The first generation of the Honda CBR900RR, affectionately known as the Fireblade, was a revolution in the large displacement sport bike market. Despite a 50% larger engine, this bike weighed just 4 pounds more than the CBR600F2. Just as important, this bike was a whopping 76 pounds lighter than its lightest competition!
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View PostNo Reserve – 1984 Suzuki RM500
Post Sale Update: This RM sold for $3,000 after 26 bids on eBay. The RM500 was Suzuki’s big open class 2 stroker, and while it wasn’t much faster than the 465, the revised Full Floater suspension was a bit of a revelation. In the US it only sold for two years – 1984 was the last year and the engine …
Restomod – 1983 Honda CB1100F
An evolution on the CB900F, Honda’s CB1100F was a fast standard that was sold for just one year – but for that year it was king of the hill. Cycle World called it the fastest stock bike they had ever tested in a review in January 1983.
Diesel Powered Home Build – Qujos TrailMaster 200
The builder/seller of this of this unexpected custom sums it up as “Chinese love, Japanese torque, American ingenuity”. It’s a Chinese-made Qujos (QJ) Trail Master frame housing a Kubota Z482 diesel motor. Oh, and there’s a turbo on it, too!
1994 Honda CB1000
Post Listing Update: This CB did not meet reserve despite 28 bids up to $2,985. 11-3-18 Update: This CB1000 is back up for sale with bidding up to $1,225 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This CB did not meet reserve despite 26 bids up to $3,035. In the early 90s, Suzuki and Kawasaki …
1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550
Before Kawasaki emulated the Z1 with the new Z900RS, they had the “Zephyr”. It was a standard that vaguely pulled styling cues from the Z1, and it was offered in 550, 750, and 1,100cc options. A 400 was also built but that was solely for Japan.
643 Miles – 1990 Honda RC30
Post Listing Update: This RC30 did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $39,100. Also known as the VFR750R, the RC30 was created so that Honda could race in the World Superbike Championship. Between 1987 and 1990, 4,782 examples were produced, 316 of which were originally sold in the US.
Well Preserved – 1982 BMW R65LS
Post Sale Update: This R65LS sold for $4,999 after 19 bids on eBay. Between 1983 and 1985, BMW built a limited edition of their R65. Called the R65LS, it featured a polarizing front fairing that probably makes the bike look faster than the bike actually was. I dig the 80s look…you may not. Whether or not you care for the …
1995 Triumph Daytona Super III
11-2-18 Update: This Super III is back up for sale with a lowered BIN to $5,250 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: This Daytona did not get any interest at the BIN of $6,250. This is one of the pricier Super IIIs I’ve seen, though that may because it’s in great shape, it’s got low mileage, and it comes with …
1967 Husqvarna 360 Viking
Post Listing Update: This Viking did not meet reserve despite 15 bids up to $12,328 on eBay. 11-1-18 Update: Almost two years later, this rare Viking is again being offered by the same seller – but bidding is already higher than the two previous auctions ever got and there’s over 2 days left in the auction, so maybe it will …
2 Stroke Titan – 1975 Suzuki T500 Cafe Racer
Post Sale Update: This T500 sold for $12,100 after 36 bids on Bring a Trailer. 11-1-18 Update: Over a year later, this custom Titan is back up for sale! Now it’s up on Bring a Trailer where bidding is currently at $3,995. Where will it end…? Post Listing Update: The $2k discount was not enough to find a buyer, as …
One Owner – 2009 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory
In 2004, Aprilia updated their flagship liter bike to create the RSV 1000 R – an excellent option for riders demanding a street-legal track weapon with some rarity. For even more performance, the Italian firm offered a “Factory” model which included carbon fiber bodywork, fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, and forged aluminum wheels. Though it was exquisite, fast, and beautiful, it …
#198 of 200 – 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Spirit of America
Post Sale Update: This “Spirit of America” sold for $8,200 after 23 bids on eBay. In 1978, Kawasaki was the only Japanese manufacturer with a facility in the US. Kawi’s president (Dave Mehney) and Marketing Vice President (Dick Terrell) decided to highlight that with an “All-American Ride-away” – a program where Kawi customized 200 of their KZ1000s with an American …
Video Intermission – Attack of the Geese
From this thread on Reddit, here’s a video of a rider on Turn 12 at Phillip Island Circuit getting a surprise visit from a goose.