Though it’s been sitting for 17 years, this Le Mans has a history that involves six land speed records. Feel like waking it up from a nap?
2018 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Jeff Pamer: I have written up a quite a few pieces on modern classic style bikes. I’m a fan, having owned one in the past, and still find myself drawn to them now. It seems that every major manufacturer has jumped on the trend, which in my humble opinion is smart, because I don’t think it’s going away any time …
Ending Soon – 2 Ducati Dealership Signs
Back in March, I let you know about an auction where EuroSports of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania was liquidating its inventory. Someone bought two Ducati dealership signs from that auction, spent about $6,000 on both signs and the refurbishment of one of them, and is now willing to let them go for about a third of what he paid. Feel like getting …
MotoAmerica Introduces Heritage Cup
I was on the fence about returning to Laguna Seca for WSBK [EDIT: as Darcy Deltor reminded me, the US doesn’t have a WSBK round in 2020] this year, but this news might just be the tipping point – MotoAmerica has just announced the “Heritage Cup” for 2020 with events at Laguna Seca, Road America, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s …
The Fugitive by Radical Guzzi
Post Listing Update: The Fugitive did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $14,500 on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Earlier this week I featured a highly modified classic Guzzi that got more “nays” than “yays”. So let’s see what you guys think about a highly modified modern Guzzi…
1939 Indian Sport Scout
Post Sale Update: This Sport Scout sold for $19,600 after 43 bids on eBay in Cold Spring, New York. After the success of the legendary 101 Scout, Indian did not have much luck with the Standard Scout or Motoplane. They attempted to remedy the common complaints with the Sport Scout in 1934, which was still 15 pounds higher than the …
Jet-Powered Trike – 2018 MTT 420RRT
Based in Louisiana, Marine Turbine Technologies is a self-described “design, engineering and manufacturing company” that build jet-powered pumps, boats, generators, and…motorcycles. They got a bit of attention when Jay Leno acquired one of their Y2K superbikes – a $175K beast with a Rolls Royce Allison C20 engine that made 420 horsepower and 500 pound feet of torque. They use the …
2003 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 LE
Post Listing Update: This Benelli was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 12-22-2019: Over 5 years later, this bike is now being offered by Bike-urious contributor David N! He acquired it the last time this machine was featured, but he’s only ridden it twice since. “It was restarted and serviced this month from it’s dormancy by Distefano’s Performance …
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916
To celebrate a quarter of a century since the release of the 916, Ducati released a limited edition version of the Panigale V4S. Just 500 were built, and #86 is still waiting for its first owner…
“La Monica” – 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III Custom in France
Starting with a Le Mans 3, Dirty Seven has created a wild custom that started with the owner’s search of interesting tail lights on vintage cars. He found some replica 1959 Cadillac taillights, and that’s what inspired the styling. In the builder’s words, “I tried to marry Italian class with a spirit of vintage American cars and vintage cafe racer …
Brand New – 2018 Aprilia Tuono Factory
The Tuono is a brilliant motorcycle – there’s no other way to put it. It’s frequently the winner of “Best Standard” or even “Bike of the Year”, and the Factory edition is even more special. I got the opportunity to sample a Tuono Factory for a cover story in Motorcyclist magazine, and I’ll never forget what it sounded like ripping …
1979 Kawasaki KZ1000ST
In 1979, Kawasaki brought two shaft-driven models to the US – the six-cylinder KZ1300 and this somewhat rare variant of the KZ1000, the ST. Similar in many ways to the big bad MkII, the ST had completely different bodywork (such as a larger fuel tank) and even a wildly different wiring system. Only built between 1979-1980, the ST can be …
1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
Post Sale Update: This Cagiva sold for the opening bid of $2,000 on eBay in Brooklyn, New York. 12-19-19 Update: Kudos to the seller, who has converted this from what I previously called a “Rare Project” into a runner! These are very rare, which is why I’m impressed that he or she was able to make this Cagiva (VIN: zcgccxax6gv005021) …
No Reserve – 1971 Honda SL70
Post Sale Update: This SL70 sold for $2,030 after 25 bids on eBay in Clermont, Florida One of Honda’s many popular small displacement trail bikes of the 70s, the SL70 features a 72cc engine and a four-speed transmission. It was very successful with young riders who were learning how to ride dirt and motocross. It was introduced in 1970 but …
In Canada – 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T Racer
Post Listing Update: this Guzzi did not meet reserve despite 55 bids up to $4,168 on eBay in Toronto, Canada. Though it’s currently in Toronto, this Guzzi was imported from America so it can easily go back. It started as a 850T, and now it’s a 1,100cc beauty that evokes the legendary V7 Telaio Rosso.