Over on the auction site we’ve got a very nice example of a Ducati 998 that I thought was worth sharing. It’s just had a fresh service and it has less than 4,000 miles!
Rare Project – 1987 Ducati Indiana
In the early ’80s, Yamaha introduced the Virago, prompting the rest of the big four on the island to follow suit with their own American cruiser-style offerings, (Honda with the Shadow, Kawa with the Vulcan, Suzuki with the Intruder). Cagiva — which acquired Ducati from the Italian government in ’85 — took notice of this and, wanting to nab a …
289 Miles – 2008 Benelli Tre-K 1130 Amazonas
Over on the auction site we’ve got a rare touring bike with a shockingly low amount of miles – just 289 on this big dual-sport for those of you that think the Ducati Multistrada is too common. Like the Multi, the TRE K is a street-oriented adventure bike, though this is one of the “Amazonas” variants that adds spoked-wheels (with …
346 Miles – 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i
More of a sport-tourer than an outright sportbike, the 1100i (i is for fuel injection) is a beautiful anomaly from the usual Guzzi fare of torquey cruisers. Don’t worry – this still packs the trademark V-Twin, but in this incarnation the motor is surrounded by Brembo brakes, WP suspension, Marchesini alloy wheels, Bitubo steering damper, Pirelli tires, and more.
#36 of 100 – 1998 Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition
The little brother of the bike that put Ducati back on the map, the 748 was produced in many variations. None were more rare than the Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition. Only 100 were produced in 1998, and they were exclusively sold through the Neiman Marcus catalog. Though the 748L is the rarest of the 748’s, …
213 Miles – 2016 Moto Guzzi Griso SE
The Moto Guzzi Griso SE is a special edition of the venerable Griso, and it differed from the base bike with a fancy paint job, some blacked out parts, and spoked wheels. Mechanically, you also got adjustable suspension, and giant Brembo brakes – this bike was an interesting balance between the style of a custom with the components of a …
1966 Benelli Sprite 125
By 1962, Benelli had combined forces with MotoBi and were utilizing the famous “power egg” engine in 125cc and 200cc variants (which would eventually become 175cc and 250cc options).
1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 SE
5-9-26 Update: Five months later and this bike is still up for sale, though there’s a slight discount. Find it with a BIN of $5,650 or best offer here on eBay.
Mini MV – Paventa Mini Bike Designed by Massimo Tamburini
I have never heard of Paventa minibikes before but the company was supposedly working with Massimo Tamburini to build a small run of minibikes inspired by his legendary F4 design. Per a 2019 Artcurial auction, this is “apparently the only one of its kind” and “the death of the famous engineer in 2014 marked the end of this project.”
1969 Italjet Kit Kat
The Kit Kat was Italjet’s solution for people who enjoyed flying and boating but then found themselves at a destination without wheels for land. It weighed just 73 pounds, so you could even throw it in the trunk of your car if necessary.
1963 Moto Guzzi Cardellino
Built between 1954 and 1962, the Cardellino (Italian for Goldfinch) was the successor to the Guzzino. Initially, it had a 65cc motor but in 1957 Guzzi bored out the motor to 73cc. Other changes in ’57 included a change from hand shifter to foot shifter and the inclusion of a horn. The second generation was introduced in 1963, it featured …
No Reserve – 1965 Ducati 250 Race Bike
Over on the auction site we’ve got a beautiful Ducati 250 race bike – is it too pretty to race?
Titanium Frame – Custom Ducati SportClassic
The custom work on this Ducati SportClassic is extensive but the highlight is clear – a one-off titanium frame from Randy Martin at StradaFab!
One Year Only – 2008 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport x2
11-17-25 Update: Ten years later and the black one is back on the market – we actually have it over on Iconic as the current owner found it through this Bike-urious posting. We recently gave it a small service and it’s ready to ride, so find this rare Guzzi in Panorama City, California with bidding up to $4,050 and the …
2 Miles – 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE
The Paul Smart is one of those bikes that always gets me to do a triple take when I see it in person. Inspired by Ducati’s 70s race bikes – especially the one Paul Smart won the 1972 Imola 200 with – this gorgeous motorcycle was limited to a production run of 2,000 models. They’re a bit of a torture …