1987 Honda VFR750R RC30
Among the jaw-dropping collection is one of our site’s favorite bikes. Under 6,500km and one of the most sought-after and technically advanced motorcycles of the 1980s.
UPDATE
This bike sold for $28,600
See more auction results below.
Technical Specs
748 CC DOHC V-4 4-Stroke Engine
Four Keihin CV Sidedraft Carburetors
118 BHP at 11,500 RPM
6-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Telescopic Fork Suspension
Rear Pro-Link Single-Sided Swing Arm and Coil-Over
Auction begins today, Monday December 4th.
Highlights from the Adam Lindemann Motorcycle Collection include a selection of Italian performance bikes from Ducati, Moto Guzzi, and Laverda, as well as highly sought-after vintage Honda, BMW, and Triumph offerings.
Seller
These motorcycles represent some of my all time favorite two-wheeled fantasies, and each bike in this collection exhibits something special and unique, whether it remains in unrestored condition or has a special provenance,” said Lindemann. “I’ve enjoyed riding every single one of them, and to me, they are not only mechanical objects, but some of the most exhilarating motoring experiences one can have. These important examples will live on forever with me and without me. I am happy to have been able to enjoy them.
No Reserve
This exceptional assortment of 13 vintage motorcycles comes to auction from the personal collection of New York-based art gallerist and collector Adam Lindemann.
AUCTION RESULTS
1974 Ducati 750 sport sold for $28,600
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport sold for $159,500
1986 Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich sold for $17,600
1991 Ducati 851 SP3 sold for $18,700
1971 Motto Guzzi V7 Sport Telaio Rosso sold for $95,700
1973 Motto Guzzi 850 Eldorado Police sold for $19,800
1975 Magni 750 MV Agusta sold for $170,500
1971 Laverda 750 SFC sold for $107,800
The frontrunner of the collection is a 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport (Estimate: $140,000 – $180,000, Without Reserve), a highly original example that belonged to the late Guy Webster, one of the most famous rock ‘n’ roll photographers of all time whose seminal work included early photography of The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Bob Dylan, and The Beach Boys. Webster was known for his Italian motorcycle collection, and this 750 Super Sport was one of his most prized possessions. This example has never been comprehensively restored and retains an evocative, irreplaceable patina and countless rare hallmarks of originality. It has been sparingly used, showing under 18,000 kilometers when catalogued.
To Ride or Not to Ride
This is an ongoing conversation in our community when these big-ticket bikes come up. Some people see these machines as works of art, and want to preserve them. Others insist they were made to ride, and it is blasphemy not to ride these amazing machines.
As a designer, I can appreciate their aesthetic beauty and for sure these bikes would make amazing artworks for any home, as a history buff I understand their significance in the history of motorcycles and as a rider I understand that the performance is part of the package. Experiencing the power and the thrill of a motorcycle rounds it all out. So I’m a bit torn on this issue. I sympathize with all sides.
It was refreshing to hear that the collector is an accomplished racer and has enjoyed these machines. I do not think there is a zero-mile example in the lot. If so, please correct me.
Perhaps there is room for all sides to be happy. Sparingly used happy, lol. It is always fun to see videos of Leno riding a bike from his collection. It inspires me to get out of my comfort zone.
Good luck to the buyer and seller! Let us know if you win one of these!
LL
Wow! The Magni MV Agusta sold for $160K!
@chris – thanks for sharing – that is amazing!