Like most sportbike manufacturers, Aprilia’s line includes uprated editions and commemoratives of each machine, to the point where a base model is rarely seen or tested. The second-generation 998cc Aprilia offered here is a stocker with an Akropovich exhaust and aftermarket levers. But the low production ensures rarity, and with low miles and no damage…
Note: likely a private sale, this auction was ended just before post time… Since the ST’s inception in 1998, the sport touring side of the Ducati line was a lot more sport than touring. Right from the ST2 the bikes went well and looked better without the bags than with. 2001 saw the 996cc desmoquattro…
Set the way-back machine for the early 1970’s and check out a Triumph TR-6, some came with red-striped Michelins, beyond cool on a BRG car. This cared-for Ducati retro makes reference to that look, taking the red / black scheme ( standard on every 2007 Sport 1000S ) to a new level. 2007 Ducati Sport…
Not long before the flights of 600cc sportbikes started pounding these shores, Honda started a handling-centric mini-frenzy with the mid-80’s Interceptors. They were light(er) in weight and had 4-valve V-4’s, with small frame-mounted fairings and little belly scoops. Serial number 18 and possibly the first delivered to the U.S., this VF-500 has been cared for and thoughtfully photographed.…
Ducati Superbikes have been the subject, and sometimes the victim, of many different customizations over the years, sometimes making a substantial change to the bike, more often a fashion statement. Starting with a fairly collectible 1098S, a Florida owner has done a full carbon makeover, a subtle statement from 30 feet but wild within arms…
Update 3.14.2017: We have been informed that this bike is now sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Update 4.18.2016: This seller has renewed his Featured Listing. Thank you to Shaun for supporting the site and good luck with the sale! -dc Before Honda released the homologation special VFR750R / RC30 road bikes, HRC built…
In development and production since 1991 but still looking like the future, Bimota’s Tesi 3/D might be the ultimate attention-getter. The 3/D improved Tesi handling and production techniques, and uses the Ducati 1100DS engine, light and good for 95 hp. Number 23 of just 29 2008’s, this Tesi is light ridden with 2,250 miles and…
Ran into an old friend recently who doesn’t seem to have aged in the several years since we saw each other. Still a looker in red and white, without the wear and tear affecting most of us. No longer a youngster, but still a nice package, well equipped from birth and spending time in the…
