Producer of big bikes with lovely, torquey V-Twin engines, Guzzi is best known for cruisers and standard bikes. But the Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 was a beautiful deviation from the norm.
Bimota Foursome
A collector in Connecticut with over 150 motorcycles is selling off all 18 of his Bimotas in the next couple of weeks. Four are currently available, and they’re generally claimed to be in museum quality. Put that drool guard on your keyboard!
1961 Moto Morini Tresette
Post-Sale Update: Bidding did not meet reserve at $4,806, but the bike was relisted and then sold at a BIN of $5,200 on eBay. In 1954, Moto Morini introduced a series of bikes that were all named after Italian card games – Settebello (7 of Diamonds), Biscola (Trumps), and in 1958 – the Tresette (Three Sevens), which was available in …
Showroom Condition – 1995 Ducati 916
With less than 1,500 miles, this 916 is being offered by the original owner and it comes with service records, Ferracci pipes (originals included), and some carbon fiber. What a beauty.
Ending Soon – 1960 Capriolo Turismo
Aero-Caproni was an Italian aircraft manufacturer that was banned from producing planes after WWII. Like Aermacchi, Vespa, and other firms, they decided to get into the motorcycle game, and they changed their name to Capriolo in the process. They had about a decade and a half of success until cars became affordable in Italy and the average commuter switched to …
Original Owner – 2006 Bimota SB8K Santamonica
View Post1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 MKIV
Post-Listing Update: This Le Mans was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. For the fourth generation of the Le Mans, Guzzi popped in their 949cc engine for a bit more oomph.
1948 Moto Guzzi Super Alce
Italian for ‘Moose’, the Alce was a Moto Guzzi built for the Italian Army between ’39 and ’45. This was a reliable mount that was eventually replaced by the Superalce (ha, Super Moose) and complemented by the Trialce, a three-wheeler. The Super Alce was produced between ’46 and’57. Apparently only 35 examples are known to exist in the US.
1987 Moto Guzzi SPII 1000 Custom
From the factory, the SPII 1000 was a visually bulky bike. This custom has shed a lot of the weight -the question now is if you think it looks good as a big cafe racer.
No Excuses – 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Post Listing Update: this V7 did not get any action at the opening bid of $12,500. Here’s a V7 Sport that’s been beautifully restored – the seller says he ‘can say with confidence that this 1973 V7 Sport is as correct as the day it left Mandelo.’
Icon TiFighter – 2003 Ducati 1000DS
View PostMOTO PGH – 1997 Ducati 904 Cafe Racer
Starting with a Ducati 900SS, MOTO PGH out of Pittsburgh has created what they call a Supreme Cafe Racer.
1 of 300 – Ducati Supersport 900FE
The Ducati 900FE, otherwise known as the Final Edition of the Supersports, marked the end of the carb’d big-twin Ducatis. A one year run of just 300 bikes in the US (800 worldwide), it’s a polarizing bike – it’s either one of the prettiest bikes Ducati ever made that’s full of character, or another one of countless special editions that …
1981 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza
View PostNot Orange – 1984 Laverda RGS
Post Listing Update: This RGS did not meet reserve despite 15 bids up to $8,500. A true sport tourer, the Laverda RGS was 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 bit of …