Post-Listing Update – This Bayliss Replica was relisted several times at lower prices, but the lowest offering of $29,300 was still too much to get it sold. In 2002, Ducati released a Bayliss rep based on the 998S. 7 years later, they did the same (honoring his third and last World Superbike Championship) but with the 1098R, this time limiting …
1 of 600 – 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Scura
I know some of you don’t care for the gauges on the V11s, but hopefully the extra goodies of the limited-edition Scura (Italian for “dark”) will get you to see past that!
Special Delivery – 1974 Norton Commando MKIIA Interstate
View Post1990 BMW K1
BMW’s first attempt at a modern sport bike, the K1 featured distinctive bodywork that in hindsight, seems like what a kid would imagine bikes would look like in 2050. In addition to its remarkable looks, the bodywork led to a drag coefficient of .38 – the lowest ever seen on a production bike at the time. The K1 was completely …
Ducati Bodywork – 1982 Honda CBX Custom
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Ducati 999…actually, it’s a Honda CBX that’s been heavily customized. What do you think of the end result?
Champion Framed – Honda 350cc Flat Tracker
Champion racing frames were built in the late sixties and early seventies by Doug Schwerma of Hayward, California. His frames were sought after in the flat track community and were used by riders like Kenny Roberts, Steve Baker, Don Vesco, and more. This example is #1427 and the seller claims it’s the last frame Schwerma built.
Saltarelli Collection – 1959 Ducati 200 Elite
Carlo Saltarelli was an ex-Ducati factory rider/racer/dealer who accumulated an incredible collection of the marque’s best bikes over a 30+ year career. In 2012, 107 of his motorcycles were auctioned off in Monaco by RM Sotheby’s – one of which was this beautiful Ducati Elite. 3 years later it’s back up for sale in Los Angeles.
2007 Buell Lightning Super TT
For just two years and 1,700 units, Buell channeled the supermoto feel and created the XB12STT, a tweaked version of their Lightning streetfighter. It was also known as the Buell Lightning Super TT. Those of you with off-road backgrounds will feel instantly comfortable once you hop on the narrow single seat of the Super TT.
Needs Some Work – 1985 Laverda SFC 1000
Here’s one of the last examples of the Laverda brand – the SFC 1000. A limited edition last gasp from the Italian firm, just 200 were intended to be produced, none for export to the US. So here’s your rare opportunity to snag one.
1960 Honda CB92 Benly
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1964 Motobi 48 Sport
View PostFully Restored – 1987 Ducati 750 F1
View PostNeeds Some Work – 1986 Cagiva Aletta Oro S2
The Cagiva Aletta Oro (Italian for Gold Fin or Gold Wing, of all things), was offered in two versions – the S1 and this S2. The bike was designed to be an entry level 125cc two stroke sport bike.
Mini Elite – 1958 Ducati 85 Sport
With the iconic blue/silver paint and the jelly mold tank, this 85 Sport aped the styling of Ducati’s factory racers and presumably stole the heart of many an Italian schoolboy. The entry level OHV pushrod Ducati, it was sometimes called the Mini Elite due to the similar styling cues.
2002 Moto Guzzi LeMans V11
Here’s a beautiful early example of the V11 Le Mans – simple, durable, Italian fun.