Presumed abandoned in a rental storage locker, this ’82 Katana 1000 comes to light courtesy of the winning bidder of the unit at auction. Not much detail and certainly no history given the circumstances, so this is a chance buy at best. However Katanas are the “in” classic these days, and prices are rising fast.…
Caught with fewer than two days left on the auction, this 1986 Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich edition is looking for a new home. Among the rarest of the F1 models, the Montjuich was one of 3 “specials” Ducati built on the F1 line (the others were the Santa Monica and the Laguna Seca). Each of…
Update 2.1.2014: This bike is being relisted after a non-paying bidder won the last auction 4 months ago. It has already met reserve at $7k and has over 3 days to go. Links updated. -dc This is one of those stories that taste just a little bit like urban legend. Except there are pictures. And…
Actually, there are fewer questions than 21 when it comes to this model Ducati. I think the major ones to ask are “where?” and “how much?” The rest will pretty much figure itself out. With low miles, unique paint and the seemingly ubiquitous limited edition numbered headstock, this is not your ordinary 1098. This isn’t…
Uber rare, uber expensive, uber drool worthy. The Ducati 916RS was the factory racer built strictly for competition. No lights, no EPA canisters or stickers, and no compromises. Owning one is parking a piece of Superbike history in your garage, er, better make that your living room. Owning one is also proof that you have…
Why don’t the Big Four (or any other manufacturer out there, for that matter) build boosted bikes anymore? The turbo bikes of the 80s made a terrific splash – and some very impressive horsepower – before dying an early death. 30+ years on, technology must have caught up enough to give it another go, right?…
Laverdas are often referred to as the Italian BMW, and this RGA 1000 is a good indication why. Instead of cutthroat sport bikes, Laverda built the gentleman’s express – Italian style. Using curves and flair not typically found in Germany (and often colors not found in nature), these big triples are comfortable, reasonably fast and…
OK folks – it is Christmas, which means that the end of the year is looming large. That mean New Year resolutions. And the most common resolution seems to be the lose weight / get in shape sort of personal goal. That, and adding to the motorcycle collection. As in years past, we at RSBFS…
