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Featured Listing: 1995 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield
Update 6.3.2021: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The Aprilia RS250 is an iconic motorcycle – the last of the modern street-going two strokes. For this,...
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Sport of Kings: 1991 Ducati 900 Supersport
The Pantah-powered Ducati 900SS is a stalwart icon in the sport bike world. Devoid of the sewing machine, turbine-like windup of the Japanese inline four competition, the air-cooled, two valve L-twin...
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Long Term Relationship – 1984 Yamaha RZ500
After Kenny Robert’s 1978-80 MotoGP crowns, Yamaha worked for a few years to bring a two-stroke 500cc V-4 to the showroom. Here’s a Colorado example with touring bike miles but a recent engine...
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The Vapors – 1997 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD
In 1997 one could have walked into the Suzuki dealer and had a choice of GSX-R1100, TL1000S, or GSX-R750 ( even an RGV-250, of course not here ). Here’s a recently updated SRAD model which has had...
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Your Inner MM – 2003 Aprilia RS250 Challenge Cup
Aprilia sought to win hearts and minds with its 250cc race series, and had some success though short-lived. Today’s example is a barely used Challenge Cup ready for some club racing. 2003 Aprilia...
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Featured Listing: Kawasaki KRR150
Rarer in the U.S. than a 145-lb. rider, Kawasaki’s 150cc two stroke KRR-150 sings a high RPM song of far off places. But for a lighter weight fan of two-stroke fun, RSBFS reader Michael’s KRR might be...
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Featured Listing: 1999 Suzuki TL1000R
Update 6.10.2021: Tim listed this bike last year on RSBFS but ended up deciding to keep it. It’s back and now available for $7,000. This now includes new brake calipers (front and rear), as well as...
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Up a Notch – 1992 Yamaha FZR1000
As much of an upstart as the original FZR1000 was in 1987, later design revisions took the superbike to the next level. Today’s FZR is an elegant survivor with just under 13,000 miles. 1992 Yamaha...
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Half a World Away – 1991 Honda NSR250R
A continent or two removed from the usual superbike competition, very lightweight two-strokes lessen the role of the right wrist in any performance riding. Here’s a Honda MC21 ready for registration...
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Featured Listing – 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750
Already the stuff of legend, the GSX-R750 got a substantial revision in 1988, with a higher revving engine, “slingshot” carburetors, and 17-inch wheels. RSBFS reader Jim’s GSX-R has a professional...
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Dressed to the Nines: 2004 Ducati 749R
The pinnacle of the Terblanche designed Superbikes, the 749/999 series departed wildly from the realm of design that was the 916-based silhouette. And as many journalists and RSBFS readers have...
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Unchecked – 2003 Honda RVT1000R / RC51 with only 795 Miles !
Hard to know whether parking a barely broken in RC51 would elicit cheers or jeers, but it’s looking downright visionary 17 years later. Today’s RVT1000R is a one-owner, carefully tended, showroom...
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Mr. Omologato – 1993 Ducati 888 SPO
Ducati took accuracy to a rare height in the early 1990’s, with the 851 and 888 models reflecting their actual displacement. Today’s SPO is a California native and looks great with just 10,654 miles....
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Most Legendary – 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000S in MHR Colors
Professionally executed customs often change hands without a word or in a charity auction, but here’s a beauty based on the dual-spark 992. 2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000S MHR for sale on eBay More...
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Little Fizz: 1986 Yamaha FZR 250
Bigger bore homologation machines may be where the money is at right now, but rare examples like this littlest of Fizzers is exactly what RSBFS is all about. Sure, you’ve heard about the FZR1000, not...
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Featured Listing – 1992 Honda VFR750F
When you look back at the bikes you could have owned – or maybe did own, but let slip away – many will dream of the unobtainable collector machines built in small numbers and high prices. But when you...
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Featured Listing – 1989 Honda CBR600 Hurricane
Check out Jim’s other Featured Listing, his 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750! Thanks for supporting the site, Jim! -dc From the classics section of milestone motorcycles comes the wonderful Honda 600 Hurricane....
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Going the Distance: 1985 Honda VF1000R
The Honda VF1000R is one of those interesting bikes that always evokes emotion and usually is well received here on the pages of Rare. Originally conceived as a homologation bike for racing, the...
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Oca Nera – 1995 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100
Moto Guzzi has always incorporated their classic ideas into new models, and the 1100 Sport is a great mix of engineering and style. This one has new batteries and tires and looks ready for a long...
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Southern Belle – 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo
Hot on the heels of this 1985 Honda VFR1000R (eBay shows that it sold for $7,652), the same seller has just listed a 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo in a similar, no reserve auction. And this is the way that...
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