Post Sale Update: this 999S sold for $11,100 after 37 bids on eBay in Independence, Oregon. This is an oddball – it was at a Ducati dealership that had a fire on the other end of the building. Due to “smoke damage”, this bike was totaled. But the insurance company says in a letter that it only need a cleaning …
2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
It’s big, it’s fast, and it ain’t a beauty. KTM called it “The Beast”, and for good reason – the Super Duke R had some terrifying specifications: 1,301cc V-Twin with 180 horsepower, 106 lb-ft of torque, and 417 pounds of dry weight. As Loz Blain mentions in his review, “if you turn off the traction control, this bike will wheelie …
2 Weeks in the Northeast – Day 9
Day 9 – June 30th, 2019 – Lincoln, New Hampshire to Bar Harbor, Maine: ~250 miles My life is complete – Baby Jack gets recognized!
1982 Kawasaki AR80
Post Sale Update: this AR80 sold for $2,025 after 6 bids on eBay in Chadron, Nebraska. Kawasaki’s attempt to compete with Honda’s MB5, the AR80 packed a 78cc two-stroke engine that produced about 10 horsepower.
1 Mile – 2000 Bimota SB8RS
The SB8R was Bimota’s usual level of fancy – a trick frame and top-notch components wrapped around a Suzuki TL-R motor. But the SB8RS (the extra S was for “Special”) took it to another level with a full carbon fiber fairing, black wheels, carbon fiber shift rod, Ergal engine screws, and gold-anodized rearsets/rear sprocket.
Baby Interceptor – 1990 Honda VTR250
Yesterday I featured a 1990 Honda 250 sport bike that wasn’t officially sold in the US. Today, we have the one that was! Sold in the US for three years, the Honda VTR250 has become a cult classic for riders that love small bikes. The liquid cooled 250cc engine was paired with a six-speed transmission, and interestingly, an inboard front …
2 Weeks in the Northeast – Day 8
Day 8 – June 29th, 2019 – Canton, New York to Lincoln, New Hampshire: ~250 miles I become a nature photographer.
Ex-BSB Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha R7
Over on the auction site we’ve got something quite special – a Yamaha R7 that was campaigned in British Super Bike Rob Mac Racing with Team Virgin Mobile Yamaha. Even better, it was ridden by my buddy Jamie Robinson of MotoGeo!
1990 Honda CBR250RR
Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes in the US, but back in 1990 the entire market was basically the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda VTR250. In Honda’s home market of Japan, things were a bit more exciting. That’s where they offered the CBR250RR, affectionately known as the Babyblade. The 250cc inline four engine produced …
Ending Soon – 2018 Alta Redshift MXR
Post Sale Update: this Redshift sold for $10,100 after 42 bids on eBay in Novi, Michigan. I recently featured a Alta Redshift MXR with no reserve and it seemed to resonate with you guys and gals, so here’s another one that’s met reserve and will find a new owner!
2 Weeks in the Northeast – Day 7
Day 7 – June 28th, 2019 – Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Canton, New York, United States: ~350 miles Vy and I cross the border…again.
Spec II Bodywork – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
US-market RZ350s were sold as Kenny Roberts replicas, but some riders were willing to ditch the KR signature decals for different bodywork. That’s what happened here, as a previous owner swapped out the original chin fairing for a Spec II bodywork kit with full front fairing and solo seat tail.
Ex-MotoGP – 2008 Ducati GP8
It’s typically very hard to find an ex-MotoGP bike for sale from one of the factory teams, yet today I’ve got the second one for you in as many months. Four weeks ago we saw the 2003 Ducati entry piloted by Troy Bayliss, and today we’ve got the 2008 steed of Casey Stoner.
No Reserve In Belgium – 1956 BMW R26
Post Sale Update: this R26 sold for $9,050 after 73 bids on eBay in Peer, Belgium. Introduced in 1956 (and out of the market in 1960), the R26 was a significant revision of the R25, with upgrades that included a rear swing arm, Earles forks, and an enclosed drive shaft. There were some cosmetic upgrades, too, but the key numbers …
Alpinestars Helmet Design Contest
If you fancy yourself a creative type, Alpinestars has an interesting proposition – design a livery for their SM5 motocross helmet, and if they like it they’ll have Viscid Design make it a reality!