Occupying the top line of the Suzuki catalog is a real balancing act, with performance and reliability up against MSRP. The newly water-cooled 1100 kept it all in perspective, and this Texas survivor looks great in retrospect. 1994 Suzuki GSX-R1100 for sale on eBay Suzuki traded the oil cooler for a big coolant radiator, and…
The kind of previous owner you want, this Repsol superbike owner rode so sparingly the owner’s manual and tires weren’t really a requirement. With new fluids and tires, the first tank of fuel for the new owner will be a quick read. 2005 Honda CBR1000RR for sale on eBay Though indeed an inline four, the…
Introduced in 1982 as the closest thing to a race bike on the road, and certainly one of the last two-stroke street bikes available here, Yamaha’s RZ350 can be found in all prices and conditions. With its sights set on the top of the hill, this later Fla. example has impossibly low miles and almost…
Across from the 916 in the showroom, the -90’s Supersports had a price advantage and could just about do it all. This Florida rider took a break but appears ready to resume the road. 1995 Ducati 900 SS/CR for sale on eBay When the “new” generation of Supersports was unveiled in 1991, Ducati had the…
Seasonal shopping officially kicks off this week, and here’s a suggestion for your wish list – the 409th Desmosedici, built in 2008 with just 93 original miles ! 2008 Ducati 16RR Desmosedici for sale on eBay It’s a bit of a stretch to call the 16RR a street machine, though you could ride it to…
Almost ten years after developing their RG Γ 500 Moto GP bike, Suzuki introduced the road-going version, and even with required street equipment the performance was beyond the norms. Like this one, many were imported on the left coast, but not all have had such careful stewardship over the years. 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma for…
The 900 Sei was a natural evolution of the 1974 750, which was an engineering masterpiece. Here’s a 1983 example with rather low miles and superb looks. 1983 Benelli 900 Sei for sale on eBay Just reviewing the numbers, the Sei might not thrill – the 80 hp are nothing dramatic for a 900, and…
Update 2021: This bike is SOLD! -dc As the icing on the 1970’s superbike cake, Kawasaki’s KZ1000 built on the 900 Z1’s formidable reputation. Bob’s Z1R-D1 has quite low miles and a curatorial owner who emphasizes correctness for finishes and mechanical updates. 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R for sale on eBay It’s easy to see the…
