When it comes to RSBFS, the most popular category for our readers seems to be the quarter-liter two stroke arena. The 250s make up the most often requested, clicked on, and likely purchased machines, and it’s not hard to see why. For those who prefer a pure, unadulterated GP racer with handling that would embarrass…
The early 1980s were an interesting time for motorcycle enthusiasts. Big changes were in the air, and all manufacturers were scrambling to develop disruptive models in the search for performance and sales; think of the groundbreaking Ninja 900, GSX-R 750, V45 Interceptor, and the Turbo era bikes, to name a few. Riders and drivers across…
Aprilia was late to the quarter-liter two-stroke party when they introduced their RS250 in 1995, but the bike stayed in production long after the NSR, TZR, and the RGV that donated its powerplant had gone the way of the dodo, with road bikes available until 2002 and “for off road use only examples” several years…
Looking like a modern take on the wildly popular RZ350 two stroke, the 1991 Yamaha R1-Z somehow never made it out of Japan. That’s a shame, too, because the R1-Z sports a too-sexy-for-my-fairing steel trellis frame and the powerplant from the TZR250 race replica. 1991 Yamaha R1-Z for sale on eBay Sneaking in under 300…
Update 8.24.2017: Dean has notified us that this bike is sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Update 8.18.2017: Price dropped $10k to $35,000 or BEST OFFER. -dc Update 7.31.2017: Dean has contacted us to upgrade this post to a Featured Listing. Dean mentioned that he’s working to help a deceased friend’s family, and that…
Derbis were never imported here in large numbers, but were a huge hit in Europe, and mixed it up with their Italian rivals at Aprilia in the 125cc two-stroke feeder series for MotoGP before being replaced with the 250cc four-stroke Moto3 bikes in 2014. 2003 Derbi GPR-r for sale on eBay Though their world stage…
Update 9.29.2017: SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Today’s Featured Listing Yamaha TZR250 comes to us from our neighbors to the north in Canada. This 1KT/2MA/2ME was the very first iteration of Yamaha’s little sportbike, and helped to define the 250cc class. If you’re not familiar, these little quarter-liter sportbikes were packed with big-bike…
We don’t often post bikes this hammered well-loved here at RSBFS, but this one caught our eye. Ignore, if you will, the mismatched tires, the forgotten seat upholstery and, well, the rust. What we have here is an example of the 1987 Honda NSR250R that you could actually ride. 1987 Honda NSR250R for sale on…