Written off as an overpriced toy by many, the re-envisioned Honda Dream 50 was more an exercise in technical engineering and nostalgia than a sales and marketing ploy. Here was a bike that recreated a throwback from 1962, a fresh interpretation of the RC110 – Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer. Exclusively offered in Japan…
One of the classic – yet misunderstood – heavyweights from the 1980s was the Honda VF1000R. Heavily influenced by endurance racing, the big Interceptor was shy of a true Homologation machine but certainly benefitted from Honda’s dedication to the track. From the gear-driven cams made famous by the RC30 to the dual headlights that illuminated…
2006 Honda NSF100 I rarely have the answers but this time I do. The answer to what you may ask? Boredom. A mini moto, a parking lot, and some chalk will do more for you than anything that has every come across RSBFS. I know this because that exact formula has helped me pass many…
2002 Honda CBR954RR Fireblade Follow the auction on BaT here When it rains it pours but don’t say I didn’t warn you. I did say we will be revisiting this chapter more and more often. While we would love to see all of the sub 1k Fireblades come up for sale more often, it seems…
Update 2.8.2023: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc
2003 Honda Fireblade 954RR on BaT If you rewind the clock on the motorcycle industry one of the more interesting things that you should notice is the breadth of engines that are floating around in the wake of today’s 200hp superbike motors. You’ve got your massive v-twins, V4s, boxers, and singles and the list goes…
Toward the end of the Baby ‘Blade’s development, Honda brought out a asymmetrical alloy swingarm which identifies this CBR400RR as a 1990 or later example. Thoroughly renovated by its owner, it’s waiting out the weather in the living room and still priced such that a shipping container beckons. Honda CBR400RR / NC29 for sale on…
1990 Honda VFR750R RC30 Another easy one for the masses. This bike needs no introduction. Early Honda sport bikes are some of the most desirable and well known pieces of two wheel machinery that exist in the enthusiast community. Honda was spending heaps of money in R&D to produce some of these championship winning designs…