Overview
- The 2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental, custom-built by Witzel in Sennfeld, was offered in white with Pope Leo XIV’s signature on the tank.
- RM Sotheby’s confirmed the pontiff signed the bike at the Vatican on 3 September and released photos of him seated on it.
- Bidding began at about €30,000 and closed at a €130,000 hammer price, with an additional 20% buyer’s premium and 19% VAT on the fees due.
- Misso described the sale as a success and plans to direct the funds to rescue and education projects for children in Madagascar’s mining areas.
- The Jesus Biker group rode the motorcycle from Schaafheim to St. Peter’s Square for the presentation, and the winning bidder was not disclosed.