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1 of 25 – 2010 KTM RC8R Red Bull Edition

In Austria, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

In 2010, KTM started importing the RC8R to the US. To celebrate, they released two limited edition models, both of which had just 25 examples produced. One was the Akrapovic Edition (reader Zack B. actually found one for sale just 3 days ago), the other is this post’s subject – the KTM RC8R Red Bull Edition.

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1990 Ducati 851

In Italy, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Released in 1987, the Ducati 851 was a technological leap forward that made Ducati relevant in racing again. As a later bike in the series, this ’90 got the bigger 17 inch wheel and better suspension. In 1990, this bike won the SBK World Championship. Two years later, the bike had evolved into the 888. This example has just 8,000 …

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2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post Sale Update: This Desmosedici sold for $35,300 after 21 bids on eBay. The Ducati Desmosedici D16RR might just be the greatest sportbike to ever come out of Italy. The RR stands for Racing Replica, and it was a limited production (just 1,500 examples) version of the Desmo MotoGP racebike piloted by Casey Stoner in the world’s greatest motorcycle race …

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680 Miles – 2002 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure

In Austria, Dual-Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Oh all the 650-ish cc dual sports out there, KTM’s take was by far the best in the dirt. Here’s an example (VIN: Vbkgsl4032m747266) with just 680 miles that’s going to find a new owner – because it’s up for bidding with no reserve. It’s being offered by the second owner who is including a brand new battery in the …

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Commenter of the Month Awards

In Blog by Abhi9 Comments

Many respondents of the Bike-urious Reader Survey said they were hoping for more comments from their fellow readers. Frankly, I’d like to see the same thing, and I’m willing to resort to borderline bribery. Many thanks are owed to Aerostich, who are helping the cause with a $50 gift card to any Aerostich-branded product in their store to the fine …