Despite raves from the motoring press and racing victories, Ducati’s 999S and its then-radical design was only a moderate performer in the showroom. This all black 2006 is tricky to photograph but shines past its smoke-damaged title. 2006 Ducati 999S for sale on eBay The 999S is an omnibus of Ducati’s best thoughts on superbikes,…
Update 7.23.2020: This bike has SOLD in just 3 days to an RSBFS reader. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Sharing little more than the letters on the nameplate with the namesake 1938 Speed Twin, fledgling Triumph Hinkley did have the same desire for the Speed Triple – to set the sales floor on fire. …
One of Moto Guzzi’s last development projects before Aprilia took controlling interest, the V11 was a big step forward which didn’t forget its Mandello del Lario roots. Previous owner Ewan McGregor is now a Guzzi ambassador but was a big fan before, and improved his V11 Sport with a classic Magni fairing. 2000 Moto Guzzi…
Ducati’s SportClassic collection continues to hit it out of the park even 14 years on. Here’s a Paul Smart Limited Edition with just over 10,000 miles and it’s never been washed.* 2006 Ducati PS1000LE Limited Edition Despite its air-cooled retro looks, the SportClassic used Ducati’s latest dual-spark fuel injected 992, with 92 hp at the…
Early 1990’s, gentleman racer Dr. John Wittner helped Moto Guzzi develop their big V-twin into the racer and GT they knew it could be. This Colorado example has been updated and maintained by a super-fan, and looks great. 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 for sale on eBay Like BMW, Guzzi wanted to breathe 4-valve…
Having graduated from nascent collectible to crazy-to-ride museum piece, Honda’s pre-eminent VFR750R / RC30 continues to appear for auction with exotic car-level reserves. This Michigan example appears in a collector’s warehouse and looks superb. 1990 Honda VFR750R / RC30 for sale on eBay Sharing V-4 engine architecture with the roadgoing VFR750F, the -R was mostly…
With a pair of 250cc engines driving a common output shaft providing two power strokes on every revolution, Yamaha’s RZ500 pushed nearly 200 hp per liter, even in street trim. This sharp Michigan example has been in storage but was recently freshened up for riding season. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay The RZ’s…
Probably the root of more Ducati obsessions than any other bike, the squinting headlights of Massimo Tamburrini’s 1994-2002 masterpiece say ‘Faster’. This 1999 single seat 996S shows beautifully with just over 3,000 miles. 1999 Ducati 996S #098 for sale on eBay The increase from 916cc led Ducati to specify a new Weber fuel injection system,…