TT stands for Tutto Terreno – and that translates to All Terrain. Think of this as Moto Guzzi’s entrant into the market of big dualies that BMW invented with the GS. With the proven V65 engine and Tonti frame coming together in a package that was only about 400 pounds wet, the TT had some potential.
20 Miles – 1981 Ducati 900 SD Darmah
View PostWell-Preserved Survivor – 1984 Honda XL350R
Cycle World said the XL350R was 1985’s best Dual Purpose bike, and Cycle named it one of their top 10 motorcycles of the year, saying it “may be the best-balanced dual-purpose bike ever.” Here’s a lovely example that just happens to be number 52 off the production line in 1984.
1986 Moto Guzzi 1000 Cafe Racer
3-15-2017 Update: Looks like that sale from a few months ago did not go through, because the bike is back up for sale. Find it with bidding up to $5,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Sale Update: This Guzzi cafe sold for $7,100 after 21 bids on eBay. Built by Unique Cycles out of Monrovia, …
1983 Benelli Sei 900
Post Sale Update: This Sei sold for $10,785 after 30 bids on eBay. Earlier this week, I featured a 50-mile example of the world’s first production six-cylinder bike, but the asking price was $21,000. Here’s an example that’s got a few more miles (10K), but it’ll hopefully sell for quite a bit less.
New In Crate – 1994 Harley-Davidson Road King FLHR
Harley-Davidson introduced the Road King in 1994, as a replacement for the FLHS. Someone apparently thought a first-year model (production build #169) would be collectible, so he or she bought one and kept it in the crate until a few days ago. Will the investment pay off?
Guess That Bike – VJMC Eustis Edition
David N. was at the VJMC show in Eustis this weekend – he’ll be sharing his thoughts soon but he kindly sent over a stumper of a picture for Guess That Bike. I’d kindly ask anyone who was at this show to recuse themselves from the guessing. Everyone else: what’s this bike?
3 Miles – 1982 Ducati 600TL Pantah
Post Sale Update: This 600TL sold for $9,500 after 2 bids on eBay. When Ducati evolved the Pantah 500SL into the 600SL, they also decided to offer a stripped down variant called the TL. The bodywork was significantly different, but it did not sell well and the model last just one year. According to the dealer that the seller bought …
1 of 11 – 2009 Ecosse Iconoclast
Ecossee Moto Works was founded in 2001, and it took them 3 years before they were able to release their first bike – the Heretic. A few years later, they released another model called the Iconoclast in partnership with 20ltd, an online shop that solely offers limited edition design pieces and photography. Just 11 examples were offered and they all …
“R” Tribute – 2002 Ducati 998 Custom
In 2002, Ducati released 700 examples of the 998R – it was their top of the line sportbike at the time and it featured a revised Testastretta motor that would end up being quite similar to the engine in the future 999R. Other goodies included carbon fiber bodywork and Ohlins suspension. This…is not one of those bikes. But thanks to …
Video Intermission – A Stubborn Indian on a Motorcycle
Surprisingly, it’s not me! Apparently, this all started when a motorcyclist in India parked in a ‘no parking’ area. As his bike was getting chained up to be towed, he tried to fight back by getting on the bike. That didn’t stop the tow truck driver.
Did RevZilla Send You Here?
View PostVideo Intermission – Bike-urious Tackles LABV 2016 with a Ural Sidecar
View Post1964 Aermacchi Ala Azzurra
View Post1967 Yamaha YR-1 Grand Prix
Here’s a first year example of the Yamaha Grand Prix, also known as the YR-1. It was the biggest bike in their line up, and Yamaha’s first 350cc production engine. Despite the relative diminutive size, this bike was highly competitive with British 650s. Thanks to a chassis and engine that was suitable from road racing from the factory, it was …