Monster S4R’s aren’t seen as often as the even more rad S4RS, maybe because most riders with $14K for a Monster back in 2007 probably could go another boat payment for the RS. Still this example is almost everything a super naked fan could want, with the exception of a couple of spots that could…
Stir the throttle and brakes a bit too thoroughly and a knowledgeable gendarme might just pull you over to check out the S4RS. Today’s is a single-year special, all the best components and the national livery to boot. 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore for sale on eBay 10 years into the Monster, Ducati fit a…
Suzuki’s stylish flagship was a released as an 1100cc model, but also homologated for superbike racing with just a liter, but racing cams and carburetors. Here’s a collector that was nicely upgraded, put in hibernation for 35 years, and has recently been fawned over to a museum-ready level. 1982 Suzuki GS1000SZ for sale on eBay…
Air cooled early superbikes are becoming rarer by the minute, especially built in Italy and tarted up in England. Today’s Jota has an owner or two’s worth of miles but apparently was restored at some point and still looks great. 1979 Laverda Jota 1000 for sale on eBay Laverda had been making motorbikes since 1949,…
Collectors often speak about “book end” models as being the most desirable. The first being the original, purest and the one that started the generation. The last being the end of the era and offering the most refined package of the generation. We all know that the Ducati 916 is going through resurgence of popularity. …
Not quite as cutting edge as the Mille, Aprilia’s Falco provided plenty of excitement for less Euros. Just under 8,000 miles and of legal drinking age, this Falco has had a careful owner or two, and looks excellent. 2003 Aprilia SL1000 Falco for sale on eBay Slightly less compression ( still 10.8-to-1 ) than its…
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 stocker in amazing shape. 2003 Honda RVT1000R / RC51 for sale on eBay As the second round of RC51’s, the SP-2 had revised suspension…
Honda introduced a V4 superbike just a year after the 750’s intro, but then made significant changes and didn’t refer to it as an Interceptor in 1985, making the ’84 a rarity. Here’s an Ohio example which has low miles and looks quite good. 1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor for sale on eBay Honda bored and…