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Serial Number 1 – 1994 Bimota DB2

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

7-25-17 Update: A year and 300 miles later, this DB2 is back up for sale. The seller makes reference to the previous eBay listing and since he bought it he’s done a good amount of work. The most obvious cosmetic changes are that he powdercoated the wheels and repaired the scuff that was on the tail. Some mechanical work was …

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2007 KTM 950 SMR

In Austria, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

“Think of it as a BMW GS with balls and you’re almost there.” That’s how MCN summed up KTM’s large supermoto, the 950 SMR. Here’s a good looking example that’s well-optioned, plus it’s the “R” which has a smaller tank and a different riding position. What are you waiting for? Go scare some GS owners (myself included)!

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Show Bike – 2007 Ducati Sport Classic 1000S

In Custom, Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

When scouring the interwebs for scoots to feature here on Bike-urious, I’ve always refrained from featuring Ducati Sport Classic 1000 examples, as undeniably special as they are, even the Paul Smart versions in my opinion don’t usually warrant their own post. This ’07 Sport Classic 1000S example however is just too cool to pass up, and apparently I’m not alone …

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“Sophia” – 1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update – Sophia sold for $10,600 after 17 bids on eBay. The V7 Sport may be the most iconic of Moto Guzzi’s long lineup of street bikes. It’s a gorgeous, simple motorcycle that deserves to be brought back in the current wave of manufacturers building retro bikes. But I digress. The seller of this bike says this is …

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Hailwood Replica – 1979 Honda CB750 Custom

In Japan, Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Mike Hailwood replicas are simply the business. It doesn’t matter what make the legend rode that’s being replicated, MH replicas are just plain valuable and desirable in the motorcycle world and this beautiful CB750 Mike Hailwood replica is no exception. Though this example does a great job of looking the part of the iconic RC166, sporting Hailwood’s machine’s period correct …

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Built in Varese – 1995 Ducati 916

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After 19 bids on eBay, this Varese-built 916 sold for $6,500. Thanks to the gift of hindsight, we know that the 916 was one of Ducati’s most important models of all time. But did you know that it nearly had a catastrophic beginning? Right as the production lines were spinning up to bring the world the prettiest …

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Rosso-Designed Diesel X Ducati Models

In Cruiser, Italy, Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Renzo Rosso is something of a powerhouse in the fashion world as the current president of the OTB Group, which is the parent company of labels like Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Paula Cademartori, just to name a few. Renzo grew up in Italy immersed in a culture that embraced all things two-wheeled, so despite him having a ridiculously busy …

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1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This CB400F sold for $4,550 after a hefty 91 bids on eBay. I’ve always thought the CB400F was a pleasant mid-sized bike, and the fantastic waterfall headers make it stand out. I’ve featured several over the years and the sale prices manage to surprise me almost every time. There’s over a week left in the bidding for …

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1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This CB900F did not meet reserve despite 9 bids up to $4,050. In the late 70s, Honda offered both a CB750F and a CB900F, but per their marketing department the US only got the 750 and Europe only got the 900. Both markets were upset about this because humans always think the grass is greener on the …

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162 of 202 – 1972 BSA A70L Lightning

In England, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this rare BSA sold for $7,250. Every Britbike enthusiast knows about the A65 twin and the several model variants it powered. But did you know that there was a rare evolution called the A70? BSA produced 202 examples for homologation purposes so that they could use a 750cc twin in AMA flat …

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Ending Soon – 1969 Kawasaki H1 Mach III

In Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Post Sale Update: After 68 bids on eBay, this Mach III sold for $15,191! The H1 Mach III was easily the fastest 500cc bike around when it debuted, and it quickly garnered a reputation for being unbeatable in a straight line and unmanageable otherwise. 50 years of stories may have led to some exaggeration here and there, and not everyone …