- Purchased new by Johnny Hallyday

- Specially equipped for the star

- 9,880 km since new, immaculate condition

- No reserve

As a pit stop on the road from Paris to his villa in Marnes-la-Coquette, French rockstar Johnny Hallyday enjoyed stopping at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Saint-Cloud. He liked spending time looking at motorcycles, trying on jackets and chatting with the owner, Pierre-Yves Rousset. In 2013, Johnny traded in his Triumph Bonneville T100 (which he felt lacked power) and fell in love with a brand new 1,750cc Softail Slim. Johnny wanted a motorcycle in grey and black, a special exhaust ‘that makes noise’ and a unique handlebar. While waiting for delivery, the bike was first fitted with ape-hanger handlebars (followed by the current ones), a KessTech exhaust to enhance the sound, an old-style seat, a force winder and a few other accessories. Johnny was so fond of this motorcycle that he attempted to export it to his villa in Los Angeles; however, it was held up at customs in the United States for four months before finally returning to his villa in Marnes. He used it regularly, including for the cover of Paris-Match in November 2014 with his wife Laeticia. The motorbike was kept at his property in Marnes-la-Coquette; then, it was given to Daniel Dos Reis, his sports coach and close friend. However, since Daniel did not have the time to ride the motorbike, he returned it to the dealership. This superb Harley-Davidson has only travelled 9,880 km since leaving the factory and is in exceptional condition. The provenance and history of this motorcycle make it a legend. Just like its first owner.

Photos © Alexis Ruben