Shortly after the Superbike World Championship opened in 1988, manufacturers were compelled to prove their production bikes were up to the task, by providing comparable bikes to the marketplace. Numbers of bikes homologated depended on the size of the manufacturer. Though it did not result in a championship, Yamaha provided the OW 01 to the…
BEAUTIFUL 1989 FZR-1000 on eBay We’ve seen a rash of FZR-1000s here on RSBFS lately and I dare say that this is the nicest one yet. This 1989 model was crowned as “Sportbike of the Decade” by Cycle World and for good reason. While the GSXR-1100 and ZX-11 were adding horsepower and weight, the FZR-1000…
Originally showcasing the 5-valve head in 1987, the FZR 1000 enjoyed continued development in 1989 with the EXUP ( EXhaust Ultimate Power valve ) which tailored the header opening to RPM with an ECU-controlled valve. Allowing a large header to flow high engine speeds, and providing linear low and mid-range power and torque, the system…
Here’s a great chance to snag a legitimate classic that you can actually ride and admire. It looks to be virtually unmolested and still shines great. Even the stock pipe is still on there! The later EXUP models like this one sport 145hp and the exhaust valve really does help with power deliver in the…
Orlando, FL – 58,837mi – $5,500 BIN Update 4.8.2013: Links corrected, sorry for the error. -dc We have seen a handful of FZR1000’s pop up for sale in the last couple months, with a lot of very clean examples in the group. Some have been earlier non-EXUP models and some have been the later,…
Venice, CA – 24,694mi – $2,325 with Reserve It’s always nice to see an older, and well cared for, FZR1000 pop up for sale. It just means that clean examples are not extinct and still around for those love to look at them and ride them. These are some damn good looking bikes. Anyone that…
For Sale: 1990 Yamaha FZR400 In deference to the far-away bikes I have posted recently, here is a little gem tucked up in the wine and avocado growing region of Southern California. The FZR400 has been a staff and fan favorite for a long time, including the racebike of choice for RSBFS contributor Doug (we…
1988 / 89 Bimota YB7 for sale in North Hampshire, UK. So, during my quest for Bimotas listed for sale, I found another YB7 listed for sale in the UK on the Bimota forum: I have a G plate YB7 for sale, lot of work done on it, new bearings, seals, tyres, exhaust valves etc.…