Miracle (1/4) Mile – 1985 Yamaha V-Max

The V-Max needed just a hair over ten seconds to muscle its way into North American hearts, and was in the showrooms for a surprising 35 years.  Somewhere between classic and vintage now, this V-Max pushes all the right buttons, provided they are in a straight line. 1985 Yamaha V-Max for sale on eBay Hamamatsu…

Murica Buddy – 2007 BMW R1200S

Just in time for the long weekend is an R1200S in stars and bars.  The biggest S had a just a three-year run but provided plenty of fireworks. 2007 BMW R1200S for sale on eBay Though engineers on the R-side knew the S1000RR was in final production engineering, they made one last set of tweaks…

Stoney End – 2002 Honda CBR954RR

Wrapping up Honda’s FireBlade legacy was left to the CBR954RR, with the engine closest to the full liter and the lowest weight of the series.  Here’s a Colorado example that looks carefully tended, despite the gravelly background. 2002 Honda CBR954RR for sale on eBay The 2002 ‘Blade might look a little chunky with its twin…

Vintage Wrapper – 1991 BMW R100 Classic

Looking like a downtown version of Reg Pridmore’s 1976 Superbike, today’s Beemer is surprisingly rare if not the sportiest.  In classic black with white pinstripes, it presents beautifully and seems like a great fan statement. 1991 BMW R100 Classic So rare most sources indicate few than 200 were made, specs for the R100 Classics often…

Fast Lane – 1983 Honda CB1100F

Honda followed up their ground breaking CB900F with the ground pounding CB1100F, playing squarely into the superbike arena.  This Missouri example looks to be a lucky survivor, looking mostly original and complete, with fresh cosmetics. 1983 Honda Cb1100F for sale on eBay Engineers appropriated the head design from the CB1100R homologation special, giving the four…