The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is parting ways with more than 70 bikes dating back to the 1940s come November.Movin' Out isn't only the title of one of Billy Joel's biggest hits.It's also what's about to happen to a whole bunch of his motorcycles, a remarkable collection that includes bikes from every decade from the 1940s through the 2020s.The legendary singer-songwriter has teamed up with Gooding Christie's, the official auction house of Rétromobile New York, to see them off at the Javits Center in New York City, November 20 and 21.The Piano Man himself poses with just a few of his many, many bikes, in an undated photo. - Credit: Gooding Christie'sHaving sold more than 160 million records, the man does not need the cash; the proceeds will go to The Joel Foundation, which invests in organizations that help people live more creative, connected, and healthier lives.The inaugural Rétromobile New York Auctions will feature more than 70 lots from what is being referred to as the "world-famous Billy Joel Motorcycle Collection," presented entirely without reserve.While that term is fitting, something like "moto museum" would be too, as the lineup spans a vast array of models from various eras, styles and brands, including BMW, BSA, Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Triumph, Kawasaki and Yamaha, to name just a few.There's no shortage of gorgeous Ducati motos in the collection, that's for sure. - Credit: Gooding Christie'sWhile select offerings will be displayed at Christie's Rockefeller Center from October 8-12, you don't have to wait till then to see them.Snooping around the Gooding Christie's site, I've found what appears to be the vast majority of bikes that will be included in the auction, and wow, there are some stunners.Scroll down for a quick look at a baker's dozen, including at least one from each decade, and click on the names to see more of each bike.1. 1949 Indian Super Scout2. 1954 NSU Max3. 1967 BSA A50 Royal Star4. 1971 Honda CB4505. 1975 Ducati 750 Sport6. 1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR7. 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville8. 1982 Moto Guzzi V35 Imola9. 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica10. 1999 Kawasaki W650 by Deus Ex Machina11. 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Cafe12. 2018 Yamaha TW20013. 2021 Honda Super CubAbout the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.