Starting with a 999S racebike, Stefano Venier of Venier Customs ditched the plastics and turned it into a naked (and much more elegant) streetbike called the Ducati 999VX.
1980 Ducati Darmah SSD
Post-Sale Update: After 11 bids on eBay, this Ducati Darmah SSD sold for $13,500. 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 …
1999 Laverda 750 Carenata
10-28 Update: It seems this Laverda has made its way to a dealership that has cleaned the bike up, taken better photos, and now wants a BIN of $6,495 or best offer. Find it here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Carenata sold for $3334.99. Here’s one I never knew about – the Laverda 750 Carenata. …
Rare in the US – 1988 Cagiva Tamanaco
Post-Listing Update: This Tamanaco did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $2,226. Never officially imported to the US, the Cagiva Tamanaco was a diminutive dual-sport that looks like an absolute blast. Look at the stickers on this thing! “Fun & Function”, “Soft Damp”, “Twin Cooler”. Talk about a perfect example of the 80s. On top of all of …
“New In Crate” – 1987 Bimota DB1SR
The first all Italian Bimota, the DB1 was crucial in the firm’s history, as its commercial success saved Bimota from near-certain bankruptcy. Despite the confusing “RS” on the fairing, this is a higher spec version called Bimota DB1SR which is brand new.
1970 Ducati Mark 3 450
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Ducati Mark 3 450 sold for $7,495. 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.
1967 Cimatti S50
Post-Sale Update: This Cimatti sold for $2,713.99 after 51 bids on eBay. It seems appropriate that a week before Halloween we set a bike all dolled-up in orange and black. I haven’t been able to find much information on this bike, so any secondhand stories would be greatly appreciated. But this little beauty has just 808 miles and has spent …
800 Miles – 2004 Aprilia RSV 1000 R
Here’s a first year example of the base-model RSV 1000 R sportbike in the less common silver/red paint scheme. It has just 800 miles and looks great. Find this RSV for sale here at Windy City Triumph in Saint Charles, Illinois for $7,810 – though it should be noted it’s also featured on their facebook page for a much more …
1 of 390 – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO
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 were very much suited to track time.
310 Miles – 2006 Ducati Paul Smart
Post Sale Update: This Paul Smart sold for $22,100 after 14 bids on eBay. Alright, I know I feature too many of these, but can you really blame me? I’ll be brief this time – here’s an example (VIN: ZDM1WABPX6B001757) with just 310 miles. Usage wise, it’s basically new, but it comes with a Termi Shotgun slipon exhaust and Ducati …
Instant Collection – 5 Ducati Sportbikes
I featured this collection 6 months ago, but now it’s gained a 5th brother and an extra $5,000 in asking price. With the addition of the 916, the seller now offers a sportbike from the last 5 generations of Ducatis: 1.) 1997 Ducati 916 – 9,100 miles. 2.) 2002 Ducati 998S Ben Bostrom – #65 of 155, 3,170 miles. 3.) …
2001 Aprilia Falco SL1000
Take a Rotax V-Twin and envelope it in beautiful Italian bodywork…and say hi to the Aprilia Falco, a 996cc road bike that was split between the sport touring Futura and the supersport Mille. Think of it as a sexier Superhawk. Unfortunately for Aprilia, buyers didn’t seem to care as much for this tweener model, and it only lasted between ’99 …
1988 Ducati 750 F1B
The Ducati 750 F1B was a factory racer with lights and signals for street legality. One of the last bikes from Ducati before they were sold to Cagiva, the 750 F1B (and the limited editions based on this bike) is a minimalists’ bike and one of the most sought after Ducatis in the company’s history.
2006 Ducati SportClassic Paul Smart 1000LE
I’ve never had the pleasure of riding one a Ducati Paul Smart (yet), but everyone I know that has one or has ridden one says they’re incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Then they say they look at the thing and decide it doesn’t matter.
1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police
Post-Listing Update: Despite 39 bids getting up to $20,800, this Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police did not meet reserve. The best selling model MG ever produced, the Eldorado has been a classic for decades. This Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police is an excellent example of MG’s pride and joy – though this is one of the many Police variants, which competed with …