After the classic 750 GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah was released, and it was a much better sport tourer. The SD (Sport …
1999 Bimota DB4 Tricolore
The Bimota DB4 Tricolore followed the Italian firm’s modus operandi of taking a well established engine from another manufacturer and surrounding it with beautiful Italian bodywork. Using a frame similar to the Bimota Mantra, this successor wasn’t much of a technological advancement. Think of it instead as a moving piece of art.
2002 Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition
With a special paint scheme highlighting “Foggy Ducati”, the Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition was a limited run of 300 Monsters that was only available online through Ducati.com.
1979 SWM RS 250 GS
Post-Sale Update: This SWM RS 250 GS sold for $3,600. One of the greatest names in motorcycling history is Speedy Working Motors – and they’re coming back! But until then, you can get a taste of their old enduros with this SWM RS 250 GS.
1975 Ducati 860GT
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati sold for $8,300 with 23 bids on eBay. [x_link] Sold for just two years, the Ducati 860GT was a relatively angular bike that didn’t end up being as popular as Ducati might have hoped. It ended up evolving into the much-more loved Darmah. The 864cc twin yielded 60 horsepower, and it was …
1984 Cagiva WMX 500
Post-Sale Update: This Cagiva WMX 500 sold for $4,250. Looking for a classic monster Italian dirt bike? Look no farther than the Cagiva WMX 500, this specific example of which is claimed to possibly be the best one in North America.
1957 Ducati 125 Turismo
The Ducati 125 Turismo (also known as the 125T) was one of the Italian firm’s most successful bikes. In fact, they sold 10,767 copies of this bike (and it’s upmarket sibling, the Turismo Veloce) in the debut year of 1956, yielding a 3.5% market share, something Ducati wouldn’t attain again until 1992.
1980 Harris Magnum Laverda Mirage 1200
Originally a Laverda Mirage TS, this bike was converted in 1986 with a Harris Magnum II frame kit – this is one of the very rare (less than 10) examples with a full loop Laverda frame. At the time, the engine was rebuilt, and with time plenty of other trick parts were added, including Marzocchi M1R forks, Brembo brakes, PVM …
1978 Ducati NCR 900 TT1
The Ducati NCR 900 TT1 is a legend in endurance racing (or frankly, motorcycling in general). At the time, Ducati did not have an official factory race team, and NCR was the closest you could get. This example is from 1978, the same year Mike the Bike Hailwood won Isle of Man on a 900 NCR like this one. Unfortunately, …
1978 Bimota SB2
Post-Listing Update: After 16 bids on eBay, this Bimota SB2 got up to $26,100, but that was not enough to meet reserve. With less than 140 (note that I’ve seen estimates as low as 70) units produced nearly 40 years ago, the Bimota SB2 is now a difficult bike to find for sale, but I’ve got one for you out …
1959 Gilera 150 Sport
I’ve somehow stumbled upon 3 of these beauties in the last couple of weeks, which means…you’re subjected to your third one in the same time frame! I just can’t help myself, because these little Gileras are gorgeous (and I’m somewhat obsessed with pedestrian slicers at the moment).
Bobbed Ducati – 1964 Ducati 250
Here’s an interesting choice for a bobber platform – a classic 250cc Ducati. It’s been fully restored and has a right foot shifter. Apparently the motor is originally from a Scrambler and it’s got new vintage Firestone tires, but other than that the seller doesn’t have many details. Still, it’s not every day that you see a Ducati that’s been …
1953 Mondial 200 Sport
Post-Sale Update: This Mondial 200 Sport sold for $10,156 after 22 bids on eBay. The (FB) Mondial 200 Sport was one of the few street bikes developed by the niche Italian manufacturer. Specializing in high performance, small displacement bikes, FB Mondial hand built most of their motorcycles, resulting in production numbers between just 1-2 thousand a year.
2005 Benelli Tornado Tre
Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. As years passed, Benelli was bought and sold several times until production was shut down and the company was merged into Moto Guzzi in 1988. 2002 marked the return of Benelli, with their first new bike …
1973 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson 350 Sprint
The Aermacchi 350 Sprint was part of a joint venture with Harley-Davidson, created when H-D bought 50% of Aermacchi to help them compete in the small bike market. Originally a 250cc, the bike was also bumped up to a 350cc in 1969, and that bike had success in GP racing – including 3 years in a row where it took …