{"product_id":"1972-honda-xl250","title":"1972 HONDA XL250","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972 HONDA XL250 MOTOSPORT K0 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FIRST MODEL YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll ORIGINAL SURVIVOR WITH LOW MILES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE BIKE THAT CREATED THE DUAL-SPORT INDUSTRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the holy grail of Honda dual-sports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first year ever produced, widely recognized as the first true modern dual-sport motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t a scrambler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This isn’t a converted street bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is where it ALL started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst mass-produced 4-valve motorcycle engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose-built dual sport — street legal AND true off-road capable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredecessor to the entire Honda off-road lineup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL → XR → CRF → Africa Twin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured on the cover of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorcyclist Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, April 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of the Baja 500 — proving durability and real off-road performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bike didn’t just enter a market… it created a multi-billion-dollar category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENGINE \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e248cc OHC four-stroke single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-valve cylinder head — revolutionary for its time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevved to 8,000+ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, torquey, and incredibly reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTractor-like power delivery with excellent traction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared to the heavy, compromised scramblers of the era, the XL250 was a game changer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Less shifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ More usable torque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Far greater reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ True trail capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRUE OFF-ROAD DNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda built this specifically for the American market—and they nailed it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-mount upswept exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21” front wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-travel suspension (for the era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, narrow chassis (~12” at the pegs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh fenders, wide bars, dual shocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a dirt bike you can ride on the street — not the other way around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION – ULTRA RARE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of these bikes were:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStripped for off-road use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified with aftermarket exhausts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauges and lights removed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding a complete, original example like this is \u003cstrong\u003eEXTREMELY\u003c\/strong\u003e rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal paint tank (excellent condition with minor touch-up on stripe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal bars, grips, gauges, headlight bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal saddle, chrome, and factory details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal warning decals still intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching factory-correct color scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo signs of crash damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis bike presents exactly as it did in 1972 — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ea true time capsule.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$10,000+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE \u0026amp; ROTISSERIE DETAILING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Bike Was Just Carefully and Professionally Preserved By Kaplan Cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 57 hours of professional service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ By 40-year master technician (Mark Olsen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ 100-point inspection completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Work Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull fork rebuild (New seals, New oil, Pro Polished)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete carb rebuild (ultrasonic cleaned, new internals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValve adjustment \u0026amp; cam chain service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull ignition system service (points, timing, advance unit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical system fully restored (25+ connections cleaned\/repaired)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew OEM cables, New Battery, New Fuel Lines \u0026amp; fuel system components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank professionally cleaned internally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels removed, hubs vapor honed, brakes serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew tires, chain, air filter, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal investment: Over $9,600 in service + shipping (not including the purchase price)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINVESTMENT GRADE COLLECTIBLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecent auction comps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$13,750 – Mecum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$14,500 – Mecum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValues are rising rapidly as collectors recognize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-year significance (K0)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustry-defining design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasing rarity of original examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-year bikes ALWAYS lead the market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Corvette, Porsche, CR500… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esame story here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Roy Thacker Collection (93 bikes) – Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-selected original core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally recommissioned to the highest standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE BOTTOM LINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t just a motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the birth of the dual-sport movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A museum-worthy, investment-grade piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 54-year-old survivor you can ride today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will not find another like this easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; TERMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationwide door-to-door shipping available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinancing options available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, turnkey, ready to ride or display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY BUY FROM KAPLAN CYCLES?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t cut corners. \u003cem\u003ePeriod.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery bike we sell is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Fully serviced by veteran technicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Accurately represented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Backed by decades of experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✔ Delivered with concierge-level support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe stand behind everything we sell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCALL US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave questions? Want a walkaround video?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall Kaplan Cycles — we’re happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve been waiting for the right XL250… this is it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most important motorcycles ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eWHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and\/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith every bike we curate you get:\u003cbr\u003e• museum-level inspection \u0026amp; preservation services\u003cbr\u003e• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, \u0026amp; rotisserie detailed\u003cbr\u003e• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed\u003cbr\u003e• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep\u003cbr\u003e• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day\u003cbr\u003e• you get post-sale phone support\u003cbr\u003e• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating \u0026amp; helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not take new clients off the street.\u003cbr\u003eWe do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003eWe only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:\u003cbr\u003e• expert evaluation\u003cbr\u003e• documented condition\u003cbr\u003e• professional presentation\u003cbr\u003e• long-term preservation mindset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles \u0026amp; the New England Motorcycle Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSincerely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Kaplan Sr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\/28\/2025”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUCTION TERMS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll motorcycles \u0026amp; vehicles are sold as-is where-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25\/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running\/ operating condition, new problems \u0026amp; idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our listings, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etitle status is always listed directly below the main description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeys will be shipped with the motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Motorcycles sold \"as is, where is\" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and\/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational shipping specialist contacts are available! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePICKUP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45196906594338,"sku":null,"price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/5547\/8562\/files\/sold-template_16403852-927f-40a6-8a29-e30d3523263c.jpg?v=1777294077","url":"https:\/\/kaplancycles.com\/products\/1972-honda-xl250","provider":"Kaplan Cycles LLC ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}