Featured Listing: 2,600-mile 1999 Suzuki TL1000R
Back in 1999, the Suzuki TL1000R was full of promise as a Ducati and Honda-fighting superbike weapon. With a new, 135-horsepower v-twin mill, compact dimensions and innovative suspension to keep...
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 1993 Ducati Superlight for Sale
Putting a numbered plaque and some bling on your moribund sportbike is a time-tested method to generate some buzz. It works especially well if you’re a storied, but slightly skint manufacturer of...
View ArticleFeatured Listing – 2008 KTM RC8 with under 6,900 miles !
KTM swerved into the Superbike world in 2008, and though not currently in their line-up, they are a singular V-twin experience. RSBFS reader Francisco has a very sharp first-year RC8 with just 6,875...
View ArticleGerman Exotica: 2005 MZ 1000S for Sale
Sadly overlooked now, the MZ 1000S is a seriously versatile bit of German exotica. The Motorrad und Zweiradwerk name may not be familiar to most, but the marque has plenty of racing history and...
View ArticleNot Low Carb – 1997 Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport
During the 1997 model year Moto Guzzi progressed the 1100 Sport to fuel injection and upside-down forks, but along with the catalyst-delete Staintune exhaust, the conventional forks and 40mm...
View ArticleDust Bunny – 1992 Honda VFR400R / NC30
Not born on a construction site, but this vintage VFR400R may have acquired permanent resident status. Propose to this beauty and whisk her away to the country ( roads ) of your choice. 1992 Honda...
View ArticleVee Four: 1995 Honda RVF400R NC35 for Sale
Modern 400s are generally geared towards new or budget-minded riders, but can still be very capable sportbikes: I spent a session or two recently chasing one around Buttonwillow, and it turns out a...
View ArticleCan’t Quit – 1977 Yamaha RD400
Most running, driving bikes with 40-plus years on have taken some kind of rebuild, and this 1977 RD400 is no exception. This recent completion has had soup to nuts attention with some nice upgrades....
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 1995 Ducati 916 for Sale
An awful lot of ink has been spilled concerning the Ducati 916. No surprise, considering it’s generally considered one of the most significant sportbikes of the modern era. But the 916 also managed to...
View ArticleFeatured Listing – 1983 Suzuki XN85
Suzuki’s XN85 Turbo was built for 1983 only, and combined moderate boost with mid-size 673cc displacement, stuck with air-oil cooling, but was pretty sporty with 85 hp, 16-inch front wheel, and Full...
View ArticleOn the Dotted Line – 2007 Ducati 999S Team USA Edition
For 2007, Ducati asked superbike riders Ben Bostrom and Neil Hodgeson to sign 150 copies of their 999S in Parts Unlimited race livery, with all the -S niceties. This example comes out of Georgia...
View ArticleFeatured Listing – 2002 Honda RC51 / VTR1000 SP2
Update 6.17.2020: Mike has just dropped the price to $6,000. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc Honda’s reply to the WSBK rules change put Ducati on notice, at the very least. The RC51 was updated to...
View ArticleCleaniac – 1996 Honda RVF400R / NC35
Honda’s lightweight RVF400R has had a bit of a resurgence here on RSBFS lately, suspension updates making it the ultimate small V-4. Here’s a Houston edition that looks unfettered and super clean....
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 1993 Ducati Superlight for Sale
Update 6.20.2020: The seller is dropping the price of this Superlight to $11,500. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc Putting a numbered plaque and some bling on your moribund sportbike is a...
View ArticleFeatured Listing: Texas Titled 1994 Cagiva Mito for Sale
Riders like Valentino Rossi don’t spring from the womb in neon leathers, ready to drag a knee on the way out the delivery room. It takes time to hone their skills on smaller bikes as teenagers, before...
View ArticleBlue Light Special – 2007 Ducati-NCR New Blue 1100
Ducati’s stateside managers saw an opportunity for celebration in 2007, and commissioned NCR to re-imagine the Ducati 750SS which won the Daytona Superbike round in 1977. Number 4 in an edition of...
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R Haga Replica
Update 6.22.2020: Todd’s Haga is still available. You can reach him here: 214.552.3552 txt / cell It’s ironic to find such a nice, clean and unmolested replica racer street bike in this 2003 Aprilia...
View ArticleBahnstorming: 2007 BMW R-Series R1200S
BMW’s R1200S is a “sportbike” in the same way Ducati’s 1000SS DS is a sportbike: it’s designed for folks who love the brand and want something fun to ride in the canyons, not the type that are going...
View ArticleSilver Bird – 1998 Ducati 900SS/FE #287 of 300
In the 1990’s, Ducati’s SuperSport could be all things to some people – before the Monster and ST2 arrived, it could be an ok commuter and passable sport tourer. This Final Edition has had some...
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special
Update 6.25.2020: 32 new images added to the gallery below and price reduced to $6,995 USD. Good luck to buyers and seller! -dc Before race bikes had to have fairings, custom suspension, and forged...
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