As the 20th century wound down, Honda needed a new tool to work on WSBK, and developed a fresh 90-degree V-twin, wrapped in a new aluminum twin-spar chassis. This RC51 is a rider but looks very good with a conscientious maintenance history. 2002 Honda RC51 / RVT1000R for sale on eBay Surprisingly close to the…
While the original FZ-1 was one Cycle World’s bikes of the year, Yamaha made a substantive update for 2006. With miles in the 1,000-per-year neighborhood, this Tennessee example looks excellent. 2006 Yamaha FZ-1 for sale on eBay Yamaha brought their aluminum casting technology to bear on the new FZ-1 chassis, cradling the R1-derived liter, and…
With only 400 worldwide, the 998S Troy Bayliss commemorative in InfoStrada livery is a pretty rare sight. This California example sports just 825 miles and includes all manner of swag. 2002 Ducati 998S Bayliss Edition for sale on eBay The last in a long line of 916 derivatives, the 998 has the classic lines, but…
The Corse was MV’s first limited edition of the F4 1000R, and a pretty big investment. This San Jose example has some interesting details, very low miles, and one ‘oh darn*’ in its past. 2008 MV Agusta F4 1000R Corse MV Agusta cut their teeth on special editions of the F4 750 and first gen…
Bimota’s SB8R combined Suzuki TL1000 power with a hybrid alloy/carbon chassis, and presented the company with a WSBK win in 2000. This example was parked in an aircraft hangar for many years but shows none the worse for it. 2000 Bimota SB8R for sale on eBay Bimota saw the potential in Suzuki’s liter twin and…
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…
While Aprilia has a long successful history racing their smaller machines, they took their liter twin endurance racing in 2006, learned a lot and did well to boot. The Bol D’Or commemorative was a great limited edition paint scheme on the already nicely spec’d RSV1000R, and this example is outstanding with low miles. 2008 Aprilia…
Aprilia boarded the naked train in 2002 and shortly switched tracks to a more streetfighter-ish vibe. This 2008 model is super-clean and has some nice accessories. 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000R for sale on eBay Based on the Mille superbike, the Tuono ( thunder, to you ) used the investment-grade Rotax 999cc twin, somehow making 139…