For some people, a race replica just isn’t enough. And if you want the real thing, a genuine racebike can be very pricey to run, and parts might be literally, not just figuratively, impossible to find. Sure, you can occasionally buy an NSR500V, but can you find parts to rebuild the engine? No, you cannot.…
Aprilia’s RSV1000R was built from 2004-10 though its roots go further back to 1998 and the RSV Mille superbike. The 998cc magnesium-cased twin has gear-driven cams and has proved a reliable mill, this vintage producing 139 hp and 79 ft.-lbs. torque. The race-only bike presented here was campaigned in ’09 by Chaz Davies in the…
Update 11.2.2017: Back on eBay, this FE previously reached $10,600 reserve not met in July of this year. Now it wears a buy-it-now of $22k. Links updated. -dc Ducati’s own commemorative of 10 years manufacturing the 916-derived superbike, the special order 998 Final Edition had a plaque on the triple-clamp and the new testastretta under…
I’m a big fan of “budget exotica” mainly because I’m on a budget and I like exotica. First generation Speed Triples and Daytonas, Brutales, and Monsters are all really affordable ways to get a rare performance motorcycle for very few dollars, relatively speaking, but if you want a single motorcycle that can do just about…
Often overlooked since it wasn’t the raciest gray-market selection, the CBR400RR was available in Canada where this one lives. The NC29 or Baby ‘Blade as it is sometimes known, was a lightweight solution with a free-revving gear-driven cammed four. Despite limited information, it looks complete and ready for a light restoration. 1990 Honda CBR400RR for…
Whether you are a collector or simply interested in values, let’s take a look back and see what sold and for how much. Links to the original post on RSBFS included. SOLD Bikes 1976 Honda EGLI frame kit – SOLD for $8,400 1978 Kawasaki Z1-R – SOLD for $9,500 1982 Ducati Pantah 600TL – SOLD…
There are exactly no words I can type that will more accurately or adequately describe the bike before you than Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary CycleWorld review. So, before you go any further with me, please give it a read. 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP for sale on eBay Keep in mind, readers, that dear Dr. Gonzo…
Honda joined the V-twin WSBK fray in 2000 and Colin Edwards won the inaugural season on the RC51. The SP-2 was introduced in 2002 and incorporated many lessons learned the first two years. Almost every aspect of the machine was improved, with a little more power and less weight. This example has been hiding in…
