Santa Monica, California – a Euro-market example with just 5 kilometers on the odometer and extras we haven’t seen in a while: the OEM stand, service manual, tool kit, and a factory-sealed battery with unopened acid pack.
Santa Monica, California -Honda said it themselves: this is “the result of a decade’s perfection.”
An impressively-restored example of a piece of American history – Marsh-Metz was the first American company to offer a 90 degree V-Twin.
Santa Monica, California – “Any resemblance with any other form of Harley-Davidson motorcycles begins and ends with the name on the fairing.” Motorcycle.com, March 1996
Santa Monica, California – #1 of 10 specials built to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the RSV4.
“A MotoGP bike with lights; it really is that close to the real thing.” MCN, September 2007
To help aid you in valuing certain “iconic” motorbikes, we’re adding some of the machines we’ve sold before the auction site started!
Santa Monica, California – bought new and then immediately tucked away in a collection, this Desmosedici is pristine.
Naples, Florida – “A MotoGP bike with lights; it really is that close to the real thing.” MCN, September 2007. This one’s even closer thanks to a repaint to look like Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike from the 2011 season.
Naples, Florida – “A MotoGP bike with lights; it really is that close to the real thing.” MCN, September 2007
“There’s no doubt that the F4CC is a stunning display of exquisite details. It’s a case study in the marvelous things that can be accomplished when money is no object and the sky really is the limit.” – Popular Mechanics, October 2009
Santa Monica, California – #22 of 31 Blonde (raw aluminum) P51s – this one is owned by Anthony Kiedis.
Originally sourced from Ducati Corse by Brad Miller as part of his Red Bull USA team, this 998RS has just been cleaned up and is ready for a new owner.
Marina del Rey, California – 1 of 40 examples originally sold in the UK, this is one of the nicest R7’s we’ve ever encountered.
One of the rarest BMW’s ever built, this restored R62 completed the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball. Will you take it across the country again in 2020?
Marina del Rey, California – “Riding the 1299 Superleggera is an assault on the senses” – MCN, 2017
Marina del Rey, California – #470/700 of what is likely the ultimate 916-style machines. This comes with Dymag carbon fiber wheels and several spares.
Santa Monica, California – a 9+/10 RC30 with just 5,095 miles.
Chicago, Illinois – This 4,627-mile example has “been on static display in a private collection since 2012 and the condition shows.”
Santa Monica, California – the best running RC30 we’ve encountered, paired with a Ladybird exhaust.
“If the designer put his name on it, it must be good” – Cycle World, 2005.
“The RC30 was, quite simply, the only bike to have in the late 1980s and early ’90s and for many people now that’s still the case.” Visor Down, September 2010
Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship. Between 1987 and 1990, 4,782 examples were produced. Just 316 of those were originally sold in the US.
Johnstown, Ohio – a rare Swiss model (square headlight, wider front wheel) that’s already been imported and titled in the US for you.
This RC30 was so good that Adam himself bought it at one point. Snap it up before he gets too nostalgic…
“It was far in advance of the competition – a race bike with lights. The whole feel of the machine is of a racing bike, and a top-notch one at that.” – MCN.
“The MV Agusta F4 RC is stunning: a pure racing homologation special with little regard for road etiquette, allowing MV Agusta to compete in World Superbikes with a rolling melange of exotic materials to showcase technology.” – 44Teeth, 2015.
Santa Monica, California – “It was far in advance of the competition – a race bike with lights. The whole feel of the machine is of a racing bike, and a top-notch one at that.” – MCN.
1 of 12 Ducati Corse 996RS’ built in 1999, 1 of 4 raced by the Reve Red Bull Ducati team, and one of two that won the 2001 British Superbike Championship, piloted by John Reynolds.
“It was far in advance of the competition – a race bike with lights. The whole feel of the machine is of a racing bike, and a top-notch one at that.” – MCN.
The spark that made MV Agusta lust-worthy again after decades of irrelevance, the Serie Oro is a true collectible – and this is one of the nicest examples you’ll ever find.
“Ducati 851: Get ’em while you can!” MCN, April 2017. Here’s one of the 531 examples of the SP3 – and it has just 5 miles.
Named for the Isle of Man – where it dominated races for decades – this Manx may have been piloted by Derek Minter.
Marina del Rey, California – a solid RC30 runner with just 13,720 miles.
To help aid you in valuing certain “iconic” motorbikes, we’re adding some of the machines we’ve sold before the auction site started!
“On paper it looked fantastic and had grown men rubbing their loins against glossy pictures in bike mags.” Visor Down, April 2008. The execution didn’t live up to the potential, which makes it rare to find a zero-mile example like this one.
“A motorcycle that basically grabs you by the throat, slaps you in the face a few times, and stamps the words ‘ABSOLUTE HIGH-PERFORMANCE: CAN YOU HANDLE IT?’ indelibly across your forehead when you twist the throttle.” Sport Rider, April 1998
A first year Honda RC30 that’s Ohio-plated and ready to ride.
“The Superleggera is quite simply a work or art, made with the best of the best parts and materials. With its bodywork removed you could sit and drink in the detail for hours on end. ” MCN.
“The RC30 was, quite simply, the only bike to have in the late 1980s and early ’90s and for many people now that’s still the case.” Visor Down, September 2010. This one’s got a long list of aftermarket goodies.
“It’s the exclusive club-within-club feel of Senna ownership – not to mention the association with the sainted driver – that lends it the nagging needfulness provoked by all special Ducatis. ” MCN, November 2015.
Wayzata, Minnesota – 70 worldwide, 10 in the US…1 in your garage? Meet the 1198 R Corse.
“A technological masterpiece.” – Bike Magazine, 1992. Just 25 examples were built of the EF, the final generation of the Tesi 1D.
Michael Woolaway’s genuine TT1 racer that’s been upgraded…and is street-legal!
Seattle, Washington – a freshly-serviced SP4 that was recently imported from Japan.
Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada – an incredible tribute build that was initially designed by Steve Willgoose to be “a period-correct 1982 KZ1000R S1 race bike in street trim.”
Reading, Pennsylvania – 1 owner, never ridden. It’d be tough to get closer to showroom condition than this!
A cosmetically-perfect example of a bike that bridged Bimota’s bankruptcy – built before, and sold after.
Santa Monica, California – recently looked over by our White Glove service, this RG500 is ready to ride.
1 of 30 examples of the Panigale V4 S Corse, which pays tribute to the factory MotoGP racers with a limited-edition livery.
“Want it for Paul’s achievement, want it for Ducati’s heritage, want it for how it looks.” Bike Magazine, 2006
“[The 916 SPS] felt stronger and faster than anything else on the road. It was the ultimate Desmoquattro and the best Ducati you could buy…” OddBike, February 2013.
Santa Monica, California – restored 20 years ago, then put into dry storage 12 years ago with no oil in the crankcase or fuel in the tank.
Campaigned in the last two Pikes Peak Hill Climbs by Michael Woolaway, “Beastie” is a unique combination of style and pace.
In the long and storied history of the GSX-R750, the RK is considered by many to be the most special.
With over $10,000 in upgrades and a recent $3,600 service, this beautiful Gamma is one of the coolest motorcycles to come out of the 1980s.
Santa Monica, California – a super low mile example of the six-cylinder that debuted before the CBX.
Who would have thought that green and purple could look so good together?
“[The 916 SPS] felt stronger and faster than anything else on the road. It was the ultimate Desmoquattro and the best Ducati you could buy…” OddBike, February 2013.
Just 450 examples of the 1098R were built – how many still just have zero miles?
Santa Monica, California – Naples, Florida – Tamburini himself called this “My dream. My bike.”
A 0-mile example of one of Honda’s most iconic bikes with an early VIN. What else do you need to know?
A beautiful tribute to the rare Walter Wolf Gammas, this example has Wolf’s signature on the tank.
Santa Monica, California – 1 of 500 examples (150 in the US) of the Troy Bayliss Replica.
Marina del Rey, California – #32 of 300 examples with just 945 miles on the odometer.
Santa Monica, California – “Unique is an adjective often misused, but the supercharged H2 certainly qualifies as a proper example…it will go down in history as a landmark motorcycle” – Motorcycle.com, April 2015.
#28 of the limited production Xerox bikes that pay tribute to the Superbikes of James Toseland and Regis Laconi.
Santa Monica, California – a OW01 that was nice enough to spend time in the Iconic Motorbikes Vault.
“If attention is what you crave, this Swiss-built machine – a cross between an ATV and a Formula racecar – will start more conversations than Jeremiah Wright…the perfect bike for a well-heeled enthusiast whose garage isn’t complete without all the latest toys.” Motorcycle.com, May 2008.
Marina del Rey, California – 1 of ~50 examples of the rarest 916 Sport Production ever built.
With touches like an internal throttle, twist clutch, and dual master cylinders off the rear brake, “Skyway” is clever both cosmetically and mechanically.
One of 400 examples built to commemorate the 2001 WSBK Championship won by Troy Bayliss – this one’s still on MSO with 1 mile on the odometer.
Marina del Rey, California – The final expression of Team Green’s homologation specials in the 1990s.
A beautiful sandcast CB750 that passed through the meticulous hands of Vic World.
In the long and storied history of the GSX-R750, the RK is considered by many to be the most special.
The final expression of Team Green’s homologation specials in the 1990s. This one has just 477 miles.
Santa Monica, California – exquisitely prepped for the racetrack.
Santa Monica, California – Originally a Canadian model, this RZ has had just two owners since new!
The coolest of Ducati’s neo-retro SportClassic lineup, this Paul Smart has just 996 miles. Are you going to take it past 1,000?
“Probably the most beautiful production bike in the world.” – VisorDown, July 2003.
Forget the RZ350 – this is the true Kenny Roberts Replica. This example has a clean Oregon title, to boot.
Santa Monica, California – The RZV is a JDM-only bike with unique touches such as a hand-welded aluminum frame. Perfect for a RZ collector!
Santa Monica, California – the seller’s proceeds of this sale will be donated to City Team Oakland!
Marina del Rey, California – “Kawasaki’s ZX-7R forms an ideal foundation for a Superbike roadrace effort.” Cycle World, December 1992.
Santa Monica, California – the nicest NSR250 we’ve ever seen.
“[The 916 SPS] felt stronger and faster than anything else on the road. It was the ultimate Desmoquattro and the best Ducati you could buy…” OddBike, February 2013.
Santa Monica, California – The very bike that caused a ruckus in AMA Formula Extreme – Damon Buckmaster’s #6 Graves Yamaha R7/R1 hybrid.
“From the badge emblems on the tank and the seat to the race-worthy components, this machine is almost as fun to sit on and look at from the cockpit as it is to ride…almost.” – MCN, October 2002
The very first example of Harley-Davidson’s sole foray into production MX machines.
“[The 916 SPS] felt stronger and faster than anything else on the road. It was the ultimate Desmoquattro and the best Ducati you could buy…” OddBike, February 2013.
This CBX was donated by Honda. All proceeds go to Ride for Kids, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
The final expression of Team Green’s homologation specials in the 1990s. This one has just 210 miles!
Middleton, Wisconsin – in the same family since 1986, this ELR has a rebuilt motor that was bored out to 1,100cc by Bill Whisenant.
The coolest of Ducati’s neo-retro SportClassic lineup.
Santa Monica, California – a low mileage (1,925) GSX-R with magazines, posters, and memorabilia that will take you back to 1986.
#121 of 200 bikes built to celebrate Ducati’s 200th win in WSBK.
Santa Monica, California – #7 of 750 with just 36 miles on the odometer.
Johannesburg, South Africa – one of just 1,500 “C” examples of Honda’s first homologation special.
Santa Monica, California – #388 of 400 examples built to commemorate the 2001 WSBK Championship won by Troy Bayliss.
Kawasaki’s 750cc homologation special for 1992.
Knoxville, Tennessee – This one-off custom has been built from the ground up and includes a 80 horsepower Yamaha Banshee engine!
Santa Monica, California – an impressively original example of Suzuki’s iconic Water Buffalo.
Santa Monica, California – with the same owner for over two decades, this Sei comes with the original sales paperwork.
Choose your own adventure – we’ve got two identical 0-mile examples of the Tornado Tre Limited Edition, one serial number apart!
Likely a former privateer race bike, this 175cc single overhead cam FB Mondial has has engine #1.
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