As a motorcycle executive, Claudio Castiglioni had the ability to put together a fitting tribute to his friend ( and MV collector ) Ayrton Senna. Proceeds from the limited edition supported the Brazilian youth services foundation bearing the late driver’s name. The second F4 numbered edition commemorating Senna, the F4 1000R features 173 hp and…
Most often seen in much racier livery, the 1990 Honda NSR250R / MC21 was a comprehensive update from the previous MC18. This South African example creates a subdued excitement in black with grey accents, and quite original with 3,800 miles it’s a great candidate for re-location. 1990 Honda NSR250R ( South Africa ) for sale…
Using Ducati’s air-cooled 1100 desmodue, the rest of the Bimota DB6R pushed a lot of boundaries in the name of light weight and design. Spot-on ergonomics and handling had many reviewers proclaiming it the best naked bike ever. Certainly one of the most unique, and rare as only a $35K naked can be. 2008 Bimota…
Update 8.2.2017: SOLD! Update 7.21.2017: Price dropped to $10,500 OBO. Additional pictures added in the gallery below. Thank you to Jay for supporting the site and good luck to potential buyers! -dc The Ducati 748 was built from 1994-2002, in three variants – E, S, and R ( with factory racers identified as SP or…
Update 7.24.17: Links updated to latest auction listing and corrected model year to 2004. -dc “Born” in 1993, the Ducati Monster has regularly been credited with starting the naked bike craze, and occasionally has accounted for two thirds of Ducati sales. A citified workhorse for most of the first decade, special higher performance models began…
Massimo Tamburini was a founder of Bimota, head of design at Cagiva, and designer of the legendary Ducati 916. The Castiglioni brothers commemorated Tamburini in 2005 with a special edition of the F4 1000. The very leading edge machine had variable-length intake runners, single-sided magnesium swingarm, and full carbon bodywork. The numbered edition of 300…
1994 brought a second generation of 900cc Kawasakis, with great carburetted power, the roadability blurring the sport / GT lines. Here are two early ZX-9R’s, the ’94 with garaged forever and very nearly a show bike, the ’95 with some performance mods and miles but still excellent. 1994 and 1995 Kawasaki ZX-9R’s for sale on…
Usually a contrasting silver or gold color, the frame on the oughties’ Monster S4R is body color. Generally seen in red with red frame or blue with same, the S4R incorporated the 996 water-cooler into the naked concept. With premium components, the 113 hp Monster is one heck of a way to get around town.…