If you were hoping to park a 916 in your garage but don’t have the stature – either physically or financially – this Cagiva Mito might just be for you. Highlighted in the past as a mini-916, the Mito is a 125cc single cylinder two stroke sport bike that resembles a much larger machine. That resemblance is far from accidental, as the famed Massimo Tamburini had a hand in restyling the bike after its initial introduction. Mk I machines were shipped from 1989 – 1993, while Tamburini’s Evo I & II models started shipping in 1994. The three spoke wheels and 7 speed gearbox identify this as an Evolution I model.
1998 Cagiva Mito for sale on eBay
From the seller:
This machine is virtually new as it only was ridden 399 km since its conversion from a stock 70mph (110 km) bike to one that will show 112 mph(180km) on the speedo.Its collectibility is enhanced by its 7 speed gearbox and of course the styling, which was done in the spirit of the Ducati 916.Being a 2 stroke machine,many states allow small displacement bikes plates for highway use or find a track site to enjoy this super handling lightweight. The mods we performed were not optimized for competition, but were done to keep the reliability and add to the enjoyment of the bike.Recently upgraded, cleaned fuel system,and new battery was fitted.
If you live in a state with emissions laws, this might be a challenge to register and would best be a track-day only bike. If you are concerned with the Mito’s tracking creds, you will note that Valentino Rossi’s first championship race bike was a Cagiva Mito. He certainly has no issues with credibility; just look what the Mito did for him! If you *are* able to register this little gem in your state, please don’t rub it in; we’re jealous enough. Really.
This bike is located in Syracuse, New York. Action has been moderate, with the latest bid sitting below $3k and a reserve in place. It’s impossible to tell what the seller has the reserve set for, but it is unlikely to be met at the current rate with the time remaining. Check it out here and share your thoughts. What’s a fair price on a unique Italian smoker here in the States?
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I emailled the seller, and this moto does not come with any form of a title. Rather seller states it comes with a bill of sale, which is the main reason they will not see the price raise much higher than it is now.
Typical ebay, snafu. Ebay add says under “Item Specifics”, “Vehicle Title: Clear”; then the description states,” Being a 2 stroke machine,many states allow small displacement bikes plates for highway use”. Hope the eventual winner knows this title issue. If not ebay probably won’t help him. Ebay’s typical excuse “The vehicle is older than 10 years.”
too bad for the owner… looked at one of these last year briefly but was put off by all the talk of probs with the 7 speed trans
Much to my surprise, I walked into the local Yamaha dealer. This is the guy I bought my FZR400 from back in ’88. Been in and out of this place a hundred times, but this time I see…. the little Mito. Outrageous little gem. Extremely clean, got the story on how he came by the bike. I believe it’s going up again and from what I saw it’s worth every penny. Anyone interested, I ask Fred questions…