Mid-1990’s Honda heard footsteps and made a major update to the CBR900RR, keeping weight in check with a healthy power increase. Here’s a Tennessee survivor that has been somebody’s baby. 1997 Honda CBR900RR for sale on eBay One millimeter increase in bore gave the new FireBlade 918cc’s, and a claimed 80 percent new engine resulted…
This mini-FireBlade has been a grey-market import twice, but still has just over 9,000 miles and looks very good. Tipping the scales at 350 lbs. with half a tank of fuel, its 40hp are plenty to have a ball. 1989 Honda CBR250R for sale on eBay Made since 1986, the four-cylinder had bores of around…
The Corse was MV’s first limited edition of the F4 1000R, and a pretty big investment. This San Jose example has some interesting details, very low miles, and one ‘oh darn*’ in its past. 2008 MV Agusta F4 1000R Corse MV Agusta cut their teeth on special editions of the F4 750 and first gen…
Often the peak in disposable income arrives after the tire-tearing and footpeg scraping has already been accomplished, and the experienced rider can appreciate a very special model without resorting to the whip, preserving it for the next owner. This initial-year F4 1000R appears carefully ridden and maintained, with a handful of choice upgrades. 2007 MV…
Suzuki had a bit of a horsepower dynasty going in the early 1980’s, their DOHC air-cooled fours having plenty of power and potential for lots more. The GS1100E was their very sporty standard, years before naked superbikes became a thing. 1982 Suzuki GS1100E ( Canada ) for sale on eBay Looking a little staid in…
The 1990’s were a good time for alt-color schemes and splashy sticker packages, and it seems like more Fireblades were made in purple and yellow than Honda’s racing red. This first-gen CBR900RR has high miles but you’d never know it. Evidently detailed for display, it is has been refreshed for the road and is on…
Update 2.2.2017: Seller has confirmed the eBay sale of $17,665. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Eddie Lawson rode the factory’s Z1000R to the AMA Superbike Championships in 1981 and 1982. And though he got a better offer from Yamaha in 1983, Kawasaki continued for another year with the replica KZ1000R. With total production under…
After Cagiva’s purchase of MV Agusta’s storied name in 1999, the company decided to enter the boutique naked-sport market and developed the Brutale 750. The model has been the subject of several limited production factory customs, and further evolution brought the Brutale 910S. Though it will never have the utility or daily ridership of a…