We often like to claim milestone motorcycles were designed to “break all the rules” but in the case of the RC51, the bike was designed to the extent of the rules – quite literally. Known formally as the Honda RVT1000R, the RC51 was a significant departure from the earlier (and successful) RC30 and RC45 formats.…
This black and gold Factory found one of the few riders who thought 139 hp wasn’t quite enough, and had it updated with a 1100cc engine kit and Akrapovich exhaust. Under 4,000 miles have passed beneath the unused sliders and unmarked fairings. 2007 Aprilia RSV1000R Factory for sale on eBay The RSV1000R was Aprilia’s 2004…
Hot on the heels of this 1985 Honda VFR1000R (eBay shows that it sold for $7,652), the same seller has just listed a 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo in a similar, no reserve auction. And this is the way that we like to see bikes represented – decent pictures showing a neat, clean, indoor storage facility.…
Moto Guzzi has always incorporated their classic ideas into new models, and the 1100 Sport is a great mix of engineering and style. This one has new batteries and tires and looks ready for a long summer trip. 1995 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 for sale on eBay Presenting a new machine at a certain price…
Hard to know whether parking a barely broken in RC51 would elicit cheers or jeers, but it’s looking downright visionary 17 years later. Today’s RVT1000R is a one-owner, carefully tended, showroom stocker in amazing shape. 2003 Honda RVT1000R / RC51 for sale on eBay As the second round of RC51’s, the SP-2 had revised suspension…
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…
Update 9.24.21: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller. -dc Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace will cough up examples of Suzuki’s thundering, hairy-chested v-twin superbike bruiser if you really look, but they’re almost never worth a second glance. Generally, they’re wrecked, stretched, rattle canned or all three, and more often than not have been…
Aprilia sought to win hearts and minds with its 250cc race series, and had some success though short-lived. Today’s example is a barely used Challenge Cup ready for some club racing. 2003 Aprilia RS250 Challenge Cup for sale on eBay Based on their RS250 street bike, the Cup came with Suzuki’s RGV engine, 72-odd hp…