Ewan McGregor Auctions Prized Motorcycle Collection

Hollywood icon and lifelong "petrolhead" Ewan McGregor is parting ways with a select portion of his legendary motorcycle collection. In an online auction held via Iconic Motorbike Auctions in late January 2026, the Star Wars and Trainspotting star listed several high-value machines, ranging from modern grand tourers to rare Italian classics.

The sale has captured the attention of both film fans and motorcycle enthusiasts, as McGregor is famously hands-on with his bikes. Unlike many celebrity collectors who employ teams of mechanics, the Scottish actor is known for spending his downtime in his garage, personally maintaining and "tinkering" with his fleet.

The Featured Machines

The 2026 auction highlights a diverse mix of styles, reflecting McGregor's broad taste in two-wheeled engineering. Key bikes featured in the "McGregor Collection" include:

• 2022 BMW K1600GT: A high-tech grand tourer with only 617 miles on the clock. This "barely-ridden" machine represents the pinnacle of modern luxury cruising.

• 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival: One of only 1,500 examples from Harley’s "Icons Collection." As a fan of the American brand—having ridden their electric LiveWire models for the Long Way Up expedition—this limited-edition model is a true collector's piece.

• Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni: A rare #133 edition of the Italian classic. McGregor has been a global ambassador for Moto Guzzi for years, and his collection is famously heavy on the Mandello del Lario brand.

Other bikes that have recently passed through the auction block from his collection include a 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and a 2015 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX, both of which sold for premium prices due to their celebrity provenance.

Life in the Highlands

The decision to sell comes shortly after McGregor and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, sold their expansive Los Angeles home and relocated to the Scottish Highlands. The move back to his native Scotland appears to have prompted a "downsizing" of his garage, though insiders suggest he is simply making room for more vintage acquisitions better suited for the winding roads of Crieff and the surrounding countryside.

McGregor’s passion for riding is well-documented through his documentary series Long Way Round, Long Way Down, and Long Way Up. While the bikes used in those grueling global expeditions are largely housed in museums—such as the Riverside Museum in Glasgow—the bikes in this auction represent his "daily riders" and personal favorites from his time living in California.

A Legacy of Giving

While this specific auction is a private sale, McGregor has a long history of using his motorcycles for good. As a UNICEF UK Ambassador since 2004, he has previously auctioned bikes like his 2012 Indian Larry Chopper and a Moto Guzzi California Vintage to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for children in emergency conflict zones.

For the winning bidders of this latest auction, they aren't just buying a vehicle; they are acquiring a piece of contemporary film history, complete with a logbook bearing the name of Obi-Wan Kenobi himself.

Source - https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/ewan-mcgregor-puts-prized-motorcycles-up-for-sale-in-an-online-auction/ar-AA1ULsA9

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