Documentation:
Washington State title – clean & clear, not salvage
Mileage statement
Includes (not pictured):
Street license expiring November, 2010
CD of factory service manual
Race bodywork
Rain tires
Extra cylinder and pistons, etc.
I think the dealer’s listing says it all. We’ve seen Aprilia RS125’s in both streetable gray market form in the $6k range, and other 2009’s listed significantly higher than that with similar paperwork. So this asking is about right.
I sat on one of these at last year’s Seattle International Motorcycle Show and it was astonishing how light this bike is. And very good looking in person too. Here is a link to my (poorly lit) pictures on Flickr of show.
Here’s a video review from Motorcycle USA on the 2009 RS125:
I’m going to have to figure out a new system for reader submissions with so many great finds hitting my inbox! I’ve started this posts twice already and haven’t been able to finish it!
First my apologies to those who sent auction items that have since passed. We really appreciate your submissions and always try hard to get them listed, but the entire RSBFS team has been swamped with real world job duties.
But enough of that, on to the bikes that are still available that have been sent in by readers.
Jim M. has sent in two bikes, and they’re both delicious in two very different ways. First is this . It has a supercharged Harley V-Rod engine!
His second submission is this very cool :
Andrew sent me this Ducati 999R for sale in Florida:
Many, many thanks to the readers who have picked up the slack while we’ve been away! I’ve got a couple more posts to crank out that I hope to have up soon: RS250, another great collection becomes available for sale, and the RSBFS Holiday store opens Wednesday night. Stay tuned!
Sounds like this one has some tuning issues, but notes that it does have a registration. For $3k sounds like a great track bike or a potential street project.
For Sale 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 Recently registered, imported from England in 2003. Bike has been in covered storage since 2003. Needs carb work, but runs, new tires front and rear in 2002. This is a 2 stroke twin cylinder, custom paint in Kenny Roberts Jr. Telefonica replica paint scheme.
1993 Honda NSR 250
9525 miles. Clean title, never down. All original. A very rare bike in the US.
Adult owned and well cared for. Always stored in a dry climate controlled garage. This bike is MINT.
Early fall bargains are arriving already apparently!
Gary’s 1996 Honda NSR250SP is our first ever featured listing. I’m especially proud to feature this particular bike as it is one of our favorite models on Rare Sport Bikes For Sale. And it is very special indeed with very low miles and no stories.
Here is Gary’s description of his 96 NSR250 SP MC28 which is listed with an asking of $12k in Los Angeles:
This is a real and very rare (especially the miles) 1996 Honda Repsol NSR 250 SP #143 of 1000 made, the lowest number and last year of the SP. It took me years to find this one and I have never seen another Repsol with this low mileage. About less that 100 made it to the USA, most stayed in Japan or were shipped to the UK because they are legal there. This one runs on the stock card. It does not have the de-restricted wire splice done so the miles are exact at 4,700 miles. Most other NSR listings that claim to have low miles are running the HRC card and miles are no longer accumulated, even though they brag “low miles”, but you may have noticed they have had the top rebuild, new chain & sprocket…
This bike is in excellent condition. I don’t ride it, it’s just for show. Comes with a current Texas registration title 03/2010 and bike is located in Los Angeles. Had the very first tire change in April of 2007 and only has 600 miles on them. Also has the original chain & sprocket, and no top end rebuilds.
When people see this bike it looks brand new. It was the 2008 Woodley Park 2 stroke extravaganza winner for best Honda.
I’m asking $12,000 OBO comes with factory Honda stand, extra keys, and brand new (never programmed) HRC 030 Card.
Surely one of the finest NSR250’s ever listed on this blog and a rare opportunity anywhere to pick up a very important and collectible motorcycle. Good luck with your sale Gary!
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As you may be aware, Aprilia brought a semi-street-legal (headlights, tail lights, but incorrect wiring harness and off-road use only title) RS125 to the U.S. for 2009, however Europe and the rest of the world has been enjoying 125’s for years. Offered for sale in Redwood City, California is a titled and plated street legal 2006 European market Aprilia RS125. This example shows only 305 original miles and looks to be in excellent condition. The asking price of $8500 may be a bit high as supposedly plated ‘09 RS125’s have been advertised at around $6-6.5k ($5449 MSRP for the non-street legal version). However, this is a legitimately plated bike and quite possibly the only plated 2006 (there may be a couple more) in the U.S.; it comes with desirable performance accessories, spares, and all the original parts. The 2006MY is the first for the latest iteration of the RS125 that includes the 2009’s. If seriously interested, money may talk and a sold price could be well under the asking, but don’t expect it to be under the going price of the ’09’s. Is it sad that we lust over what is just an entry level bike in Europe? See the Craigslist ad here. And the hi-res Flickr photos here.
If I drink enough beer tonight, I may convince myself to buy this. When I became interested in sportbikes years ago, this was one of the ones. One of the ones that you tell yourself in high school that you’ll buy someday when you have a real job as you serve fast food through a drive through window. Of course at that time, I still had hope Aprilia would wise up and bring the bike to the states. By the time they did, it was as a race only model.
This is a titled, registered and fully street legal 95′ Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica. We have owned it for several years now and have had lots of fun with it. Its a great bike to ride handles like a proper race bike should.
Our friend imported it from Europe about 8 years ago and registered it in New York but didn’t ride it enough to keep it. We shipped it out here to Portland Oregon and have enjoyed riding and playing with it ever sense.
The engine was completely rebuilt in 2006 (less than 800 miles ago) from the crank up using all OEM parts. All the cables have all been replaced as they have worn out and and its carbs and injection system have been tuned and synchronized . The bike is still using the original oil injection system which of coarse works perfectly. Arrow pipes have been polished and nickel plated. This bike has a only a couple of small expected cosmetic faults but its still in great shape and always starts on the first kick!
Oh man… I’m very tempted to get myself the best xmas present ever and buy this before the auction ends in a few hours. It’s even titled and street legal. It’s only a couple hours away and I’ve taken all of next week off… But I probably won’t though, so I’m posting it here in case someone else can snag it.
Bike is a UK Import with clear US Title and current registration
- Full Race Termignoni Stainless exhaust with Carbon Muffler ($2,900 Value)
- Stock Factory wheels included
- ISR Front Brake Rotors & ISR 6 Piston Calipers ($3,000 Value)
- Carbon Fiber Rear Fender ($300 Value)
- Marvic 17inch Magnesium Wheels (Front & Rear $2400 Value) – powdercoated to match gold color in bike pinstripe
-Ohlins steering damper ($250 Value)
-Ohlins rear shock ($900 Value)
-Racing rear sets ($500 Value)
-Clear headlight lens covers
-SS brake and clutch lines
-NOS OEM tool bag
-NOS OEM rear wheel tools
The Honda VFR750R, frame designation ‘RC30′, was a fully faired racing motorcycle created for homologation purposes for the World Superbike championship by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). It was first released to the Japanese market in 1987. American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. The final one hundred RC30 machines were made for England in 1990.
The title and registration, combined with the the obvious care and thoughtful upgrades, make this bike a standout. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one listed for sale in recent memory. What do you guys think of the $16k asking?
Well i damn sure dont want to sell it, but its on a 0% credit card that may go up to 20 what ever percent if the credit card companys can change it just because they feel like it, thanks congress. But it may sit in my living room for the rest of my life, that just depends on what i can get for it. This bike was redone from the ground up and it is really a new bike, almost every nut and bolt was replaced. The bike is very very nice to look at. Looking to get at least $6000.00 for it, not a dime less, hopefully that will be to much so i can tell my wife that i cant sell it.
Interesting for sale posting to say the least. But the bike looks really sharp and clean. He goes on to explain that it’s titled and tagged in Alabama.
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