Looking to use Ducati’s own rule book, Honda introduced the V-twin RC51 and went superbike racing. This excellent example shows very little wear for its 8,000 miles, and looks worth its not-insignificant asking price. 2001 Honda RC51 – SP1 for sale on eBay Comparing to the 996S, the Honda’s engine is slightly more oversquare, and…
If your budget doesn’t stretch to one of Honda’s famously rare and storied RC30s, you can find all of the exotic tech in a slightly smaller, much cheaper package with their VFR400R NC30. You get a V4 with a 360° crank and gear-driven cams, a sexy ELF-designed “ProArm” single-sided swingarm, and the twin-headlight, endurance-racing bodywork…
In the early days before serious motorcycle marketing, companies offered up “racer replicas” that often sported the race livery or the team colors of the manufacturer. These replicas were often quite anonymous, and did not utilize the star power available from team riders. Even the marketing juggernaut Ducati – who probably led the way with…
Last seen on RSBFS in 2015, Bimota’s SB8R-S brought Suzuki’s TL-1000 twin to the Rimini carrozzeria. Out of Vegas with minimal pertinent information, the condition of this SB8RS is to drool for. 2000 Bimota SB8R-S Carbon for sale on eBay As Bimota liked to do, they took a leading drivetrain and wrapped it in their…
When Honda introduced the legendary CBX in the late 1970s many people did not realize that they were not the first to ship a production six-cylinder motorcycle. That trophy already went to Benelli, who introduced the original Sei (Italian for the number six) at motoring shows way back in 1973. Given, the original 750cc six…
By the late 1970’s, Ducati’s 900 Supersport leaned heavily on its Taglioni heritage, but had several worthwhile updates. This Connecticut example has a very original look but has been refreshed in some important areas. 1979 Ducati 900SS for sale on eBay Ducati’s Supersports have a markedly similar feel over the course of the decade, with…
Back after a short break, Moto Guzzi’s Le Mans returned with a raft of updates from the Mk. II. This Bay State native has been carefully kept in red, and has a couple of nice nods to reality. 1983 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III for sale on eBay Though del Lario was never tempted by…
When the original GS1100 Katana hit the motorcycle show circuit ahead of it’s launch, the world gaped. The Katana was like nothing the motorcycling community had ever seen. It was also tremendously popular on the showroom floor, and consumers flocked to Suzuki’s flagship sport bike – advertised to be the fastest in the world in…