The VDue that worked: 1999 Bimota VDue Trofeo in Italy
Update 2.14.2017: We last posted this bike roughly a year ago, and bidding stopped at a little over $20k, reserve not met. Links are updated with the current auction. Good luck to buyers and seller!...
View ArticleWorked – 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 Biposto
Ducati SportClassics were made from 2006-2010, and with their cafe-racer looks, were very popular with customizers. The dual-spark 992cc engine was fuel injected, and its reliability lent itself more...
View ArticleTiny Titled Two-Stroke: 2009 Aprilia RS125 for Sale
Back when two-strokes ruled the entry-level sportbike class in Europe, Aprilia’s RS125 was designed to appeal to new riders who wanted something sporty, but were limited in terms of displacement and...
View ArticleGame-Changer: 1977 Suzuki RG500 Grand Prix Race Bike for Sale
Update 2.17.2017: Last posted in August of last year, this bike reached $34,101 reserve not met. Back on eBay and closes on Sunday. Links updated. -dc Prior to the RG500, two-strokes were found only in...
View ArticleUnloved Kat: 1997 Suzuki Katana 750 with 1,300 miles
If we were to ask RSBFS readers what 750cc sportbike of the 1990's they would most like to own now, I would bet most would choose a Suzuki GSX-750R Limited Edition or maybe a Yamaha OW01 or perhaps a...
View ArticleRed and What ? – 2007 Aprilia RSV 1000 Bol D’or
Before returning to the MotoGP top class in 2012, Aprilia tested in the World Endurance Championship with their RSV Mille and 1000 models. This commemorative is of their efforts at the legendary Bol...
View ArticleRide it like Mike: 1980 Ducati 900 MHR
The history of Ducati racing is long and storied. And while many riders have tasted success on the booming twins from Bologna, perhaps none have matched the exploits of Mike "The Bike" Hailwood. In...
View ArticleAlternative Transport: 1983 Moto Guzzi LeMans III
In the world of big-bore bikes - man sized machines - Moto Guzzi has always stood out with a unique style of individualistic and rugged beauty. The oldest continually operational motorcycle...
View ArticleGoing Solo: 1994 Yamaha YZF750R for Sale
A solo seat on a sportbike is a statement of intent that says, "I'm a very serious sports motorcycle rider, and a passenger will only slow me down when I'm out dragging a knee in the canyons." Or...
View ArticleOriginal Class Owner – 1989 Honda CBR600F
Honda dropped the pebble in 1987 that eventually became a tidal ( and supersport title ) wave, but the first-generation machines with their steel frames, four carbs, and streamlined bodies have been...
View ArticleNorth Star: 1985 Yamaha RZ500 in Canada
Perennial fan favorite, the RZ500 ranks among the top bikes viewed, watched, clicked on or lusted after on the pages of RSBFS. And it's no wonder why: with GP-inspired good looks, twin-crank V-4 two...
View ArticleBrains and Brawn: 2009 BMW HP2 Sport for Sale
Before the introduction of their conventional, but devastatingly effective S1000RR, BMW was known for their durable, quirky motorcycles and "old man in a Roadcrafter suit" image. But in the lead-up to...
View ArticleClean Machine: 1988 Yamaha FZR400
Aluminum perimeter chassis. Aluminum swingarm. Inline four-cylinder power plant. Four valves per cylinder. 14,000 RPM redline. Racing-inspired bodywork with dual headlights. Solo saddle cover to look...
View ArticleNot Particularly – 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS
With a boatload of compromises made to accommodate the 998 cc Superbike engine, the list of things that the Monster S4RS isn't is longer than those it is. All a matter of priorities, as the...
View ArticleRothmans Replica: 1991 Honda NSR250 SP for Sale
Racing fans naturally gravitate towards sportbikes that feature graphics and colors associated with their favorite racing teams. Since those designs are often chosen for their visibility over any...
View ArticlePantah-stic: 1981 NCR Ducati 600TT for Sale
Ducati's first motorcycle was the Cucciolo [or "puppy" in Italian], which was basically a simple engine strapped to a bicycle, an affordable tool to get the Italian population mobile and back to work...
View ArticleCommemorative Replica – 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200 Custom
Extending the run of the ZRX1100 ( itself a harkening to the 1982 Eddie Lawson Replica KZ1000R ) the ZRX1200 wound the series down as only a carburetted 1200 cc naked superbike could. This 30K-mile...
View ArticleSweet Air – 1991 Bimota YB9 Bellaria in Italy
Seen only a couple of other times at RSBFS, only a handful of the 145 total YB9 Bellarias ever made it to the states. Bimota's only two-seater is based on the Yamaha FZR600 drivetrain, with a few...
View ArticleFeatured Listing: 1990 Honda NSR250R MC21
It's no secret that the staff of RSBFS believe that two strokes were a gift from the gods to enable mere mortals to perform acts of speed not otherwise possible. Pound for pound the two cycle engine...
View ArticleSuperbike Daddy: 1978 Kawasaki Z1-R
I know that for many of our readers, RSBFS is all about the import smokers. And while we do love our grey-market popcorn poppers, variety is - as they say - the spice of life. Two-strokes did not...
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