In ancient Japan, the Katana was known as the samurai sword. Smaller than the long broadswords of the day, the Katana changed the art of Japanese warfare; quick to draw, the lighter blade could strike quickly before the enemy could react. When victory depended upon response times, the Katana became the weapon of choice. Sadly,…
Back on ebay after failing to sell in December of 2015, here is a Nikko Bakker crafted Barracuda 1000 that is said to have been previously owned by Nicholas Cage. 2000 Suzuki TL1000 powered Nico Bakker on ebay Collectible sportbikes typically meet at least one of the following criteria; be produced in limited numbers, been in pristine/OEM…
Rarity is a curious question of locality. For US riders, the RG250 Gamma was always forbidden fruit (those residing in California were prohibited from even looking at pictures of these exotic machines). However in the home markets where small bikes rule, RG250s – as well as a host of other “exotic” small-bore rockets – are…
Update 1.18.2017: Sold in 11 days! Congratulations to buyer and seller! If you have an outstanding Rare Sportbike for sale, email us about a $59 Featured Listing for exposure like this this GSX-R 750 received! -dc Today’s Featured Listing is the grandaddy of modern sportbiking, the Suzuki GSX-R750. Sure, you could probably argue that other…
This post is for two early edition Suzuki GSX-R’s, a 1100 and a 750. Both are in good but not perfect condition, have the desirable blue and white bodywork and similar mileage. 1987 GSX-1100R on ebay The first bike is a 1987 GSX-R1100…a big beasty of a sportbike responsible for more than one type of…
The Eighties were a wild time in terms of motorcycle development. Manufacturers experimented with all types of engines, suspensions, chassis, materials and design. Like Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection, those bikes best suited to their environment survived; other, less fortunate machines fell to the onslaught of progress. This 1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo is one such…
2001 Suzuki TL1000R on ebay Back in the late 1990’s the motorcycling world was gobsmacked by the Ducati 916 – not only was it shockingly beautiful, it restored the v-twin as THE desired powerplant for the motorcycling cognescenti. Given the impact of the Ducati 916 it wasn’t a surprise that the competition tried to build their…
Up for grabs today is something so rare that in the States most people won’t even know it exists. I know you think you’re looking at a 1000cc Katana from 1981. But in fact, this 400cc version was produced nearly 20 years after the fact! Retro was very big in Japan (and continues to be),…