Skip Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 What's a good source for 1/25th scale motorcycles, vintage or new bikes, dirt bikes, baggers , choppers, road racers? The old Revell 1/25th motorcycles are practically unobtainium price wise there have to be some cool 1/25th scale bikes out there. Looking for something to display in the back of a pickup or something. I've seen some die cast bikes on eBay but without seeing them in person it's a little hard to know if they are worth the bother or not. There has to be something out there, I'm probably not the only one with this question. If you've got'em lets see'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Maisto did a bunch of diecast Harley Davidsons of various vintages in 1/24 about ten years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) If you type 1/25 motorcycles in google, you'll get a link ( 5 items down ) ... to a certain forum that has a thread, with a list & pics of ones available & out of production & from which source. Edited October 1, 2014 by Krazy Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Asuka formerly Tasca made a really nice zundapp ks 750 with side car. hard to find but worth it . most of the kits that came with motorcycles are going to be more than the parts pack bikes. the MPC 1932 Chrysler roadster has a nice excelsior Henderson sometimes you can find them cheap. Hallmark makes Harley Davidson ornaments that are 1/25th I'd call them serviceable. revel re released the Datsun pickup with dirtbikes that is not too pricy. shop those Maisto Harleys carefully even though they don't make them some sellers have overinflated what they're worth . they look ok but could use detailing to look really good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Franklin Mint made some HD as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Heller has some 1/24 bikes mostly moto gp type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has the "3 in 1" Triumph Bonneville 650 circa 1962....I did an article on this kit in MCM several years back. Also, the 2001 Revelll Ford F150 Harley Davidson has a very nice Harley Dyna Super Glide....also did an article on this one 6 or 7 years ago in MCM...r..TIM PS - Also see my 1/25th scale Motorcycles Portfolio for additional ideas.... http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/tim-boyds-124th--12/boyd-scale-cycles-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 the Revell parts packs aren't that expensive if you look around; I bought two custom triumphs not long ago for 40$ for the pair and a Honda Super Hawk for about 15 a few months ago. nice hardly worthitson tim! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have seen some 1/25 scale, die-cast Harleys in a local Hobby Lobby for less than $20.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I assume you looked at ebay? Here are just a few: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ENTEX-Kawasaki-750-RS-1-25-Scale-Model-Kit-8494K-UNBUILT-/121408201227?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c447e220b http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-Yamaha-250cc-1-25-scale-Trail-Bike-Motorcycle-Resin-Model-Kit-/251659449210?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3a9812737a http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jimmy-Flintstone-NB181-Tiki-Termite-Motorcycle-1-25-scale-Resin-/121415619231?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1c44ef529f http://www.ebay.com/itm/Three-West-Coast-Choppers-1-25-Scale-Model-Motorcycles-Jesse-James-Collection-/271619761291?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item3f3dcca48b http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-MAISTO-HARLELEY-DAVIDSON-1-24-SCALE-MOTORCYCLES-NEW-2-/181540607377?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a44a9d591 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Here are pics of my 1/25th cycle collectionhttp://public.fotki.com/GLMFAA1/motorcycles/Maisto's series WWII bike needed a Tommy gun in the sleeve, used the tommy from the MPC pd carsThe Revell Hondas are still being repairedgreg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Hasegawa & Heller both made some nice 1/24 scale Moto GP bikes. Here are the few that I have in my collection. Edited October 1, 2014 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 > Here are just a few: don't give away our secrets Harry. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 > Here are just a few: don't give away our secrets Harry. jb jb, I already knew the "Secret Source"! Thanks for the ideas, keep 'em Rollin' in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 found this one which could be civilianized I guess: http://www.pacmodelscatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCM&Product_Code=TA+24-004&Category_Code=TAAK+1%3A24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) I'm going to start a custom truck here soon and I thought it would be great to have an old school bobber motorcycle in the bed. Anything available? I know there was an Revell parts pack cycle. Is it any good? What about resin? Edited April 20, 2015 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland makes the old parts pack ones in resin, I think. If you look back in the questions section, there are a few lengthy threads in this same topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks. I tried a search but didn't get anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you can find them, Zee/Zykmex made some very decent 1/24 motorcycles back in the late '70s to early '90s. Mostly street bikes, but there was some very nice dirt bikes, too, plus a few bicycles and atvs. I'm not sure who has the tooling now, but their stuff has been repopped a few times since. Their Harley Chopper, basically the Captain America bike from Easy Rider, seems to be the one I've seen reissued the most. They pop up on Ebay from time to time as well, but can get a little spendy. Also, the Henderson mentioned by Randy, which I think may have actually been in the Gangbusters '32 Chevy rather than the Chrysler, is available in resin from Motor City Resin. I've seen one in person, very nicely done. They also offer a side car to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Entex made several bikes. I know they made a Honda 750 Four, plus Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha 750s. They also made a BMW and a Harley Sportster. I had models of a Harley Sportster and a Norton Commando back in the day. I still have the remains somewhere, but I butchered them as a kid. They might have also been Entex. I have seen one mention of the Harley, but even extensive Googling (Binging?) couldn't find the Norton. I would love to go back in time, walk up to my middle school self and say, "Put those back in the box and leave them alone until you're 50!" There is a Kawasaki on the 'bay right now, and a lot of three (Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha) at a pretty steep Buy it now price. These are pics I Googled. If anybody has a pic of the Commando, I would really like to see it, just to prove that I am not hallucinating and it really did exist. Edited April 21, 2015 by DaveM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I ran across some of the Zee/Zylmex motorcycles over the weekend at the HMCA show in Indy, they're made by Motor Max now. Saw a Yamaha street bike, the Harley "Captain America" style chopper (green instead of white, same markings, though), and a Kawasaki police bike. I managed to pick up the Kawasaki, the other 2 had sold by the time I got back to the vendors table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I still say put those 4 Revell Parts Pack kits in one box for $25 and they'd sell like hot cakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I would buy them for sure. Every once in a while the airfix 1/24 motorcycles would show up in the local hobby stores I bought them whenever I saw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I bought a 1/24 Airfix Suzuki RGV500 kit off eBay on a buy-it-now for $5 with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Ixo/Altaya make the nicest 1/24th motorcycles I've seen. They're diecast with plastic, are VERY good value and come in a clear plastic display box. Here's a couple I've bought: OK, just the one photo then, Photobucket being on the blink yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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