With a pair of 250cc engines driving a common output shaft providing two power strokes on every revolution, Yamaha’s RZ500 pushed nearly 200 hp per liter, even in street trim. This sharp Michigan example has been in storage but was recently freshened up for riding season. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay The RZ’s…
With most riders expecting the best part of 200 hp per liter, later two-strokes of middling displacement are often treated like caged animals. This Honda V-3 doesn’t appear to have been babied, but does boast current California registration. 1986 Honda NS400R for sale on eBay Honda acknowledged that the 500cc GP formula was not going…
During the 80’s heyday, Honda showed a graduated selection of displacements with two- or four-stroke engines in various configurations. The early CBR250R was destined for an upscale beginner and came to the U.S. only via the grey market. This 1988 four cylinder 250 looks good and its black/gold livery doesn’t stretch the truth with racey…
For a few years in the late 1980’s – early 90’s, Honda had double coverage in the 400cc segment with two 4-cylinder 4-strokes, the V-4 VFR and the straight four CBR400RR. Marketed somewhat differently, the CBR400RR really only made it to the western hemisphere as a grey import, where it has recently shined. This one…
Update 4.16.2018: This bike is SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Long-time friend and regular around RSBFS, Greg at Deftone Cycles had some kind of luck with his last shipment of gray-market machines. This 1990 VFR400R has just about 14,000 km ( 8,500 miles ) but the condition is exceptional. The third generation was…
Our fans have recently been treated to a fairly steady stream of small-sports, most often nice and sometimes in mint shape. But what if you could pick up a high-mileage rider and restore it on your terms ? This former daily driver didn’t garner any bids last time out and is up again with a…
Often overlooked since it wasn’t the raciest gray-market selection, the CBR400RR was available in Canada where this one lives. The NC29 or Baby ‘Blade as it is sometimes known, was a lightweight solution with a free-revving gear-driven cammed four. Despite limited information, it looks complete and ready for a light restoration. 1990 Honda CBR400RR for…
Most often seen in much racier livery, the 1990 Honda NSR250R / MC21 was a comprehensive update from the previous MC18. This South African example creates a subdued excitement in black with grey accents, and quite original with 3,800 miles it’s a great candidate for re-location. 1990 Honda NSR250R ( South Africa ) for sale…