Iconic Motorbikes

09/11/2026

The latest video just went live on our YouTube channel at “Iconic Motorbikes”.

Matt from Iconic Motorbike Auctions walks us through some some pointers on entering the classic bike scene, various options including 2 strokes and a bit of advice on what to look out for on the used market.

Our motto is “Every bike is iconic to someone” and with that said…count on us for pretty much anything on 2 wheels… Vintage to new, 2 to 4 stroke to rotary and even electric. Show pieces to projects to super-clean riders!

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Bike-urious - Abhi Eswarappa Honda Powersports U.S. Ducati Motor Holding

09/11/2026

Fifth going live for Iconic Motorbikes today's a true World Superbike homologation special; the Ducati 1098R went far beyond the standard 1098 with a larger 1,198cc engine, titanium connecting rods and valves and magnesium components! This one's from '08 and it's available for bid now on Iconicmotorbikeauctions.com

Built for homologation purposes, the 1098R was Ducati’s entry into World Superbike. It brought back something from the past (side by side headlights, à la the 916) and introduced something new – the first implementation of electronic traction control on a production street bike, although this particular bike has had the Traction Control dismantled.

You also get Marchesini wheels, a magnesium front subframe, and the novel eight-stage traction control. The price for “the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built”? $40,000.

The seller acquired it from a private party through Iconic Motorbikes in October 2021.

During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 3,000 miles. The odometer shows 6,691 miles.

“This is one of the most sorted 1098R track bikes that I know of. Most usable and turn-key, even without a key..."

Joe Roberts on this bike at Laguna Seca

The modification history is extensive as this is a track bike; for the full details, feel free to visit the listing on the auction site. All maintenance has been performed by Mark at ProItalia and Olly at Iconic. Extensive history and documentation available upon request.

The sale includes the original front wheel, carbon brake cooling ducts, and several spare parts.

Please Note: This bike has now been dropped off at our Panorama City location, however, the bike has not been through an inspection.

Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Ducati is offered on a Salvaged California Title.

09/11/2026

Fourth up for Iconic Motorbikes today's BMW’s flagship sporting motorcycle of the 1960s; the R69S had a 109-mph top speed and remarkably smooth handling! This one's from '64 and it's available for bid now on Iconicmotorbikeauctions.com

Please Note: The seller of this collection is very private and won’t allow pickup direct from his home. All bikes from this collection MUST use Iconic Transport with the option of having us ship it from Las Vegas or from our HQ in Panorama City but please get a quote from Iconic Transport with your specific needs prior to bidding. We’ll be happy to help!

In the long, proud history of BMW, the R69S is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever built by the German manufacturer. In a 1962 review of the BMW R69S, Cycle World said, “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much over its performance-potential is a bit of a b***y. The R69S is fast enough to handle any encounter, and it has attributes that are, in touring, infinitely more valuable than mere speed. All things considered, if we were planning a two-wheel style vacation/tour, the BMW would have to be our choice of mount.”

The BMW R69S, produced from 1960 to 1969, was BMW’s sportbike of its day. With 42 horsepower, it was by far the most powerful bike BMW made at the time. The 594cc four-stroke two-cylinder could reach a reported top speed of 109mph and it was renowned for its superbly smooth handling, reliability, build quality and finish as well as its classic clean looks. 11,317 units were produced throughout the 60s with hardly any updates as the original design was so successful.

The seller has never ridden the bike. This example's odometer shows 22,939 miles.

The seller states that this bike is stock and includes two ignition keys.

Currently located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this BMW is offered on a clean Nevada title.

Please Note: Bikes in The European Collection have a 10% buyer’s fee.

09/11/2026

Third going live for Iconic Motorbikes today's one of the 29 ultra-exclusive limited-edition Tesi 3D specimens from the hub-center-steered model’s initial launch! This Bimota's from '08 and it's available for bid now on Iconicmotorbikeauctions.com

Tesi is Italian for “thesis”, and the name reflects that this bike started as a thesis project by Pierluigi Marconi exploring hub-center steering for his mechanical engineering degree.

The first generation was the 1D, which utilized the 93 horsepower twin from the Ducati 851. By the third generation (3D), the Ducati-built heart was the 1,078cc dual spark engine found in machines like the Multistrada 1100 and Hypermotard 1100 (rated for 97 horsepower in the Tesi).

The 3D was a vast improvement of the 2D: Blake Conner of Cycle World said “I was amazed by how much more responsive the front end was compared to the 2D.” Alan Cathcart said the “third time’s the charm” in a Motorcyclist review.

The air-cooled motor didn’t have much mass to move around – Bimota claimed a dry weight of just 370 pounds thanks to the high spec components and extensive use of carbon fiber.

The initial run of Tesi 3Ds was called the Concept Limited Edition, and they were differentiated by carbon fiber tie rods, CNC-machined master cylinder reservoirs, and a wet clutch. Some sources state that there are just 29 of the Limited Editions—with the example here being number 16.

This example's odometer shows 4,238 miles.

Modifications:
-Battery Tender lead
-Full Zard exhaust with stainless steel and carbon fiber mufflers
-Front/rear swingarm spools

The sale includes 3 ignition keys, rear track stand, Bimota bike cover, the original owner’s manual and a Ballistic EVO2 battery management system.

Currently located in Sacramento, California, this Bimota is offered on a clean Montana title.

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2nd hitting our auction site today: this FJR1300 was personally owned and painted by Rollin “Molly” Sanders, creator of the now Iconic Kenny Roberts Yamaha livery, as well as the man responsible for Kawasaki green! This Yamaha's from '03 and it's available for bid now on Iconicmotorbikeauctions.com

Introduced in 2001, Yamaha’s FJR1300 was developed as a high-performance sport-tourer, combining the power of a large-displacement inline-four with the comfort and practicality needed for long-distance riding. Its 1,298cc liquid-cooled engine is paired with a five-speed transmission and shaft final drive, delivering strong acceleration alongside the smoothness and range expected of a touring motorcycle.

This FJR1300 was previously owned by Rollin “Molly” Sanders, a prominent designer and consultant whose work helped shape the visual identity of American motorcycling. Sanders was responsible for convincing Kawasaki to adopt its now-Iconic lime green racing colors in 1969, and later created Yamaha USA’s distinctive yellow and black graphics, which became synonymous with the brand during the era of Kenny Roberts. His influence remains visible in motorcycle and automotive culture decades later.

‘Molly’ with this FJR1300 in 2009. Photo courtesy of Ride Apart.

The seller acquired it from a private party in Arizona. The previous owner bought it at Yamaha USA headquarters in California when Yamaha moved their headquarters – “they had displayed it for years following the death of the original owner Rollin “Molly” Sanders who painted, signed and rode this bike.”

Modifications:
“Personally painted and signed by Molly Sanders in the iconic livery he originally designed for Yamaha competition bikes and Kenny Roberts. Mechanically the bike is original.”

-Pillion backrest

The sale includes 1 ignition key, and Molly’s personal riding jacket, original tool kit, custom painted blanking plates for pannier mounting points, original owners manual, historic registration papers and OEM panniers.

Currently located in Green Valley, Arizona, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Arizona title.

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08/11/2026

First up for Iconic Saturday: proclaimed as one of the “Coolest Sportbikes of the ’90s” by Cycle World, the GTS1000 was far ahead of its time, pairing hub-center steering with fuel injection and ABS to create one of motorcycling’s most innovative sport-tourers! This iconic Yamaha's from '93 and it's available for bid now on Iconicmotorbikeauctions.com

In 1993 and 1994, Yamaha sold a sport-touring bike that was far ahead of its time–the GTS1000. Full of technology that wouldn’t make its way to most bikes for years to come, the GTS featured fuel injection, ABS brakes, and most importantly, the RADD (Rationally Advanced Design Development) front suspension designed by James Parker—also the force behind the Mission R electric superbike. This suspension was able to isolate braking from damping, leading to increased performance in both aspects as well as better overall stability.

Bike Magazine called it the “coolest of rare motorcycles” ever made: “Scarce, stylish, yet capable and completely usable: that’s cool in our book.” It’s also why Forbes said that Yamaha should revive it as an electric motorcycle.

In addition to being one of the new models featured on the cover of the December 1992 issue of Cycle World, the GTS1000 was also praised in a late 2022 article where the publication proclaimed it as one of the “Coolest Sportbikes of the ’90s.”

Photo: Cycle World

This example's odometer shows 6,186 miles.

Per the seller: “The bike was just brought up to riding condition with all fluids changed and brakes flushed.”

This bike appears to be stock with no modifications.

08/11/2026

A longer clip than normal but worth it!

Here we introduce and discuss a special build by Dan Gurney with our mate R. Pandya /

The bike (& extras) were sent to us by the owner, Chet Burks, a very close friend of Scott Russell.

Watch for it on iconicmotorbikeauctions.com soon and an edited version with some still shots on our YouTube channel before long.

Thank you for the referral Scott Russell ! You continue to prove why you are THE MAN :)

Bike-urious - Abhi Eswarappa

08/11/2026

My Fireblade just gets better and better!

While I was in Australia the guys installed some new adjustable rearsets for me in “GP shift pattern”…SO MUCH BETTER! I was a bit cramped before as I’m on the taller side, today was perfect!! The quickshifter works better in GP format as you get a better leverage when pushing down to up shift.

One of my few complaints about this bike is that it’s keyless but I’m used to it now. I really can’t stand a keyless bike with a keyed fuel cap as you have to dig for it each time. I don’t like the Rizoma cap as it takes a special key but whoever makes this one (that my shop found for me)….Love this one!

On the way to the Rockstore today I had turned off the traction control again to see how it felt. I will NEVER do that again. I wouldn’t say a “close call” but this bike is better with it on. Lesson learned. Man, it’s fast!

Our sponsors BST - BlackstoneTEK Official sent me some CF wheels and I’m getting the dry clutch conversion but after that I’m pretty much done other than maybe some bodywork changes and a wrap :). I’m not a stock kinda guy….clearly!

I think this may of been my final ride with my beloved custom Alpinestars US suit (thx so much guys) as I have a new custom “Roo” suit coming in from our sponsors Alpinestars US AND from REV'IT! TAILORTECH , I’ll rotate between the two.

We have some big trips planned for 2027 so I’ll alternate between the two custom suits & see which one is more comfy, warmer / cooler etc. Super excited for them to arrive this week

I sure love this bike. So fast…so smooth! Not too polished like a s1000rr or m1000rr, doesn’t make my hands numb like my superleggeras or 1299 Anniversario. Doesn’t have the 270-300HP of my last Tesi H2 that was “uncorked” but that bike didn’t handle like this one and was kinda insane to ride..fun though!

It’s a toss up between this and my V4S that I bought from Kaming Ko but why would I choose…best to just have options :).

Off to see my Pops for lunch and then LAX for an international flight. Calling it a rescue mission.

Honda Powersports U.S. Honda

08/11/2026

What an incredible ride today. Nice and warm, very few police and clean canyons. What more could you want.

My mate John bought a new Ducati (photo 1) so it was awesome seeing him today. Happened to see a Motus pull into the petrol station that we fuel up at….sounded so different than anything else.

And some of my closest mates joined me today to include Darko, one of my first investors and just a badass guy! We’ve had some awesome adventures together in a few States now…I’m sure there will be many more! Love that Croatian man!

I fly out today to another country. Not getting into specifics just yet but let’s call this a rescue mission…more on that later :).

Aprilia Ducati Motor Holding