Ken forwarded us this unusual auction. The main auction is for an RC51 SP2 with 28k miles. It looks pretty good with some easy to reverse modifications like turn signals and windscreen. The seller states there is small ding in the tank and that the reserve is set pretty low. BUT, if the buyer opts…
For Sale: 1987 YAMAHA TZR 250 (2ME) Hot on the heels of this Japanese TZR-250 comes another one from the wilds of Canada. This bike currently resides in Michigan, where it enjoys a title affording it street bike status. While not a SP model, it is still worthy of a look. From the seller: Selling…
I’ll take it, let me get my check book. Oh, how I wish I was in Australia and could write a check for a cool $45,000 (that is just the starting bid) for this Guzzi Corsa. Hint, hint RSBFS management. By the way, the last MGSO1 we listed here had an asking price of $62,000. And…
Sugar Water: 1989 Suzuki RGV250 VJ21 Have a bit of a sweet tooth? This little VJ21 might be of interest if you are looking for a rider or a bit of a winter project. No, it isn’t an original Pepsi Edition and it is missing a lot of original bits and pieces. Hey, they can’t all…
For Sale: 1987 Yamaha TZR-250 Breathe deep, smell the castor, and (optionally) flip the bird to the EPA. Zing it up to redline and fear no floating valves. Live on the pipe on the way up, and the popcorn popping on the over run. Ahhh. Gotta love them two strokes! This TZR-250 is a Japanese…
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey Mileage: 11,092 Price: Auction, $2,500 Reserve It would be hard to debate the importance of the GSX-R 750. It may be, more than any other bike, the most responsible for the sportbikes we see today. As heavy metal owes everything to Black Sabbath, so does the modern sportbike to the GSX-R…
Update 11.10.2012: This plated VJ22 is back on eBay with about an hour to go. One bid of $4500 appears to be the winning bid as well. Last chance for what may be the cheapest plated VJ22 available. Links updated. -dc Back to our regularly scheduled program of two strokes and gray-market smoke. Today’s bike…
1983 KAWASAKI KZ1000R ELR for sale on eBay These original ELR machines are not exactly the Hope diamond in terms of rarity, but they are limited in numbers and the general consensus around the breakroom in the RSBFS headquarters indicates that most wouldn’t mind one in their garage. We have seen these bikes offered across…
This post is dedicated to all those who balk at ultra low mile originals that have spent their entire life on a pedestal. You know who you are! “If I was to own one, I’d ride it!” Well this one is for you. Not only has it been ridden but it’s done track days too.…
For Sale: 1986 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma We must be getting closer to Christmas. Some fantastic bikes are coming on the market just in time for me to make my list. If you’ve been a good boy or girl, here is something that you might need to whisper in Santa’s ear… This RG 500 Gamma…
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Mileage: 11,922 Price: Auction, no reserve! > The Kawasaki Ninja has a storied history as one of the sportbikes to usher in the modern era. The Ninja or GPz was a big time bike thanks to movies like Top Gun and the competition between Honda and Kawasaki. This was back in…
Update 11.2.2012: This bike is back on eBay after we first saw it early in October. In previous listings it has failed to pass $4k in bids and wears as $10200 buy-it-now. Thanks for everyone’s email. Links updated, -dc Finding a good two stroke these days is getting tough. You are generally faced with locating…