Update 7.06.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dcc Honda’s reply to the WSBK rules change put Ducati on notice, at the very least. The RC51 was updated to SP2 spec in 2002, largely on revised chassis and suspension. RSBFS reader Mike’s RC51 is presented in alternate white livery (never offered in…
Modern 400s are generally geared towards new or budget-minded riders, but can still be very capable sportbikes: I spent a session or two recently chasing one around Buttonwillow, and it turns out a Ninja 400 can work up a surprising turn of speed. In spite of that, they’re still pretty basic machines, specification-wise. But a…
Not born on a construction site, but this vintage VFR400R may have acquired permanent resident status. Propose to this beauty and whisk her away to the country ( roads ) of your choice. 1992 Honda VFR400R / NC30 A staple in the domestic market, the 400 cc VFR got great attention from Honda and the…
Update 5.30.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Each manufacturer and year can have but one flagship, and for Honda in 2005 it was the CBR1000RR Repsol. RSBFS reader Don has been saving this first-year Repsol with great care for the next owner, and recently re-filled the consumables but hasn’t yet…
In many ways a template of the Superbike RC45, the middleweight RVF400 ( NC35 ) had its own character and predatory facial expression. This Wisconsin rider looks very good despite some prodigious miles. 1999 Honda RVF400R / NC35 for sale on eBay Honda made a substantial update to the VFR400R, with a new chassis, inverted…
Having graduated from nascent collectible to crazy-to-ride museum piece, Honda’s pre-eminent VFR750R / RC30 continues to appear for auction with exotic car-level reserves. This Michigan example appears in a collector’s warehouse and looks superb. 1990 Honda VFR750R / RC30 for sale on eBay Sharing V-4 engine architecture with the roadgoing VFR750F, the -R was mostly…
Two stroke 250’s have proved a bit of a niche market in bigger-is-better USA, but with a de-restricted 60 hp pushing 300 lbs. around, they are plenty quick. RSBFS reader Simon’s example is pristine, nicely upgraded, and ready for a grand re-opening. 1988 Honda NSR250R / MC18 for sale Since the 250cc formula was the…
Honda’s diminutive V4-400 has almost a cult following here, and it was never actually offered for sale anywhere but Japan. This fine example looks to have just a fraction of km’s showing on the odometer. 1994 Honda RVF400R for sale on eBay As the last in a long line of small V4’s, and had the…