Way back when, in ’97 – no actually 1996, Kawasaki transitioned from the ZXR750 to the ZX-7R, and incorporated the steady evolution and innovation from the factory and AMA Superbike race teams. Though the model continued until 2003, the 90’s were good years for the ZX-7R, Scott Russell winning the AMA Superbike in 1992 and…
Applying technology from the bigger bikes in their line-up for the Japanese domestic market, the big four started a friendly competition among smaller bikes that spread back across the oceans where the big bikes ruled. The Yamaha FZR-400 did well in roundups of the racey smaller bikes, lightweight but not twitchy, suspension compliant but in…
Not your mid-morning workout, but a race-prepared two-stroke with a 12,000 rpm redline. Recently brought out of storage and re-bodied, this bike has spent its entire life at the track, and though well used, still has a lot of fun left in it. 1999 Aprilia RS250 Cup for sale on eBay Meant for racing and…
In the early 1990’s, Kawasaki had a nostalgic feeling for the 70’s, when the ground-pounding Z-1 ruled the tar pits. Standard bikes ( now called naked ) had a short-lived resurgence in the 550, 750 and 1100 cc models, with a 400 cc Japan-only variant. An editor at Sport Rider went through an orange/burgundy 1100…
Ducati was ready for a fresh approach to styling after the 916/996/998 successes, and while they got their wish in Pierre Terblanche’s 999, the new look was always controversial. Though the WSBK team had a great many wins and three championships, after four years the factory returned to a more reminiscent design for the 1098. …
By now the Formula USA / Xtreme race series of the late 1990’s is a distant memory, when factories and privateers brought pretty much their wildest dreams to the track and went head to head. Rob Muzzy was merely a legendary race tuner and team manager back then, and after many year preparing Kawasakis for…
On display for the past few years, this Ducati Paso 906 might be ready for revival. With just about 5,000 miles, some rubber, belts, and maybe a seal or two should be all that’s required for some nice riding. 1990 Ducati Paso 906 for sale on eBay Penned by Massimo Tamburini for the 1985 show…
In the first year of a varied run that lasted until 1996, the Honda NS250R was a race replica 2-stroke that was related to a caped crusader over at Honda Racing Corp. Capitalizing each year on developments made to the 250 Grand Prix racer, the NS250R improved each year and was presented in many different…
