Let’s follow up that Video Intermission of MV Agusta nowadays with the best that they had to offer a decade ago. A limited edition of the MV Agusta F4, the R 312 was named after its immense top speed – 312 km/h, or 194 miles per hour. This was due to a 9 horsepower bump in output up to 183 …
87 Miles – 2002 Ducati MH900E
Post Listing Update: This MH900E did not meet reserve despite 28 bids up to $20,100 on eBay. The MH900E started as a sketch from the legendary Pierre Terblanche. Ducati decided to post a survey on their website to see if its passionate fans would actually buy a production version. 300 people said yes, so Ducati decided to build…2,000 of them. …
1967 Moto Guzzi V7
This lovely V7 is one of the lowest serial number Guzzis in the US, and the third custodian is letting it go from his collection. Per Ian Falloon, it is one of 813 examples imported by the Premier Motor Corporation in ’67 to be sold in America.
110 of 300 – 2003 Aprilia RSV1000R Haga Replica
3-27-2018 Update: A year later, this bike is still up for sale. Now it’s got a discount down to $3,999 – is that enough to get you to overlook the cosmetic issues? Normally, a company releases a limited edition to celebrate a specific achievement like a certain amount of victories or an anniversary. For some reason, Aprilia decided to release …
1959 Motobi Catria Sport
Post Listing Update: This Motobi did not meet reserve with 10 bids up to $3,450. After some disagreements with his family, Giuseppe Benelli created Moto ‘B’ Pesaro in 1949. He soon changed the name to Motobi, and the company quickly became known for small bikes with competition pedigree. The Catria was introduced in 1955 in 125cc and 175cc four stroke …
Basically New – 1970 Moto Beta XTR 100
3-24-18 Update: 2 and a half years later, this XTR is still for sale – the seller reached out to me directly and he said he’s willing to take offers. Find it here on Craigslist for $3,800 or best offer. With just 11 miles, this Moto Beta XTR has barely been used, though some of the finish and decals have …
In France – 1976 Malaguti Olympique
Post Listing Update: This Malaguti did not get any interest at the opening ask of $2,000. Europe’s tiered licensing system has created demand for smaller bikes that youngsters are limited to, and back in the 70s one of the most popular categories was the 50cc ‘sport moped’ – the dream of many a teenager. The best seller was the Yamaha …
Rapido Sport America in Italy – 1971 MV Agusta 150 RSA
Post Listing Update: This MV did not get any interest at the opening bid of $4,500. In 1959, Italy introduced a rule that made it illegal to ride on the highway with a bike that displaced less than 150cc. MV Agusta responded by taking their 125 and creating a family of models around a 150 motor including the Gran Turismo, …
1966 Vespa Super Sprint 90
Post Sale Update: This Super Sprint sold for $15,200 after 44 bids on eBay. One of Vespa’s most interesting scooters, the Super Sprint 90 is valuable due to the unique style and the relative low production number – approximately 5,000 were built between 1965 and 1971.
CRTT Tribute – 1973 Aermacchi Sprint 350 Racer
As little bikes from Japan increasingly flooded the market in the ‘60s, American manufacturers started looking into emulating the more nimble foreign offerings rising in popularity. Instead of developing an existing engine, Harley-Davidson opted to purchase a 50 percent stake in Aermacchi, an Italian marque that produced small displacement bikes. This led to the release of the Sprint 250 in …
$25 Raffle – 1966 Ducati 250 Custom by Union Motorcycle Classics
Built by Union Motorcycle Classics, this beautiful Ducati has been donated to REACTS Ministries, a charity that operates ministries in Southeast Asia and provides education, shelter, and food for children who could not otherwise have access to those necessities. Here’s your change to help someone less fortunate than yourself…and possibly win a hell of a custom Italian.
Restored with No Reserve – 1967 Moto Guzzi V700
Post Sale Update: This V700 sold for $7,707 after 50 bids on eBay. Thanks to a “full mechanical and cosmetic restoration”, this V700 is said to be in excellent overall condition with a few wear spots due to 2,500 miles of enjoyment since the work was done.
1987 Ducati Indiana
The seller’s photos aren’t great but the Indiana is an oddball and I’ve never seen a runner offered for so cheap before – this can be yours for less than $1,500.
1 of 246 – 1975 Ducati 900SS
Post Listing Update: Being relisted wasn’t enough, as this did not meet reserve with 39 bids up to $33,850. 3-14-18 Update: 8 months later, this early 900SS is back up for sale. You can find it with bidding up to $27,600 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This 900SS did not meet reserve despite …
Test Ride Low Side – 2007 Benelli TnT 1130
This Benelli TnT was a dealer demo that unfortunately has some cosmetic damage on the right side due to a “test ride…that went poorly”. If you can live with the scrapes, though, you’ll get what MCN called “One of the best ever incarnations of the naked motorcycle theme.”