The Ducati 888 SPO was a limited edition of the 888 – only 390 were produced over two years. Featuring the trademark desmo valve V-Twin, this 888 produced 94 horsepower and were very much suited to track time. Though road legal, the riding position is what one would call “committed”, and they weren’t friendly in traffic.
1995 Bimota SB6
Reviewers like to say that this is the last ‘old-school’ Bimota, where they took a fantastic Japanese engine and put it in an exquisite Italian chassis. Not that Bimota still isn’t doing the whole engine transplant thing now, but some would argue that you’re no longer getting a bike that truly outhandles the competition anymore. But when this bike was …
Ending Soon – 1980 Ducati SD 900 Darmah
Post Listing Update: This Darmah did not meet reserve with 19 bids up to $8,300. The Ducati SD (Sport Desmo) thankfully brought commercial success after the flop of the 860 GT. The Italian frim then evolved the line with a sportier version called the Darmah, which featured an ionic black/gold paint scheme as well the distinctive tiger image on the …
1983 Ducati 900 MHR
Post-Sale Update: After 48 bids on eBay, this MHR sold for $18,500. I just featured one of these but this example has just 558 miles. Plus…just look at it!.
1980 Ducati 900 MHR – Mike Hailwood Replica with Bonus Bikes
Post-Listing Update: After 23 bids on eBay, bidding on this MHR got up to $15,445, not good enough to meet reserve. The Ducati 900 MHR (Mike Hailwood Replica) was built to commemorate Hailwood’s success in the 1978 Isle of Man TT.
Needs Some Work – 1957 Mondial 175 Turismo Veloce
When it was released, the Turismo Veloce was Mondial’s sportiest bike. Nowadays, they’re not easy to find in Italy, let alone in the US.
Visual Replica – Gilera 125 Racer Lookalike
11-27 Update: This Gilera is back up for sale with bidding up to $1,000 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This Gilera did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,050. “Most likely” based on a late 60s Gilera 124 5V, this rolling piece of art was built/restored by Kent Riches of Air-Tech, known for …
1961 MV Agusta Centauro RF
The Centauro RF was the third ‘transport’ vehicle from MV Agusta, and the first with a cab forward design.
Target Design MV Agusta 750S
View Post1960 Parilla Olimpia
Post-Listing Update: This Olimpia did not meet reserve with 6 bids up to $3,250. The touring version of the Ramjet, the Olimpia was available with either a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine that you could buy for $369. First, a quick detour on the Ramjet (known as the Slughi outside of the US). Look at it! The enclosed bodywork could be …
Brand New – 1988 Ducati 851 Tricolore
Ducati released the 851 to the world in 1987, and it was the introduction of four valve Desmo heads. It made Ducati a competitive race team again (they’d end up winning the 1990 World SBK Championship with this model).
Fully Faired – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona
Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late 80’s thanks to his ability to modify the hell out of MG’s – his bikes won consecutive US Endurance Championships, among other racers. Due to his success, the Guzzi factory asked him to come to Italy and help develop a superbike unlike anything the Italian firm had produced before. …
1999 Bimota DB4
The Bimota DB4 Tricolore followed the Italian firm’s modus operandi of taking a well established engine from another manufacturer and surrounding it with beautiful Italian bodywork. Using a frame similar to the Bimota Mantra, this successor wasn’t much of a technological advancement. Think of it instead as a moving piece of art.
Highly Original – 1977 SWM RS 250 GS
Post Listing Update: This SWM did not sell at the BIN of $5,100. Possibly the best name in motorcycling history is Speedy Working Motors – and they’re back (though who knows if they’ll ever make it to the US). Until then, you can get a taste of their old enduros with this SWM RS 250 GS.
1966 Ducati Mach 1 250
When it was introduced, the Mach 1 was the fastest 250cc road bike available – it was capable of topping 100 miles per hour.