It’s a lovely, sunny, Saturday afternoon here in Seattle for our Memorial Day Holiday weekend, and there are two terrific bikes for sale on craigslist that are very affordable.
1994 Honda XR650L Dual Sport $1,900
North Seattle, WA
SOLD
“Selling my trusty xr 650. In very good condition with 12K miles on her, regularly maintained, fresh oil & filter change, new brake pads, seat cover and wheel bearings. Great gas mileage. This bike preform well both on and off road. Fully street legal with DOT approved tires. Tabs good thru May 2009. $1,900.”
…marketing executives in the motorsports industry are calling these enduros/dual purpose bikes, “Adventure Bikes” now. I also like the moniker, “Urban Survival Bike.”
1984 Honda Interceptor 500 VF500 $1,500
Seattle, WA
SOLD
” 1984 Honda Interceptor VF500
Low miles
New tires, sprockets, chain, brakes
Added center stand
Had it for two years, don’t need two bikes Reasonable offers considered. $1,500.”
…I think fifteen hundred bucks for this as-is is a reasonable offer. Note it has an aftermarket (Targa?) full fairing installed, too.
As always, click the image or links to see the original craigslist ads and contact the sellers.




1984 Honda XL250 $1,950 Stanwood

