Keeping in mind the tradition, history, and sheer badassery of Italian manufacturers, it’s hard to name just 10 Italian motorcycles that are every collector’s dream. Some folks pine for bikes with a storied past, and some want esthetics and speed. When you ride these bikes, you have a handle on history and the best of modern engineering. 

The Italians’ racing pedigree, craftsmanship, and exclusivity produce bikes that are iconic, individualistic, and highly sought-after by enthusiasts. To find these rare yet extremely popular motorcycles, we scoured through auction sites, used market spaces, and gathered prices on these absolutely beautiful Italian machines that have an illustrious past, and would make any bike collector happy with an investment.