Straight from BaTThis 1985 Honda VF1000R is powered by a liquid-cooled 998cc DOHC V4 paired with a five-speed transmission, and its fully faired bodywork wears a red, white, and metallic blue Honda Racing-style livery. Features include electronic ignition, an electric starter, a four-into-two exhaust system, four Keihin carburetors, and gear-driven camshafts as well as a…
1982 Honda CBX – with vintage touring gearOnly 3,269 milesOriginal owner16 more days until the auctionMint condition RSBFSBesides this being a great bike, the vintage sport touring gear got my attention. It looks to be in great shape. This owner seems meticulous. For all you East Coasters that like to tour, this might be worth…
Reliability and PerformanceIn June of 2016 Marty covered a ’93 VFR here on RSBFS stating, “While reliability was a focus, the performance side of the VFR750 was nothing to sneeze at. The VFR’s handling was on a par with the best superbikes of the day. A stock VFR finished eighth at the Suzuka 8-Hour race…
In the world of motorcycles, factory race bikes stand as the ultimate testament to engineering prowess. These extraordinary machines represent the zenith of what’s achievable on two wheels, benefiting from the vast R&D budgets of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). When OEMs funnel their research and development resources into a dedicated platform, the results can…
Best Used SportbikeIn 2013 Cycle World declared the Honda RC51 to be the best used sportbike on the market. “After winning numerous World and AMA Superbike titles during the 1980s and early ’90s, Honda grew tired of playing bridesmaid to Ducati and decided to build a V-Twin repli-racer of its very own, the RC51. That…
Honda heritageThe 1977 Honda CB750 was part of the famed CB series, which was known for its innovative technology at the time. The original CB750, introduced in 1969, was the world’s first production superbike, featuring an inline-four engine with overhead camshafts, disc brakes, electric start, and other cutting-edge features. By 1977, the model had evolved…
Update: September 1, 2023Congratulations to Brian and the RSBFS buyer!Sold for $9,500 This beautiful 1994 RVF400 has a new home! You meet the nicest people on a Honda. ———————————–The Honda NC35 stands out as an exceptional machine that deserves a spot in every enthusiast’s garage. Its relative scarcity in the US, owing to limited official…
This caught my attention while surfing Craigslist. This color scheme was my favorite from this year and model and looking back now, it still is. (No offense to the pink aficionados of the early 90s.) Cycle World did a write up about the CBR-600 F-2 stating, “Owners of the F2 report that it was a…