Post-Listing Update: This Bimota DB2 did not attract any attention at the opening bid of $14,000. One of the few 100% Italian Bimotas of the 90s, the DB2 featured a 900cc 2 valve Ducati engine (best known for its usage in the 900SS). It was never the fastest bike in the world, but for many the experience of owning a …
1997 Honda CBR 600 F3 Smokin’ Joe’s Replica
Post-Listing Update: As shown by the commenter Blayne, this is not a real Smokin’ Joe’s Replica. I take it all back! One of my favorite liveries of all time is the Marlboro McLaren F1s of the early 90s – probably in part due to my obsession with Ayrton Senna. Nowadays, a livery featuring a tobacco company is pretty much out …
1 of 30 – 2005 MZ 1000S
Post-Sale Update: This MZ 1000S sold for $4,000 – to one of our own readers! Once the world’s biggest producer of motorcycles, MZ went bankrupt in May of last year. The last decade of its history was full of financial troubles, but the varying ownership had MZ constantly trying new things. In 1996, a Malaysian group took over and resolved …
Museum Quality – 1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo
Every once in a while, the fantastic Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum makes some changes and offers one of their bikes for sale. Currently, they’ve got a Ducati 888 and this very rare Suzuki XN85, one of just 300 that were brought to the United States – only 1,153 were ever sold, in total. It was the first factory bike to feature …
1975 Ducati 750GT
The Ducati 750GT was the first of Ducati’s venerable V-twins, and its lovely lines set the stage for classics like the 750 Sport and 900SS.
Be Like Max – 1996 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Edition
If you’ve had your heart set on a Aprilia RS250, some think it doesn’t get better than the Max Biaggi replica Chesterfield Edition. One of the best-handling bikes ever made, Aprilia worked their chassis magic around a reworked engine from a Suzuki RGV250. It produced a nutty 69 horsepower from a 250cc 2-stroke engine, and redlines at 12,000rpm (which is …
7,500 Miles – 1977 Honda CB750 Super Sport
2-5 Update: After 22 bids on eBay, this CB750 did not meet reserve at $2,550. The seller has now relisted it with a BIN price of $3,995 here on eBay.
1 Owner, Low Miles – 1977 BMW R100/S
How can you not love a 37 year old bike that’s had one owner? This R100/S checks almost all the right boxes – 1 owner, just 37,000 miles, everything works, and you get factory luggage! I’d prefer to see it in the classic BMW black, but I have to concede that the red metal flake looks pretty good in the …
Red, White, and Blue Part 2 – 1988 Yamaha FZR750R
Post-Listing Update: This FZR was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Continuing the red, white, and blue theme is a Yamaha FZR750R, a homologation special for AMA Superbike and a road racer for the street. The predecessor of the legendary OWO1, only 500 were made a year for 3 years. As far as I understand, only 200 of …
Red, White, and Blue – 1990 Honda CBR1000F
The Honda CBR1000F was a long-lived sport tourer that did everything well, but offered less in excitement than its competition from Kawi or Suzuki. With 135 horsepower, it was good for 155 miles per hour and in this case, a patriotic paint job.
Italian Woody – 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 S
Post-Sale Update: This Ducati Monster 1100 S is now marked as sold – final sale price unknown. From a visceral standpoint, I believe the Monster has become worse with every generation (kind of like the new Mini Coopers, but that’s a story for another day). With that said, the new Ducati Monster 1100 S is still a fun bike that’s …
2,645 Miles – 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Slingshot
Post-Sale Update: After 30 bids on eBay, this Suzuki GSX-R 750 Slingshot sold for $8,350. The last year of the 2nd generation of the Gixxer, the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 L featured “Slingshot” carbs. Though this bike looks very similar to the ’89 model, there were a tremendous amount of incremental changes. helping to cement its place as the best …
1986 Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich
Post-Listing Update: Despite 34 bids getting up to $18,911.88, this Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich did not meet reserve on eBay. The 750 F1 is already a rare, classic Ducati, but today we take it one step further. Ducati produced three limited editions of the F1, and the Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich was the first and rarest.
1 of 300 – 1997 Ducati 916 Senna II
1-30 Update: Alright, it’s back again – but the seller doesn’t seem interested in adjusting his price, so it’s the last time we’ll feature it. Find this Senna II for sale for $23,600 here on eBay. 12-21 Update: This Ducati 916 Senna II is back up for sale here on eBay at the same BIN price of $23,600. In honor …
“Barn Find”, 2 Miles – 1998 Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition
Post-Listing Update: This Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. The little brother of the bike that put Ducati back on the map, the 748 was produced in many variations. None were more rare than the Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition. Only 100 were produced in 1998, and they …