A classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans. The 1986 model, as featured here, was the first year these bikes were imported into the US. Differences between the ’85 and ’86 model were modest – a 25mm longer swingarm, modified bellypan, and …
1981 Bimota HB2
View PostRare Project – 1965 SIS V5 Sport
The country of Portugal isn’t well-known for producing motorcycles, but the SIS V5 Sport was one of the most famous – the Portuguese government even made a stamp of it as part of a series they did on motorcycles of their home country.
In Canada – 2009 BMW K1300R
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 …
1980 Moto Morini 500 Sport
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 …
Gorgeous Restomod – 1983 Honda CB1100F
View PostDaisy Duc – 2002 Ducati 900SS Custom
This bike (called Daisy Duc) was a finalist in the Ultimate Builder Competition at the Washington DC stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. I’m wondering what you guys and gals think about it.
1967 Ducati 250 Mach 1
When it was introduced, the Mach 1 was the fastest 250cc road bike available – it was capable of topping 100 miles per hour.
2004 Ducati 999R FILA
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.
Trivia Discount – 2002 Ducati S4 Fogarty
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 …
1974 Ducati 750 Sport
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 …
2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE
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 …
1987 Honda Hurricane 1000
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.
Ending Soon – 2002 Ducati 998S Troy Bayliss Replica
Post Sale Update: After 32 bids on eBay, this Bayliss Rep sold for $15,600. In 2002, Ducati released two race replicas based on the 998S – one of Ben Bostrom’s bike, and one of Troy Bayliss’. Here’s one of the latter – number 333 of 400.