A Bottle of White – Moto Guzzi V50 Monza

In the late 1970’s Moto Guzzi created a line of smaller-displacement machines based on the classic 850 Le Mans, and though they have largely been forgotten, they’re still a great lightweight – especially for fans of the marque.  This Quebec-based model has been given a rider’s restoration and has a nice patina. 1983 Moto Guzzi…

Race Developed – 1985 Yamaha RZ500

Developed to capitalize on a 500cc GP championship, the RZ500 promised the world and then delivered.  For all its street equipment, it was a close to a Grand Prix machine as a generation would get.  Thanks to careful updates and maintenance, a new generation might now experience this 500cc machine with liter-bike power. 1985 RZ500…

Confidence, Man – 1985 Honda VF500F

Honda’s V-Four development team found a sweet combination of chassis specifications in the mid-eighties, and the resulting VF500F was a legendary handler.  As nicely as the carburetted double overhead cam engine ran up its 70 horses, the air-assisted dampers at both ends of the Interceptor soaked up the realities of the road and allowed the…

1985 Yamaha RZ500 in St. Louis

With the official start of Summer only days away, here is the perfect tool for enjoying the weather to come. Kickstart yourself a cloud of smoke, and ring-a-ding ding up your favorite canyon road. You will need surgery to wipe that smile off of your face. the big RZs are fan favorites here on RSBFS,…