It’s not often that we see a large collection of truly collectable bikes up for sale. But during the first half of 2017, one collector in Utah has been offering up some rare beasts at an incredible rate. Here is a look at what is (and was) available – with MORE TO COME! Update July…
Welcome to a new series of RSBFS articles outlining Track Days and how to get involved. Many riders have thought about this, but don’t know where to start. RSBFS will walk you through the hows and whys about track days, bike prep and more. Join us for the journey! Why should you consider taking it…
Wes Cooley was a Los Angeles phenom on the club scene, and was cultivated by Pops Yoshimura to ride in the newly formed AMA Superbike Championship. Yoshimura initially fielded Kawasakis, but moved to Suzuki for the 1978 season. Wes Cooley used that dialed-in GS1000S to win the 1979 Championship, and he backed it up by…
Today we have a bit of two stroke fun located in California. The Yamaha RZV model was built for the Japanese home market only. Notable changes came with the “Z” descriptor, including an all-aluminum frame and a “made to comply with Japanese regulations” restricted output engine. From a chassis and weight department, the RZV is…
The collection from Utah keeps on giving! Up for grabs this week is your choice of either a CBR400RR or a ZXR400R; both are 1995 models, but winning the auction only allows you to choose one. So which of these two ultra-rare grey bikes do you choose? Read on before you decide! From the seller:…
The 400cc class of bikes is a special one. In the 1980s and 1990s these sub-middleweights provided a rare mix of compact geometry, light weight and just enough horsepower (if there is such a thing). The resulting motorcycles were outstanding rider machines, race-worthy platforms and lusted after by world markets. The US was privy to…
With heavy hearts the world reacts to a champion taken too early. RSBFS staff share a moment of reflection for Nicky Hayden, with thoughts for the family, friends and fans left behind.
Summer is here, and that means track days. For some, simply taping up the headlight, taillight and turn signals is enough for a “run what ya brung” session at their closest track. Others might want a dedicated track bike that dispenses with the tape prep and makes attending a course day easier. Finally there are…