In late 2006 Ducati had a conundrum. The Pierre Terblanche designed 999 was a massive hit on the racetrack in the hands of the WSBK team, with 3 WSBK championships to show for it. In the showroom, the 999 received critical acclaim. Well, let’s just say it earned more critics than acclaim. The fact was,…
Max Biaggi brought Aprilia to the top of the world superbike show in 2010, and the factory commemorated the achievement with a limited edition for 2011. Today’s RSV4 has all the bells and whistles, low miles, and plenty of farkles. 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE for sale on eBay Priced at $25K back in…
For a while RC51’s were coming 2F2F, most of them must be out riding for the summer. Today’s #69 commemorative might have been used as intended, but looks good with some updates courtesy of a previous owner. 2004 Honda RC51 for sale on eBay The 2004 model is an SP2, with revised frame and swingarm…
May 2022 update: Seller Roscoe Holden informed us that while many helmets have been sold, there are still some classic, signed lids available. See below for more information. Thanks for continuing to support the site, Rosco! So you’ve got yourself a man cave – or even a museum. Other than parking one or more bikes…
Update 8.10.2022: SOLD! -dc Dissatisfied with the 1990’s WSBK rulebook, Honda channeled their inner Borgo Panigale and surprised Ducati on their own V-twin turf. RSBFS reader Joe started with an excellent RC51 in storage, and went over it with an eye on the long haul. 2000 Honda RVT1000R / RC51 asking $13,500 More oriented toward…
For the year 2000 Honda dialed in WSBK and AMA success and showroom clients were a clear beneficiary. Today’s RC51 was wheeled to the back of a the warehouse with a hair over 2,000 miles and shows just a few marks for all the years on vaca. 2001 Honda RVT1000R / RC51 for sale on…
Last Friday RSBFS posted a glorious Ducati 851 SP2. Today’s find – while only a plain-Jane 851 Strada (which actually displaces a true 851cc), is no less a fantastic machine, is offered at a MUCH lower price, and is itself a worthy object of our drool. 1992 Ducati 851 for sale on Cycle Trader In…
The Ducati 851 as a general model launched the Italian manufacturer into WSBK super stardom. Instantly competitive on the racetrack, the 851 began a run of championship titles and spawned a new line of track-worthy superbikes for Bologna (a trend that continues in both WSBK and MotoGP to this day). The 851 started it all…