The second generation of MV Agusta’s superbike as exemplified by this F4RC was more sophisticated, more refined, but no less dangerous. It’s not really a question of power: there are obviously plenty of other literbikes with similar [or better] power-to-weight ratios. It’s the general sense of wildness, an absolute willingness to murder you if you…
First of all, a big shout out to all of the RareSportbikesforSale fans I met at Laguna Seca over the weekend while working with the guys at the Iconic Motorbikes booth! Was really great to meet you and hear your stories. Also, I apologize profusely for any financial difficulties or domestic drama our little blog…
Aprilia made neat black Haga and Edwards commemoratives on the 2003 RSV1000R, and continued applying the signature decals on the early 2nd generation Factory. Rather than the black and Alice livery, the 2004 is an adult multi-grey, with the R’s blue wheels. The Factories had excellent components and this one shows just over 2,200 miles.…
BMW has liked to use some of their limited editions as technology showcases, and the HP4 Competition is no exception. The 2014 special S1000RR had traction control, dynamic damping control, racing ABS, launch control, and the list goes on. Forgot to mention the nearly 200 hp and dry weight well under 400 lbs. With numbers…
Here’s an awesome collector quality example of the highly sought after OW02 R7. Just 500 of these specially homologated examples exist worldwide and only a couple surface for sale each year. Produced specifically for World Superbike racing, these didn’t originally sell with street titles. But with headlights and signals stock, many found their way to…
I’ve spent some time poking around the Pierobon website, realizing that I will likely never own a Pierobon-framed track bike. As the seller mentions in their listing, this Ducati 1200DS-powered Pierobon X60R is one pricey piece of kit: the earlier F042’s frame alone goes for about $3,500. And that’s before you add a swingarm, fuel…
After the introduction of their RSV Mille, Aprilia knew they needed something a little less extreme, at least in terms of riding position. But while Ducati’s original approach to the naked bike was to put a lower-spec engine into a frame from an older sportbike, Aprilia was forced by necessity to go a different route:…
MV’s 749cc Brutale was their first dabble in the naked sector after Cagiva’s investment, and the F4 sportbike without fairings has stood the test of time and a few engine updates. Compared to more specialized Agustas, the 750S or Strada used little carbon or magnesium but imprinted a very sporty feel and sound on the…