# Retro Bike Auctions The 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller Motorcycle will be Sold in January 2011 By manzil | Published 2010-11-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1895-hildebrand-wolfmuller References: [ultimatemotorcycling](http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/1895-hildebrand-and-wolfmuller-to-auction) & [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/115-year-old-hildebrand-wolfmuller-reaches-bonhams/) According to Bonhams, the rare Hildebrand & Wolfmuller motorcycle will be auctioned off at the Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction in January, 2011. The 1895 model [roadster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1300-r-roadster) is in excellent condition and it has been wonderfully restored for more than a decade. This Hildebrand & Wolfmuller vehicle is the first powered two-wheeler and the first bike ever to receive the name "motorcycle." With such a historical value, the 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller is expected to fetch between $130,000 to $150,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Bike Auctions:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing popularity of vintage motorcycles and meet the demand of collectors and enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Auction:** Innovative auction platforms that specialize in selling rare and vintage motorcycles can disrupt the traditional auction industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [40s-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm1s.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Retro All-Terrain Motorcycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-honda-xl750-transalp.md) - [Futuristic Motorbike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-braun-motorbike.md) - [Hardcore Track Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-m-1000-rr.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [168 HP Cruiser Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati.md)