Please note: The seller is managing the sale of this collection on behalf of the owner’s estate. He has represented each bike to the best of his ability and will be unable to provide further history or supporting documentation. The bike does not currently run and the seller cannot confirm mechanical condition. He has provided a walk around video and is selling the bike as-is. A local dealership will be providing the Bill of Sale; all fees (with the exception of Iconic’s buyer’s fee) and taxes will be accounted for by the dealer.
During Italy’s 1950s etceterini of little-known marques, Motobi (or MotoBi) is an obscure off shoot caused by family drama in the ever-changing landscape of Italian motorcycling. In 1948, Giuseppe Benelli walk out of the family factory in Pesaro over a disagreement and founded FAMOSA which eventually became MotoBi.
The company quickly established itself in the red hot Italian bike market with it’s two-stroke B200 comprised of a pressed-steel frame and distinctive egg-shaped engine. Motobi released a variety of small displacement bikes through the 1960s ranging form 48cc to 250cc. When Giuseppe Benelli died and the company was absorbed back into the Benelli family creating Gruppo Benelli-Motobi in 1961.
This example is VIN: BS209804.
The odometer shows 1,456 kilometers (904 miles), however the seller cannot confirm accuracy.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “Not running. The bike has been a display piece for many years and not in current running condition. Tank has some rust but no fuel. Motor turns with compression.”
Modifications:
Per the seller, “It is unknown if there were any modifications that were performed by previous or current ownership.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on CEAT tires.
There is no key, ignition, or supporting documents.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Denver, Colorado, this Motobi is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 48 Sport Pesaro stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Denver, Colorado
Year
Ciraca 1965-66
Make
Motobi
Model
Sport Special 48
Mileage
True Mileage Unknown
VIN
BS209804
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 26
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: p*******9
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
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p*******9
August 15, 2024 12:59 pm PDT
$2,299
6*****a
August 15, 2024 12:59 pm PDT
$2,225
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6*****a
August 15, 2024 8:46 am PDT
$2,199
b****t
August 15, 2024 8:46 am PDT
$2,099
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b****t
August 14, 2024 11:02 pm PDT
$2,010
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6*****a
August 14, 2024 11:02 pm PDT
$1,910
b****t
August 14, 2024 6:06 pm PDT
$1,805
m********7
August 14, 2024 5:50 pm PDT
$1,705
b****t
August 14, 2024 5:50 pm PDT
$1,650
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b****t
August 14, 2024 10:39 am PDT
$1,605
m***********n
August 13, 2024 1:14 pm PDT
$1,505
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j**w
August 13, 2024 1:14 pm PDT
$1,500
m***********n
August 13, 2024 8:45 am PDT
$1,350
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b**********o
August 13, 2024 8:45 am PDT
$1,250
m***********n
August 10, 2024 7:49 am PDT
$1,100
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s*******z
August 10, 2024 7:49 am PDT
$1,000
m***********n
August 10, 2024 7:48 am PDT
$800
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s*******z
August 10, 2024 7:48 am PDT
$700
m***********n
August 9, 2024 11:08 pm PDT
$600
d***7
August 9, 2024 11:08 pm PDT
$500
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d***7
August 9, 2024 11:12 am PDT
$401
h**********9
August 8, 2024 4:36 pm PDT
$301
d***7
August 8, 2024 4:36 pm PDT
$250
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d***7
August 8, 2024 4:36 pm PDT
$201
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