When ever people talk about Triumph motorcycles they seem to gravitate to the Steve McQueen vintage bikes, or the neo classic bikes sold today. Far too often the wonderful Daytona line from the 90s is overlooked. This is unfortunate as they offer a really interesting option for buyers that might be focused on ZX9 or…
Update 4.27.2021: This bike has sold to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! Check out our criteria and get your own Featured Listing! -dc The 1997 Moto Guzzi Daytona RS is probably the pinnacle of MG’s powers, and it’s a true emblem of the storied marque’s steadfast dedication to doing its own thing,…
It’s a good indication when Moto Guzzi applies a “V” to a motorcycle’s model, as all have been classics in their own way. The V10 Centauro was Guzzi’s muscle bike and this Coachella valley example is beautifully presented by a shop specializing in the brand. 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro The Centauro used the Daytona’s…
Update 12.14.2020: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Before race bikes had to have fairings, custom suspension, and forged rearsets, they looked a lot like streetbikes with number plates, and the 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona was among the best. Lighter by half than most of the 750cc and 1,000cc superbikes of…
This Triumph always makes me think of that classic Donovan song: “I’m just mad about Saffron, she’s just mad about me, they call me Mellow Yellow [quite rightly]” Honestly, it isn’t exactly mellow, but the Daytona 955i does look great in this pretty wild shade of yellow. It helps that the overall styling is simple…
Update 2.11.2019: Now on eBay. Good luck to buyers and seller. Links updated. -dc We are lucky at RSBFS to be helping to offer this gorgeous 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 after a 15-year stay in a private collection. Though collection dwelling generally means a bike has sat long-term, this Goose shows 32,000 miles on…
Look, I know it sucks: you’re never going to own a Britten. You’re never going to ride one. Honestly, most people will never actually see one in person. Maybe someday, someone will build a run of nearly perfect replicas built to the original specifications. But even if they do, you probably won’t see one of…
The 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i Centennial Edition is a sneaky beast, as at first blush it’s just Triumph’s big, hairy-chested early 2000s bruiser in a smart shade of green. It takes a real Triumph aficionado to see and feel the differences between this one-of-200 special and its less exotic counterpart. This bike has seen very…