When this first year, 1000cc Katana showed up on eBay, I knew it was perfect for the RSBFS faithful. Who doesn’t like a classic survivor like this? Built to be the baddest road rocket of the day, the Katana still turns heads with its knife-edge styling and purposeful looks. This particular bike does not appear…
From North Carolia comes this beautiful Bimota DB6R with almost no miles at all. How somebody could not ride this air-cooled 1100cc Ducati powered wonder for more that a trip around the block is anyone’s guess, but this only adds “low miles” on top of an already rare status. The seller’s ad contains all the…
For Sale: 1980 Bimota SB3 12/26/2012: Back on eBay with a starting bid of $25k reserve not met and $29,500 buy-it-now. If Santa missed you this year, maybe this will work 😉 Links updated. -dc 4/12/2012: We love this early Bimota and it’s back on eBay for $4000 less than it’s last listing. Links updated.…
Located in the great state of Texas is a unique Italian machine found only occasionally on the pages of RSBFS. Moto Morini, one of the other Italian purveyors of V-twin sporting motorcycles, continues to be a rare breed in the United States. This 350 K2 machine – the most popular of the models imported –…
This is a bad boy sportbike from another time. It is hard to believe that this bombshell dropped on U.S. shores 30 years ago! This bike still looks menacing and full of purpose and ready to tear up your favorite road. Credit legendary designer Hans Muth for the angles, and Suzuki for having the guts…
Update 11.29.2012: We first posted this F1a in early August of this year and it failed to meet reserve just shy of $10k. Back on eBay with 4 days to go, the bidding is up to $8400 with reserve not met. Links updated. -dc This Ducati 750 F1 “a” model is a pretty rare bike.…
For Sale: 1983 Suzuki Katana 1100 Easily the most recognizable of the early Japanese sportbikes, the Suzuki Katana was a “love it or hate it” affair. Regardless of opinion, there is no doubt that the sharp-edged Katana made a bold statement. It continues to do so today, and the Hans Muth styling retains all of…
For Sale: 1983 Honda CBX550F I know what you are thinking: A CBX is an inline six cylinder monster that makes glorious noises, has power to spare, and is big enough to dwarf a full-dress Hog. And if you are a US-based rider, you would be largely correct. However did you know that Honda extended…
