The Darmah was first introduced at the ’76 Bologna Motorshow before it would see production the following year. The Darmah was created in an effort to bounce back after the commercial failure that was the ’74 860 GT which had some reliability problems and wasn’t the snazziest looking Italian two-wheeler. The Darmah SSD boasted a few bar-raising features like its …
300+ Horsepower – 2015 Kawasaki H2R
The “H2” model designation is one of the most legendary in Kawasaki’s history. So when they brought it back a couple of years ago for their halo sportbike, you knew it had to be something special. It was – but the non-street-legal H2R almost makes the new H2 seem pedestrian thanks to a supercharger and 310 horsepower. Here’s an example …
No Reserve Reg Pridmore Race Replica – 1974 BMW R90S
Post Sale Update: After 27 bids on eBay, this replica sold for $15,037. In 1976, the AMA introduced the Superbike class, a new championship for production-based bikes. BMW’s American importer, Butler & Smith, sponsored the #83 of Steve McLaughlin and the #163 of Reg Pridmore to compete, and the latter surprised most motorcycling fans by winning the inaugural championship on …
Mark Your Calendar – 2008 VYRUS 985 C3 Carbon Edition
Vyrus is a tiny Italian manufacturer based out of Coriano that was founded in 2001 and got its start working alongside Bimota. Vyrus has a particular propensity for hub-center-steering models that are about as exotic as motorcycles can get. The brand’s 985 C3 model is a straight-up masterpiece. The little manufacturer uses Ducati engines in all of its machines, with …
$190K Greenframe in the UK – 1974 Ducati 750SS
It’s not red, but many Ducati fans consider the 750SS to be the firm’s most iconic motorcycle of all time. That’s why the asking price for this not-100% original example is well into six figures. But what will the sale price be?
#20 of 31 – 2001 Voxan VB1
The VB1 was first debuted in 1999 at the Paris Motorcycle show (seems appropriate), but it would be another two years before customers would finally receive deliveries of the rare French liter bike which was only produced in 2001. Designed by Thierry Henriette (of Boxer who designed various stylish sporty two and four-wheelers), only 30 VB1 models were manufactured, making …
No Reserve Matching Triumphs – Bonneville T120R and Daytona T100R
A seller in Boulder, Colorado is letting go of his Bonneville and Daytona that have been painted to match each other. He’s selling both with no reserve so they will both be finding new homes.
Serial Number 1 – 1994 Bimota DB2
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 …
2007 KTM 950 SMR
“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)!
Show Bike – 2007 Ducati Sport Classic 1000S
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 …
“Sophia” – 1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
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 …
Hailwood Replica – 1979 Honda CB750 Custom
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 …
Built in Varese – 1995 Ducati 916
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 …
Rosso-Designed Diesel X Ducati Models
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 …
1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport
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 …