One of the later Parillas ever made, this Special features a OHV 4-stroke paired with a 4-speed transmission. This specific bike was prepared to run in the Milano-Taranto, though it did not have a chance to run.
1 of 40 – 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Coppa Italia
Post-Sale Update: This Coppa Italia sold for $9,495. A very limited edition of the V11, the Coppa Italia was very well spec’d, with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, an optional $2,000 titanium exhaust, and more. I’ve seen estimates of production between 40 and 50 – here’s one that’s claimed to be extremely well-cared for.
$2.5k – 1996 Triumph Daytona 900
This very yellow Triumph Daytona has been owned by the current seller twice, but now he’s selling it so maybe he can buy it back from you to own it a 3rd time.
1962 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like the Vincent Black Shadow, set the template for the next 20 years of motorcycles. Unlike the Black Shadow, though, the Superhawk was known for both speed and reliability, and it would lead to several future …
Restored in Australia – 1973 Ducati 750GT
A restored example of the Ducati 750GT, this bike has enjoyed almost a complete repaint (minus the frame).
1962 Gilera Giubileo
View Post1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans Mk1
I just featured a Mk1 LeMans that ended up selling for $16,099 – here’s one in yellow that you can get for a similar price without waiting for an auction to end.
1998 Laverda Ghost Strike 668
Talk about a fantastic name for a motorcycle. The Laverda Ghost Strike is one of the many variants the Italian firm pushed out in the late 90s that were powered by either the 650 or 668cc parallel twins. Laverda actually offered a Ghost and a Strike as separate models, the former a trellis-framed naked bike, the latter a perimeter-framed naked. …
The Real Thing – 1974 John Player Norton Commando
View PostCabin Racing – 1990 Honda NSR250SP MC21
Post-Listing Update: Bah. It seems this MC21 has already been pulled off of eBay – guess it sold already. Honda’s NSR250R was sold from ’87 to ’99, and was pretty much the defining 250 racer replica over all those years. The Rothman’s livery was quite popular, but the MC21 generation also had a rare paint Cabin Tobacco paint scheme. This …
Ducati Collection in New York
View Post1986 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000
Post Listing Update: This LeMans did not meet reserve with bidding up to $4,017.09. The ’86 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1000 was one of five generations of the LeMans – it’s also the most ‘dangerous’ one as it’s the generation where Guzzi retrofitted a 16″ front rim instead of the usual 18″ in a quest to improve handling – except they …
1983 Honda CB1100F
Post-Listing Update: This CB1100F was pulled from eBay because “there was an error in the listing.” Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that evolved from the 900F. In the process, it had tremendous performance – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.
1968 Rickman Metisse Triumph
4-11 Update: 7 months, 5 miles, and 1 seller later, this beautiful Rickman is back up for sale. I wonder why. It’s since moved from Chicago to Silver Spring, Maryland – find it here on eBay. 9-26 Update: This Rickman Metisse Triumph was pulled off eBay the first time, but is now back up for sale with bidding up to …
496 Miles – 1980 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Post Listing Update: despite 29 bids up to $5,100, this CB750F did not meet reserve. The Honda CB750F, also known as the Super Sport, was an evolution of the storied CB750 line. It gained some 80s styling to complement the 748cc dual overhead cam engine, a unit that produced 78 horsepower. The bike was capable of hitting about 125 miles …