The Honda CB line of bikes has spanned decades and a wide range of offerings. The CB label has been used on everything from small commuter bikes to all out powerhouses. The original SOHC CB750 is often sited as one of the first true superbikes. They latter evolved into the DOHC air cooled bikes of…
The Honda RC30 needs zero introduction. The looks and performance are the stuff of legend. As more and more collectors compete for a limited number of bikes on the market the prices inevitably rise. We often hear enthusiasts in the hobby lament this as it means they might not get a chance to experience the…
Collectors can be a competitive crowd. They are constantly trying to find the best, rarest and most interesting items to add to their collections. Often this manifests into the search for zero mile examples of machines. These bikes are literally brand new and allow the owners to have something in perfect, and original condition. But…
The one constant in the universe is time. It endlessly marches forward. Some say it heals all wounds, others claim it creates new perspectives. Time has clearly helped the 999 generation of Ducati. Once hailed as a ugly duckling and not worthy to follow the beautiful 916, now those comments are little more then a…
For many the current line up of Yamaha’s MT series naked bikes are the go to performance street bikes. They offer a very attractive package of usable speed and manageable ergonomics. If you are looking to have one do it all motorcycle, it is hard to go wrong with an MT07 or other offerings. With…
The 1980s were a last hurrah for the mighty air cooled four cylinder superbikes. Soon water cooled engines would produce more power and start to dominate the performance charts. One of the high water marks of that era was the Honda CB1100R. Those bikes were desirable in period and remain sought after additions to many…
In the spirit of full disclosure, this bike is being offered by RSBFS contributor, William. -dc If you have been a reader of RSBFS for any length of time, you know we are huge Bimota fans. The appeal is the wonderful marriage of exotic Italian design, incredible engineering and the proven performance of an OEM…
When ever having a casual conversation about anything these days the subject turns to rising prices. Maybe that is inflation, or a spike in demand, or collectors taking notice of new eras of motorcycles. Either way, it often leaves some enthusiasts struggling to find ways into this wonderful world of interesting rides. Hopefully things have…