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Few are immune to the irresistible charm of Italian sports bikes. Why not succumb to the charms of such a race machine?? In any case, the temptation on the used market is great. Even for those new to the scene.

Jorg Lohse, Thorsten Dentges

09/14/2006

Back from bella Italia, and nothing is the same as before. Familiar coffee beans suddenly taste like pure rot after intensive espresso consumption, and the clunky treads on your feet are only embarrassing compared to designer shoes in Milan. You can live with it, but what if the Italo virus got you on your motorcycle too? When Japanese, German or machines from elsewhere no longer trigger any emotion in you? No matter how sleek and spruced up, in your eyes they simply cannot match the style of Italian sports machines. All of a sudden the only thing that applies to you is: Italy or dead pants.

If you feel like this, you should make your dreams come true and get yourself a classy Italo athlete. A used vehicle makes it more affordable. However, with absolute newbies, the dream motorcycle can turn into a bitter reality, because Italian sports machines are often bitchy, capricious and require a significantly greater amount of (financial) attention. Anyone who accepts this can confidently go for a used purchase.
In order to save nerve-wracking adventures, inexperienced interested parties should definitely take an expert on the subject with them. Or access the trustworthy dealer with a corresponding warranty obligation straight away. If you don’t have any contacts in the scene, you can quickly establish them via the Internet. Clubs, brand and model fans exchange ideas there in various forums and fansites (see address box on page 63).

To make it easier for Italian beginners to find the ideal used machine, MOTORRAD selected three recommendable sporty Italian women with cult potential in four categories and examined their market situation including current prices. What type are you ?? Ice cream parlor star, two-stroke racetrack hunter or stylish connoisseur of Tuscan country roads ?? you have to find out for yourself. Preferably with a test drive. Avanti!

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BIMOTA SB6 / SB6R

The offer is manageable. Older SB6 models cost around 4500 euros. The mileage is sometimes over 40,000 kilometers
high for the exotic with Suzuki GSX-R engine, but the condition is good. Big plus: Bimota are offered in their original condition and hardly tinkered with. The SB6 (in the picture) is not for beginners due to its many constructive weaknesses
Recommended: Several frame breaks and a lousy engine set-up caused problems. Tip: The younger SB6R is the better one because
everyday motorcycle and costs top
maintained with a few kilometers around 7000 euros.

LAVERDA 650/750 Sport

Clear thing. A glorious name and a small price beckon here. Entry into the “new” Laverda world starts at just under 3,000 euros. But connoisseurs refer to air-cooled 650s and water-
chilled 750s (pictured) as walking hand grenades. The first-class chassis are joined by engines that cause problems (cooling, lubrication, tuning). Spare parts are difficult to come by, and the screwdriver adventure can quickly turn into dramatic proportions.
Tip: Only copies are recommended,
where the engine was overhauled. These cost around 4500 euros.

MV Agusta F4 750/1000

Without a doubt, the F4 is one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever. Sexy like a playmate. And just as expensive. Most F4s have well below 15,000 kilometers on the clock and some private sellers offer their 750 S for as little as 9,000 euros, but factory defects are not uncommon, especially in the first series. Side stands at risk of breakage, for example, jammed brake calipers or defective sensors for the reserve light.
Such inadequacies speak for themselves
rum, and the demand for the small
F4 has dropped significantly. Although the newer F4 1000 S had occasional major engine damage
(Issue 24/2005), it is the more popular model.
Tip: Save up and opt for the essential-
more potent thousands decide.
Used in good condition already around
12,000 euros available.

Ducati 916/996/998

Che bella 916. The buying appeal is still unbroken today. There are many offers on the market, starting at just under 6,000 euros. But experts advise caution. A good average can hardly be found. A few well-maintained machines have many run-down examples-
lare second or third hand opposite,
for which at least 2000 euros set-up costs must be added. A checkbook-maintained 916 costs around 7500 euros. The first 996s appear in this price league. mandatory
is the look in the maintenance booklet and under the cladding. Stay away if there are gaps in the booklet and siff under your dress. Good machines cost around 9,000 euros. Bargain hunters can get the yellow 998 in top condition for 10,000 euros.
Tip: Check the clutch (basket, lamellas) and toothed belt, because good care can be distinguished from bad.

Aprilia RS 250

So light, so strong: the 250cc two-stroke Aprilia
has cult status among racers. Regardless of the year of construction, you will find around 2500 euros technically
well-maintained machines in their original condition,
absolutely flawless specimens are around
3500 euros. But even with exemplary care, the following applies: Caution, follow-up costs! Even without major repairs, mandatory maintenance work is expensive. A piston change
every 16,000 kilometers costs around 500 euros.
Tip: take a look at the service book,
how long ago was the last inspection? only then strike.

Aprilia RSV mille

The used market for the RSV mille, which is very popular with sports drivers, is currently oversaturated,
and the much more powerful 2007 model is also available from dealers. Mille are offered for as little as 3500 euros, but they have often suffered technically and visually on the racetrack. More recommendable: well-kept specimens with less than 20,000 kilometers around 5000 euros. A few 2004 Mille were called to the workshop to replace them because of cracks in the swing arm.
Tip: For private offers, check whether they are from
included in the recall.

Benelli Tornado Tre

Black Friday for Benelli speculators?
Like no other model in this overview, the classy three-cylinder is on a decline in price
affected into the abyss. Machines that are almost completely new to the store are available for less than 8,000 euros
that have not seen a drop of rain and not even 5000 kilometers
have run. But be careful: the bargain can quickly result in endless follow-up costs. Mechanics like to sing a song about technical inadequacies (loss of performance) and sloppiness in production (loose screws in the motor housing), garnished with them
costly troubleshooting. Therefore: so much
the beautiful Italian bride beckons, she is only recommended for tech-savvy experts.
Tip: Poker, the price is for used ones
to press, because desperate dealers are already offering new vehicles for 10,000 euros.

Cagiva Mito

An absolutely hot item for eight-liter fans?
the type 8P (1994 to 1998) with an extremely sporty seven-speed gearbox, for example, has an openly impressive 34 hp. For some, the new Mito, which costs around 5000 euros, is even too hot, because the 125cc diva needs very careful care and maintenance, otherwise it will suddenly quit its service. Stay away from tinkered, improperly deregulated or throttled
Vehicles ?? trouble is programmed here!
Tip: You can get it for around 3000 euros with a contract-
dealers the best offers ?? Mitos at most two years old in their original condition.

Ducati 999

On the scale of emotions, the 999 repeatedly lands in second place compared to the 916 series. This can also be seen in the used prices. Well-cared for, accident-free copies
from first hand are already for 10,000 euros
to get. You have to look for a good 998 for a long time. Ducati experts recommend the 999 anyway. Compared to its predecessor
objectively, it is the better choice. In addition, the maintenance effort is lower.
Tip: pay attention to this when visiting,
that common problems of the first series (tax-
device, injection system) have been remedied.

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

The V11 Le Mans with great engine set-up and great chassis belongs to the new Guzzi generation. It also makes sporty drivers
satisfied with higher demands and has that
What a cult bike. Pleasing: The used prices are with dealers as well
from private providers currently still at a very fair level. However, caution is advised with gray imports, because these were often
excluded from product recalls. However, buyers should also consider official imports
make sure that the corresponding aftermarket-
Services carried out by the authorized dealer
and have been documented. For copies
with very low mileage (less than 10,000 kilometers) this is sometimes not the case.
Tip: Machines built from 2002 onwards for 6,000 euros from the first, maximum second hand with a checkbook and around 15,000 kilometers.

Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport

At the lower end of the price range, around 3000 euros can be found which are technically okay, but mostly have significant visual defects. You should invest at least 4500 euros for flawless machines. Pieces of cream are available from 5000 euros. Among Guzzi lovers
the rustic 1100 is very popular as an old-school neo-classic. The range of advertisements is very thin, however, as many used ads are only traded among friends.
Tip: when viewing the condition
Check the somewhat wear-prone, free-running cardan shaft including the universal joint.

Ducati 900 SS

The second face from Bologna always had to hide behind the almighty 916. The carburettor-equipped 900 SS models are considered to be problem-free and, with good maintenance, can easily crack 100,000 kilometers. Heavily tinkered copies start at 2500 euros, well-maintained in their original condition still cost 4000 euros. Beginners should rather avoid elaborately tuned copies. When checking
ensure a seamless service.
Tip: Take a look at timing belts and spark plugs
and fuel filter provides information on the technical maintenance of the V-Twin.

Data SB6R, year of construction 1997

Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine (Suzuki GSX-R 1100), 1074 cm3, output 114 kW (155 PS), torque 118 Nm, weight with a full tank 226 kg, tank capacity 21 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 13/2002)
Maximum speed 265 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.1 sec; Pulling speed 60 ?? 140 km / h: 7.3 seconds; Consumption: 8.7 l / 100 km, normal

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
SB6: 3/1994 (FB), 7/1995 (FB)
SB6R: 13/1997 (KT), 13/2002 (FB)

Data 750 Sport, built in 1997

Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, 747 cm3, output 56 kW (76 PS), torque 70 Nm, weight with a full tank 206 kg, tank capacity 16 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 12/1997)
Top speed 217 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 4.1 seconds; Pulling 60 140 km / h: 13.1 seconds: Consumption: 5.4 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
650 Sport: 17/1995 (T)
750 Sport: 12/1997 (T), 13/1997 (VT)

Data F4 750 S, built in 2001 / F4 1000 S, built in 2004

Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, 749/998 cm3, output 101 /
122 kW (137/166 hp), torque
80/109 Nm, weight with a full tank 219/217 kg, tank capacity 20/21 liters

Measured values ​​(F4 750 S: MOTORRAD 24/2001 / F4 1000 S: 13/2004)
Top speed: 274/301 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.1 / 3.3 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 5.8 / 3.4 sec; Consumption at 130 km / h: 5.9 / 6.0 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
F4 750 S: 15/1999 (T), 26/1999 (T), 3/2000 (VT), 8/2000 (VT), 12/2000 (VT), 10/2001 (VT), 24/2001 ( TT), 26/2001 (VT), 23/2002 (VT), 21/2003 (VT), 25/2004 (VT)
F4 1000 S: 13/2004 (TT), 6/2005 (VT), 7/2005 (VT), 11/2005 (VT), 24/2005 (LT), 6/2005 (VT)

Data 998, built in 2002

Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 998 cm3, output 91 kW (124 PS), torque 97 Nm, weight with a full tank 218 kg, tank capacity 17 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 19/2002)
Top speed 260 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.0 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 4.3 sec; Consumption: 4.8 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
916: 12/1994 (T), 5/1997 (VT), 17/1999 (GB)
996: 25/1998 (T), 13/1999 (VT), 3/2001 (TT), 9/2005 (GB)
998: 4/2002 (VT), 19/2002 (TT)

Data RS 250, year of construction 2002

Water-cooled two-cylinder two-stroke engine, 249 cm3, output 40 kW (55 PS), torque 35 Nm, weight with a full tank of 167 kg, tank capacity / reserve 19 / 3.5 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 10/2002)
Top speed: 190 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 4.7 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 15.5 sec; Consumption rural road: 7.5 l / 100 km, Nor-
petrol

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
4/1995 (T), 8/1995 (VT), 17/1996 (VT), 15/1997 (VT), 5/1998 (T), 8/1998 (VT), 12/1998 (KV), 5 / 1999 (GB), 10/2002 (T)

Data RSV Mille, year of construction 2002

Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 60-degree V-engine, 998 cm3, output 92 kW (125 PS), torque 96 Nm, Ge-
weight with full tank 216 kg, tank capacity /
Reserve 18/4 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 7/2002)
Top speed: 266 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.1 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 4.8 sec; Consumption at 130 km / h: 6.8 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
20/1998 (T), 21/1998 (VT), 13/1999 (VT), 6/2000 (VT), 25/2000 (LT), 2/2001 (VT), 5/2002 (TT), 7 / 2002 (GB), 11/2002 (VT), 26/2002 (TT)

Data Tornado Tre Biposto, built in 2003

Water-cooled three-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, 898 cm3, output 100 kW (136 hp), torque 100 Nm, weight with a full tank of 222 kg, tank capacity 20.5 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 8/2003)
Top speed: 260 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.0 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 4.5 seconds; Consumption: 8.6 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
Limited Edition: 16/2002 (T)
Biposto: 8/2003 (T)
RS: 6/2004 (T)

Data Mito, year of construction 2005

Water-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine, 125 cm3, power 11 kW (15 PS), torque 14 Nm, weight with a full tank 144 kg, tank capacity 14 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 2/2005)
Top speed: 113 km / h; Acceleration 0 – 80 km / h: 10.9 seconds; Pulling 50 80 km / h: 12.8 sec; Consumption on country roads: 4.3 l / 100 km, normal gasoline

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
24/1992 (VT), 18/1994 (VT), 10/1999 (VT), 12/2003 (VT), 2/2005 (VT), 8/2006 (GB), 15/2006 (VT)

Data 999 Biposto, built in 2003

Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 998 cm3, output 91 kW (124 hp), torque 102 Nm, weight with a full tank of 215 kg, tank capacity 15.5 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 19/2002)
Top speed: 265 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.0 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 4.3 sec; Consumption: 5.4 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
19/2002 (TT), 20/2002 (VT), 9/2003 (VT), 24/2004 (TT), 26/2005 (LT)

Data V11 Le Mans, year of construction 2003

Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 90-degree V-engine, 1064 cm3, output 67 kW (91 PS), torque 94 Nm, Ge-
weight fully fueled 246 kg, tank capacity /
Reserve 20.7 / 5 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 14/2003)
Top speed: 220 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.9 seconds; Pulling speed 60-100 km / h: 4.9 seconds; Consumption at 130 km / h: 6.3 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
16/2001 (T), 23/2001 (VT), 14/2003 (VT), 5/2004 (VT), 2/2006 (VT)

Data 1100 Sport, built in 1994

Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 90-degree V-engine, 1064 cm3, output 66 kW (90 PS), torque 97 Nm, Ge-
weight with full tank 232 kg, tank capacity /
Reserve 19/3 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 23/1994)
Top speed: 212 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 4.6 seconds; Pulling speed 60 ?? 140 km / h: 23.9 sec1; Consumption: 5.8 to 10.7 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
8/1994 (FB), 23/1994 (T)

1Test motorcycle had carburetor problems

Data 900 SS, built in 1995

Air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 904 cm3, output 57 kW (78 PS), torque 83 Nm, weight with a full tank 199 kg, tank capacity 17 liters

Measured values ​​(MOTORRAD 24/1995)
Top speed: 213 km / h; Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.7 seconds; Pulling speed 60 ?? 140 km / h: 11.3 sec; Consumption: 5.4 l / 100 km, super

Tests in MOTORCYCLE *
12/1991 (T), 9/1993 (VT), 24/1995 (VT), 7/1997 (VT), 23/2004 (GB)

Costs and more: Italy versus Japan

Buying is one thing, driving and maintaining is another. How do follow-up costs and maintenance requirements of Italian sports machines differ from Japanese mass-produced models? Elaborate and sometimes very complex technology from racing requires know-how and sensitivity when screwing. If you save on maintenance and care, you will not be happy with your machine in the long run. That is why you should pay attention to good condition, accident-free and complete maintenance records when buying. If necessary, have the vehicle checked by an authorized dealer before buying it, even if a small fee is incurred. The high follow-up costs due to inadequate maintenance are often underestimated, and inspection costs are also higher.

For example?
The Ducati super sports car’s 20,000-kilometer service quickly adds up to ten hours of work if work is carried out properly according to the inspection schedule. In this case, the costs with material can easily amount to 800 euros. However, if the entire valve train has to be reworked due to improper adjustment work, the faces of the customers are usually longer. At first glance, the follow-up costs seem expensive, but this investment pays off, as the Italian machines are just as reliable as Japanese machines with good maintenance.
Motorcycle as an investment: Is the money better invested in Italian sports machines in the long run?
In our experience, the most stable value is Ducati 916, especially first-hand copies with low mileage, are in great demand on the used market and have a comparatively low depreciation. Other models like that Aprilia RSV mille are currently experiencing a downright drop in prices due to oversupply, including an exotic one Benelli Tornado is difficult to resell. As the MV Agusta F4 came on the market, some buyers thought it would even go up in value, similar to an exclusive Ferrari-
win. A misjudgment, as it turned out. Generally speaking, I wouldn’t have a motorcycle
consider it as an investment in the financial sense? but I recognize it in Italian machines
at least a significant gain in driving pleasure. And the
is ultimately worth something.

When are you ready for a neo-classic or athlete?
Italy? And who should stay away from it if at all possible?
At the latest when you get goose bumps and palpitations at the sight of a racy Italian, you are mature. who
on the other hand, regards motorcycling as just one of many ways of getting around, the fascination of an Italian machine will never open up. Pure reason people are extremely unsuitable for a relationship with an Italian.

Addresses of the specialists

Specialists
www.daes-mototec.de
Specialist in the Moto Guzzi V11 and 1100 Sport. Telephone 07176/3729.
www.dsm-ducati.de
Ducati dealer and tuner, contact address for old carburetor models. Telephone 07331/66262.
www.dynotec.de
Coordination and optimization
from Moto Guzzi, Benelli and Aprilia engines. Telephone 06243/5882.
www.hoekenschnieder.de
Guzzi dealer with longtime
Experience. Telephone 0521/452445.
www.laverda-paradies.de
The instance for old and
new Laverdas. With workshop
and procurement of spare parts.
Telephone 07531/61198.
www.mad-motorrad.de
Ducati specialist and dealer,
Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Cagiva and

other Italian brands.
Telephone 06224/919417.
www.moto-spezial.de
Wide range of accessories for
Moto Guzzi. Telephone 07385/96880.
www.stein-dinse.de
Accessories and spare parts dealer for all Italian brands. Technical information available online. Telephone 05373/98100.
www.ztk.de
Gray dealer and ex-Bimota importer, lots of used machines plus
Spare parts warehouse. Telephone 05193/9640.

Internet communities
www.aprilia-club.com
Small forum, among other things
with information on RS 250 and RSV mille.
www.aprilia-forum.de
Fan exchange for the RS 250.
www.apriliaforum.net
The community for Aprilia RSV 1000. With screwdriver tips and a shop for accessories.
www.bimotaclub.net
The Bimota Club in Germany.
Organizes meetings and races-
track training, classifieds
and forum on the Internet.
www.ducati916.de
Private website with excellent
Information (experience reports, exploded views) about the 916 series.
www.ducforum.de
The Ducati forum for all models
and years of construction, great experience-
exchange, lots of classified ads.
www.italobikes.de
Internet community for everyone
Italian brands with references
for appointments and meetings.
www.laverdaclub.ch
Swiss Laverda friends with a special part for the 650 Sport model.
www.laverda-register.de
Online community with forum,
Classified ads and meeting information.
www.motalia.de
Internet pages of the specialist journal »Motalia«. With forum, technical information and list of links.
www.motorradonline.de
Test reports for download and
lots of free content. Brand fans and
exchange tips. Italo friends
are of course also there.
www.mv1000ago.de
Private website from the MV Agusta Owner’s Club with a small forum.
www.world-of-guzzi.de
Large, German-speaking Internet-
exchange platform
with current and extensive information on Moto Guzzi.
www.youngbiker.de
Largest platform for 125cc machines. Here you can find, among other things
useful information about the Cagiva Mito.
Professional web design and
high info density.

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