Torqued Peak – 2008 Buell XB12R Firebolt

With Buell’s last H-D derived engine and quite a bit of homegrown tech, the XB12R is a statement both parked and under way.  Today’s comes in the classy white with blue accents, looking exciting and collectible. 2008 Buell XB12R Firebolt for sale on eBay Buell’s trademark Thunderstorm developments comprehensively rebuilt the 1203cc pushrod engine, incorporating…

Pre-Pani – 2010 Ducati 1198S Corse

Ducati’s 1198 got the last 100cc that the 1098 promised, and the S’s 170 hp made traction control standard ( and required ) equipment. This Limited Edition #50 comes to you in Corse colors and excellent condition. 2010 Ducati 1098S Corse for sale on eBay   Ducati returned to the 916/996 side-by-side headlights with the…

Two Approaches – 2008 Ducati 1098R

Contributors at RSBFS look at a lot of bike ads, and though these two are for the same year, make, and model, the auctions couldn’t be more different.  A smashing contribution to the sportbike encyclopedia, the 1098R returned Ducati to the cat-eye fairing, and Troy Bayliss to the WSBK podium. – #154 2008 Ducati 1098R…

Previous Life – 1989 Buell RR1200 Battletwin

On the upswing in the later 20th century, Erik Buell was a sharp engineer who developed a succession of street machines from his weakness for race bikes.  The RR1200 Battletwin was based on the classic Harley-Davidson twin, expanded to 1198cc, used Buell’s own “isoplanar” engine mounts, and had a contemporary streamliner body.  This example has…

Islander – 2007 Ducati 1098S

Back to a more classic Ducati Superbike look after the 999 years, the 1098 revitalized sales and led to a WSBK win and Bayliss replica.  The -S model has upmarket dampers, exhaust, and wheels, and the EVO testastretta engine and revised cooling system were welcome updates.  Nicely farkled, this 1098S looks ready for a boat…

Race bred – MV Agusta F4 750 S EVO3

A dynasty like no other, MV Agusta won 63 world championships from 1948 through 1980, in all classes of Moto GP.  After the death of the founder’s son Count Domenico Agusta in 1971, the drifting trademark was revived by Cagiva in 1991, which re-introduced MV Agusta cycles in 1997.  Now-legendary designer Massimo Tamburini had recently…