Post-Listing Update: Despite 23 bids on eBay up to $5,000, this Le Mans Mk III did not meet reserve. I’m a sucker for the styling of the Le Mans II, especially when it’s a color that’s not red. This example is particularly special thanks to a seller who has owned it since 1990 and made some choice modifications.
1 of 75 – 1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello ISD Trial
Post-Sale Update: After being relisted, this Stornello ISD Trial sold for $4,104.54 on eBay. The Moto Guzzi Stornello (Italian for starling) was one of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi built. For one year only, they produced an “ISD Trial” model, which was a replica of Guzzi’s 1963 ISDT bike. Just 75 examples were produced, and all were sent to …
In Moscow – 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba
Because I live in LA, the nickname of Mamba annoyingly makes me think of Kobe Bryant (go Celtics!) Similarly low on my personal list is the Mamba edition of the MV Agusta F4. I think it looks a bit tacky, but a.) it’s rare and I wanted to show it to you and b.) looks are subjective, so i hope …
Getting Cheaper – 1976 Moto Guzzi T3
Here’s an interesting take on how to sell a motorcycle – make it cheaper by the day until someone has no choice but to pick it up! The 850 T3 is a cool enough bike, but I’m sharing this one mostly because I’m intrigued by the seller’s idea on how he can sell this bike. In his words, “I’m tired …
Rare Project – 1962 Aermacchi Ala Azzurra
Aermacchi’s Ala Azzurra was offered in two generations – this is one of the 2nd gen’s, which were produced between 1960-1967. It was imported from the United Kingdom (where it was street legal) several years ago but the two owners since have not yet brought it back to life.
1977 Ducati 500GTL
In the early 70’s, Ducati’s management felt that the future of their mid-sized bikes was going to be with parallel twin engines. Despite the fact that Ducati had previous unsuccessful experience with said engine type, the Italians decided to go for it, their first new engine design in over a decade. The result was the Ducati 500 GTL, a that …
2000 Cagiva Raptor 1000
Introduced in 2000, the Cagiva Raptor was designed as alternative to the Ducati Monster – they were even styled by the same man. Though there are plenty of similarities, the Raptor comes with the V-Twin heart from a Suzuki TL.
1982 Ducati Pantah 600SL Desmo
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this 600SL sold for $8,600 after 13 bids on eBay. Take the distinctive 500SL Pantah, then bore it out to get the 600SL, yielding an 11% boost in power.
1 of 200 – 2013 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO 20th Anniversary
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Monster, Ducati released limited special editions of the 696, 796, and 1100 EVO. Each bike got a special cosmetic package including the original red livery, 90s style mirrors, and the Ducati font from 1986 on the tank.
1984 Laverda Jota RGA
Post Listing Update: Despite being relisted, this RGA got no interest at the opening bid of $12,500. One of Laverda’s most iconic motorcycles was the RGS, an iconic sport tourer that Massimo Laverda once said was a “Real Grand Sport”. In ’84 and ’85, Laverda also offered a budget version called the RGA, and while most came with a chin …
1971 Benelli Dynamo
It seems the big complaint nowadays with dual-sports is that they’re too big and unwieldy when you’re in the tough stuff. Here’s your chance to show that R12GS owner that he made the wrong choice with a Benelli Dynamo, the Italian answer to the Honda CT70…if the CT70 wasn’t street-legal.
Jody Nicolas Owned – 1974 Ducati 750 Sport
Post-Sale Update: After 13 bids on eBay, this 750 Sport sold for $19,000. This Ducati 750 Sport has an interesting story thanks to ownership by Jody Nicolas, the former Editor of Cycle World and Technical Editor of Motorcyclist. He customized his instant classic by adding replacing the wheels with Morris Mags, rearranged the rear sets, added a rear hydraulic brake …
“Bella” – 2007 Ducati Sport 1000s Custom
View PostRare in the US – 1984 Moto Guzzi V35 Imola II
Guzzi’s V35 doesn’t get much attention – it was introduced in 1977 alongside the V50 as Italy had new licensing and tax categories. Three years later the Imola II was introduced, gaining 26mm carbs, a new seat, chrome indicators, new silencers, and points ignition as part of the update.
1 of 300 – 2015 MV Agusta F3 800 Ago
A limited run of the newest F3, the “Ago” is signed by Agostini himself on the tank. Just 300 were produced, and while the differences are pretty much just cosmetic, the Ago loses 5 pounds thanks to forged OZ wheels, carbon fiber fenders, and billet-aluminum pegs and foot levers, making it the highest specification F3 that’s been produced. The 800cc …