By the late 1990s, Ducati’s success in production-based racing and general iconic-ness meant a new emphasis on v-twins for many manufacturers. It helps that a v-twin package makes for a great roadbike, with flexible midrange torque and lots of character at any speed. As a bonus a v-twin just sounds like a motorcycle. With 916-level…
Pictured in last fall’s fading foliage, this Aprilia stands out in the factory’s racing red, blue, and silver. When riding season gets here, the list of recent services makes sure it’ll be ready. 1996 Aprilia RS250 for sale on eBay Though Aprilia couldn’t waste time making their 249cc engine from their racing RSV250 meet DMV’s…
Having taken their lumps with the 999, Ducati returned to familiar ground with the horizontal headlights on the 1098. Fans returned to the showrooms and this two-owner machine appears to have been babied by both. 2007 Ducati 1098 for sale on eBay Testastretta improvements let another ten percent displacement result in 160 hp, and 90…
Not far into Suzuki’s water-cooled era, Ram Air Direct became a way to extract just a few extra ponies from 748cc, and were a nice success combined with the new-to-96 alloy twin-beam chassis. This second-owner Gixxer looks worthy of a little TLC. 1997 Suzuki GSX-R750 for sale on eBay After many years of air/oil-cooled engines,…
Ducati’s air-cooled 750SS might seem like an unlikely candidate for a racebike build. By 1993, a two-valve Desmo twin was antiquated technology, a quirky, charming curio by the sportbike standards of the day. But although competition duties had been handed off to the liquid-cooled, four-valve superbikes by the early 90s, it’s important to remember that…
Update 7.7.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc It was supposed to be a World Superbike-dominating Ducati killer. That never came to pass for the 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, but the bike’s sweet engine gained it a huge cult following. With a few choice modifications, TLs can be fantastic weekend mounts, and…
Newly received pictures from the seller in gallery below – Donn Though the Chatsworth, CA seller might have under-represented this listing, this might be the best recent example of the one of ultimate years of Ducati Supersports. 1995 Ducati 900 SS/SP for sale on eBay Developed to buff up the North American market, the SP…
Lately more appropriate to a Bonhams or Mecum stadium event than an online auction, the very collectible RC30 appears here claiming just one previous owner and 4,809 miles. The sparkling condition and reasonable* asking price makes it possible this listing will end early. 1990 Honda VFR750R / RC30 for sale on eBay Honda built the…
