Italian way of hiding the fuel filler cap, but it’s actually the filler for the radiator, as this bike was liquid cooled.

This specific example (VIN: ZGGCCXAX56V005026) has 2,517 miles and features a kick starter along with the magic button. Unfortunately, there’s no battery installed and the bike hasn’t been started in the past 2-3 years. I suspect this bike was previously up for sale back in 2011 (when it sold for $1,995) – here’s a profile on it from back when Bring A Trailer did bikes.

Find this rare Cagiva for sale in Arlington, Massachusetts with bidding up to $1,025 and the reserve not yet met

Impressively, this little Motobi is claimed to be entirely original (except for the seat) – and he/she thinks this might not have many, if any, miles on it.

The odometer reads zero, it’s on the original Pirelli tires, and the fuel tank has no evidence of having had fuel in it. Even cooler – the bike has a “factory hop-up race engine kit and exhaust.” While the engine is free and it cranks over by hand, the seller hasn’t tried to start it. He/she says he’ll even include the ‘original dust’, if you want it. You’ll get plenty of spare parts as well.

Find this Motobi for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with bidding up to $910 and the reserve not yet met

The Honda NS50F is an incredibly rare bike sold only for just one year, with a small but incredibly passionate following.

Despite it’s tiny stature, this is a legitimate motorcycle. Capable of 55-65 (depending on the weight of the rider), this bike is easily hopped-up with aftermarket parts from companies like Team Calamari. You’ll also enjoy a six-speed transmission and front and rear drum brakes to slow down this light bike. Plus, just look at that “Liquid Cooled” decal! It might be a 1990 model bike, but that’s pure 80s goodness.

This example has just 649 miles on it and is in impressive condition (though there’s a small ding in the fuel tank, some minor scratches, and the turn signals have some issues – the front right is broken and the rears has been replaced (originals included, one might be broken). With that said, this bike has the optional fairing, engine guards, and radiator cowl, and those are hard to find on an already rare model. Find this nifty fifty for sale in Ann Arbor, Michigan for $1,775 here on Craigslist.

9-23 Update: Apparently no one else likes this bike like I do. The initial listing got no love, so now it’s been relisted. Find it for sale with bidding up to $600 and the reserve not yet met or a lower BIN of $2,999

I’ve been searching for a Motra to feature for years, and it’s finally here! Built between ’82 and ’83, the Motra was only sold in Japan and it was marketed as a heavy duty mini bike with the ability to carry significant weight.

Available in either yellow or green, it was powered by a 4.5 horsepower 49cc 4-stroke engine with a two stage, 3 speed transmission. This example is claimed to run great with a healthy 14,500 miles on the odometer and it’s plated in California, though the kickstarter shaft is worn and you’ll need to replace the battery. Still, it comes with with an extra motor that comes with a working kicker and nothing else that I say matters because this bike just oozes cool. (Can you tell I like this thing way too much?)

Find this Motra for sale in Lomita, California (unless I’ve lost all impulse control and bought this on a whim already) in Lomita, California with a BIN of $3,200

This little Yammie is claimed to be all original – even the tires – nothing has been repainted or replaced. It’s tiny, it’s in great shape, and it looks good.

Find this GT80 for sale in Denver, Colorado for $1,800 here on Craigslist.

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For a very short production run (Harley-Davidson took an objection to the name), Carter Brothers sold a fairly quick mini bike that they called the Shortster. Harley objected because they had actually created a minibike called the Shortster themselves, though that lasted for just one year before they replaced it with the X-90.

The Carter Brothers bike used a 6 horsepower Tecumseh overhead valve engine with a torque converter. This example is claimed to run great and it comes with an extra chain and a new carb. However, you’ll need to buy and install a throttle cable. Find this Shortster for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada with a BIN of $300

A short-lived enduro from the early 70s, the Tyran 125 MX were more 40% expensive the Japanese competition, but were slower and less reliable. As you might expect, not many people have heard of them since. The engine was a Sachs two-stroke 122cc unit that produced 18 horsepower to move a bike that weighed 190 pounds. For more on the Tyran, check out this article from Superhunky about odd dirtbikes from the past. Tyran bikes were actually made by Mitsubishi, but were outdated by the time they were released to market as the designer, Ted Wassell, unfortunately passed away during development and the bike was delayed for 2 years due to legal entanglements.

This example (VIN: JYA4DTE05PA006120) was put away in 1981 and it has been ridden since. Unfortunately, the owner has had some health issues and this bike now needs to go and be restored. While the motor doesn’t run, it turns over and the bike does go through the gears. Find this Tyran 125 MX for sale in Rutherford, New Jersey with bidding up to $100 and the reserve not yet met

Or if 125 ain’t enough for you, the same seller also has a Tyran 400 in similar condition.

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A production racer available to the public, the CR93 was an evolution of the wonderful Benly Super Sport CB92 and it was incredibly successful in European club racing for several years. “It was robustly reliable, steered and handled to perfection, was, if anything, over-braked, and would exceed 100mph. At a stroke it made all other 125cc machinery in Britain obsolete. The CR93 was not cheap but it was, quite simply, built to exactly the same high standard as Honda’s own racing machinery.” – Brian Woolley, Classic Racer magazine.

Off the production line, the CR93’s 125cc parallel twin engine put out 18 horsepower and could rev to 13k rpm, good for a top speed of 100 miles per hour. MSRP when it was released was $1,400 – compare that to the $480 of the CB92! This was a bike for riders who were serious about racing. For more on the CR93, check out this profile on Motorcycle Classics.

This example was originally purchased by a racer who bought 3 of them new in the 60s! This was his personal race bike and it was sold to his friend 3 years ago. Unfortunately it was in boxes, so the seller performed a “ground-up restoration”. The seller has some spare parts that he/she’ll offer seperately. The bike has never been run since the restoration and apparently the fairing is an alloy copy of Luigi Traveri’s RC142 and was copied from the original in the Czech Republic. Find this CR93 for sale in Camano Island, Washington with an unmet opening bid of $25,000 or a BIN of $58,000

The Honda Dream 50R, in addition to being the ultimate 50cc cafe racer, was a limited edition model released to commemorate Honda’s early racing history. Unfortunately, it’s not road legal – but it’s one of the coolest production motorcycles to ever roll off the line.

Weighing just 156 pounds, the Honda Dream 50R features a four-stroke engine built by Honda’s racing division, capable of 7 horsepower at nearly 14,000 rpm. This incredible bike has a 6 speed gear box, lots of trick racing features, and no kickstart or push button. To fire this up, you’ve got to bump start it. And if you want, HRC sells all kinds of go-fast parts available out of Japan. Want to learn more? Check out a writeup from Motorcycle USA.

This specific example was bought new in 2010 and it’s claimed to be in excellent condition. It comes with the owners manual and a bike stand. Find this Honda Dream for sale in Highland, Indiana for $3,700 here on Craigslist.

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10-02 Update: Reader David N. found this bike back up for sale for $1,900 here on Craigslist, looks like the seller is trying to unload it someone traveling to Georgia for the Barber Vintage Festival.

Never officially imported to the US, the Kreidler Florett was a 80cc two-stroke that was available in multiple forms. This is the Luxus, which as you can probably guess, was the ‘luxury’ model. It came with a chrome tank (and other chrome parts), and a chin fairing. It was otherwise the same as the standard bike, which produced 8.5 horsepower through a 5-speed transmission. The bike weighed 230 pounds and was capable of 50 miles per hour.

This specific bike has just 4 miles and was acquired from a motorcycle dealer in Florida that just kept it in storage. The seller says that the bike is all original except for some new parts including the petcock, master cylinder, calipers, and brake line. It’s claimed to run and shift great though there is some surface rust. Put some new tires on it and enjoy!

Find this Kreidler Florett Luxus 80L for sale in Key Largo, Florida with an opening bid of $2,500

Note that this Kreidler Florett Luxus 80L is also available here on Craigslist for $2,500 in Key Largo, Florida.

Manufactured for Sears by Puch, the Puch Sabre is technically a motorcycle, though it was marketed as a moped. This European beauty features one of the more interesting-looking engines I’ve ever seen. The Sabre utilized a 50cc engine and 3-speed transmission to propel it to a top speed of about 50 miles per hour. To help with the required pre-mix of oil and gas, they come with a nifty little egg cup in the fuel cap, so you know how much oil to put in it. From the factory, there was no ignition or battery – just kick it and go. You’ll just have to make sure that you park somewhere safe…or do what this seller does and throw a chain/lock through the rear wheel!

This example (VIN: 8415646) has just over 3,500 miles on the odometer and is a ‘running survivor with normal wear and tear’. Find this Sabre for sale in Richmond, Virginia with bidding up to $305 and the reserve not yet met

With just 11 miles, this Moto Beta XTR has barely been used, though some of the finish and decals have decayed. But first, you might be asking…what’s a Moto Beta XTR?

Americans may now Beta because we can occasionally get some of their cool enduros out here. But 50 years ago, they sold a complete range of smaller dual-sports and street bikes, like this 100cc XTR scrambler. As you might see from the below specifications, the XTR used a 2 stroke single and it sold for $399.

This example is claimed to be in nice condition though the seller has never tried to run it. The chrome/upholstery/paint is claimed to be in good shape but there’s some decay of the decals and speedometer finish. Find this baby scrambler for sale in Minnetonka, Minnesota for $3,600 here on Craigslist.

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