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Build a Bike – Ducati MH900e Project

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The seller of this bike has somehow accumulated almost all the genuine parts required to build a MH900e…with a 1000cc dual spark engine. After getting all the parts together over 15 years, the seller has to ‘leave the country and cannot see it to fruition.’ Think of it as a grown man’s puzzle!

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“A Series” – 1969 Moto Guzzi Ambassador

In Cruiser, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this Ambo did not meet reserve with one bid up to $4,700. In 1969, Moto Guzzi decided they would increase the output of their V700, and their method of choice was an increase in displacement. This resulted in a rare stopgap model between the V7 and the Ambassador – basically a 750cc version of …

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1987 Cagiva Elefant 650

In Dual-Sport, Italy by Abhi5 Comments

The Cagiva Elefant is an interesting odd-ball – an Italian dual-sport with the heart of a Ducati. Available with a 900cc or 650cc engine, this is definitely the most unique option compared to the KLR, DRZ, and XL/XR options available from Japan.

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1980 Moto Morini 500 Sport

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This 500 Sport did not attract any bids on eBay. Most riders think of the 3 1/2 when they hear Moto Morini, but the firm was also known for their 500 Sport that was produced a decade later…to very little fanfare. What was once a classically beautiful motorcycle evolved into something hunkier as the Italian company tried to …

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2004 Ducati 999R FILA

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

To celebrate its 200th win in WSBK, Ducati released 200 examples of their top of the line 999R in the Team Ducati FILA livery of 2003. 75 were supposed to make it to the US but it’s possible that just 67 were initially imported.

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Trivia Discount – 2002 Ducati S4 Fogarty

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

If you’re looking at the number of championships and individual race wins, Carl “Foggy” Fogarty is the most successful racer to ever rule in World Superbike. In 2002, Ducati released a special edition of their Monster to honor Foggy – here’s #16 of 300. Plus, this is the first time I’ve seen a seller asks a trivia question that will …