2000 Aprilia RS50, 4197 milesOn ebay – at time of post, 8 bids at $1,000Update: Sold for $3,500 While the RS50 may not have the imposing presence of its larger siblings, it possesses a unique charm that appeals to those who appreciate the artistry of motorcycles. The allure of collecting these diminutive sportbikes lies not…
One of the rarestAccording to Canadian Biker (CNDBKR), “Built for just two seasons (until a bodywork overhaul by Leopoldo Tartarini of Italjet in 1973), the Silver Shotgun has become one of the rarest of the Desmo singles…. Very few Ducati Silver Shotguns were built. Though intended for the US market, few were imported before the…
A Rare One The Z1R TC was a limited-production model, with only 500 units ever produced over a 2 year period. The first batch had this ice blue color and the second batch was the Black Molly. The “TC” in Z1R TC stands for “Turbocharged,” and it was one of the early production motorcycles to…
Best Used SportbikeIn 2013 Cycle World declared the Honda RC51 to be the best used sportbike on the market. “After winning numerous World and AMA Superbike titles during the 1980s and early ’90s, Honda grew tired of playing bridesmaid to Ducati and decided to build a V-Twin repli-racer of its very own, the RC51. That…
Honda heritageThe 1977 Honda CB750 was part of the famed CB series, which was known for its innovative technology at the time. The original CB750, introduced in 1969, was the world’s first production superbike, featuring an inline-four engine with overhead camshafts, disc brakes, electric start, and other cutting-edge features. By 1977, the model had evolved…
1974 Norton John Player Special 850 CommandoAs seen on Jay Leno’s Garage, this Norton really is something special. Near the end of the video Leno states, “This is one of those bikes I’ll never sell. When I can’t ride it anymore, I just want to look at it.” (The link to the video is on…
Good morning, When I made the new ownership opportunity post, I really had no idea of what would happen next. As it turned out, I had the pleasure of meeting numerous interested parties that all had great inspiration in the potential of taking over the site. Honestly, all of them would’ve been worthy stewards and…
Mike did a solid review of a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 back in 2017 on RSBFS. He states, “Back in the early 1980s the middle weight class was considered capped below 600cc, and manufacturers were scrambling to produce something better than the competition. While Honda looked to technology for a solution (liquid cooled, 500cc V-4 interceptor,…
Bidding on ebay ends on Thursday, Aug 31. This motorcycle is #223 out of 500. One of the most noticeable differences with the Limited Edition model was the use of lightweight Marchesini forged aluminum wheels. These wheels not only reduced the overall weight of the motorcycle but also added a high-performance and exclusive touch. On…
This caught my attention while surfing Craigslist. This color scheme was my favorite from this year and model and looking back now, it still is. (No offense to the pink aficionados of the early 90s.) Cycle World did a write up about the CBR-600 F-2 stating, “Owners of the F2 report that it was a…
The GSX-R series, which stands for “Grand Sport eXperimental – Racing,” has been a staple in Suzuki’s lineup since its inception in the mid-1980s. The 1992 GSX-R 1100 marked the last year for the beloved air/oil cooled engine. It featured a more streamlined and aerodynamic bodywork, which included the one-piece headlight lens and the graphics…
The iconic Italian manufacturer Benelli made its debut in the moto world back in 1972. So this beauty rolled out in their fourth year of business. This was a time when motorcycle engines with six cylinders were about as rare as a unicorn sighting. The “Sei” in its name isn’t just there for show; it’s…