Things I Like In The UK: Spondon Framed Honda RS125,1989 Yamaha FZR750R OWO1, Suzuki Pepsi RG250 There wasn’t a whole lot that caught my eye in North America this week so I looked to the old world for some inspiration and they didn’t let me down. —————————————————————————— It is all about the frame here.…
Location: The Dalles, OR Miles: 815 Price: Currently $3,050 with Reserve in place Update 5.12.2012: This listing was ended prematurely at $3850 and is back on eBay. Links updated. -dc That’s right ladies and gentlemen, up for sale here is the cleanest and lowest mileage FZR400 I have ever come across. If there is a…
Location: Reno-Sparks, Nevada Mileage: 7,461 Price: Auction, no reserve Back in the 80’s the Ninja was a groundbreaking machine for the sportbike world. The GPz900 of Top Gun fame lead to the Ninja 600 that was a first for the inline four, water cooled 600cc sportbike. People may not think much of them now, but…
For Sale: 2000 MV Agusta F4 750 Serie Oro Now here is a bike befitting of RSBFS attention: A ZERO mile, never started, Series ORO model F4 750. This bike was coveted and rare 12 years ago when it was introduced. To find one in this supreme condition today is really a find. If you…
DIY Kreidler Replica: The Ultimate Chicken Chaser? I consider Kreidler’s possibly the most devious devices ever to be assembled. I have absolutely no first hand knowledge, only the butterflies in my stomach when I see pictures of them. What other motorcycle can you literally lay on and have a 5occ piston revolving at metal…
Unique TZ: 1980 YAMAHA TZ 350 NICO BAKKER SPECIAL Update 5.7.2012: First listed in December last year, this TZ350 is back and now $2k cheaper at $16k. Links updated. -dc Here is a little something to distract you for a few minutes from your holiday shopping. I can’t say I”ve seen many TZ350’s for sale…
Location: Valrico, Florida Miles: 31,028 Price: Currently $2,475 with reserve in place It is no surprise that many called the FZR1000 the bike of the 80’s. It was hailed for its amazing power and even more for having a chassis that could channel that power and maximize the performance it had to offer. It was…
Location: Marysville, Washington Mileage: 561. Seriously. Price: $9,900 If you’re putting together your dream collection of historic sportbikes, or a stellar Yamaha collection, or a Kenny Roberts museum, then you need to look at this bike. Here you have the opportunity to own a true collector’s bike. All original except for the battery (understandable) and…