Post Sale Update: sold for $25,145 on Iconic Motorbike Auctions in Santa Monica, California. Arguably the most desirable version of Ducati’s legendary 916 is the ’97 SPS – and we’ve got one that’s met reserve and is about to sell!
1980 Testi Comfort 50
Every once in a while, you find someone who’s willing to invest a bunch of time and money into a motorcycle that most people would not think is worth. This seller knows what he’s done, noting that “I have more money and time in this machine than I could ever recover by selling it…I do projects like this to keep …
1 of 25 – 1995 Bimota Tesi 1D EF
The final run of Bimota’s jaw-dropping Tesi 1D was the EF, a run of just 25 bikes available in black with red striping.
2018 Ducati Monster 1200R With 388 Miles
The current top of the Monster chain is the 1200R – here’s your change to get a basically-new example at a hefty discount!
1968 MV Agusta 250B
The “B” stands for “Bicylindrico”, as this MV Agusta utilizes a 250cc four-stroke twin cylinder motor.
2008 MV Agusta F4 R 312
Post Sale Update: This MV sold for $7,295 after 3 bids on eBay in San Diego, California. Introduced at the end of 2007 as a 2008 model, the F4 R 312 was an evolution of the the F4 1000 R that was named for the claimed top speed of 312 km/h (193.9 mph).
Rare in the US – 1968 Moto Guzzi Dingo Gran Turismo
Post Sale Update: This Dingo sold for $1,700 after 18 bids on eBay in Galena, Illinois. Never officially sold in America, the Moto Guzzi Dingo was a platform of several 49cc 2-stroke small motorcycles with distinct style that made for cheap personal transport.
Ex-Land Speed Racer – 1986 Moto Guzzi LeMans Mk IV
Though it’s been sitting for 17 years, this Le Mans has a history that involves six land speed records. Feel like waking it up from a nap?
2018 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
Jeff Pamer: I have written up a quite a few pieces on modern classic style bikes. I’m a fan, having owned one in the past, and still find myself drawn to them now. It seems that every major manufacturer has jumped on the trend, which in my humble opinion is smart, because I don’t think it’s going away any time …
The Fugitive by Radical Guzzi
Post Listing Update: The Fugitive did not meet reserve despite 40 bids up to $14,500 on eBay in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Earlier this week I featured a highly modified classic Guzzi that got more “nays” than “yays”. So let’s see what you guys think about a highly modified modern Guzzi…
2003 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 LE
Post Listing Update: This Benelli was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 12-22-2019: Over 5 years later, this bike is now being offered by Bike-urious contributor David N! He acquired it the last time this machine was featured, but he’s only ridden it twice since. “It was restarted and serviced this month from it’s dormancy by Distefano’s Performance …
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916
To celebrate a quarter of a century since the release of the 916, Ducati released a limited edition version of the Panigale V4S. Just 500 were built, and #86 is still waiting for its first owner…
“La Monica” – 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark III Custom in France
Starting with a Le Mans 3, Dirty Seven has created a wild custom that started with the owner’s search of interesting tail lights on vintage cars. He found some replica 1959 Cadillac taillights, and that’s what inspired the styling. In the builder’s words, “I tried to marry Italian class with a spirit of vintage American cars and vintage cafe racer …
Brand New – 2018 Aprilia Tuono Factory
The Tuono is a brilliant motorcycle – there’s no other way to put it. It’s frequently the winner of “Best Standard” or even “Bike of the Year”, and the Factory edition is even more special. I got the opportunity to sample a Tuono Factory for a cover story in Motorcyclist magazine, and I’ll never forget what it sounded like ripping …
1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
Post Sale Update: This Cagiva sold for the opening bid of $2,000 on eBay in Brooklyn, New York. 12-19-19 Update: Kudos to the seller, who has converted this from what I previously called a “Rare Project” into a runner! These are very rare, which is why I’m impressed that he or she was able to make this Cagiva (VIN: zcgccxax6gv005021) …