When MV Agusta dropped the F4 to an adoring public, they made a significant splash. This was important, as the F4 was the rebirth of the legendary brand. Penned by designer Massimo Tamburini, the F4 was a spiritual successor to the Ducati 916 line. Featuring a timeless silhouette coupled with an all-new inline four cylinder…
Arguably the pick of the SportClassic litter, the 2006 Paul Smart Limited Edition sacrificed practicality for the cool of a teal-framed monoposto. This NYC example has moderate miles but is super clean. 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE for sale on eBay Ducati’s air-cooled dual spark engine was originally used in the Monster, but its relatively…
The history of rotary motorcycles is relatively short and includes a few technologically interesting, but largely unsuccessful motorcycles by Hercules, Suzuki, and Nortons. I’ll admit that I’m stretching the definition of “sport bike” much more than I usually do with this Norton Commando P52 police bike, but it’s such an oddball I had to post…
Often the peak in disposable income arrives after the tire-tearing and footpeg scraping has already been accomplished, and the experienced rider can appreciate a very special model without resorting to the whip, preserving it for the next owner. This initial-year F4 1000R appears carefully ridden and maintained, with a handful of choice upgrades. 2007 MV…
Happy New Year to RSBFS readers ! As the 916 era progressed, three Senna editions were issued, with changes mostly to the available colors. In a suitably commemorative black with Ferrari red wheels, this Italian example whispers, “airline tickets”. 1998 Ducati 916 Senna ( Italy ) for sale on eBay On its 1994 introduction, the…
With most riders expecting the best part of 200 hp per liter, later two-strokes of middling displacement are often treated like caged animals. This Honda V-3 doesn’t appear to have been babied, but does boast current California registration. 1986 Honda NS400R for sale on eBay Honda acknowledged that the 500cc GP formula was not going…
Rickman-framed cafe racers have had a steady if not frequent presence on RSBFS, but mostly using Honda CB750 and Kawasaki Z-1 drivetrains. Just before, they had produced but a few dozen Triumph powered CR’s. This diamond in the rough has been in storage since just 3,000 miles, and is ready for a makeover. 1974 Rickman…
Chasing the ever-changing rules of production racing can be rough on smaller companies. They spend years developing a machine that can be sold to the public, but also meets the stringent requirements to compete in racing, and then the formula changes, leaving the new machine high and dry, unable to race competitively. Larger companies can…