Honda spent mega-$ designing their own V-twin Superbike, but reaped the benefits on both the AMA and WSBK scenes. This owner has identified the 2004 Nicky Hayden commemorative as the RC51 for the long term, and has kept it beautifully for the next owner. 2004 Honda RC51 RVT1000 Nicky Hayden Edition for sale on eBay…
Arguably the pick of the SportClassic litter, the 2006 Paul Smart Limited Edition sacrificed practicality for the cool of a teal-framed monoposto. This NYC example has moderate miles but is super clean. 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000LE for sale on eBay Ducati’s air-cooled dual spark engine was originally used in the Monster, but its relatively…
Triumph entered the battle for sport riders’ hearts and minds in 1997 with their clean-sheet design T595. The marketing blunder that left casual shoppers thinking it’s a 600 is far in the rear-view and just adds another point of interest for fans. Seattle Used Bikes presents this slightly used and carefully updated Triumph T595. 1998…
Following the 750 Interceptor to the showroom but actually descended from the diminutive VF400F, the 499cc version was just about right for an intermediate rider ( or cognoscenti ) in the American market. Most got ridden to a fair-thee-well but this New Hampshire example shows beautifully with just over 6,000 miles. 1986 Honda VF500F Interceptor…
Even Bimota was not immune to the siren call of Yamaha’s 130 hp FJ1200, producing one of their only biposto models. This example has been carefully preserved in South Africa. 1987 Bimota YB5 ( South Africa ) for sale on eBay Yamaha had recently given their air/oil-cooled four a big displacement bump and tuned it…
Update 9.16.2019: We first saw this Ghost Strike back in May of last year. It failed to sell then but is back on eBay and reserve is already met with a first bid of $2,750. Links updated to current auction. Thanks Donn, -dc Though Laverda’s fortunes were largely in the 90’s rear-view mirror, the company…
Update 3.20.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Ducati wanted to continue their WSBK winning ways, and presented an homologation special to legalize their 996. Just a few hundred SPS were made in any year and they appear only occasionally. This example has been returned to riding status after a long…
Update: Email link corrected: dan@gravitycavity.com As much as the original 916 set the superbike world on its ear, the last year 916 SPS was worth waiting – or changing horses – for. The new 996cc engine, enhanced suspension, and lightweight wheels made the SPS an homologation special worthy of the name. As presented by RSBFS…
