After Ducati introduced its revamped Scrambler range in 2015, the marque kicked off the “Custom Rumble” contest, inviting noteworthy shops to demonstrate the highly modular nature of the Scrambler range. After a successful inaugural year, Ducati opted to keep the contest going, and it was during Custom Rumble’s second and most recent year that this one-off Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 was …
New Magni Model – 2019 MV Agusta 750S Tributo
Boutique Italian outfit the Magni Company has just unveiled its latest model, the “MV Agusta 750S Tributo”. As the name suggests, the new three-cylinder two-wheeler was created as a tribute to the iconic 1970s three-quarter-liter MV. While the Tributo admittedly looks strikingly similar to the original 750S, the new Magni boasts the performance and reliability one would expect from a …
One Owner – 2009 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory
In 2004, Aprilia updated their flagship liter bike to create the RSV 1000 R – an excellent option for riders demanding a street-legal track weapon with some rarity. For even more performance, the Italian firm offered a “Factory” model which included carbon fiber bodywork, fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, and forged aluminum wheels. Though it was exquisite, fast, and beautiful, it …
Ex-Slater Brothers Isle of Man TT – Laverda Formula 500
In 1977 Laverda debuted the 500cc Zeta, or the Alpino as it was known in the UK (after originally being dubbed the “Alpina”, BMW supposedly took issue with the moniker hence it was changed to “Alpino”). The half-liter two-wheeler was powered by an air-cooled, 497cc, DOHC, four-stroke, 180-degree parallel-twin married to a wet clutch and six-speed transmission. The Zeta’s mill …
1988 Cagiva WMX 250
Post Listing Update: This WMX did not get any interest at the asking price of $2,350. 10-27-2018 Update: Almost 3 years later, this WMX is back up for sale. Find it with slightly better photos and a slightly higher BIN of $2,350 or best offer here on eBay. Built between 1988 and 1991 (and succeeding the MXR), the WMX 250 …
“Concours Ready” – 1979 Moto Guzzi LeMans II CX100
Post Sale Update: This CX100 sold for $9,500 after 22 bids on eBay. 10-26-18 Update: Over 3 years later, this CX is back up for sale from the same seller. Find it with bidding up to $6,555 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: Despite 37 bids on eBay, this CX100 did not meet reserve …
Rare Italian – 1973 MV Agusta 150GT
Post Sale Update: This little MV sold for $2,550 after 12 bids on eBay. MV first offered a 150 in 1959, and they were quite expensive. Per Bonhams, British riders could buy a homegrown 500 for the same price. This looks to be a Turismo GT, which was built between 1970-1973.
2007 Ducati SportClassic GT1000
Despite the retro styling, the Ducati GT1000 was nearly a decade ahead of its time as it had already been killed off well before all the other OEMs started the current rebirth of retro-styled motorcycles. They’ve turned into cult classics which occasionally have blue book values at or above the original MSRP!
1 of 150 – 2008 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition
Post Sale Update: This Ducati 848 sold for $8,500 after 8 bids on eBay. The Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition is one of the very, very few Ducatis that was exclusive to the United States. Built to honor Nicky Hayden, one of Ducati’s MotoGP riders, this bike celebrates Nicky’s American heritage with the red-white-and-blue theme. This exact paint scheme was …
Ducati-Inspired Super Single – 1997 NWS 350 Supermono
Post Listing Update: This custom Ducati did not get any interest at the opening bid of $12,000. Produced exclusively for the “Sound of Singles” series, the Ducati Supermono is one of the marque’s most iconic and sought after models. Built from ‘93-‘95, only 67 examples of this instant classic left the factory in Bologna, making them wildly rare finds. Because …
Maria Riding Company’s “Blood Fang” – 2009 Ducati GT1000 Custom
Post Listing Update: This custom Ducati got no interest at the opening bid of $12,000. Despite being an absolutely gorgeous machine in its stock form, the Ducati GT1000 — when executed tastefully — makes for a particularly cool platform for customization. This particular bespoke GT1K boasts a mix of aftermarket bits, a few custom parts, a couple pieces borrowed off …
Venier Customs ADV Build “VX Traveler” – 1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
Custom adventure motorcycles are a rare breed in the bespoke bike world. While one might think one-off ADV builds would be immensely popular considering the rise in scrambler style builds, the reality is a lot of adventure bikes don’t lend themselves particularly well to extensive customization. But with a little patience and creativity, these on/off-road tourers can make for fantastic …
Spaceframed Scooter – Upgraded 2001 Italjet Dragster 180
Founded in ’59 by Leopoldo Tartarini in Bologna, Italjet has built its name on producing small displacement bikes and scooters. For a brief period around the turn of the millennium (2000-2002), Italjet even campaigned its F125 racer in the 125cc World Championship (Moto3). Back in the 1990s, the Italian marque revamped its product line by introducing a handful of new …
1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 MKIV
Post Sale Update: This Guzzi sold for $5,995 after 14 bids on eBay. The fourth of five generations of Guzzi’s iconic LeMans, the Mark IV was full of upgrades from previous generations. But one of the modifications was generally frowned upon – a 16″ front wheel. Moto Guzzi didn’t change any other aspects of the steering geometry of the bike …
1991 Gilera CX125
Post Listing Update: This CX125 did not get any interest at the opening bid of $7,995. Gilera’s CX125 must have been an absolute show-stopper when the concept version debuted at the 1989 Milan EICMA. Swoopy bodywork paired with a single-sided suspension up front…and on a 125? I refuse to believe the average Italian rider who saw this in ’89 thought …