{"id":74786,"date":"2026-08-08T09:14:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=74786"},"modified":"2026-08-08T09:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:14:03","slug":"sega-auctions-off-shadow-the-hedgehog-motorcycle-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=74786","title":{"rendered":"Sega Auctions Off Shadow The Hedgehog Motorcycle for Charity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Sega is auctioning off Shadow the Hedgehog\u2019s real-life Dark Rider motorcycle and giving the proceeds to charity.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Shadow the Hedgehog finally got his time to shine in the Sonic 3 movie, where he faced off against Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails in an explosive adventure that <u>dominated the box office.<\/u><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">To promote the character, Sega launched a campaign called 2024 Fearless: Year of Shadow, which saw the developer commission a custom motorcycle themed after the antihero that appeared at <u>events like Gamescom<\/u> to advertise his silver screen debut.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-313219616\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image article-image article-image-full-size jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><figcaption data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 jsx-479945570 article-image-caption\">Image Credits: Bonhams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Manufactured by Bourget&#8217;s Bike Works in collaboration with Sega, Oil Sweat &amp; Gears, and Atmospherics SFX, the bike is different from the one that appears in the movie, though it sports Shadow\u2019s signature red-and black-color scheme and iconic symbol. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As detailed by vehicle auction service <u>Bonhams<\/u>, the bike is equipped with a 1,750cc S&amp;S Super Stock engine, Edelbrock cylinder heads, and an Ultimate six-speed gearbox. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t actually run, as its fuel tank is just a foam dummy and it would take considerable work to make it operable.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">That being said, it\u2019s a remarkable piece of video game history and film memorabilia, and it\u2019s going up for auction on October 10-11, 2026 as part of The Autumn Stafford Sale. The proceeds from this auction will benefit the Luca Guintoli Foundation, a nonprofit founded by French World Superbike Champion and back-to-back Le Mans 24 Hours winner Sylvain Guintoli.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The charity was created in honor of Sylvain\u2019s late son, Luca, who died from cancer at six years old last year. It aims to promote the physical and mental health of children with autism or cancer in England and Wales by providing them with financial assistance, education, and practical support.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Sega gifted the bike to the Luca Guintoli Foundation after its time in the spotlight was complete. According to Bonhams, it&#8217;s believed to be the very first time a piece of memorabilia straight from Sega has been put up for auction, representing an \u201copportunity for the discerning collector to own a unique piece of Sega history while at the same time helping a most worthy cause.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Sega is spreading the news on its social media channels, where it shared an interview with Guintoli and its Senior Partnerships Manager, Aaron Kirby.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sonic_hedgehog\/video\/7671340883928796429\" data-video-id=\"7671340883928796429\" style=\"max-width:605px;min-width:325px\">\n<section> @sonic_hedgehog Shadow&#8217;s Dark Rider is going to auction! This unique piece of SEGA history will be auctioned in support of the Luca Guintoli Foundation. Catch the bike up close at the British MotoGP, Silverstone this weekend! Register to bid here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/DarkRiderAuction #sonic #sonicthehedgehog #shadowthehedgehog #lucafoundation #bonhams #motogp #sega \u266c original sound  &#8211; Sonic the Hedgehog <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<style><![CDATA[blockquote.tiktok-embed[data-video-id='7671340883928796429'] { width: 325px; margin-left: 0; } blockquote.tiktok-embed iframe { border-radius: 8px; }]]><\/style>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;We&#8217;re trying to stay positive,&#8221; Guintoli said. &#8220;We wanted to start the foundation in [Luca&#8217;s] name, to try and help people and do something positive, and Sega was super helpful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;We were aware that we had this bike in storage, so it was just really a bit of a mad idea,&#8221; said Kirby. &#8220;The fact that it can raise money for such a good cause is fantastic to us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">This isn\u2019t the first time Guintoli has gotten Sonic involved in raising money for the foundation; in April 2026, he completed the London Marathon wearing a racing suit emblazoned with the blue blur, setting a world record time for running in motorcycle leathers.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Image Credit: Bonhams<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Virginia (she\/her) is IGN\u2019s News Editor. With ten years of experience reporting on games and entertainment, she\u2019s got a storied background in the fighting game community, influencer news, and viral online trends. Find her on Twitter at <\/em><em>@TheeMissGlaze<\/em><em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/sega-is-auctioning-off-shadow-the-hedgehogs-real-life-motorcycle-for-a-good-cause\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sega is auctioning off Shadow the Hedgehog\u2019s real-life Dark Rider motorcycle and giving the proceeds to charity. 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