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In Canada – 2009 BMW K1300R

In Germany, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

I’m a sucker for the BMW K1200R, which is why I was so disappointed when BMW decided not to bring the 13 to the US. However, our friendly neighbors to the north did get it (albeit in very limited quantities). Here’s one in a distinctive orange that’s ready for a new owner – just don’t expect to bring it down …

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1980 Moto Morini 500 Sport

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This 500 Sport did not attract any bids on eBay. Most riders think of the 3 1/2 when they hear Moto Morini, but the firm was also known for their 500 Sport that was produced a decade later…to very little fanfare. What was once a classically beautiful motorcycle evolved into something hunkier as the Italian company tried to …

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2004 Ducati 999R FILA

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

To celebrate its 200th win in WSBK, Ducati released 200 examples of their top of the line 999R in the Team Ducati FILA livery of 2003. 75 were supposed to make it to the US but it’s possible that just 67 were initially imported.

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Trivia Discount – 2002 Ducati S4 Fogarty

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

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, Ducati released a special edition of their Monster to honor Foggy – here’s #16 of 300. Plus, this is the first time I’ve seen a seller asks a trivia question that will …

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1974 Ducati 750 Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Listing Update: This 750 Sport did not meet reserve with bidding up to $33,100. I feature this bike with caution, as the last two ’74 750 Sports that I’ve featured (one of the few bikes I like in yellow) on eBay have been pulled off before the auction ended. Still, it’s not like I can see a bike like this …

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2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Griso did not meet reserve despite 41 bids up to $7,901 on eBay. However, it was later relisted and sold for $8,500 after 2 bids. I’ve featured plenty of these beautiful bikes before…the Moto Guzzi Griso SE. Adorned in a stunning Tenni Green and paired with a brown leather seat, I think this is one of …

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1987 Honda Hurricane 1000

In Japan, Sport, Touring by Abhi1 Comment

The Honda Hurricane, besides having one of the greatest names in motorcycling history, was an excellent sport-tourer that introduced some crucial technology into the Honda lineup. It eventually evolved into the well-known Blackbird.

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1975 Kawasaki Z1

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Before Honda released the instant classic CB750, Kawasaki was also working on a a four-cylinder, 750cc sportbike – except Kawi thought it was going to be first to market. They were thus shocked when Honda released the CB750, forcing them to go back to the drawing board until they could bump up displacement to 903cc. When Kawi was developing the …

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1994 Honda RVF750 RC45

In Japan, Sport by Abhi5 Comments

Post Listing Update: After 24 bids on eBay, bidding did not meet reserve at $21,500. After having ‘tested the market’, the seller then relisted the bike several times with an asking price of $22,500 and got no interest. The last relisting was another auction that got up to $18,277 before the listing was ended because ‘the bike is no longer …