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CA Titled and Registered – 1985 Yamaha RZV500R

In Japan, Sport by Abhi5 Comments

Post Sale Update: After 40 bids on eBay the second time around, this RZV sold for $16,299. 11-19 Update: This RZV is back up for sale. I’m in love with those exhaust pipes. Find it in Goleta, California with bidding up to $8,600 (and interestingly, the reserve seems to be met) here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: Bidding got up to …

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In Process – Norton/Kawasaki H2 Build

In England, Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Nortasaki? Korton? What would you call this hybrid of a 1957 Norton Dominator frame with a 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 motor? You probably remember the Kawi’s nickname of the ‘Widowmaker’, given due to the impressive power and less-than-impressive handling, so this seller is hoping to amend the handling with Norton’s Featherbed chassis.

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Best of Show – 1982 Honda CB900F

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Available for just two years in the US, the CB900F Super Sport was made famous by Fast Freddie Spencer in Superbike racing. This example got a cosmetic refresh which helped it win Best of Show at last year’s Pagoda Show at the Indianapolis MotoGP. It sure is pretty.

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1975 Suzuki RE5

In Japan, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Suzuki called the RE5 the future of motorcycling, thanks to its innovative rotary engine and distinctive styling. This is the ’75 model, which had more interesting design characteristics like the ‘tin can’ instrument cluster. The ’76 (and final model) was a little neutered in an attempt to make the bike more conventional.

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1997 Yamaha Royal Star Palomino Edition

In Cruiser, Japan by Abhi9 Comments

11-08 Update: Almost a year later, reader David N notes that this Yamaha is back up for sale with a $1,500 discount – find it for sale here on Craigslist for $8,500 in NW Ohio. In the late 1990s, Yamaha tried their hand at the cruiser game, but they had some unique touches. The biggest difference was the engine – …