I end today’s Ducati trifecta with this absolute stunner – a Ducati 250cc F3 Racer. Built to compete in the Formula 3 series, this bike was partially based on the Marianna, though nearly nothing from the road bike 250cc engines were used. According to Bonham’s, which put up a similar bike for auction with an estimate of about $80k in …
“Pasta Rocket” – 1975 Ducati 860 GT
Built for just two years, the Ducati 860 GT was the Italian’s first ‘square case’ bevel twin. It was also a commercial flop, to be quickly replaced with the much more beloved 900 series bikes. This bike was styled by noted car designer Giugiaro, who went with an angular design that created some controversy. The bike put down 57 horsepower, …
1993 Ducati 888 SPO
The Ducati 888 SPO 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. Though road legal, the riding position is what one would call “committed”, and they weren’t friendly in traffic.
1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Post Sale Update: This Laverda RGS sold for $13,000 after 36 bids on eBay. The Laverda RGS 1000 is one of the last versions of the big triple, which tamed the “peaky” Jota engine, isolated the rider from vibrations with rubber mounts from the engine, and added the half-fairing. It was a true sport tourer, best on fast roads with …
Euro Spec – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona
1-11-2015 Update: The bike was pulled from the original listing but it’s now up for sale again 5 months later from a different seller (Automania – where they’re asking for $10,995). Find it for sale with bidding up to $3,553 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late …
504 Miles, 6 Cylinders – 1976 Benelli 750 Sei
Post Sale Update: This Sei sold for the BIN of $14,995. The first production motorcycle to utilize six cylinders, the Benelli 750 Sei was the result of Alejandro De Tomaso (of sports car company fame), who had just purchased Benelli and wanted them to build a flagship.
1984 Laverda RGS 1000
Post Sale Update: This Laverda RGS sold for the opening bid of $13,000. The Laverda RGS 1000 is one of the last versions of the big triple, which tamed the “peaky” Jota engine, isolated the rider from vibrations with rubber mounts from the engine, and added the half-fairing. It was a true sport tourer, best on fast roads with long …
1972 Benelli Panther
Also known as the Cross 125 in the UK, the Benelli Panther was a small dual sport that shared many parts with other 70s small-displacement Benelli’s. This specific example (VIN: MC11743) runs great and looks okay, though it’s missing the speedo and right side cover. Find this Benelli Panther for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with a BIN of $1,999 …
2000 Magni Sport 1200S
Any time I can feature a bike that’s unique enough to be written up by Jason over at OddBike, I’ll always take the opportunity. Today’s deserving bike is the Magni Sport 1200S, an Italian sportbike with the heart from a Suzuki Bandit 1200.
Semi Senna – 2002 Ducati 748S
Post Listing Update: This 748S did not meet reserve with 22 bids up to $4,100. Ever since Ducati officially partnered with the estate of Ayrton Senna for the 916 Senna and established the distinctive grey body on red wheels paint livery, Ducati fans have been adding the Senna name to any bike that came from the factory in similar colors. …
Moto Guzzi Custom Segarra Replica
The longer I’ve run this site, the more I’ve realized how often motorcyclists get involved with airplanes (or maybe it’s vice-versa). So I wasn’t surprised to learn about George Dockray, a former aircraft mechanic who built this absolutely stunning Moto Guzzi, a replica of vintage race bikes built by Manel Segarra out of Cartagena, Spain. George noticed that Segarra’s bikes …
1974 Ducati 750GT
Ducati’s first V-Twin, the 750GT featured a 60 horsepower 748cc twin, which was good enough to push the 407 pound (dry) bike up to 125 miles per hour. Original MSRP was $1,995. Want to learn more? Check out a lengthy write-up here on Motorcycle Classics about what makes the 750GT special. This specific bike (VIN: 753616) is quite clean and …
Power Cruiser – 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG
The Ducati Diavel AMG is a special edition of Ducati’s cruiser, built to celebrate its partnership with the skunkworks of Mercedes. The exclusive features are cosmetic, with 5-spoke wheels, exhaust, and alcantara seat all designed to remind of you of their counterparts in AMG cars. The engine’s no slouch, though – you’ll get 162 horsepower, 94 ft-lb of torque, and …
For Hugh – 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza
Two weeks ago I got a new subscriber named Hugh, who wanted me to keep my eyes open for a V50 Monza. Well, here you go, Hugh!
Take a Chance – 1957 Gilera 150 Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 36 bids on eBay, this Gilera 150 Sport sold for $3,951. A relatively original example of a hard-to-find bike in the US, this Gilera 150 Sport shows a decent amount of patina. While the actual mileage is unknown, the bike was serviced by Garage Company and then the fuel was drained for storage. The seller has not …