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1974 Ducati 750 Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This 750 Sport did not meet reserve with bidding up to $33,100. I feature this bike with caution, as the last two ’74 750 Sports that I’ve featured (one of the few bikes I like in yellow) on eBay have been pulled off before the auction ended. Still, it’s not like I can see a bike like this …

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2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Griso did not meet reserve despite 41 bids up to $7,901 on eBay. However, it was later relisted and sold for $8,500 after 2 bids. I’ve featured plenty of these beautiful bikes before…the Moto Guzzi Griso SE. Adorned in a stunning Tenni Green and paired with a brown leather seat, I think this is one of …

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1956 MV Agusta CSTL

In Italy, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

The MV Agusta CSTL was the Italian firm’s first production four-stroke. Here’s an example with rough paint (which I find endearing in this situation) but solid mechanicals – to me, this is classic bike heaven.

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In Italy – 1977 Laverda LH4

In Italy, Off-Road by Abhi2 Comments

For me, hearing “Laverda” evokes an image of a big, loud, (and of course, very orange) street bike. But the Italian firm occasionally also dabbled into off-roaders – one of their more serious attempts was in the late 70s, with the LH4.

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1968 Ducati 250 Monza

In Italy, Standard by Abhi2 Comments

I can never decide if I prefer the aesthetics of the pre-66 Monzas (much less angular), but here’s a bike that’s claimed to be a ‘great, unrestored, original condition bike’. This bike (VIN: 98405) runs well and everything works, however the seller says you’ll want to replace the tires. Included in the sale is a new battery, which is good …

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1987 Cagiva Alazzurra

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Produced for just three years, the Cagiva Alazzurra was a rebadged Ducati street bike. Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, and was looking to grow their market share in larger-displacement bikes. Instead of building one from scratch, they used a 650cc version of the Pantah engine for both the Alazzurra and the Elefant.