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This looks to be a very nice track-only RS250 with some good extras.   Located in Manhattan Beach, California is a 2000 Aprilia RS250.  This Cup bike features Tyga exhaust, Ohlins rear shock, AF1 top clamp, steel braided lines, Woodcraft clip-ons & rearsets.  This bike has 6,200km (3,852mi).  The bike is sold as a track bike with a bill of sale only.  The asking price is a market correct $4,000.  See this 2nd gen on Craigslist here.

AG

We have seen a few RVF400Rs recently but here is another one in Mountain View, California.  This RVF400R is a track bike conversion having been returned to street use.  The seller states:

Tyga-Performance full RC211 kit (front, belly pan, sides and tail)
Tyga-Performance carbon fiber HRC style air box lid
Translogic digital speedometer (speedo, lap timer, temp gauge, gear indicator, oil indicator, fuel gauge, RPM read out etc)
NC30 (VFR) carbs
520 sprockets and DID chain
Michelin Power Race and Power One tires (120 and 160)
‘06 GSXR600 complete front suspension. This includes powerful dual-piston radial brakes. Fresh Oil and GP piston kit installed by Evolution Suspension.
‘06 GSXR600 rear shock. Re-sprung (1100# spring) and re-valved by Evolution Suspension.
All suspension set for a ~180# rider and massaged by Dave Moss.
Tyga-Peformance rear-sets
Drilled and safety-wired
Key-less ignition system

Extras include:
Single-sided Pitbull swingarm stand
VFR and RVF Haynes manual
Extra misc parts such as extra set of Tyga-Performance race body (front, belly pan, sides and stock RVF solo seat), VFR and RVF carbs, RVF headlights,
misc body panels and lights, and other RVF400 hardware

Important information regarding operation status:
Currently registered and insured.

The seller also states that the major issue with the bike is that the tank is heavily damaged, it still functions perfectly without leads but is still heavily damaged.

This isn’t an original RVF400R but, it has good accessories and good modifications.  If properly set up, the modifications undoubtedly make this an excellent performing RVF.  The seller states that this listing is only a feeler and with an asking price of $7,000; it appears a bit high even with the extensive modifications.  However, it would be a pleasure to ride this bike around California and if you’re in the market, you just need to put a value on that pleasure.  See the bike on Craigslist here.

AG

The wording in the ad leads me to believe this to be a titled and registered Cup bike!  Located in Ackworth, Georgia is a 1999 Aprilia RS250 that was originally an Aprilia Cup bike.  These have become a mainstay at RSBFS as they are a fabulous, modern, two-stroke twins that are sometimes often enough street registered.  The seller of this specific example states that it has a headlight and taillight; he doesn’t state whether it has a title, or is registered, but my thinking is that it possibly is as there is no other reason to put those on a track machine!  The other possible indicator is that–regardless of aftermarket goodies–this bike is priced at $5,000; putting it somewhere between a pure cup bike and a titled, very original, road machine.  The seller states that the accessories on this bike are:  Woodcraft Rear sets, SS brake lines, 1/4 turn Domino throttle, three RGV250 cylinders & heads, transmission, power valves, Penske rear shock, Tyga SS exhaust–and completely unrelated, a titled RSV Mille frame.

If you’re interested in a possible street bike–I would lean towards it probably isn’t though–see the ad on ApriliaForum.com here.

AG

This isn’t the best looking NSR but it is a California plated example!  Located in Las Vegas, Nevada is a Honda NSR250SP that isn’t original but does have the magical California title and plate.  This bike was originally a Rothmans replica bike but currently wears Tyga and Airtech fiberglass painted black and orange.  The bike does have a Tyga stainless expansion chamber and aluminum silencer, Tyga air filter, carbon fiber reed cage & reeds and the frame & swing arm have been polished.  The seller dosen’t mention an asking price.  This bike dosen’t have the original plastics but I think the title and registration far out weigh the cosmetic downfalls–plastics can be found, titles cannot.  If you’d like a registered SP, see the bike on Craigslist here.

AG

Located in Palo Alto, California is a 1996 Honda RVF400R NC35.  This bike is in track condition but is titled and registered in California with an asking price of $3,000.  This bike has been fully converted for track use: including, but not limited to, removal of the odometer, removal of all lights and key-less ignition.  See a partial description below:

1996 Honda RVF 400 NC35
~10K miles (the 14K shown on the title is in km, so you do the math) on engine
Clean CA title
Valve clearances checked ~4 trackdays ago.
Standard exhaust, with Arrow can.
NC30 (VFR) carbs
520 sprockets and DID chain. like-new
Michelin Power Race and Power One tires (120 and 160). like-new
‘06 GSXR600 complete front end (not exactly sure on year). This includes powerful dual-piston radial brakes. Fresh Oil and GP piston kit installed by Evolution Suspension.
‘06 GSXR600 rear shock. Re-sprung (1100# spring) and re-valved by Evolution Suspension.
All suspension set for a ~180# rider and massaged by Dave Moss.
Tyga front body kit, tail section is standard fiberglass RVF solo seat.
Tyga rear-sets
Drilled and safety-wired
Frame and bar-end sliders
Single-Sided Pitbull Swingarm stand included
Key-less ignition system. Flip the red switch and fire it up
VFR and RVF Haynes Manual to aid all repairs.
Red paint with white number plates

See this NC35 track-bike–that is legally eligible for being converted back to street use–on Bay Area Riders Forum here.

AG

Located in Brooksville, Florida is a 1991 Suzuki RGV250 with 8,000 miles.  This bike is shown, very nicely, in the Lucky Strike replica colors (Did they release a ‘91 Lucky Strike replica?).  This RGV has Tyga exhaust, GCC Kevlar rear huger & chain guard (very period cool), and 34mm carbs (Not stock?).  This bike is also titled and registered in Florida.  See this very clean RGV, as a fantastic Lucky Strike replica,

AG

Located in New York is a clean, and recently serviced, 1994 Honda NSR250.  This bike has 250 miles on a top end rebuild and 18,500 total kilometers.  This NSR has a HRC 030 card and stock card, Tyga exhaust, and an extra set of Repsol bodywork with tank.  Bike is shown US registered and therefore assumed titled.  See this nice example of a NSR on eBay here.

AG

Located in Point Loma, California is a titled and registered Honda NSR150SP.  The year of the bike isn’t mentioned but mileage is listed at 36,000km (22,369mi).  New tires, Tyga exhaust & jets, and Tyga rear sets.  The asking price is $5,500 (This could possibly be the same bike we posted awhile ago in Orange County).  See this very clean looking Repsol Replica on Craigslist here.

AG

Let me start by wishing all a happy fourth of July!  Located in Mansfield, Ohio is a NSR250 & NSR50 both in good, track condition, but untitled.  The NSR250 has RVF400 inverted forks, Tyga exhaust, and HRC front head upgrade.  The plastics aren’t factory, but said to be in good condition.  The NSR50 is in the process of being converted to a street bike.  Seller states that it has some cracks in the plastics and could use a front tire.  Seller also claims that the NSR50 is on a MSO, so it should be easily titled, but, I wouldn’t guarantee that depending on your state–the fifties were never street legal here.  If you’re interested, see the Craigslist ad here.

AG

The owner of this 1990 Honda MC21 NSR250R SE on eBayMotors is listing a buy-it-now of only $6500! Does aftermarket bodywork affect the price or are these just not as valuable as I’d think?

quote from seller’s eBay ad:

Clean and ready to ride. This bike needs nothing, runs great. Has new Tyga body, Michelin power sports, GP pipes and silencers, steering stabilizer, all stock otherwise, SE suspension (adjustable) and R motor (wet clutch). Bike came from Thailand from Tyga several years back ( have papers from previous owner). Have Ma. titled in hand, which is hard to get and makes registering for you much easier

I’ve seen Tyga products listed on other ads, but I can’t same I’m totally familiar with them. So I took a look at the Tyga-performance.com website and it states the follow:

Tyga Performance specialises in providing support for non mainstream sports and racing motorcycles, as well as an increasing range of carbon fiber products for modern sportsbikes.

If you haven’t clicked the link yet, you should as the gallery and projects sections are loaded with pure 2-stroke porn! Some seriously nice looking conversions!

I like this example a lot, especially since I believe $6500 sounds pretty fair. What is your experience with this bodywork and what do you think of the price?

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