Update 5.18.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc One could argue that naming a sportbike after its designed top speed is unfair. Kinda like naming a kid after Ayrton Senna or John Surtees. It’s a nice honor, but it takes a special person to leave the shadow of a lofty name.…
Two stroke 250’s have proved a bit of a niche market in bigger-is-better USA, but with a de-restricted 60 hp pushing 300 lbs. around, they are plenty quick. RSBFS reader Simon’s example is pristine, nicely upgraded, and ready for a grand re-opening. 1988 Honda NSR250R / MC18 for sale Since the 250cc formula was the…
Like so many special bikes, the 2006 SportClassic 1000 had some neat things the first year which were moved into the profit margin going forward. Beside low miles, this SportClassic has some nice upgrades. 2006 Ducati SportClassic 1000 for sale on eBay When presented in Japan in late 2003, the Pierre Terblanche retro design injected…
The Ducati Superlight is a far-cry from today’s “limited edition” superbikes like the Superleggera that have a performance envelope well beyond most owners’ ability to fully exploit. The Superlight isn’t a particularly fast bike, but it is very collectible, and rewarding to ride at speeds normal humans can enjoy without risking license, limb, or achieving…
With a pair of 250cc engines driving a common output shaft providing two power strokes on every revolution, Yamaha’s RZ500 pushed nearly 200 hp per liter, even in street trim. This sharp Michigan example has been in storage but was recently freshened up for riding season. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay The RZ’s…