Living the Dream – 1997 Honda CB50V

Written off as an overpriced toy by many, the re-envisioned Honda Dream 50 was more an exercise in technical engineering and nostalgia than a sales and marketing ploy. Here was a bike that recreated a throwback from 1962, a fresh interpretation of the RC110 – Honda’s first 50cc Grand Prix racer. Exclusively offered in Japan…

Sport For Kings: 2009 BMW HP2 Sport

As an iconic and rare model that moved the needle for the staid, German brand, the HP2 Sport deserves the press it receives on the pages of RSBFS. Essentially a last-gasp effort to make the traditional boxer competitive in a world that included Ducati’s sublime 1098, the HP2 Sport utilized technology and innovation to create…

Good, Better, BST – 2001 Ducati 996

Continuing Ducati’s impressive form in WSBK racing, the 996 model picked up where the 851 and 916 dropped off. Largely marketed as a bigger bore evolution of the revolutionary 916, the 996 was actually a pretty comprehensive update to the overall package. Now 20+ years on, the 996 is well into collector status and continues…

Swedish Meatballs – 1987 Ducati 750 F1

Narrowly missing out on a Track Day Tuesday slot due to the lights and registration status, today’s 1987 Ducati F1 is a great example of a race bike for the street. Already a legend in stock format, the F1 was a Pantah-motored, pre-Supersport race replica, devoid of any of the bells, whistles or comforts usually…

DiNapoli – 1995 Ducati 900SS

Today’s 900 Supersport delivers out of Naples, Fla. where riding season takes a break in the sultry summer, but riders are celebrating the departing snowbirds now.  Looks very clean for an example with 34.5K miles, with a few interesting updates. 1995 Ducati 900SS for sale on eBay A front or rear view of the 900SS…