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1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This V7 sold for $14,699 after 31 bids on eBay. Nowadays, Moto Guzzi offers several variants of the modern V7. They don’t sell particularly well, but they do hark back to one of Guzzis most iconic motorcycles of all time – the original V7 Sport. It was an instant classic that was created by Tonti to honor …

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1961 Ducati Elite

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In 1959 Ducati brought out it’s most sophisticated bike to date-the 200 Elite. It was the first of Ducati’s ‘sport production’ motorcycles based on their successful single cylinder racers of the 50s. The product line would morph into the ‘Supersport’ line, but the motor was destined for another calling. It was the basis for the ‘motocross’ line which we know …

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Silver Shotgun in Holland – 1971 Ducati 350 Desmo

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By the time Ducati had released the Mark 3 Desmo, they had an impressive variety of trim levels. In ’71, they added to the line up with their first ever motocross bike (the R/T), and a street bike with silver fiberglass bodywork. Two Wheels Magazine in Australia called the latter the “Silver Shotgun”, and the nickname has stuck through the …

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1 of 100 – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition

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Post Listing Update: This Special Edition was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Current values of Ducati’s SportClassic line show that they have become quite collectible – and the most collectible of them all is the limited production “Special Edition.” Just 100 were built, and they were all for North America. 90 were sold in the US, and …

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1978 Yamaha RD400E

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Post Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this RD400E sold for $4,191.41. When Yamaha bumped up displacement of the RD350 to make it the RD400, they also tamed the bike a bit. It was still a silly hooligan bike, but the powerband was a bit wider and the overall ride was slightly more comfortable. A hooligan bike for grownups, …

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1960 Gilera 150 Sport

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Gilera was a pre WWII Italian manufacturer that survived the war. In fact, in the immediate aftermath of the war Giuseppe Gilera decided that Italy needed cheap reliable transportation to help with war recovery. Enter the Gilera 125 that became the 150 in 1952 when Italian law required a minimum of 150CC to enter the freeways. The 150 sport would …

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One Owner – 2000 KTM Duke II

In Austria, Less than 5k, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of the first semi-popular supermotos in the US, the KTM Duke II was a revelation for the lucky few that got to enjoy it. Lots of sportbike riders looked down upon a bike with “just” 50 horsepower, but the comfortable ergonomics and light weight made this an excellent hooligan bike. Get used to riding with the front wheel off …

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1956 BSA Golden Flash

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The BSA Golden Flash (A-10) came to life in 1949 in direct response to Triumph’s 6T, and the horsepower race was on in the British motorcycle industry. The A-10 used more advanced metallurgy in motor construction and was considered the superior motor at the time. By 1954 the Golden Flash variant had a swing arm suspension and improved transmission and …

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1974 Kawasaki Rickman CR900

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Based on Kawasaki’s iconic Z1, the Rickman CR900 was one of the ultimate cafe racers of the time. Take a powerful Japanese motor and surround it with a nickel plated frame that allowed for much better handling from the factory, and you got one of the coolest period bikes around. According to the seller, this is one of 77 Rickman …

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1974 Laverda 750 SFC

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Peter Boggia of Moto Borgotaro is known for his excellent work with vintage European bikes. He’s often got some cool stuff for sale but I usually don’t feature them any more because he doesn’t have asking prices online. This time around, his offering is on eBay, and it’s worth checking out just because of the beautiful photography. The bike’s not …