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1974 Laverda 750 SF2 Custom

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Laverda 750 SF2 was not particularly impressive on paper: just 65 horsepower out of 744cc at a time when the “Superbike” category was getting into full swing. But it’s an attractive bike – some think it’s better looking than its bigger brother triple.

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2008 Ducati Desmosedici D16RR

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

The Ducati Desmosedici D16RR might just be the greatest sportbike to ever come out of Italy. The RR stands for Racing Replica, and it was a limited production (just 1,500 examples) version of the Desmo MotoGP racebike piloted by Casey Stoner in the world’s greatest motorcycle race series.

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Black Stealth – 2012 Ducati 848 EVO Custom

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Here’s a Ducati 848 EVO Custom that’s had over $20,000 of bolt on goodies. If you’re looking for bling, this 848 has it in spades. Highlights include Werkes performance exhaust, Ohlins suspension, levers and rear sets, tons of titanium, and boatloads of carbon fiber. Find this Ducati 848 EVO Custom for sale here on Ducati.ms in Knoxville, Tennessee for $15,500.

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High Pipes – 1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Custom

In America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Custom with pipes that reach towards the sky. Highlights include a recently rebuilt motor, Super E carb, starhub wheels, spring front end from a ’47-48 Harley, Hap Jones tank, Wassell fender, Bates headlight, and antique brass automotive taillight from the 20s. This bike was featured in issue 13 of Lowside Magazine, as well as here on …

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1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon

In Dual-Sport, Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

Cagiva is an interesting phenomena in the states – they sold poorly, they’ve withdrawn on the US market so dealer support is basically non-existent, and even though they sourced Ducati engines, they never really made the kind of power you’d expect them to. Yet there’s something about these bikes that a niche group of riders finds irresistible, and owners are …

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1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador

In Cruiser, Italy by Abhi1 Comment

Here’s a numbers-matching Ambassador with just 7,000 miles that’s still rocking the original paint. Everything is claimed to work great and the seller suggests that the bike would be a reliable daily driver. It’d also be a damn stylish one, with Wixom bags that are in great shape. Find this Ambassador for sale in Goochland, Virginia for $4,900 here on …

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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 …