Later in the long run of F4 1000’s, MV Agusta made a play for the Italian SuperStock race series, and it breathed new life into the model. This R312 carbon edition is a great example. 2008 MV Agusta R312 1+1 for sale on eBay Engine architecture unchanged, the titanium intake valves, new exhaust system, and revised electronic…
Junior welterweight-sized FZR 400’s were made for markets with progressive licensing laws, and couldn’t last in the U.S. displacement arms race. Still, they are revered for their handling, light weight and fun factor. Many were fed into the racing mill, but this rare black version survived beautifully. 1990 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay Pushing…
Evolving from the now-vintage RD350, Yamaha made a splash with the first perimeter frame for the RZ350, along with the YPVS power valve and rear monoshock. Due to emissions concerns it was short-lived in the U.S., but this example is better than excellent. 1984 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Yamaha’s 347cc parallel twin…
Despite the relentless nudge toward water cooling and impenetrable fuel injection systems, as recently as 2008 Ducati put a capstone on their air-cooled desmodue development. The torquey 1100 is in a naked supermoto package and is widely regarded as some of the most fun to be had on two wheels. 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S for…
1987 brought a trade tariff for motorcycles over 700cc, and Yamaha’s response was to de-stroke their recently designed FZ750 to 697cc’s. Though it had the Genesis 5-valve head, some sporting aspirations were value-engineered out. Still, it was an able street performer and is now very rare. 1987 Yamaha FZ700 for sale on eBay Carrying some…
Built for the fledgling World SuperBike series, the Ducati 851 was the first in a long series of desmoquattros, and successful on the track and in the showroom. At one time a commuter ( ! ) this 851 is lightly updated but is way ahead of the curve maintenance-wise. 1990 Ducati 851 for sale on…
Kind of a Gen 2 of the re-vitalized SuperSport line, the early 1990’s were special years for Ducati’s 900SS. With the re-designed frame, adjustable Showa suspension, and improved Brembo brakes, the 900SS had the handling to accompany the booming 904cc desmodue. 1992 Ducati 900SS for sale on eBay Hiding under the full ‘glass fairing,…
Following Ducati’s street success with the WSBK look-alike 916, the 996 was a welcome displacement and torque increase, and the -S variant had 123 hp courtesy of higher compression cylinders, and some nice carbon components. The 996 cc V-twin was bumped up to 11.5:1 compression for the S, and brought 73 ft.-lbs. of torque to…