Manufactures of sportsbikes have been engaged in an arms race for decades. Constantly pushing the performance envelop. Adding technology to tame the ever increasing power and chipping away at lap times in order to be able to market their creation as the top of the heap. KTM had a brief, but meaningful foray into the…
In 1977 Arturo Magni started a small, but interesting company in Italy that would bear his name. Arturo had a long history in the Italian motorcycles, specifically MV Agusta. For more then 25 years he was involved in the MV Agusta racing program, ultimately becoming the Team Manager. Mangi would go on to make upgrade…
Ducati invites thoughts of MotoGP and race winning performance. An exotic machine to tickle the senses, and ignite passion. Their superbikes have long been lust worthy machines. But for many the most iconic modern offering from Ducati has been their Monster line. This bike started the naked bike category and has offered many riders a…
To say that the Ducati Panigale made a splash when it entered the market would be an understatement. Ducati fans have a strange aversion to change. They like what they like, and want to keep it that way. There are a few core tenements that define a Ducati to many. The sound the dry clutch…
Update 12.9.2021: Sold in less than a week! Congratulations to buyer and seller! If you have a bike for sale that would benefit from this kind of exposure, contact us for a Featured Listing. -dc Our friends at Seattle Used Bikes have asked us to feature their beautiful Ducati 748. It does not take any reader…
Update 12.15.2021: SOLD! Congratulations to both parties! -dc As a long time reader I was honored when I had a chance to join the team here at RSBFS. Having always been passionate about sports bike I was excited to share my personal experience in the hopes that others would join this wonderful world of rare…
Ever since Aprilia entered the Sport Bike market with the RSV Mille, it has to unfairly live in the shadow of an Italian giant, Ducati. Reviews have always raved about the wonderful handling of the Aprilia. The specification sheets rival and sometimes even exceed that of the Ducati. Loyal owners shout from the mountain tops…
A little while ago I made a post about what I thought was a very special vintage Norton. Some loved to see an older performance bike, but others were less impressed. One even commented, and questioned the bikes ability to wheelie. Hopefully this Norton redeems myself and appeals to some of our inner hooligans as…