Update 3.31.2022: This bike has SOLD and been delivered. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc The RSBFS faithful will undoubtedly know Chris Perkins from GSXRonly.com. Chris has listed some amazing builds on this site, complete with the requisite photography and honest descriptions. And today’s bike is no exception, except that instead of a perfect resto…
Even in the midst of a riding rejuvenation, plans and priorities can change. Here’s a 1986 GSX-R that’s getting quite close to bike night, just needing a new owner’s shove over the goal line. 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750R for sale on eBay For its U.S. debut, the GSX-R got a 25mm longer swingarm, calming the handling…
Update 6.27.2021: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc Already the stuff of legend, the GSX-R750 got a substantial revision in 1988, with a higher revving engine, “slingshot” carburetors, and 17-inch wheels. RSBFS reader Jim’s GSX-R has a professional re-paint and several neat updates. 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750 for sale asking $6,900 Beside…
Found in New Jersey, today’s awesome 1983 Suzuki Katana is a throwback to what was the state of the art. Looking like a space ship – but rolling on caveman technology – the Katana made a serious statement to the world. This was a major score for Suzuki, and the entire world watched as the…
In the early days before serious motorcycle marketing, companies offered up “racer replicas” that often sported the race livery or the team colors of the manufacturer. These replicas were often quite anonymous, and did not utilize the star power available from team riders. Even the marketing juggernaut Ducati – who probably led the way with…
Update 8.3.2019: This bike has SOLD! Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc RSBFS is pretty strict when it comes to what makes it on the site. And while we generally shy away from race-prepped bikes, this one got the attention of the entire RSBFS staff. It spoke to us, and we believe that it will…
Ah, the Good Old Days, when a top-flight superbike could offer serious performance, all-day comfort, and room for a date-night passenger in the same package. An era when tires were skinny and powerbands were fat, when one steering damper probably wasn’t enough, and engines were fully on display, stuck out into the breeze that served…
RSBFS normally shies away from buffed-up resto-mods, but this long term transformation is understated, very true to the original – and a looker. This owner has polished where appropriate, but powder-coated in many cases, with a nice performance rebuild of the 1100cc four. 1983 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana for sale on eBay On the radical…