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1975 Moto Guzzi 850T Super Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a Moto Guzzi 850T Super Sport that’s got fresh paint and some new bodywork to complement some sporty modifications. Some basic numbers: 68 horsepower, 535 pounds, and a top speed of around 120 miles per hour. For more information (and a tale on what it’s like to live with these on a daily basis), head over to Motorcycle Classics. …

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Lawson Replica – 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of 750 ever built, this Kawasaki KZ1000R ELR (Eddie Lawson Replica) was a limited edition homage to the mount of Eddie Lawson, 4x winner of the World Championship (among many other titles). It was aggressively set up, and with the exception of subpar shocks, consumers and reviewers loved this bike.

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1968 Norton P11

In Dual-Sport, England by AbhiLeave a Comment

Back when AMC owned Norton and Matchless, the latter sold a bike called the G85CS, which was competitive in European motocross. The US west coast distributor sold several but thought they were a little slow for the ‘scramble’ racing that was happening in America, before MX took off. After requesting that AMC put a more powerful Norton Atlas engine in …

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2004 BMW Rockster R1150R

In Germany, Standard by Abhi7 Comments

The BMW Rockster was an interesting variant on their naked bike of the time, the R1150R. The Rockster was BMW’s take on a streetfighter of sorts, made by pulling together the headlight from a R1150GS, gauges from the R1100S, and throwing them onto the R1150R with a distinctive paint job.

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1 of 300 – 2015 MV Agusta F3 800 Ago

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This F3 Ago did not get any action at the opening bid of $24,598. A limited run of the newest F3, the “Ago” is signed by Agostini himself on the tank. Just 300 will be sold, and the differences are pretty much just cosmetic, though it is 5 pounds lighter than the base bike thanks to forged OZ …

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1971 Ducati Silver Shotgun

In Italy, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Thanks to its distinctive silver metal flake fiberglass bodywork, Two Wheels called this the Desmo Mark 3 the Ducati Silver Shotgun. It’s one of the rarest desmo singles and it’s quite visually stunning.

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Budget Tourer – 2002 Kawasaki Concours

In Japan, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Kawasaki Concours isn’t the most exciting bike out there, however if you’ve been looking for an excuse to get into sport-touring, this might just be a perfect way to get started. This Connie has aux driving lights and an aftermarket windshield in addition to the factory luggage. It has all service records for the last 30,000 miles (odo is …

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Plated 50cc – 2003 Aprilia RS50

In Italy, Small Displacement, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The Aprilia RS50 is pretty much as good as it gets with 50cc “supersports”. The styling has always aped the styling of its liter-bike bigger brother, but the proportions can look a bit off because of that: Still, the 49cc two-stroke engine is powerful enough to get the bike up to about 65 mph once it’s been derestricted, and today …

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1958 Simson 425S/AWO Sport

In Germany, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

A East German company known for building cars, bikes, and firearms, Simson had a tumultuous history which included being taken over by the Third Reich (Simson’s ownership was Jewish) and later on by the Russians after the second World War. The Russians renamed the company AWO, so this bike is also known as the AWO Sport.

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2012 Norley Cafe Racer

In America, Cafe Racer by AbhiLeave a Comment

You’re probably familiar with the Triton – a Triumph engine in a Norton frame. But have you heard of a Harley Sportster engine in a replica Norton Manx frame? Say hello to the Norley. Or should it be called Sporton? Harlon? Harlton? Whatever.