Here’s a couple of small Italjet projects that are ready to be turned into beautiful little Italian runners. We’ve got a Mustang and a Deluxe, and the seller claims they were imported as a pair into the US to display in motorcycle shows and as press loaners for magazine articles.
Exotic Italian – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata
In case a Bimota is too expensive, and a Ducati is too pedestrian…
1987 Cagiva Alazzurra SS 650
Post Listing Update: Despite 16 bids up to $2,137.21, this Alazzurra did not meet reserve. It eventually went to reader George G for an undisclosed price. In 1985, Cagiva was the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in Italy – though they were primarily moving small street bikes and mopeds. That year, they acquired Ducati to increase their presence in the big bike …
1993 Ducati 888SPO
SPO – it stands for Sport Production Omologato, and it was a limited homologation production version of the 888 built for the American market per a request from Fast By Ferraci so they could race in AMA Superbike. It turned out to be a good idea, as the bike won both the AMA Superbike and World Superbike championships in 1993.
American Eagle in Canada – 1969 Laverda 750GT
Post Listing Update: Despite 35 bids up to $7,601, the reserve on this Laverda was not met. The 750GT was Laverda’s introduction to the American market – though it was actually under the brand name of American Eagle. It all goes back to a man named Jack McCormack. McCormack worked for Honda and helped Suzuki start selling bikes in the …
Honest Listing – 1962 Ducati Monza Cafe Project
Post Listing Update: This Monza project did not get any action at the BIN of $3,650. The pictures look like it’s pretty much all there, that most of the hard work has been done, but read the item description. Evidently the seller had a mechanic go over the project and estimate everything remaining needing to be done, and what it …
1970 Benelli Volcano
Here’s something you shouldn’t be able to wrap your mind around: a minibike that’s capable of hitting 56 miles per hour! Who knows what the blokes employed by Benelli were thinking at the time, but they shoved a 180cc two-stroke engine into a minibike frame. At least one thing they did made sense – they called it the Volcano!
1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Custom
Post Listing Update: This interesting Guzzi custom did not meet reserve with 25 bids up to $9,701. This Eldorado was built by a gentleman named R.T. Kologiski, whose inspiration was to “build a Guzzi racer that looked like Guzzi would have built it, if they made an Eldorado in the 1930s.” What do you think?
1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans
Considered by some to be an evolution of the classic V7 Sport, Moto Guzzi’s LeMans became a legend in its own right. Named after the famous race track in France, the Le Mans (if I’m allowed to oversimplify) was basically a 850T engine surrounded by much more beautiful bodywork. Here’s a low mileage example that’s not in the iconic red …
1978 Ducati 900SD Darmah
After the classic 750GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah was released, and it was a much better sport tourer. The SD (Sport Desmo) …
1 of 50 – 2015 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Verde Legnano
Moto Guzzi produced just 50 of these bikes but this makes the third I’ve shared for sale this year. The short story is that they’re a limited edition based on the V7 (1st gen) that visually emulates the iconic Telaio Rosso V7 Sports from 1971. Unfortunately, I just don’t think these are nearly as special.
1991 Bimota YB10 Dieci
Bimota’s 10th model with a Yamaha engine, the appropriately-named Dieci was built between 1991 and 1994 with just 224 examples leaving the factory. An even smaller portion were equipped with a passenger seat and pegs. Bimota scooped up the engine from a FZR1000 and then tweaked it to yield nearly 150 horsepower.
2001 Moto Guzzi California EV 1100 Touring
Here’s a touring version of Guzzi’s incredibly long-lasting California line. Adorned in a distinctive red and white paint scheme that is somewhat reminiscent of a candy cane, this bike is ready for a rider who wants to tour the country in something more unique than the typical American cruisers.
Sitting For Six Years – 1967 Gilera 106 Super Sport
Ready for your next Moto Giro bike? Check out this little Gilera Super Sport, which is claimed to be in excellent original condition. The current seller acquired it 6 years ago, rode it less than a mile, then drained the gas and took the bike off the road. He added brand new Michelin Gazelle tires and a Gilera decal on …
1995 Bimota SB6
Post Sale Update: After 10 bids on eBay, this SB6 sold for $6,799. Some riders believe the SB6 is the last “old school” Bimota – a powerhouse of a Japanese engine wrapped in a Bimota frame that was miles ahead of the OEM option. Obviously, Bimota is still alive and kicking, but the general consensus is that Japanese frames have …