The late 1970s were an interesting time for the Laverda brand. Competition from all angles resulted in lackluster sales numbers and a fading appeal in the market. For the 1978 model year a new name was introduced to the North American market, Jarama. Instead of being named after a dance as was the case with…
Motorcycles are many thing to many people. Some view them purely as a form of transportation, while others reserve the riding experience for special occasions. A select few treat them as objects of desire. Something almost mythical in terms of appeal and performance, something that is a true piece of art. MV Agusta adopted the…
Some might claim that it is easy to overlook the late 80s Ducati 750 Sport with everything else that was going on with the brand at the time. We were greeted by the amazing 851 and 88, and patiently awaiting the legendary 916 to arrive. We were also lamenting the end of the F1 era…
It is not very often that RSPFS posts about a brand new motorcycle, but this Triumph Daytona 765 is very much worth a look in the current market. When Triumph launched the Daytona 675 in 2006 the media heaped praise on the bike for the wonderful handling and sweet engine characteristics. The appealing package took…
Update 9.20.21: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Update 9.13.21: Price reduced to $12,000. Contact Chris with your interest. Oh and don’t miss his Bimota SB6R either! -dc Many have fond memories of the glorious excess of the 1980s. A time when more was better, and yet seldom enough. Currently there…
Often motorcycles are an overly emotional object. They are not just for point A to B transportation, they are for enjoyment. As time marches on many find themselves enjoying experiences from the past. Be that vintage bike that eluded them in period, or a retro styled bike that harkens back to the legends of the…
The search for speed and performance can be an obsession. Something that consumes all focus and drives decisions about every aspect of the machine. Much of the time this pursuit is limited to racing applications. Teams spend untold amounts of money to go incrementally faster. This purity of design is rarely seen on the streets. …
There is just something special and exciting about a limited edition race replica motorcycle. The sense of connection to the manufacture’s on track performance is obvious, but the sense of occasion and over all fun factor are harder to put your finger on. This Aprilia RSV1000R Bol D’Or might not have much more then superficial…