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Survivor Slabbie: 1989 GSX-R 750K in TX

Here is a survivor 2nd gen/GSX-R 750 K model located in Plano Tx (near DFW). While the 1st generation GSX-R 750 have already been deemed a classic, the 2nd generation models are really starting to appreciate. Perhaps its because they looked a bit more polished, perhaps it due to the slingshot motors, perhaps its the color…

Fools need not apply: 1998 Ducati 916 SPS

While the Ducati 916 was a styling bombshell, the standard/Strada versions only really come on the power around 7000 RPM which meant they need to be flogged a bit to get going. Ducati first attempted to resolve this issue by installing lighter internals and high lift cams to create the SP/Sport Production edition. Unfortunately even…

Existence Denied? 1988 Ducati 900ss in Australia

Is this a Ducati that Ducati doesn’t want to admit exists?  Read on! Earlier this year I wrote about what collectors look for when assessing a rare vehicle; age, number produced of a particular configuration, technological impact, and availability in the country being sold in.  When I noticed this pristine-looking 1988 Ducati 900SS located in…

Pavarotti on Speed: 2001 Aprilia Falco RS

Avis car rental used to have an advertising campaign that said “we try harder”. Aprilia is kind of like the Avis of Italian motorcycle brands; they historically have had to try harder, to take the occasional chance on something different.  Just before being bought by Piaggio, Aprilia produced several bikes that were representative of this…