2-3-18 Update: Almost exactly two years later, reader Bob K notes that this seller has been motivated by the “back-to-back life changing catastrophes” of the Thomas Fire and the subsequent mudslide, which has made him re-evaluate priorities and let go of more bikes. Some of them are still on offer from back in 2016, but there’s also a couple of …
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon
A comfortable, agile tourer powered by Ducati’s iconic air-cooled V-Twin from the 900SS – for some, that’s the perfect description of a motorcycle. It’s rare, versatile, it sounds great, and it will stand out at Starbucks again all the R1200GS’ as not many were imported to the US.
1977 MV Agusta 350S Ipotesi
Designed by legendary automotive stylist Giorgio Giugiaro (just like yesterday’s Ducati 860GT), MV Agusta’s Ipotesi wasn’t just beautiful, it was technically impressive. Triple disc brakes, cast magnesium wheels, and a 10,000 rpm redline made this 350cc bike a treat to ride.
1975 Ducati 860GT
Post Listing Update: This 860GT was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. 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 capable of hitting …
1 of 10 – 2014 MV Agusta Bol d’Or by Walt Siegl
Post Listing Update: This incredible custom did not meet reserve with 4 bids up to $28,888. I love the look of endurance racers and I love Walt Siegl’s work, so you can probably guess how I felt when Walt debuted the Bol d’Or back in 2014. Just like with his Leggero series, just 10 were built. Here’s numero uno, and …
131 of 170 – 2002 Moto Guzzi LeMans Tenni
The Moto Guzzi LeMans Tenni was a limited production model produced only in ’02 and ’03. Just 170 examples were produced, and the most obvious difference is the custom paint scheme and large quasi-dustbin fairing.
Rare Italian Project – 1964 Ducati Mountaineer 90
Post Listing Update: This Mountaineer was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the mid 60s, Ducati offered a pair of singles called the Cadet and the Mountaineer – the Cadet was a road bike and the Mountaineer (as you can guess from the name) was more of a dual-sport before the term existed. Both were available in …
“Cavallo Nero” – Pro-Grade 1975 Ducati 860 Build
Bryan Fuller is one of the better-known names in the custom car and motorcycle worlds. In addition to owning Full-Bore Publishing – an outfit that publishes various how-to-build books – Fuller also now owns Fuller Moto, a renowned customs shop that builds bespoke two and four-wheelers, and also offers hands-on classes to pass on their skills. The Atlanta-based shop has …
Well Optioned, Nice Price – 2003 Ducati 749
It’s easy to get carried away dumping money into a sportbike. There’s always some component that can be upgraded or lightened, and performance parts don’t come cheap. Unfortunately, modifying a bike from its original state typically reduces its value. Fortunately, you can find some pretty sweet deals from time to time where a previous owner’s loss can be your gain. …
Restored as a 916 – 2000 Ducati 748
Named the Yellow Peril, this Ducati 748 was restored after a hard life of 20k+ miles. The engine was seized, so the owner had the motor built up as a 916. Per the seller, it’s been “restored mechanically and cosmetically to rider condition,” and the bike has covered less than 200 miles since the work was done.
1 of 250 – 2002 Ducati 748S Titanium Grey
Officially, Ducati called this special grey/white/red paint scheme Titanium Grey, but Ducati fans have called it something slightly different over the years. They call it the “Semi Senna”, as it harks back to the officially licensed Senna 916 from the mid 90s. The 748S variant was not official, however it was limited: just 250 examples were built, 200 of which …
Lucky Livery – 1995 Cagiva Elefant 900 AC
Post Sale Update – this Cagiva sold for sold for $10,000 after 30 bids on eBay. In 1989, Cagiva debuted a limited version of the Elefant adorned in the Lucky Explorer livery of their Paris-Dakar winner. It was the coolest of the Elefant line-up. In 1993, they went in a different direction than the usual motorcycle manufacturer and actually offered …
Narrow Case AHRMA Racer – 1965 Ducati 350
Post Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Ducati sold for $6,500. Built by Jon F. Thompson (former Feature Editor at Cycle World) and featured in his book “Ducati” (co-written with Joe Bonnello), this Ducati 350 was prepared to compete in AHRMA Sportsman.
Rebuilt Title Varese Model Ending Soon – 1995 Ducati 916
Post-Sale Update: After 11 bids on eBay, this Varese 916 sold for $9,350. The 916 was one of the most beautiful motorcycles of the 90s, thanks in part to the underseat exhaust and single-sided swing arm. But it wasn’t just a pretty face – history has shown that it was also one of the most important motorcycles Ducati ever built. …
“Elvira” – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
The seller of this lovely Eldorado needs a bigger bike for 2-up trips so he’s letting his main bike go in advance. He’s named it “Elvira” and he’s clearly loved it over the years. It was fortified with parts from a Los Angeles Police Department Eldo about 10,000 miles ago and has recently completed a 4k mile trip along Route …