Show Hawk – 1989 Honda NT650 Hawk

Slightly ahead of its time, the NT650 Hawk was an interesting mix of solid powerplant, sportbike architecture, perimeter frame, and lack of a fairing or for that matter much pizazz.  But its features were appreciated by some racers and congnoscenti, and though their run ended in 1991, the bikes maintain a fan base to this…

Rev. 1.0 – 2000 Triumph TT600

Taking the sportbike fight right downtown, Triumph’s all-new 600 made a valiant run at the big four.  Light weight, nice handling, and quality components, it unfortunately had to be shipped before the fuel injection could be adequately tweaked.  And though software updates have corrected the throttle response issues, the damage to the reputation caused the…

Won’t Wait 4/1 – 1989 Yamaha YSR50

Usually relegated to the holiday or April Fool’s page at RSBFS, the YSR50 was built by Yamaha 1987-92 for the kids and pocket-bike market.  This eBay offering is undamaged, never modified, and stored indoors, so mint it won’t keep until Xmas or next April. 1989 Yamaha YSR50 for sale on eBay Sporting an awesome 7.1…

Featured Listing – 2008 BMW HP2 Sport

Mid-2000’s BMW knew the air-oil cooled line had to come to a close, and developed a brilliant 4-valve engine to cap their 90-odd years of boxer twin development.  Though the engine was built into an enduro and supermoto model, the HP2 Sport received the most overall development and every detail of the bike is superlative…

Hidden Away Handler – 1989 Yamaha FZR-400

Wheeled to the back of a collection after only 962 miles, this lightweight Yamaha four-stroke could easily be returned to riding status.  The only really sporting four-stroke 400 imported to the States, of the underwhelming total sales here, many were raced and subject to engine transplants.  Showing a serious mid-size buy-it-now, this is a bike…

Featured Listing – 1984 Bimota KB3

Update 7.28.2016: The seller has informed me this bike is now sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Update 7.18.2016: This KB3 has been relisted and now has a buy-it-now of $14,995. Links updated. Good luck to buyers and seller. -dc Several years after its original 1984 build, Motorcyclist and SportRider magazine writer Nick Ienatsch…

Big Boy Toy – 1989 Suzuki GSX-R1100

Though the reasons for hiding away a top-of-the-line sportbike may be a head-scratcher, it’s a thrill to come upon the bike you lusted over back in the day – stock and barely used.  This 1127cc K-variant has just 4,400 miles, stealth paint scheme, and spent all its nights in a Queens garage. 1989 Suzuki GXS-R1100…