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…
Seems as if the UK has had a couple of really interesting motorcycles come to market recently. On the heals of a post trying to make a case for a Bimota DB2 over a standard 900SS this SuperLight really complicates the situation. Sure the DB2 is appealing, but is it too niche? Maybe a Ducati…
Less is often said to be more. Less weight means better handling. Less power can mean the rider can extract more from the machine and end up having more fun. Less complications translate to lower service costs. If someone was going to email the RSBFS crew and want a recommendation for a bike that embodies…
Everyone knows that the Ducati superbike market is on fire right now. Amazing low mileage examples are bringing huge numbers at auctions. Collectors are hunting for the best of the best and paying up for the chance to add one of these beautiful machines to their garages. As with most things collectable, originality is the…
Top tier motorcycles are normally reserved for those with deep pockets. The performance hardware comes at a cost and many are left not being able to afford the ticket to entry. That might detour people, or even worse make people think they will never have access to these 200+ horsepower superbikes for many years. But…
The GSXR1100 needs no introduction. Since it was launched it has captured the hearts and minds of motorcycle enthusiasts. Over time it became a bike with an extremely broad appeal. There was something for everyone. You loved road racing, no problem. You wanted to go drag racing, the 1100 had you covered. Your passion was…
The 90s battles for dominance in World Superbike racing are some of the best stories of motorcycle racing history. It gave us bikes like the Honda RC30 and the Yamaha OW01. The demand for the 500 or so Yamaha OW01 road bikes has skyrocketed in recent years. Collectors want a piece of that history in…