Just last week, a long lost RSBFS friend reached out to me and welcomed my return to the rotation. Our conversation quickly turned to bikes, pricing and we both noted the lack to 2-strokes being offered for sale and how we both missed them. After the conversation and without hesitation, I fired up the RSBFS…
Aprilia had won two 125cc championships when Max Biaggi strapped on the RSW250 and took three consecutive 250cc crowns to affirm their competitive spirit. Today’s RS250 looks excellent even with 13,500 miles. 1995 Aprilia RS250 for sale on eBay After some poorly timed teething pains with their own motor, Aprilia sourced the engine / transmission…
From the sweet spot of a great 13-year model run, the NSR250SE is an epic lightweight – though only available here via the grey market. Here’s a recent import with a great rider vibe. 1992 Honda NSR250SE for sale on eBay Even though the NSR’s resembled the Moto2 machines, developments from the racing dept. were…
Star power. It is what sells. Be it the star power of a famous race bike, a famous team, a famous rider, a famous win, or all of the above. This is what sets certain bikes above the rest. And today’s find is a wonderful reminder that the lime green team was once a very…
Stealing a line from Kiss- “You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest un-used bike in the world…. Yamaha YSR 50!” (Did you play the guitar intro to Detroit Rock City in your head like I did?) I know, that’s both corny and a bit of a stretch, but this little fella has…
A continent or two removed from the usual superbike competition, very lightweight two-strokes lessen the role of the right wrist in any performance riding. Here’s a Honda MC21 ready for registration and rejuvenation. 1991 Honda NSR250R / MC21 for sale on eBay The NSR250 went through four developments, with the MC21 being third. All used…
After Kenny Robert’s 1978-80 MotoGP crowns, Yamaha worked for a few years to bring a two-stroke 500cc V-4 to the showroom. Here’s a Colorado example with touring bike miles but a recent engine rebuild and excellent cosmetics. 1984 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBay Yamaha couldn’t exactly present their dealers with a $1,000-per-pound MotoGP bike,…
Update 6.3.2021: This bike has SOLD to an RSBFS reader! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The Aprilia RS250 is an iconic motorcycle – the last of the modern street-going two strokes. For this, riders everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to… Suzuki. You see, Aprilia is a bit like that BASF commercial decades ago:…