Motorcycles We Rode in the 1960s and What They're Worth Today

If you were riding in the 1960s, you lived through the golden age of motorcycling. Back when British bikes ruled the roads, Harley-Davidson was pure American iron, and Honda, Yamaha, and Ducati were shaking up the industry. The motorcycles we bought for a few hundred bucks back then? They’re now worth serious money. Some have tripled in value. Others have gone up tenfold. In this video, we’re counting down 10 iconic motorcycles from the 1960s — bikes we rode, dreamed about, and maybe wish we’d never sold — and showing you what they’re worth in today’s collector market. This channel is built for riders who remember when motorcycles were simple, mechanical, and alive. 👉 Subscribe for new videos every week about classic bikes, restoration tips, and stories from riders who were actually there. 🕒 Timestamps & Motorcycles 0:00 – Intro: The Golden Age of Motorcycles 0:54 – #10: Honda CB160 (1965–1969) – Small bike, big impact 2:40 – #9: Yamaha YDS-3 (1965–1966) – Two-stroke speed legend 4:28 – #8: Ducati 250 Mach 1 (1964–1967) – Italian engineering perfection 6:12 – #7: Honda CB77 Super Hawk (1961–1968) – The bike that made Japan respectable 7:57 – #6: BMW R69S (1960–1969) – German precision and long-distance comfort 9:40 – #5: Norton Commando (1967–1977) – Britain’s last great superbike 11:39 – #4: BSA Gold Star (1938–1963) – The thumping British single that became a legend 13:21 – #3: Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH (1958–1969) – Pure American performance 15:09 – #2: Triumph Bonneville T120 (1959–1970) – The motorcycle that defined the 1960s 16:56 – #1: Honda CB450 “Black Bomber” (1965–1974) – The bike that changed everything 19:29 – Outro: The bikes we wish we’d never sold 💬 In This Video: 1960s motorcycles and their collector values today The British vs. Japanese motorcycle rivalry The rise of Honda, Yamaha, Triumph, and Norton Vintage motorcycle investing and restoration insights What classic bikes like the Bonneville, CB450, and Gold Star are worth now 🔔 Subscribe for More Classic Motorcycle Content If you love vintage bikes, classic motorcycle history, or just miss the days when motorcycles were raw, loud, and alive — hit SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned for weekly videos. Next up: Lightweight motorcycles perfect for riders over 65. #1960sMotorcycles #ClassicMotorcycles #VintageMotorcycles #HondaCB160 #YamahaYDS3 #DucatiMach1 #HondaSuperHawk #BMWR69S #NortonCommando #BSAGoldStar #HarleySportster #TriumphBonneville #HondaCB450 #MotorcycleHistory #VintageBikeValues #ClassicBikeRestoration #OldMotorcycles #MotorcyclesWorthMoney #RetroMotorcycles #MotorcycleCollectors