Man unboxes 40-foot container from Japan holding some of the rarest motorcycles you’ll ever see

  • Buying a new motorcycle is an exciting experience at the best of times
  • However, one YouTuber went next-level, buying an entire shipping container full of them
  • Smokey, who runs the YouTube channel Life of Smokey, filmed the unique unboxing experience

Published on Feb 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara

Last updated on Feb 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

Getting a motorcycle is a pretty exciting event at the best of times.

But imagine what it’s like getting a 40-foot shipping container full of them.

Well, this YouTuber did just that.

He filmed himself unloading his new motorcycles – and got some surprising results.

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Did anyone order a container full of motorcycles?

YouTuber Smokey, who runs the YouTube channel Life of Smokey, decided to order a shipping container from Japan.

But it wasn’t just any shipping container – it was a container full of extremely rare motorcycles.

And as he unloaded the container, he filmed the entire process – with a lot of cool bikes in store.

First, Smokey discovered that he had three 1950s Honda Dream E-Type motorcycles.

It was Honda’s first four-stroke motorcycle, and completely revolutionized transportation for the Japanese people post World-War II.

The E-Type Dream is an extremely desirable bike, with good condition examples selling for around $15,000.

Next up, Smokey finds an extremely cool Honda Monkey Davidson.

A miniature chopper, it’s built to look like a Harley-Davidson, and is powered by either a 50cc or a 125cc engine.

Of course, this is a custom bike. However, it is also extremely desirable, with most selling for well north of $10,000.

Motorcycle gems galore in storage container

Next, Smokey discovers Honda’s first ever scooter.

The Honda Juno K is extremely rare. It came with a four-stroke, 189cc engine, as well as an electric starter. Not bad for the early 1950s at all.

Smokey does some more digging, and uncovers a pair of Honda Love Cub scooters.

For those of you wondering, Honda did a special collaboration with UNICEF in the late 2000s.

As part of the collaboration, a series of Honda Cub scooters got very unique paint jobs and were auctioned off for charity.

Another extremely unique bike Smokey finds is the Amazonas 1600.

Made in Brazil, it is…massive, and it comes with a sidecar that’s almost bigger than the main motorcycle itself.

After showing off a few other unique finds from the container, Smokey then offers a tour around his garage.

Some cool miniature two-wheeled machines are included, as well as some off-road buggies, and two Japanese post boxes, just for good measure.

Make sure you check out the video and see Smokey’s incredible motorcycle haul for yourself.

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Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.