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MotoGP And WSB Ducatis Go Up For Auction

Some iconic racing motorcycles will be open for bids at the Iconic Sale at the Silverstone Festival 2024 as MotoGP and WSB Ducatis go up for auction. It’s organised by Iconic Auctioneers, and takes place on Sunday 25th August, with viewing days from Firday 23rd at the Northamptonshire circuit.

The lots include everything from a 1929 AJS M7 349cc race bike with a guide price of £12,000 to £14,000 to a 2022 MV Agusta Supeveloce 800 Ago LE, signed by Giacomo Agostini and with just four push miles on the clock, for £35,000 to £40,000. But it’s dominated by various rare Ducatis, including two Superleggeras, two 996 SPS, a Panigale Anniversario, and three very special race bikes from the Italian manufacturer.

MotoGP And WSB Ducatis go up for auction at the Silverstone Festival 2024The 2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 799cc
The 2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 799cc

It has a guide price of £380,000 to £400,000, and has recently been rebuilt by Ducati specialist David Allenby. The 220bhp desmodromic V4 engine puts out more than 220bhp, and combined with a weight of just 148kg, it will happily top 190mph. It comes with the fitted 17″ rims, and the original 16.5″ wheels, the carbon fibre front discs for display purposes, and can be used and maintained without factory support if you really want to show off at a track day, or use it for parades and events.

The 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc

Another important year in Ducati MotoGP history was their return to top level racing in 2003, and this particular bike was used by Loris Capirossi during that season, with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and over 220bhp from the 989cc engine. It also has a later Marelli ignition system with traction control, making it potentially a little easier to actually use.

The 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc
The 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc

The earlier Ducati MotoGP bike has a slightly lower guide price of £180,000 to £200,000, and is again in good running order.

In 2003 Capirossi and team-mate Troy Bayliss made an immediate impact on the series, finishing fourth and sixth overall in the championship, with Capirossi winning the Catalunya round, and the Italian manufacturer finishing second in the Constructors’ standings.

The 2018 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati Panigale R WSBK

If you’re more of a World Superbikes fan, then you may be interested in this 2018 Ducati Panigale R, which was raced by Michael Ruben Rinaldi as the sole rider in the Aruba-it Racing Junior Team that season. The Italian rider competed in 16 races from the 26 on the season calendar, with multiple top ten finishes.

The 2018 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati Panigale R WSBK
The 2018 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati Panigale R WSBK

The Panigale V4 R is ready to use in original and restored condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paulo Ciabatti of Ducati Corsa. To comply with WSBK rules, the bike has a 998cc engine rather than the larger road version, and comes with a guide price of £100,000 to £140,000.

If you have the funds to consider picking up one of the trio of racing Ducatis, then you can bid in the room, by phone, online or via comission, and you can register to potentially buy a bike via the Iconic Aucioneers website.

As mentioned above, there are a variety of bikes and even scooters for sale, from a 2009 Piaggio Vespa GTS 300iE Super 278cc with a guide price of £500-£1000 to classic Hondas, and the Ducati race bikes featured above. Personally, if I had the money available, I’d be bidding on the 1988 Honda NSR250R SP MC18 that’s listed with a guide of £6,000 to £8,000.

Keep up with all our latest coverage new, classic and secondhand Ducati motorcycles, here. Along with everything related to motorcycle sport across all championships and series, here.

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‘New’ Ducati Supermono Goes Up For Auction

Here’s a bike you won’t see offered for sale very often, as a ‘new’ Ducati Supermono goes up for auction at the H&H Classics bike sale at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday, 20th July, 2022. It’s been built from new old stock, and the replica/continuation has been built by supermono expert Alistair Wager.

The Ducati Supermono has styling designed by Pierre Terblanche and other parts created by Claudio Domenicalli and Massimo Bordi, including the 550cc four stroke desmodromic single cylinder engine which used a dummy connecting rod to act like a second piston and create a balance similar to a V-twin more usually identified with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer.

Designed to compete in the Sound of Singles class and also featured as a supporting series for World Superbikes from 1994 until 1997, just 40 bikes were built in 1993, with a larger 572cc engine being used for a futher run of 27 constructed in 1995. Built for handling and a light weight, carbon fibre bodywork and parts were complimented by magnesium for the case covers, chain adjustment covers and triple clamps.

This 'new' Ducati Supermono goes up for auction in July 2022Allen Millyard 1976 Kawasaki KH500 “KH Five”, along with a hose of classics including Vincent Black Shadows and Rapides, a 1975 MV Agusta America, a 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane, and the unusual 2017 Avinton Collector GT, along with a lot of other more affordable bikes, including many with no reserve price (for example, a 1994 MZ Skorpian Sports or a 1993 Ducati 900SS). You can see everything on offer on the H&H Classics site, here, along with bidding details and information if you want to attend.

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Allen Millyard 1976 Kawasaki KH500 “KH Five” Up For Auction

There’s no shortage of desirable motorcycles for sale at the moment, including this Allen Millyard 1976 Kawasaki KH500 “KH Five” up for auction on July 20th, 2022. It’s one of a number of interesting machines open for bids at the next H&H Classic Bikes event, which is taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum.

A standard Kawasaki KH500 is already fairly sought after, as the two-stroke triples were known for fast acceleration. And a reputation for catching out unwary riders. But famed builder Allen Millyard decided to take two of the original engines, and create this 850cc, five-cylinder example a friend in 2005.

Check out the rare 850cc Allen Millyard 1976 Kawasaki KH500 all of the lots on the H&H Classics site, with everything from a personally tempting 1994 MZ Skorpion Sports with no reserve, to 1922 Matchless H2 around £20,000 or a 2017 Avinton Collector GT predicted to reach between £23-27,000.

Alternatively, catch up on all our latest coverage of new, classic and custom Kawasaki motorcycles, here. Or mix up your window shopping by browsing the classic Kawasaki KH500s currently for sale on eBay.

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Rare 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 Up For Auction

You might associate the Italian manufacturer with cars, but you could pick up a two-wheeled example for less than you might think on the 6th April, 2022, with a rare 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 up for auction. And with an estimate of £9,000 to £11,000.

The eldest of the Maserati brothers, Carlo, started out by building single cylinder engines to mount on bicycles, winning races on them at the turn of the 20th century. So it was a bit of a return when Maserati, now owned by Adolfo Orsi, bought up the Italmoto motorcycle company and produced the Tipo 125/T2, based on a DKW design, and the Tipo 160/T4 which was based on the Italmoto 160 tourer.

The rare 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 up for auction on April 6th, 2022
The rare 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 up for auction on April 6th, 2022

The 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 features a 158cc single cylinder four stroke built by the company, and putting out a claimed 7.5hp when new. You get a four-speed gearbox, kickstart and chain drive, but no clocks of any sort. So you’ll have to guess the top speed you can manage.

The example up for auction also has a sports seat, alloy rims and period correct tyres, having been restored in the last few years by a previous owner. It’s been part of a private collection, and comes with a current V5C, but needs some recommissioning before you’ll be able to ride it.

You could own a rare Maserati for much less than you might imagine...
You could own a rare Maserati for much less than you might imagine…

It’s part of an auction by H&H Classics taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022. And not only is the rare 1955 Maserati Tipo 160/T4 up for auction, but there’s also a matching 1955 Maserati Tipo 125/T2 on offer with an estimate of £6,000 to £8,000. So for potentially under £20,000, you could own the most important two motorcycles produced by the Italian brand (they also offered mopeds and 175cc and 250cc models during their brief time in production).

As you might imagine with an auction at the National Motorcycle Museum, the pair of Maserati bikes aren’t the only items of interest. A total of 206 motorbikes and scooters are up for sale on the day, with some of the most interesting lots including:

  • 1951 Vincent Black Shadow special order (Estimate £70,000 – £80,000)
  • 1929 Coventry Eagle E120 (Estimate £60,000-£70,000)
  • 1952 Manx Norton 500 (Estimate £60,000-£65,000)
  • 1956 Manx Norton 350 (Estimate £27,000-£30,000)
  • 1949 Vespa V11T (Estimate £25,000 – £30,000)
  • 2001 Ducati MH900E (Estimate £22,000-£26,000)
  • 1960/1 Honda CR110 (Estimate £22,000-£26,000)
  • 1991 Norton F1 Rotary (Estimate £20,000-£24,000)
  • 1999 Ducati 996 SPS (Estimate £18,500-£22,500)
  • 1988 Suzuki RG500 Gamma (Estimate £11,000-£15,000

And there are Velocette Thruxtons, BSA Gold Stars, Ariel Square Fours, and all the types of classics most of us spend days and nights dreaming about riding and owning at some point. A few of the bikes which jumped out at me include the Ducati 996 SPS which apparently has 1 mile on the clocks, the RG500 and an RD350LC, a couple of 1970s MV Agusta race bikes both estimated at £5,000 to £7,000, and a homologation model 1982 Suzuki Katana GSX1000SZ.

You can keep up with all the latest on new, classic, and secondhand motorcycles, here. If you’re thinking about bidding in the auction, you’ll need to register with H&H Classics, and viewing starts from 9am on Wednesday 6th April, with the vintage scooter auction from 11am, and the classic motorcycles going under the hammer from 1pm.

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Zero Mile Mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 Racer Up For Auction

It’s not often that you see a mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 racer up for auction. And it’s even more unusual when it’s never been ridden, completely original, and showing 0 miles on the clocks. In fact, the only signs that it’s 40 years old are two small cracks near the seat and on the rear fairing.

Not often you see a zero mile mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 racer up for auctionAside from 2 small cracks in the bodywork and the clutch seals, everything is unused and original
Aside from 2 small cracks in the bodywork and the clutch seals, everything is unused and original

The TZ weren’t quite as successful as other production racing motorcycles like the Suzuki RG 500, but Dutch rider Jack Middelburg did win the 1980 Grand Prix on one, beating Graziano Rossi and Franco Uncini.

rs, you could buy this mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 Racer up for auction
It’s hard to believe after 40 years, you could buy this mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 Racer up for auction

Race motorcycles are generally rare to find in completely original condition, especially as any bike used on track will either end up modified or repaired as it goes through one or more seasons of competition. But not only has this bike never been ridden, it’s even still wearing the original tyres, and has spent a lifetime being carefully stored in private collections in the UK and Italy.

The 1982 Yamaha TZ500 is in stunning condition after four decades in private collections
The 1982 Yamaha TZ500 is in stunning condition after four decades in private collections

Obviously the fact that there’s a zero mile mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500 racer up for auction means it’s likely to receive substantial bidding. And while it’s a shame to see any classic bike not being used, it’ll be a brave buyer who intends to put the first-ever mileage on the clocks after 40 years, especially as the switchgear, and even the grey foam seat pad, are entirely unused.

Apparently the only thing that’s happened to it in four decades has been replacing the clutch seals due to the lack of use.

The auction is being held by Collecting Cars, and ends on Friday February 11th, 2022 at 7.30pm if you fancy putting a bid in. The current highest offer stands at £30,000, which is a substantial amount of money, but considering the rarity of a 1980s GP bike in this condition, it’s likely to end a lot higher!

Check out more on new, custom and classic Yamahas, here. And if you can’t quite stretch to a mint 1982 Yamaha TZ500, why not check out all of the secondhand Yamahas currently for sale on eBay to see if there’s a more afforable option for you?

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