Today’s Ducati 851 Strada represents the humble beginnings of the modern Ducati superbike. Prior to the 851, Ducatis were air-cooled, two-valve bikes famed for their handling, if not their outright power. The two-valve “Pantah” engine was introduced in 1979 and served alongside the later four-valve engine introduced in the 851 well into the 2000s, an…
Much ink and other media has been spilled extolling the virtues of the mighty Ducati 916. It is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful and significant sportbikes of the modern era. It was also expensive, uncomfortable, and maintenance-intensive. Basically, the quintessential Italian sportbike. But a quirk of history led to the Ducati 916 “Varese”…
Ducati’s quattrovalvole S4 was a recent 2001 addition, and deserved the commemorative treatment. Though a bit tricky to trace the Senna provenance, grey with red wheels was a Monster staple. With carbon just about everything and gorgeous red accents, today’s S4 might have a dealer-installed kit or be a factory special. Either way it’ll makes…
Even as their “base model” F4, MV Agusta’s 750S ran interference for their many limited editions and total production could have been accomplished in an afternoon in Japan. Today’s MV looks to have great potential, with a few notable upgrades. 2000 MV Agusta F4 750S for sale on eBay Engineers at the Cagiva Research Center…
Held in France since 1922, the 24 hour Bol d’Or might be more popular on the other side of the pond. But even there Honda’s 900cc commemorative is quite rare, and hasn’t been seen on RSBFS in a few years. 1982 Honda CB900 F2 Bol d’Or ( Britain ) for sale on eBay UK Right…
BMW wagered heavily on the future with the K-series, and took their water cooled four ( and triple ) into the sunset. This RS variant is five years into the model’s run and has an understated magnificence. 1987 BMW K100RS for sale on eBay Bayerischen had been considering the proper successor to its almost universal…
Update 2.5.2021: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Often a classic motorcycle’s history has a major part to play in its future. This two-owner Daytona was owned by an eminent architect / engineer, and mostly on display for many seasons. RSBFS fan Gavin has made it ready…
Right after Thanksgiving, we have this Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 that’s definitely no turkey! Bad jokes aside, it’s a shame that Guzzi is a part of the Piaggio Group these days, since it means bikes like the Daytona 1000 and Sport 1100 may very well be the last Moto Guzzi sportbikes, as it makes little…