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No Reserve – 2005 Ducati 999R

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: this 99R sold for $9,800 after 49 bids on eBay in Melbourne, Florida. In 2005, Ducati started exporting the 999R in earnest to satisfy the AMA homolgation requirements (the year before, just 50 were sold). For $29,995, this motorcycle was just about as close to a WSBK bike you could get.

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Motowheels Project Bike – 2010 Ducati Streetfighter Custom

In Italy, Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

I’m personally a huge fan of the Ducati Streetfighter, in terms of both performance and aesthetics. While I’m excited to see the new production V4 Streetfighter come out soon, the models from a decade ago are still total gems of bikes. This particular 2010 Streetfighter features a ridiculously long list of more than five-dozen up-specced aftermarket parts. Practically every piece …

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McQueen Tribute – 2010 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Custom

In America, Custom, Dual-Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Though it’s been almost 40 years since his death, Steve McQueen continues to influence the motorcycle industry. The motorsport enthusiast and film star was a champion of motorcycling who made a profound impact on the sport, industry, and culture. As a tribute to the “King of Cool”, South England-based bespoke bike operation Shaw Speed & Custom decided to build a …

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Out of Office – Land of Enchantment BMW Rally!

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As noted earlier this week, I’m going to be a guest speaker at the 35th Annual Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally hosted by the Land of Enchantment BMW Club. It only seems fair to show up on a BMW, so I’m riding over from Los Angeles on the new F850GS! I’ll be spending most of my time on the road the …

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60th Anniversary Livery – 2016 Yamaha R1

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: sold for a lowered BIN of $8,500 in Elgin, Illinois on eBay. 2015 was a big year for the Yamaha R1, as it got a complete redesign that made it the best of the 1,000cc sportbikes. The next year, Yamaha followed it up by offering a gorgeous yellow speedblock livery to commemorate the company’s 60th anniversary of …

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Vintage Racer – 1963 Norton ES2

In England, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This ES2 did not meet reserve despite 16 bids up to $7,600 in Redwood City, California. The seller of this bike became interested in old British bikes because of his father – as noted in an interview on the Mot’Art Journal, “he has an old Triumph 750cc Bonneville, and the smells and sounds that came from that …