Twice as nice: 1979 Honda CBX

The mighty CBX is one of those bikes that don’t really make a lot of sense to some riders. While a liter bike in size, that size is really the problem. Rather than a twin or even a four-banger, the CBX is a bona fide six lanes wide when viewed from the front. A wild…

A Nordic Natural: 1988 Honda VFR750R RC30

The multiple motorcycle auctions in Las Vegas in January each year are somewhat of a bellwether for prices overall. Sure, pricing is a bit over-inflated due to peer-pressure, bidding competition and the general excitement of the auction atmosphere, but what sells high at these auctions will generally do well on the open market. If you’ve…

Nickel Defense – 1986 Honda VF500F

Mid-1980’s Honda covered the flanks of their bigger VF-series sportbikes with the sharp-handling VF-500F.  This example had low miles before an unplanned break in the action, but has had inside storage and is looking for a new home. 1986 Honda VF500F for sale on eBay While Honda’s double cradle of square tubing might not be…

Mid-Winter Roundup of Featured Listings

Even though there are prodigious cold fronts trained on both coasts, planning ahead is always in season. Here’s a little review of RSBFS’ recent features: Let’s start with a couple of smokin’ race machines – https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-2018-honda-nsf250r-moto-3-race-bike-for-sale/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-2017-suter-mmx500-for-sale/ From the 1980’s we have two classic supersports, plus a unique Harley-Davidson – https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/sponsored-listing-zero-mile-1-of-25-road-going-1994-harley-davidson-vr1000/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/sponsored-listing-1983-honda-cb1100f/ https://evu.hhv.mybluehost.me/raresportsbikesforsale/featured-listing-1982-honda-cb750f-super-sport/ These three…

Featured Listing: Pristine 1979 Honda CBX

Update: eBay shows sold at $15,500. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The 1979 Honda CBX, a six-cylinder behemoth dressed up as a buttoned-down commuter, was an exercise in weird, but impressive, flex from Honda. As the long run of the original CB750 was at its peak, Big Red decided it was time to show…