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 …
In Holland – MV Agusta Six Replica
View Post926cc – 1992 Ducati 851
The seller of this bike is a little light on details but he does have some nice photos. This 851 is claimed to be in “great survivor condition”, but it’s also hiding a bonus – a 926cc motor built by the well-regarded BCM Motorsports before they went out of business.
Bevel Drive – 1982 Ducati 900SS
Post Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this 900SS sold for $20,400. A sportier evolution of the 860GT, the 900SS was designed to remind riders of the iconic 750SS. Though they’re now appreciating in value, the model was originally in the shadow of the Mike Hailwood Replica so it wasn’t as commercially successful as you may have thought. Like …
Wolfgang Haerter Build – 1972 Laverda SFC Replica
Post Sale Update: This SFC Replica sold for $15,202 after 23 bids. I’ve featured a few SFC750s in the last couple of weeks, though they’re unfortunately out of the price range of the average rider. That’s what makes this SF2-based SFC replica so appealing – the bidding is “only” in the teens and not over $30k.
Fighter Jet – 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i
You may not like the paint job of the Guzzi Sport, but you’re definitely going to like the other work that’s been done to it.
60 Miles – 1975 Benelli Tornado 650S
View Post2007 Ducati GT1000 SportClassic
Despite the retro styling, the Ducati GT1000 was basically a decade ahead of its time and the retro-styled rebirth motorcycle manufacturers are going through. They’ve turned into cult classics which now have blue book values at or above the original MSRP!
49 Miles – 1981 Benelli Sei 900
Benelli’s Sei was the first production six-cylinder motorcycle when it was introduced as a 750. In ’78 it got a redesign which included a displacement bump up to 900cc. Though the press enjoyed the motorcycle, sales were modest because the MSRP was healthy – by 1983 it was $5,406.