After a 1-2 team victory for the new Ducati 750 racer at Imola in 1972, designers hatched the idea of a replica super sport which arrived in 1974. For a new generation of fans, Ducati provided a 2006 commemorative with an equally long silver tank and blue-green chassis. 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition…
Team Green had their own take on the retro revolution, and offered a look back to the early 1980’s AMA championships. Despite the resemblance, the ZRX1100 was thoroughly up to date for the mission. Today’s has lower mileage, and looks excellent even in the bright sun. 1999 Kawasaki ZRX-1100 for sale on eBay Kawasaki designers…
As lucky as Erion Racing was to have been Honda’s partner in AMA Formula Xtreme, Honda recognized their good fortune in the four-peat 1997-2000 championships conducted by Kevin Erion’s team. The factory produced a not-often-seen tribute CBR929RR and today’s has some serious miles but hardly shows it. 2001 Honda CBR929RR Erion Edition for sale on…
The 1962 Grand Prix season had a new class – 50cc, and Honda built a bike to compete, the RC110/111. It’s been the subject of more than one commemorative, the most recent being in 2004. Like most we’ve seen, today CB50R has been used only for display, and though it’s built for racing, will likely…
In four seasons with the factory Aprilia WSBK team, Max Biaggi presented two championships, a second and fourth. Aprilia returned the favor with a – North America only – Special Edition commemorative which also shows off how far their carbon fibre fab skills had come. 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition for sale on eBay…
Almost the right size to sneak in behind the Xmas tree, Aprilia’s RS125 is ready for an up-and-coming rider, or maybe one trying to unlearn an over-reliance on the right wrist. Today’s is the salient Jorge Lorenzo commemorative with just roll-around-the-showroom miles. 2006 Aprilia RS125 Spain’s No. 1 Edition for sale on eBay Aprilia built…
Though its specs didn’t look like much on paper, Ducati’s 1982 tribute to Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man win turned into one their most exciting special editions. Today’s example presents very well, and appears quite original. 1982 Ducati 900SS Mike Hailwood Replica for sale on eBay The engine in the MHR is a later…
A classic in part because it’s the last year of U.S. imports, Yamaha’s Kenny Roberts edition typifies two-stroke fun. Here’s a windy city example with low miles, excellent cosmetics, and Jim Lomas expansion chambers. 1985 Yamaha RZ350 for sale on eBay Yamaha had their air-cooled 350 in the house since 1973, but liquid cooling brought…