Was (Not Was): 1985 Kawasaki GPz750

With apologies to David Weiss and Don Fagenson, it’s time to walk the dinosaur – the 1985 Kawasaki GPz750. The younger generation reading this – who did not grow up with cassette tapes, never had a mobile that didn’t have a camera, and has never watched ALF (no loss there, really) – probably won’t understand…

Master’s Thesis: Bimota Tesi 1D

The other day a Vyrus 985 caused quite a stir in the comments.  It seems that having all that engineering on display was polarizing.  Hopefully this Tesi 1D has all of the engineering appeal, in a more visually pleasing package.  The Bimota Tesi series of motorcycles stands high water mark for the design of the…

Café Society – 1982 Kawasaki-Rickman CR1000

Often sold as kits to accompany the builder’s donor engine, Rickman cafe racers could be ordered with premium British components.  This one looks to have been more than a hobbyist’s build and has weathered the years beautifully. 1982 Kawasaki-Rickman CR1000 ( Australia ) for sale on eBay Starting with dirtbikes in the 1960’s the Rickman…

Act Fast: 2000 Ducati 996 Monoposto

Not a single person that regularly reads RSBFS needs an education on how amazingly good looking the Ducati 916/996/998 series of motorcycles is.  They are steeped in racing history and dripping with appeal.  This all translates to increased demand for the few remaining clean examples.  We can lament the days gone past when prices were…