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Batcycle and Knievel bike for sale
By Ben Cope on 30/11/2012 12:28:34
Which childhood icon means more?
THE Yamaha 250-based Batcycle from the 1960s series and movie is up for sale tomorrow in Palm Beach when the contents of the Cars of Dreams collection goes across the auction block.The collection, owned by John Staluppi, contains 116 vehicles
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McQueen's 1970 Husqvarna for sale
By Ben Cope on 16/11/2012 12:18:25
Hollywood icon's legendary motorcycle for sale
STEVE McQueen's 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross is coming up for sale at auction.The bike was owned by the Hollywood icon and comes with the original documents supporting its authenticity. The bike will be sold at the Bonhams Las Vegas auction on 10th
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Entire Garelli GP collection for sale
By Ben Cope on 30/11/2012 10:07:10
Large collection of classic motorcycles, including ex-Merkel RC30
TWO DOZEN Garelli Grand Prix motorcycles are coming up for auction in Paris.The machines, currently owned by one man, have been kept in a private chapel and date back to pre-war but also include important motorcycles from Garelli's heyday in the 1980s.Highlights include the 1963 ...
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Yamaha top July UK motorcycle sales
By Ben Cope on 09/08/2010 15:10:47
It's Yamaha, Honda and Triumph leading the way in July
YAMAHA have topped the powered two wheeler sales charts in July; their third month in a row.The statistics, compiled by the MCIA, show the combined motorcycle and scooter sales figures for the major manufacturers in Jul 2010.Despite having over 40
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Supersport category sales hit hardest in 2010
By Ben Cope on 15/06/2010 08:50:28
We're not buying new supersport machines. Is it the lack of new models or cash in the bank?
THE MOTORCYCLE industry is a fairly gloomy place right now. Not a lot of those in the industry would appreciate me saying that but it's the truth.May's motorcycle sales figures don't look great, the worst hit category is Supersport sales which
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Foggy Rep 916SPS number 001 for sale
By Ben Cope on 31/01/2012 10:33:35
..with a ridiculous asking price
There's no denying this 916SPS Foggy Rep is gorgeous, but is it £42,000 gorgeous?Ok, so this is number 001, with Foggy himself having number 002 but I'm still not sure what makes this worth £42,000.I struggle when it comes to the prices of some old classics - just how do you go a...
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UK motorcycle sales down 14.7 percent
By Ben Cope on 09/08/2010 14:50:19
Industry continues to take a beating but it's not all bad news
MOTORCYCLE sales up to July this year are 14.7% down on the same time last year, according to statistics just released by the MCIA.Up until the end of July 2010, 53,877 motorcycle had been sold, compared to 63,158 for the same time period in 2009
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Ducati 848 bits and bobs for sale
By Ben Cope on 16/02/2013 12:35:35
Need a few standard parts for your 848? Make me an offer.
Calling all 848, 1098 and 1198 owners: I'm havig a garage clearout and these are a few parts I'm selling.They came off a standard 2009 848 during the process of converting it into an 848 Challenge bike.I'm on 07889 091 239 and based in SW London, UK. All prices are without shippi...
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Teutel's 1943 BSA M20 up for sale
By Ben Cope on 02/02/2011 10:48:55
Not the sort of bike you'd expect the Orange County Choppers owner to have in his collection
Paul Teutel Senior of “American Chopper” fame is having a clear-out of his bike collection but the machines on offer are a far cry from the overblown customs he's renowned for building.Instead, they reveal a passion for vintage British machinery. One of his auctions is for a 1943...
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Zero-mile Ducati 996 SPS for sale
By Ben Cope on 18/11/2011 15:06:45
Great investment or waste of cash?
Funny how everytime I end up browsing the classifieds I end up on something I most definitely can't afford. Case in point, this zero-mile 996 SPS.It's been in a private collection since new and looks mint. Let's hope it's not been kept at the back of a damp garage and has been se...
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