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2003 Vertemati S570

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Vertemati is not a well known company, but they used to make some very high-strung exotics. Here’s an example that’s already plated and ready to go in the state of California.

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1978 Laverda Jota America

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Despite the name, the Laverda Jota America was a 3-cylinder superbike that was rarely seen in the United States. With an odd crankshaft design (180 degree flat crank), the Jota produces a very unique sound that owners enjoy.

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11 Miles – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

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. …

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1965 Ducati Mountaineer 100

In Dual-Sport, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

In the mid 60s, Ducati offered a pair of singles called the Cadet and the Mountaineer that were both powered by a 97.6cc engine. The Cadet was a road bike and the Mountaineer (as you can guess from the name) was more of a dual-sport before the term existed.

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Stored for 25 Years – 1984 Laverda RGS 1000

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Post Listing Update: This Laverda RGS did not get any interest at the BIN of $11,500 on eBay. A true sport tourer, the Laverda RGS one of the last manifestations of the big triple, though it was much tamer than the beloved Jota unit thanks to different crankshaft timing and rubber engine mounts. Some felt that the engine lost a …

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1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000

In Italy, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: Despite 33 bids on eBay, this Mille GT did not meet reserve at $4,366. A rarity even in the world of Guzzis, the Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 was a standard bike that could arguably be considered a blend between the California and the T5.