As the 20th century wound down, Honda needed a new tool to work on WSBK, and developed a fresh 90-degree V-twin, wrapped in a new aluminum twin-spar chassis. This RC51 is a rider but looks very good with a conscientious maintenance history. 2002 Honda RC51 / RVT1000R for sale on eBay Surprisingly close to the…
Despite raves from the motoring press and racing victories, Ducati’s 999S and its then-radical design was only a moderate performer in the showroom. This all black 2006 is tricky to photograph but shines past its smoke-damaged title. 2006 Ducati 999S for sale on eBay The 999S is an omnibus of Ducati’s best thoughts on superbikes,…
Update 7.23.2020: This bike has SOLD in just 3 days to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Sharing little more than the letters on the nameplate with the namesake 1938 Speed Twin, fledgling Triumph Hinkley did have the same desire for the Speed Triple – to set the sales floor on fire. …
One of Moto Guzzi’s last development projects before Aprilia took controlling interest, the V11 was a big step forward which didn’t forget its Mandello del Lario roots. Previous owner Ewan McGregor is now a Guzzi ambassador but was a big fan before, and improved his V11 Sport with a classic Magni fairing. 2000 Moto Guzzi…
Ducati’s SportClassic collection continues to hit it out of the park even 14 years on. Here’s a Paul Smart Limited Edition with just over 10,000 miles and it’s never been washed.* 2006 Ducati PS1000LE Limited Edition Despite its air-cooled retro looks, the SportClassic used Ducati’s latest dual-spark fuel injected 992, with 92 hp at the…
In this day and age when a very limited edition can be a few thousand, here’s a Ducati-based naked with total production of 23 units ! Not perfect, this Azzurro is still very good, with one of Borgo Panigale’s best drivetrains, and livery celebrating Italy’s national football team. 2007 Bimota DB6 Delirio Azzurro for sale…
While the original FZ-1 was one Cycle World’s bikes of the year, Yamaha made a substantive update for 2006. With miles in the 1,000-per-year neighborhood, this Tennessee example looks excellent. 2006 Yamaha FZ-1 for sale on eBay Yamaha brought their aluminum casting technology to bear on the new FZ-1 chassis, cradling the R1-derived liter, and…
Early in the Buell / Harley-Dave relationship, the racer and design engineer was thought to be the icon’s entreé into sportbikes. This immaculate S2 has access to plenty of thunder, and every update imaginable. 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt for sale on eBay The S2 had production versions of most of the ideas Erik Buell had…