Featured Listing – 1983 Suzuki XN85

Update 11.4.2020: This bike has sold to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Suzuki’s XN85 Turbo was built for 1983 only, and combined moderate boost with mid-size 673cc displacement, stuck with air-oil cooling, but was pretty sporty with 85 hp, 16-inch front wheel, and Full Floater rear end.  RSBFS reader Don’s example…

Can’t Quit – 1977 Yamaha RD400

Most running, driving bikes with 40-plus years on have taken some kind of rebuild, and this 1977 RD400 is no exception.  This recent completion has had soup to nuts attention with some nice upgrades. 1977 Yamaha RD400 for sale on eBay Though regulators in the western hemisphere were already thinking of two strokes in the…

Featured Listing – 2008 KTM RC8 with under 6,900 miles !

Update 6.5.2020: This bike has SOLD in just 2 1/2 hours after posting! The seller has informed me the transaction is now complete. Congratulations to buyer and seller! Interested in your own Featured Listing? Get all the details! dc KTM swerved into the Superbike world in 2008, and though not currently in their line-up, they…

Unlimited Edition – 1987 Suzuki GSX-R750

Suzuki made a tsunami-sized splash with the 1986 GSX-R750, with 100 hp and a hair over 400 lbs. soaking wet.  This Florida example looks preserved rather than having just survived, and has been made ready to ride or show by just the 2nd owner. 1987 Suzuki GSX-R750 for sale on eBay Introduced just the year…

Chi Slamma Gamma – 1986 Suzuki RG500

Fully ten years after Barry Sheene won the GP world championship on his RG500, Suzuki had tamed the beast for the showroom.  Though the delay missed the window of opportunity in the U.S., many examples have been imported, and this looks like one of the finest. 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma for sale on eBay Unthinkably…

Red Over Gold – 2006 Ducati Sport 1000

Ducati dressed early 2000’s technology in some of the best looks from the past, and had a little head start on the retro craze.  This Salt Lake Sport 1000 has been generously personalized but ridden only sparingly. 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 for sale on eBay Pierre Terblanche incorporated the smashing dual-spark 904cc engine into his…

RRoarr – 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750RK(RR)

Sold while this post was being edited, maybe to a reader ?  Still worth a look…  Donn Regular readers might recognize the Disney cells and beige carpet before even clicking through to this listing, but this is one of this collector’s finer examples.  Also one of the most legendary Gixxers, returning to the longer stroke…