1987 Honda VFR750R RC30Among the jaw-dropping collection is one of our site’s favorite bikes. Under 6,500km and one of the most sought-after and technically advanced motorcycles of the 1980s. UPDATEThis bike sold for $28,600 See more auction results below. Technical Specs748 CC DOHC V-4 4-Stroke EngineFour Keihin CV Sidedraft Carburetors118 BHP at 11,500 RPM6-Speed Manual…
1974 Norton John Player Special 850 CommandoAs seen on Jay Leno’s Garage, this Norton really is something special. Near the end of the video Leno states, “This is one of those bikes I’ll never sell. When I can’t ride it anymore, I just want to look at it.” (The link to the video is on…
One has to wonder if Joe Walsh wasn’t contemplating the Norton John Player Special when the Barnstormers released their seminal album. A blatant tobacco advert in the form of racing sponsorship, the John Player Special was essentially a stone stock Norton Commando with novel bodywork. This was a pure marketing play that intended to drive…
A little while ago I made a post about what I thought was a very special vintage Norton. Some loved to see an older performance bike, but others were less impressed. One even commented, and questioned the bikes ability to wheelie. Hopefully this Norton redeems myself and appeals to some of our inner hooligans as…
With the holiday season fast approaching and the end of the year right after that, many spend this time reflecting on the past. They wax poetic about the good old days and times past. No reason not to do so in a motorcycle context as well. Even more so when epic vintage bikes like this…
Often motorcycles are an overly emotional object. They are not just for point A to B transportation, they are for enjoyment. As time marches on many find themselves enjoying experiences from the past. Be that vintage bike that eluded them in period, or a retro styled bike that harkens back to the legends of the…
Update 7.2.2019: We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Amatumoto Grand Prix Motorbikes for being a sponsor of RSBFS! This 1949 Norton International is available now for purchase. Contact Amatumoto today! -dc The Norton International was the Yamaha R1M of the era surrounding WWII. Developed in the early 1930s as a road-going version of…
According to Wikipedia: “The Norton Manx or Manx Norton is a British racing motorcycle that was made from 1947 to 1962 by Norton Motors Ltd.” And as any avid motorcycle enthusiast will know, this is a truly iconic brand and model – dominating the TT as well as other races in the day. Knowledgeable readers…