Here’s an interesting Moto Guzzi Custom Cafe Racer from the folks at Santiago Chopper. I’ve featured a custom Guzzi from Santiago before, but this one’s based on a V11 Sport.
Mini Chopper – 1986 Laverda CU 125 Custom Ride
Normally the Laverda marque evokes thoughts of big triples with excellent style and exhaust notes. This is why I was especially stunned to discover this diminutive chopper – the Laverda CU 125 Custom Ride.
1958 MV Agusta Raid 300
Originally introduced as a 250cc model, the MV Agusta Raid 300 brought an increase in displacement as well as new fenders, tank, and exhaust to make it an even better long distance mount.
Needs Some Work – 1974 Laverda 750 SF Racer
Here’s a Laverda 750 SF race bike that last competed about 15 years ago. The seller suggests that it just needs a battery and some gas before it’s ready for the road, however there’s some cosmetic work that will need to be done as well – a fall in the garage damaged the fairing and windscreen and there’s a dent …
1982 Benelli 125 Sport
Featuring an air-cooled two stroke 125cc twin, a 5-speed transmission, and a slightly-too-large front fairing, the Benelli 125 Sport was a little rocket for the road. Here’s an example (VIN: 11443) with a rebuilt motor (with no miles on it), documentation from an Italian mechanic, and 2 boxes of spare parts. Find this Benelli 125 Sport for sale here at …
Original Owner – 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame
After not seeing one of these for sale for about a year, here’s the third Green Frame I get to share in as many weeks! You all know the story with this bike, so let’s just get to the good stuff – it’s an original owner bike with 5,880 miles, complete with a letter from the seller stating that he …
1998 Bimota SB6R
The Bimota SB6R was an uprated version of the SB6, Bimota’s most popular bike – though for a niche Italian manufacturer, “popular” is a relative term (only 600 units were produced). The SB6R was only produced from 1997-1998, and in many eyes it’s the pinnacle of classic Bimota motorcycles – brutal power from a Japanese engine with the style of …
2007 Bimota Tesi 3D
One of the most distinctive-looking motorcycles you’ll ever see, the Bimota Tesi 3D features a hub-steering front suspension that has been a defining feature of the model.
1958 Ducati 200 Elite
Post-Listing Update: This Elite did not meet reserve at $16,110 on eBay. I know I featured a couple of these just a few days ago, but this Elite is an absolute gem. The Ducati 200 Elite was the Italian firm’s largest-displacement bike when it was introduced – a whopping 204cc when they bored out the popular 175cc engine.
Fully Faired – 2007 Ducati Sport 1000S
Post-Sale Update: This blur of red sold for a undisclosed best offer lower than $13,850. Take one Ducati Sport 1000S, add the full front fairing and you’ve got yourself a beauty in red. This example (VIN: ZDM1WABP87B008711) has 7,418 miles and is obviously equipped with the very rare lower fairings. It also comes with the original fairings, but who cares? …
1980 Moto Morini 350 Strada
The Moto Morini 3 1 / 2 is one of my favorite bikes from the 1970s. Expensive when it was released (the price point was comparative to bikes with twice the engine size), it was an incredible handler that was also capable of the ton. I’m still constantly surprised with how little attention the 3/2 gets, but I’m not surprised …
$200k – Two Classic MV Agustas
I’m always surprised to see high dollar motorcycles on Craigslist, so I was doubly perplexed when I saw a listing for a couple of impressive old MV’s. Both are being offered by the same seller – we’ve got a: 1. 1956 MV Agusta CSS/5V Squalo Squalo is Italian for Shark, and the seller claims that this was a full factory …
1971 Benelli Dynamo
11-21 Update: Reader Jim R. notes that this Benelli Dynamo is back up for sale on $1,500 here on Craigslist in Portland, Oregon. Apparently, Benelli made a tiny dual-sport called the Dynamo. Here’s your change to get one in decent shape and have little off-road races with Honda CT70s.
Video Intermission – Game of HYPE
To cap off Ducati day, here’s a series of videos that Cycle World created to help introduce/advertise the brand new Ducati Hypermotard. It’s like horse, but…with HYPE. Wheelie Challenge: Target Practice: Container Yard Chaos: Egg Drop: No-Spill Challenge: Thus concludes Ducati day. Enjoy your weekends!
1986 Egli-Ducati 900SS
Ducati Day – 5 of 5. It all concludes with a Ducati engine, this time surrounded by a frame from one of the best names in the business. This bike was originally sold in Switzerland and has only had two owners. The first owner was an Egli employee, and it’s currently registered in Germany. It has a fresh service…and that’s …