SE Yes – 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 SE

Developed from the TT600 but returning to Triumph’s 3-cylinder roots, the Daytona 675 was a brilliant middleweight. The SE was primarily a black and gold color exercise but this one looks great with low miles. 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 SE for sale on eBay The 675cc triple is quite oversquare and claims 123 hp in…

Little Wonder – 2003 Aprilia RS50

Holding up Aprilia’s presence in the beginner market, the Minarelli- engined RS50 was surprising robust, and ready for almost any speed mod.  With just break-in miles, this Cali-registered RS50 has thankfully seen none of that. 2003 Aprilia RS for sale on eBay A scooter only to DMV, the Aprilia can make 65 mph out of…

Two Up – 1988 Ducati F1B

With an eye on several “Battle of the Twins” races series, Ducati brought the 750 F1 forward with a minimum of new engineering and development dollars.  The bikes are now revered for their stripped down sensibilities and this particular F1B is a gem with under 4,000 miles. 1988 Ducati F1B for sale on eBay   …

New Hope – 2000 Bimota SB8R

Drawing on his experience re-invigorating Laverda, industrialist Francesco Tognon’s similar approach to Bimota involved development of a slightly less exotic and more saleable motorcycle.  The resulting SB8R used Suzuki’s TL-1000 L-twin in a carbon-aluminum hybrid frame, and put Bimota on the comeback trail. 2000 Bimota SB8R for sale on eBay A showcase for early carbon-fiber…