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1953 Hoffmann Gouverneur MP250

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Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Hoffman sold for $4,949. Originally a bicycle manufacturer, Hoffman ventured into motorcycle production between ’48-’54. The Hoffmann Gouverneur MP250 was their attempt at moving upmarket. It wasn’t a bad effort – 2,800 were built, but development costs for their 300cc engine used in the evolution of this bike along with a lawsuit …

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1959 Gilera 150 Sport

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I’ve somehow stumbled upon 3 of these beauties in the last couple of weeks, which means…you’re subjected to your third one in the same time frame! I just can’t help myself, because these little Gileras are gorgeous (and I’m somewhat obsessed with pedestrian slicers at the moment).

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2 Owners – 1976 BMW R90/6

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Post-Sale Update: This R90/6 sold for $3,870. Here’s a pretty example of BMW’s classic 900cc standard. This example (VIN: 4971154) has just 29,916 miles and is claimed to be incredibly original. The only thing that doesn’t work is the high/low headlight switch, and it should be noted that there’s an aftermarket clock and luggage rack. Find this BMW R90/6 for …

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Bobbed Ducati – 1964 Ducati 250

In Cruiser, Italy by Abhi2 Comments

Here’s an interesting choice for a bobber platform – a classic 250cc Ducati. It’s been fully restored and has a right foot shifter. Apparently the motor is originally from a Scrambler and it’s got new vintage Firestone tires, but other than that the seller doesn’t have many details. Still, it’s not every day that you see a Ducati that’s been …

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Shovelhead Survivor – 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH

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Here’s a highly original Harley-Davidson FLH for sale with an unknown amount of miles on it. The seller claims that 90% of the parts currently on the bike are original – it’s equipped with a Bendix carb, Cycle Electric generator, and Mallory auto-advance ignition. One of the non-original parts is unfortunately the speedometer, which is a shame. But look at …

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1953 Mondial 200 Sport

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Post-Sale Update: This Mondial 200 Sport sold for $10,156 after 22 bids on eBay. The (FB) Mondial 200 Sport was one of the few street bikes developed by the niche Italian manufacturer. Specializing in high performance, small displacement bikes, FB Mondial hand built most of their motorcycles, resulting in production numbers between just 1-2 thousand a year.

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2005 Benelli Tornado Tre

In Italy, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. As years passed, Benelli was bought and sold several times until production was shut down and the company was merged into Moto Guzzi in 1988. 2002 marked the return of Benelli, with their first new bike …

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2002 Ducati Foggy Monster S4

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If you’re looking at the number of championships and individual race wins, Carl “Foggy” Fogarty is the most successful racer to ever rule in World Superbike. In 2002, Italy’s most famous motorcycling firm released the Ducati Monster S4 Fogarty Edition, to honor Foggy himself. Today I’ve got a reasonably priced example of this 1 of 300 limited edition Monster.

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1974 Laverda 750 SF2 Custom

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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.