Though big red dominated, Yamaha’s FZ750R / OU45 regularly appeared as the best of the rest in mid-eighties AMA Superbike. Here’s a collector which has somehow escaped the suburban Dallas heat, and dodged a lifetime’s worth of garage elves. 1985 Yamaha FZ-750 for sale on eBay Yamaha had reportedly toyed with as many as seven…
Update 10.28.2021: Previously posted September 2020, this RC30 is back on eBay with a buy-it-now of $48,995. Links updated. -dc A ( if not The ) classic superbike at this juncture, Honda’s RC30 has beauty and real-world capability. This example is slightly under-documented but has collectible looks. 1987 Honda VFR-750R / RC30 The RC30 was…
If an unwritten manufacturer’s agreement hadn’t limited its speed to a mere 186 mph, the ZX-12R would’ve been the most powerful and fastest GT in the early oughties. This example has some miles, but has clearly been pampered and thoughtfully upgraded. 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R for sale on eBay The ZX-12R’s air of superiority started right…
BMW turned their re-designed inline four transverse for 2004, leaned it sharply forward and introduced the K1200S. A new high for BMW, the 167 stock horsepower convinced a west coast dealer to take one right to Bonneville where they set an FIM speed record for 2005. This suburban NY K1200S has low-ish miles and looks…
Ducati’s 900SS/CR was meant to be a conversation starter but its light looks have inspired many updates. Here’s a stealthily modified example with receipts to easily eclipse the price of admission. 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR for sale on eBay The 900SS might win a multiple owner’s contest, so many fans of the brand have owned…
BMW tempered their ultimate flat twin with showy build quality and engineering developed over darn near ninety years ( at the time ). Like a lot of the HP2’s we’ve seen, this example has low miles, unassailable condition, and a collector’s buy-it-now. 2008 BMW HP2 Sport for sale on eBay Starting with a new cylinder…
Even at the bottom of Ducati’s sportbike range for 2009, the 848 had what would’ve been superbike performance just a few years back. Without being an S or limited edition, this plain vanilla 848 seems like a stone-ground vanilla, hand churned into a beautiful sundae. 2009 Ducati 848 for sale on eBay Even more than…
Lucky to have been designed and manufactured during Aprilia’s acquisition, Moto Guzzi’s V11 Sport had some new ideas as well as classic Guzzi attributes. This example shows just 3,130 miles and the condition indicates that is correct. 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport for sale on eBay The V11 started its summation of Guzzi history right…