The Ducati 888SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and was very much suited to track time.
In NZ – 1981 Laverda Formula Mirage
A limited production model done up by the well-known Slaters Laverda of England, the Laverda Formula Mirage as a rebodied, upgraded Mirage that polarizes the Laverda faithful.
1971 Ducati Mark 3 450
The Mark 3 (particularly the 250) is considered by some to be one of the prettiest bikes ever made. When Ducati released their 450cc engine (the biggest of the bevel drive singles) in 1969, they also introduced the Ducati Mark 3 450.
Ice Racer – 1968 Ducati 450 Scrambler
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati/Mototrans sold for $1,801 after 25 bids on eBay. This bike, affectionately known as “Bone Crusher”, has served as an ice racer for the last 6 years. It started life as a MotoTrans 350, which was a Spanish badge-engineered Ducati – check out BikeEXIF for another example of a MotoTrans.
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
The V7 Sport is a true classic, and here’s an example that’s mechanically solid at a reasonable price. I can’t say I care for the stickers on the tank but they’re easily removed. What’s more important is that this bike was mechanically restored in 2010, it had a recent service with a carb cleaning and a new battery, and the …
1980 Bimota SB3
You know the drill – back in the 80s Bimota was making waves by taking Japanese engines and giving them much better chassis to live in. The Bimota SB3 was a little bit different, though – this time Bimota just shipped you the bike without an engine, and it was on you to supply the drivetrain. The bike was named …
1991 Bimota Tesi 1D
I really, really try to avoid featuring motorcycles for sale that don’t have a listed asking price. But this rarity has been up on the Michael’s Motorcycles page for at least a week and I’d feel terrible if it sold before I made you aware of it.
Half Faired – 2010 Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic
It ain’t fast, but Guzzi’s V7 series does look good. Earlier in the production run, Guzzi offered variants like this Cafe Classic, and some owners were begging for an aftermarket fairing. As detailed in this profile from The Kneeslider, their prayers were answered by Luca Bar and Luigi Stucchi, the latter from Mandello del Lario.
Original Paint – 1969 Ducati 350 Scrambler
Here’s your chance to stand out from the impending swarm of new Ducati Scramblers that will take the streets – grab yourself a lovely example of one of the originals!
Needs Some Work – 1978 Ducati 500GTL
The Ducati 500GTL is one of the cheapest ways of getting into the world of classic Ducs. Unfortunately, that’s because the bike didn’t sell very well – about 7,000 were produced over a 8 year run. The bike developed a reputation for being unreliable because it would occasionally lunch crankcases.
1975 Laverda 750 SF
3-8 Update: Reader Jim R has let me know that this bike is now available here on Craigslist for $8,500. Post-Listing Update: This SF2 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $6,100. The Laverda 750 SF2 was not particularly impressive on paper: just 65 horsepower out of 744cc at a time when the “Superbike” category was getting into full …
1954 MV Agusta Disco Volante
MV Agusta Disco Volante (Italian for Flying Saucer, affectionately named due to the distinctive tank) was formally known as the 175 CSS. It was a popular “Super Sport” that’s a perfect candidate for your local Giro.
1964 Gilera 124 Sei Giorni Speciale
The Gilera 124 Sei Giorni Speciale (Six Days Special) was built to celebrate Gilera’s success in the International Six Days Trial.
1978 Ducati 900 NCR
Here’s a beautiful example of a real NCR that was apparently an ex-works Ducati ridden by factory test rider Carlo Saltarelli.
1966 Benelli 125
One of the many bikes sold under the Benelli/Montgomery Wards Riverside partnership, this 125 is claimed to be great running low mileage example complete with the original black license plate. With the exception of some clubman bars and levers, it’s very stock. Find this Baby Benelli for sale here on Moto Guzzino in California for $2,995.