Let’s try something different – Bike-urious is going to start some featured listings. I’m excited to start with one of the greatest modern motorcycles ever, from a seller I personally know and trust.
Ending Soon – Gilera 175 Turismo
This Gilera has been with the current owner for 6 years, who bought it with the intention of running it in the California Moto Giro. Unfortunately, that’s never happened, though the bike is claimed to run well and have new tires, wheels, spokes, and rubber pegs. The paint is original and the bike has 6,252 miles – here’s your chance …
1964 Parilla Special 125
One of the later Parillas ever made, this Special features a OHV 4-stroke paired with a 4-speed transmission. This specific bike was prepared to run in the Milano-Taranto, though it did not have a chance to run.
Needs a Restoration – 1969 Laverda 750GT American Eagle
Post Sale Update: This Laverda/American Eagle project sold for $3,726 after 22 bids on eBay. I hate featuring bikes that need this much work, but this is truly a special one. Italian motorcycle fans love Laverdas, but they weren’t well-known in the US until they were imported under the American Eagle name, the creation of Jack McCormack.
1 of 40 – 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Coppa Italia
Post-Sale Update: This Coppa Italia sold for $9,495. A very limited edition of the V11, the Coppa Italia was very well spec’d, with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an optional $2,000 titanium exhaust, and more. I’ve seen estimates of production between 40 and 50 – here’s one that’s claimed to be extremely well-cared for.
Restored in Australia – 1973 Ducati 750GT
A restored example of the Ducati 750GT, this bike has enjoyed almost a complete repaint (minus the frame).
1962 Gilera Giubileo
View Post2000 Moto Guzzi Quota
As a R1150GS owner myself, I’m a big fan of large displacement dual-sports, particularly of the opposite-cylinder variety. This big V-Twin checks all the right boxes for an all-rounder, with the added benefit that you’re going to stand out from the GSes with a bike this rare.
1958 MV Agusta GT150
Imported from Italy, this GT150 was rebuilt down to the crank and is claimed to run great. Last summer it ran a 100 mile Giro, bringing the total miles to 23,779 – not bad.
1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans Mk1
I just featured a Mk1 LeMans that ended up selling for $16,099 – here’s one in yellow that you can get for a similar price without waiting for an auction to end.
1998 Laverda Ghost Strike 668
Talk about a fantastic name for a motorcycle. The Laverda Ghost Strike is one of the many variants the Italian firm pushed out in the late 90s that were powered by either the 650 or 668cc parallel twins. Laverda actually offered a Ghost and a Strike as separate models, the former a trellis-framed naked bike, the latter a perimeter-framed naked. …
Ducati Collection in New York
View Post“Patina Monster” – 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador
For 3 decades, this motorcycle sat with just 850 miles on the odometer in a shed that didn’t have any walls. The seller cleaned the bike up and then used it as a daily rider – it now has 6,200 miles. This is a not a bike you buy to restore, this is a bike that you enjoy the “patina …
1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello
One of the last four-stroke singles that Guzzi ever built, the Stornello (which translates to Starling) was produced in many varying models, all of which were powered by a 124cc engine. The Scrambler was specifically designed for the US market, and came with off-road styling, chunky tires, upswept exhaust, and lower gearing.
1986 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000
Post Listing Update: This LeMans did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,017.09. The ’86 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000 was one of five generations of the LeMans – it’s also the most ‘dangerous’ one as it’s the generation where Guzzi retrofitted a 16″ front rim instead of the usual 18″ in a quest to improve handling – except they …