Post Listing Update: This Galletto was pulled off eBay due to an error in the listing. Carlo Guzzi was one of Moto Guzzi’s three co-founders back in 1921, and he was the brainchild behind a scooter/motorcycle hybrid called the Galletto (cockerel in Italian). Over approximately 15 years of production, 75,000 units were sold.
Italian Two-Stroke – 1957 Moto Guazzoni
Founded in Milan in 1935 by one Aldo Guazzoni, a seasoned mechanic, engineer, and motorcycle dealer, Moto Guazzoni was a moped, trike, and motorcycle manufacturer operating into the late 1970s. The company first got its start making mopeds, but eventually pivoted to producing utility three-wheelers (think Italian H-D Servicar)—churning out utilitarian trikes similar to MV Agusta’s Motocarro and Moto Guzzi’s …
Video Intermission – 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast Restoration Timelapse
Three years ago, I interviewed Sam Roberts, the man behind Ujeni Motors. I occasionally see him at events like the Quail Motorcycle Gathering and the Mecum Las Vegas auction, and I saw him at the latter this January when he mentioned that he was about to restore a CB750 and film a cool timelapse of the restoration. I loved the …
Picture Intermission – Dogs of the 2019 Quail Motorcycle Gathering
This was my fifth straight year at the Quail – each time I go I can’t help but notice all kinds of awesome dogs at the show. So this time around, I figured I’d share a few of my favorite four-legged animals that happened to be chilling near motorcycles. I realize this isn’t actually motorcycle-focused, but who doesn’t like dogs?
Thunderstorm Heads – 1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt
View PostWhat Do You Want To Know? 2019 Ducati Scrambler Icon
Ducati brought back the Scrambler name in 2015 with a bike that was so successful that it became its own model family and spawned a lineup of 400cc, 800cc, and 1100cc machines. Though the Scrambler has been around for 4 years, I still haven’t had the chance to ride one. That’ll change today as I head up to the Bay …
Classic Japanese MX Collection in Arizona
Not much to say here – a seller in Phoenix has a collection of 8 gorgeous Japanese dirt bikes from the 70s-80s that he’s looking to sell as a unit.
2001 Aprilia Futura RST1000
For many, the Aprilia Futura was poorly named – the angular design felt more “80s anime” than “bike of the future”. Still, it was a sport-tourer with an emphasis on sport, and it was powered by a motor based on the unit found in Aprilia’s repli-racer RSV Mille. Combine that with a comfortable seat and factory hard bags and you …
No Reserve – 1972 Honda CB750
Post Sale Update: This CB sold for $5,900 after 35 bids on eBay in Los Angeles, California. Honda’s CB750 is a decade-defining motorcycle for most, and this is a lovely example of the K2 with just 7,000 miles, 200 of which came after a mechanical rebuild with “all genuine Honda and/or NOS parts”.
Electric Start with No Reserve – 1971 Norton Commando 750 Custom
Post Sale Update: This Commando sold for $11,215.55 after 24 bids on eBay in Indianapolis, Indiana. The seller of this bike acquired it 13 years ago as “a clap trap pile of parts”. Over the last decade and change he has brought it back to life and collected nearly 20 awards and 3 Best-in-Show honors in the process. Now it’s …
284 Miles – 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH Bi-Centennial Liberty Edition
In 1976, Harley released a limited run of bikes called the Liberty Edition to commemorate America’s bicentennial. Liberty Editions were built across several models – I’ve featured a similarly-prepped Super Glide before – but from what I can tell, the differences were only cosmetic with black metallic paint and special decals on the fairing and tank.
2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200
Do you know what to me makes Kawasaki just a bit more bad ass than other bike manufacturers? It’s the Kawasaki green, but more than that, it’s where and why that lime green started to be sprayed on their bikes. In 1969 at Daytona Raceway, there was a superstition that was taken very seriously; you don’t race green bikes. So, …
2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
My buddy Bryan Wood is looking to sell a Bullet 500 – you may remember him from a guest appearance in the Beater Olympics as well as his coverage of The Desert Race. I figured I’d just let him take it from here: