I’ve featured a couple of SB8R’s before – they’re almost “common” in the world of Bimotas, ignoring how the words common and Bimota should never be used in the same sentence. But the Bimota Bimota SB8R-S lives up to its name, by taking the base bike and slathering it carbon and special black paint in a limited production run of …
Centaur – 1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro Sport
Designed for the 75th anniversary of the MG factory, the Moto Guzzi Centauro was a limited production model (just 1918 ever built, 300 imported to the US) that was a sporty variant of the classic Italian cruiser with very distinctive bodywork, made out of bodywork that the factory advertised for some reason as 100% recyclable.
2003 Cagiva V-Raptor 1000
1-4-15 Update: This V-Raptor is back up for sale with nicer photos and a BIN of $6,500 or best offer here on eBay. The Cagiva V-Raptor was designed as alternative to the Ducati Monster – they were even styled by the same man. Though there are plenty of similarities, the Raptor comes with the V-Twin heart from a Suzuki TL.
2007 Ducati GT1000
An instant classic, the Ducati GT1000 matches an excellent 992cc 2V engine with retro styling. Here’s a “exceptional” example with just 578 miles on the odometer in the unique black and tan paint scheme. Find this GT1000 for sale (VIN: 008994) in Grants Pass, Oregon for $11,495 here at Automania.
1979 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
Post-Listing Update: This Moto Guzzi 1000SP cafe racer was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. One of the better touring bikes in its day, the Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada typically falls under the radar of some of the more classic Guzzi names. I’ve already featured one example that was turned into an absolute beauty, but here’s an interesting …
1965 Ducati Monza 250
Here’s a “fully-restored” example of the last year of the Ducati Monza 250 before they became angular. It was used mostly as a show bike (and has apparently won its share of trophies), but now it’s your turn to hopefully get it back on the road for regular use. Note that the seller and I have different definitions of fully …
1982 Ducati 900 SD
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, …