Today we find a fun rare model that is – for once on RSBFS – totally affordable. The Yamaha SRX series included multiple displacements, although in the US we only received the XT-derived 250cc model and the XT-based 250cc machine. Home markets also included a 400cc variant. Based around a nimble, single cylinder air-cooled engine,…
Small-displacement, entry-level sportbikes are a tough sell here in the USA. With an emphasis on big bikes, no licensing limitations, and lots of cheap used machines available, there’s little incentive for new riders to pick up something like today’s Honda CBR250RR. Which explains why they were never sold here in the first place, although examples…
Early 2000’s the two-stroke open range was contracting, MotoGP rulemakers made the 500cc two-strokes obsolete, and the EU’s transition from Euro2 to Euro3 basically cut allowed emissions in half. Aprilia’s successful line of small bikes, which had brought them 1990’s championships in Moto1 and Moto2, were breaking camp. The company produced a Final Edition of…
Here’s one from Craigslist in South Carolina, a Honda NSR250. The NSR250 was a roadgoing two-stroke v-twin sportbike that’s been largely forgotten here in the Land of “Bigger is Better,” where two-strokes have long since vanished from the road. But among those in-the-know, they’re much sought-after by collectors and fans of the two-stroke Moto GP…
Let’s face it: in many parts of the country, summer is long over. Unless you live in Phoenix or LA, you might have already winterized your ride. Fall probably doesn’t offer too many fine riding days in several states, and winter is on the way. I view Minnesota in that group. Meaning no offense the…
Originally posted in July, this NSR is back on eBay. Links updated. -dc This is actually a very nice NSR250R SP in Rothman’s livery, a road-legal version of Honda’s 250 race bike that obviously includes all the necessary lights and signals to keep you looking suitably responsible. The little 250cc two-stroke v-twin pumped out about…
Santa Rosa, CA – 9,653mi – $5,000 No Reserve Do you have an itch that only a two-stroke 250 can scratch? Looking for a solid project bike, or something to ride and enjoy without having to worry too much about scratching it? Then take a look at this Suzuki RGV and give it some serious…
Originally posted in May, this ex-Steve Crevier Aprilia/Rotax racer is back. The opening ask continues to be set at $10k. There were a few takers last round, but the bike never met reserve. All links updated. MI Wake up, Walter Mitty – your transportation has arrived. This fantastic looking racer is claimed to be an…