Located in Japan is an ultra-rare (at least in the US) aluminum framed RZV500R. Like most bikes we see from this part of the world, some wear, tear and weathering are par for the course. Not listed as pristine, far from perfect and far, far away from state side smoker fans, this one will have…
Just a little teaser for you Monday readers: This RZ500 has only a single picture and not much more by way of seller’s text. Given how rare these bikes are in the US, this just might be your chance to snag one. From the seller: 1985 rz 500 in great condition. May need carb cleaning…
Ah, one of the favorite bikes of the RSBFS faithful. The RZ500 in virtually any condition draws interest. This bike, while not the museum quality stocker that some seek, is a nicely modified and apparently well cared for example that always seems to sell. Besides, who doesn’t like to look at eye candy like this?!…
Italy is being hit hard these days: the political situation is such that currently there isn’t a government despite elections were held just few weeks ago. The economy is getting worse by the day and new motorcycles sales are hitting the lowest point in 50 years. Nevertheless it seems that rare bikes like this beautiful…
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Mileage: 17,941 Price: Auction Not too accustomed to seeing a VFR700? Does the cc designation throw you a little? Well, that’s okay. The 700cc machine out of Honda was built to come in under the 750cc tariff the U.S. imposed to punish Japanese bike builders. Can you guess which U.S.…
Location: Caledonia, Wisconsin Mileage: 4,521 Price: Auction Do you like uber-rare two stroke 500’s? Of course you do. If you didn’t you wouldn’t be reading this post. Well, here’s a chance to own one of the coolest of the breed and one of the most popular bikes here on RSBFS. The Yamaha RZ500…
Location: Cedar Park, TX Miles: 13,516 Price: Currently $7,000 with Reserve in place If you didn’t have to coin to drop on the $22k RZ500 posted last week, don’t feel bad. Here is another shot at one of Yamaha’s 500cc smokers from back in the day. We have seen a decent run of RZ’s over the…
Location: Marysville, OH Miles: 11,433 Price: Currently $5,034 with Reserve ($7,500 BIN) This bike had me seriously fooled when I first saw the photo. I though RC30 for a half second until I read this description. I was close, but this however is a VFR400R (NC30) and not its famous big brother. Having said that,…