One of my favorite motorcycles from this weekends Bonneville Vintage GP was a Metralla Mk2 racer – so here’s a street version for you to enjoy.
In Australia – 1974 Ducati 750 Sport
There’s some question about if this is an authentic Sport or a converted GT – though apparently the engine and frame numbers are for a Sport, according to Ian Falloon’s book, The Ducati 750 Bible
1 of 100 – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Special Edition sold for $21,000. In 2007, Ducati released a limited edition of just 100 bikes, only in North America. The Ducati Sport 1000 Special Edition is one of the rarest Ducatis made in recent history, and combines modern tech with traditionally-inspired design. Specifically built to remind fans of the 1978 Ducati 900SS …
1973 Laverda 750 SF1
The evolution of the SF (Super Freni/Super Brakes), the SF1 was introduced in 1973 and evolved with a Denso speedo/tach instead of the prior Smiths gauges plus a new exhaust system.
2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni
The Moto Guzzi LeMans Tenni was a limited production model produced only in ’02 and ’03. Just 170 examples were produced, and the most obvious difference is the custom paint scheme and large quasi-dustbin fairing.
1980 Ducati Darmah SSD
After the classic 750 GT of the 70s, Ducati looked to evolve with a simpler engine, and they ended up with the first ‘square case’ bevel twin – the 860 GT. It was a commercial flop, so just a few years later, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah was released, and it was a much better sport tourer. The SD (Sport …
Custom Paint – 2009 Aprilia Tuono Factory
View Post1995 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100
Producer of big bikes with lovely, torquey V-Twin engines, Guzzi is best known for cruisers and standard bikes. But the Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 was a beautiful deviation from the norm.
Supercharged – 1974 Norton Commando 850
Based on out of South Windsor, Connecticut, Drouin made belt driven superchargers for a variety of bikes, like the Sportster Super Glide and the CB750 – though they had most of their success with the Norton Commando. Here’s a 850 that’s been given a variety of custom features, but the star of the show is obviously the Drouin, which was …
$1,800 – Cheap Matchless Mongrel – 1960 Matchless G2
Built from ‘a box of parts and a rolling chassis’, this Matchless G2 is not yet complete (needs lights ans switch gear to be street legal) but it “starts easily and is a hoot to ride.”
Bimota Foursome
A collector in Connecticut with over 150 motorcycles is selling off all 18 of his Bimotas in the next couple of weeks. Four are currently available, and they’re generally claimed to be in museum quality. Put that drool guard on your keyboard!
Get Some Sidecovers – 1966 Honda CB160
Post Sale Update: This CB sold for $2,125 after 16 bids on eBay. Also known as the Mini Hawk, the Honda CB160 featured an over-bored CB125 that produced 16.5 horsepower at 10,500rpm. Light, nimble, and beautiful, they’ve become a favorite in small displacement vintage racing.
$950 – 1972 CZ 175 Sport
In the 50s and 60s, CZ was at the top of its game. After World War II, it was the second largest manufacturer of motorcycles in Europe, plus it was dominating motocross competition worldwide.
Showroom Condition – 1995 Ducati 916
With less than 1,500 miles, this 916 is being offered by the original owner and it comes with service records, Ferracci pipes (originals included), and some carbon fiber. What a beauty.