Legendary motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini had a long and storied career. From co-founding iconic motorcycle manufacturer Bimota, to penning some of the most striking designs in motorcycling history for the likes of Cagiva, Ducati and MV Agusta, Tamburini has been responsible for many a rider’s dream machine. You might have seen some of his design…
At a glance, it’d be easy to mistake this frisky little Cagiva Mito for something else… Looking for all the world like a 2/3 scale Ducati 916, right down to the instruments and the transverse steering damper mounted to the headstock, it’s really just that aluminum beam frame that gives the game away. Ironically, the…
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…
Introduced in 1989, the Cagiva Mito was restyled in 1994 by… Well you get three guesses. If, after a quick look at that front fairing and headlight arrangement, you guessed “Massimo Tamburini”, you win a cookie! Either that or you’re quick with a Google search… Looking for all the world like a miniature, aluminum beam-framed…
Who Shrunk The 916? 2000 Cagiva Mito 125cc EVO II (CA Title!) You have to give it to Massimo Tamburini, the man’s designs are classics. It takes skill to make people appreciate a 125cc bike designed for teenagers. Yeah, it might not have come from a fresh sheet of paper but it has some sexy…
Italian Teens Commuter Or U.S. Exotica? Titled 1995 Cagiva Mito It is kind of funny how something can be very ordinary in one place an exotic in another. These little Mitos, in my opinion, are classic bikes. Their design/look is timeless much like, say a Ducati 916. Could it be because the same pen designed them? …
1993 Cagiva Mito In North Carolina In my opinion, the Mito is one of those bikes that just has classic lines. I actually favor the styling of the older model Mito’s like this one. Nothing wrong with the Cagiva red either. This one has a few issues but might be had for a decent price. The…
Dan’s brain child, raresportbikesforsale.com, was born two years ago today! To celebrate, Doug and I are sharing our favorite feature bike’s and what we think are the best values we’ve had! We’ve come a long way in the past two years and we would like to thank everyone for their support. We hope our site…