Ducati called in stylist Leopoldo Tartarini to help them back from the 860GT mis-step, and beside the 900SS bevel, and he penned most of the sporty SS attributes into the unfaired SD Darmah. Here’s a very original SD with a recent powertrain rebuild, and very presentable survivor cosmetics. 1979 Ducati SD900 Darmah for sale on…
Rare (adjective) 1. (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often. 2. (of a thing) not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value. 3. unusually good or remarkable. Before the flaming starts, I thought I’d hit up the olde Oxford Dictionary and set the ground rules for discussion. Nobody in…
From the archives of relatively recent history comes the curious story of the Ducati Paso. Utterly polarizing, the Paso was unlike anything that could be found on the roads at the time, and seemed to be either absolutely loved, or completely hated by the public; middle ground was not to be found. The fully-faired machine…
With a claimed 5,300 miles, this striking 1983 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans III is a gem for a certain type of collector. The most BMW-like of the Italian set, Moto Guzzis take some getting used to – although many quirks are amazingly similar to the air-head set. Jump on a similar vintage Beemer and thumb…
Some have said the Daytona is Guzzi’s last real sportbike, but the factory could change that with a new model. This Ohio example hides its age phenomenally, and hasn’t been stored long term – the owner claims a couple of gallons of super every six months or so. 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 for sale…
Ducati’s 900SS/CR was meant to be a conversation starter but its light looks have inspired many updates. Here’s a stealthily modified example with receipts to easily eclipse the price of admission. 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR for sale on eBay The 900SS might win a multiple owner’s contest, so many fans of the brand have owned…
More often seen as the later 900cc, the 750 Sei sings an alto arrangement with a sextet of pistons just over two inches in diameter. Hard to say just when this restoration was completed, but it appears to have traveled very few miles since then. 1976 Benelli 750 Sei for sale on eBay Conceived by…
1985 Suzuki GSX-R For Sale on eBay! $15,550 is the BIN price for what cost right at $4,500 36 years ago . . . ? Not the best ROI, but not too shabby for a Japanese sport bike either! Well, what do you think? It looks pretty amazing in my humble opinion. I think the…
