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The legendary Yamaha RZ500 the twin-crank, V-4, 500cc two stroke GP bike for the street never officially came into the United States. By the late 1970s the EPA had their sooty little hands in, well, everything, and raucous power plants such as internal combustion two strokes were strictly off the list. Yamaha tried for a couple of years with the 500s baby brother, the RZ350, but ultimately shelved the clean air catalytic converter project. They didn t even bother trying with the bad boy 500, and perhaps it was better that they didn t. The RZ500 was a down and mean smoker, and never tried to apologize for that fact. It landed on the shores of North America and rolled on Canadian soil, but such was as close as it came for eager and lusting American riders. Thankfully many were unofficially imported into the US as used bikes, which brings us to this particular example. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 for sale on eBayThe seller of today s bike has quite a bit to say, and I will let him pick up the tale from here:From the seller:Yamaha Other. 1985 Yamaha RZ500 2 stroke. Low miles. Speedo is in KM and bike has 5300 miles. I purchased this bike from the 2-stroke guru Rick Lance a few years ago before his passing. http://www.lancegamma.com He gave it a once over inspection and replaced the crank seals and gave it a tune up. Those who knew Rick can attest to his competence regarding two strokes and his integrity. He was aware of the history of this particular machine and stated he believed the engine had never been apart and was a great example of a stock, unmolested low mileage RZ500. I ve seen numerous RZ500s over the years and have even raced them and this is one of the nicest, cleanest survivors. Upon receipt, I took it for a quick test ride to ensure everything was working properly. Lights, turn signals, horn, brake lights, etc. function as designed. The bike shifted through the gears and there were no mechanical issues. The bike even has the original tool kit and fuel tank service cable. The interior of the tank has no rust and the bike has new tires and battery. Because of the altitude of my location (4200 feet MSL),the bike did tend to bog and was in obvious need of a rejetting as it was running rich. After consulting with Rick, he said the bike had run clean at his altitude in North Carolina before shipping. Not having the time to work on it, I drained the float bowls and tank and put the machine into storage with the intent to rejet the carburetors and ride it in the future. More from the seller:Unfortunately due to work and personal commitments, I never did rejet and have decided to sell off several of my collector bikes. Not knowing where the machine would be shipped, I decided to leave the jetting for sea level instead of taking the time and effort to set it up for my altitude. Overall, this is a classic machine in great condition. It does not appear to have had any crash damage. Check out the YouTube link below of the bike running. It fires up on the first or second kick. Please feel free to ask any questions. When I sell on Ebay, I try to be as honest and forthcoming as possible. If you have a shipper, I ll work with them on pickup or dropping the bike off at a location in the Salt Lake area. Please feel free to ask any questions. The bike has a clean Utah title. $500 non-refundable deposit required in 24 hours and full payment in 7 days. Bike is sold as is with no warranty although honestly, it s in great shape and Rick Lance gave it a clean bill of health. The bike and title will not be released until payment clears. Thanks for looking. If you doubt my earlier statement about Ole Smokey the 500cc two stroke, allow me to share the video created of this bike by the seller. I can practically smell the castor and revel in the sounds (and undoubtedly the lack of mosquitoes!).This bike looks clean, clean, clean. The fact that it went through Lance Gamma s shop is a real plus as few people knew and lived this era s smokers like Lance. This bike has been wonderfully photographed, and shows its originality proudly. The miles are low, but I m sure the riding smiles are off the charts! These big RZs are getting harder and harder to find in clean and original condition, and prices are definitely on the collector side of the fence these days. If you want one, the time to get in was yesterday but better late than never. The current auction bid is up to $14k with reserve still in place. Check out all of the details here, and Good Luck!!Real life is often in the way when an exciting new bike hits the floor, and maybe that was you in 2003, when the signed Randy Mamola Boxer Cup Replica arrived.  Well you could still go there, courtesy of this BMW insider who parked his BCR with just 21 miles.2003 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replica for sale on eBayBMW owners wanted a real S-variant and got it with the Replika, the low bars and high seat were great on the track but some owners fitted bar risers for comfort.  The Laser exhaust allowed other riders to actually hear a BMW, and the optional 5.5 rear wheel looked bad.  Power was the standard R1100S 98 hp, though the lack of bag racks and ABS brought the weight down a bit.  Beside Randy Mamola s signature, the BCR came with Öhlins dampers, braided brake lines, and carbon fiber lowers.Though the long-range logic that would park a brand new race-replica is pretty opaque, it sure looks good in hindsight.  Any and all expendables will have to be replaced, but after that a failure would be surprising.  Comments from the eBay auction:Special Edition Boxer Cup Randy Mamola Signature Series limited production bike with only 21 miles. The bike has not been started or run since 2003. The bike is as new condition as can be if it just came out of factory crating. Bike also comes with center support stand as seen in picture. It has been on display in my man cave and will need to be serviced prior to being ridden.Randy Mamola was the winningest GP rider never to become champion, but was a great spokesperson and ambassador for the Boxer Cup series, which supported the GP races and came to Daytona for a few years.  The R1100S was BMW s long-awaited return to S-models, and the signature edition is a fine tribute and great milestone.  This NOS example could resume show duty, but might be looking forward to a riding owner.-donn2 Responses. Join the Discussion! The introduction of the 851 in 1987 was a watershed moment for Ducati. Their first liquid-cooled, four-valve engine displaced, naturally, 851cc and established a superbike formula that the company would follow until the introduction of their V4. The 851 didn t need to rely on nostalgia to compete at the highest levels of racing and re-established Ducati as an object of lust among sportbike enthusiasts. The revised v-twin couldn t generate the outright power of the inline fours produced by the Japanese manufacturers, but this Kit 851 Tricolore weighed in at around 363lbs dry and brought Ducati s famed handling to the party, along with a fat wedge of midrange torque.As is typical for Ducati, there were a couple different versions of the 851 available, a Strada or street version with 102hp, and the much higher specification Kit or Corsa version as seen here. With a claimed 120hp, the Kit bikes were intended to homologate the 851 for competition and were extremely rare, with just enough built to qualify them to race. At a glance, the two versions look almost identical but, as they say: the devil is in the details. The Kit version had a braced swingarm, close-ratio gearbox, race camshafts and ECU, magnesium wheels, and a number of other detail changes, including a dash with no speedometer. Because racebike.From the original eBay listing: 1988 Ducati 851 Tricolore for Sale1988 Ducati Superbike Kit Tri Color Racer. Number 34 of 250. 250 per Homologation rules for World Superbike. Never been started since it was uncrated. The only tire wear is from factory shakedown. Absolutely in perfect (new) condition!The $89,500 asking price is eye-wateringly high but, with 250 built and only 20 imported to the US, there can t be that many 0-mile 851 Kits out there. If that s your thing, I m sure you re prepared to spend outrageous sums for time-capsule Bolognese homologation specials like this one. The rest of us will just have to grouse in the comments about ridiculous asking prices -tad14 Responses. Join the Discussion! Update 10.20.2020: The sale of this bike is now concluded to an RSBFS reader with a winning bid of $14,200. Congratulations to buyer and seller! From the seller, Just wanted to thank you for the support, your listing got a huge response and no doubt contributed to the amazing sale price at the end of the day. Thank you for the kind words!If you ve got a special and rare sportbike that would benefit from being on the site, check out our Featured Listings! -dcThe first generation Suzuki GSX-R750 needs no introduction on these pages. A meteoric sport bike that turned the world on its ear, the slab-sided Gixxer redefined the concepts of light weight and handling. Today even non-LE models are appreciating quickly in price, for although these were mass produced motorcycles, the ravages of time and hard use have taken toll on the available supply. Today s Featured Listing is the perfect example of a Gen I slabbie with a twist. Faithfully recreated in the legendary Skoal Bandit livery as applied to a handful of new bikes sold in the UK, itself an homage to the Suzuki GP production racer colors, this is a unique and ultra-rare opportunity to score some classic 1980s artwork. Featured Listing: 1987 Suzuki GSXR-750 Skoal BanditToday s seller has been as meticulous at documenting this restoration as he has been with the restoration itself. Therefore, I will turn it over to him:From the seller:Gorgeous showroom quality 86 GSXR750 “Skoal Bandit” replica that has just been through a 3-year frame off, nut and bolt restoration. For those of you who don’t know the folklore behind the “Skoal Bandit” GSXR750, the story goes that Suzuki GB or one of the UK main dealers had stock of 86 GSXR’s left over at the end of the sales year and as a special promotion had them painted in the “Skoal Bandit” race livery, one of the main sponsors for Suzuki racing at the time. There were supposedly 50 or so bikes painted in this scheme and at the time one of those was used in a magazine shootout article against the Ducati 750 F1. The photo shoot from that magazine article as well as several documented replicas in the UK provided the source material for my replica, which I’ve tried to recreate in painstaking detail, with just a couple of period correct modifications to improve handling. The base for this restoration was an early 87 GSXR-750 with clean California title, but I converted it to an 86 layout to be faithful to the original. The restoration is 99% OEM, with only a few fasteners that were remade due to lack of availability, and aftermarket screen/mirrors. The bike was stripped to the frame and every single component refurbished, painted or plated before reassembly. The engine only had 16K miles on it but was stripped to the cases and rebuilt with new components to ensure reliability and that new bike feel. My restorations are built to ride and this one has approximately 100 shake-down miles on it to date, the restoration was completed in June. The bike handles beautifully, and the engine pulls cleanly and strongly through the entire rev range. However, if you wish to just park it in your living room and admire it with your biking friends, I would understand.More from the seller:Some Restoration Details…..Chassis/Suspension: Frame fully stripped and modified with 86 GSXR1100 steering damper, all new steering and swingarm bearings. 86 Forks/Anti Dive fully stripped, new seals, coatings refurbished. Rear shock full rebuild using 86 GSXR1100 shock body remote reservoir for improved handling. Brake calipers stripped, refinished rebuilt with new seals/pads, rotors refurbished/refinished. All brake/clutch masters/slaves rebuilt with new seals. Wheels fitted with new bearings and new rubber. All fasteners replaced with NOS or replated. Electrics: Wiring loom gone through and rewrapped, all electrical components in perfect working condition. Usual missing components such as clutch starter safety switch and side stand safety switch are fitted and operational (so pull clutch lever in to start). Fitted Japanese OEM turn signals with smoked lenses, because they look cool! Instrument cluster and switch gear refurbished. New battery. More from the seller:Engine: Stripped to the cases, all new mains, big end bearings, oil seals and gaskets. Cylinders honed and pistons fitted with new rings and wrist pins. Heads rebuilt with new valve oil seals and valve seats reground. New clutch. Carbs ultrasonic cleaned, rebuilt with new gaskets and fuel valves. Stage 1 jet kit fitted for smoother acceleration off idle. Hi-Flow air filter with stock airbox and stock OEM exhaust system. Fuel tank petcock rebuilt, tank in excellent condition, no liner. Fairings/Body Panels: All OEM fairings with the exception of the screen. No missing tabs, poppers or cracked mounting holes. “Skoal Bandit” base coat colors referenced from RS paints in the UK, and then matched by PPG. 6 Coats of clear, wet sanded flat and then polished to show quality. “Skoal Bandit” decals from classic reproduction decals in the UK.OEM solo seat unit, seat and butt pad recovered in matching green vinyl. Unobtanium trim panels are present, including front mid fairing inner covers, rear shock mud flap (remanufactured) and unmolested rear mudguard. More from the seller:I have seen some very nice GSXR1100 “Skoal Bandit’s” in the US but cannot recall seeing a GSXR750 as close to the original as this for many years. I hate to let this one go, but someone else will get to enjoy it and I have other projects waiting in the wings. I will be happy to answer any questions I can, and potential bidders are welcome to view the bike in person, I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Photographic documentation of the restoration can be found here. The seller has also included a video of the bike with a walk around and proof as to how well it runs and idles. This is definitely worth a few minutes of your time:Early GSX-R750 models are escalating in collector demand. Pristine examples of the breed are leading the charge. That s what makes this ultra-rare Skoal Bandit recreation so unique: here is an opportunity to obtain a completely refurbished example of an iconic model, but in striking (and period correct) livery. You definitely need to check out all of the details, as the workmanship is fantastic. I challenge you to find another example that is this clean. Park it in your man cave as art, or put it on the street as rolling art either way this 1987 Suzuki GSXR-750 in Skoal Bandit colors will have everyone green with envy. Good Luck!! The Ducati Superlight is one of the bikes that defined the mystique of the Italian brand. An interesting if not revolutionary offshoot to the popular Supersport line, the Superlight added lightness to the package via some specially chosen components, and weight to the legend via a sequential number plaque that ensured exclusivity. The Superlight was reasonably rare in the US during this period of time, and did not need to fight in the showroom with too many other Limited Edition models. The best part was the Superlight was modified for performance, and not simply a branding exercise to make it unique. The seller has a good bit to say about this model and this bike, and I will let him take it over from here:1992 Ducati 900 Superlight for sale on eBayFrom the seller:Ducati 900 Superlight 1992 – (Bike was originally owned by Hollywood photographer collector Guy Webster )Limited Edition #860 of #952Mileage 19082California Clear Title The 900 Superlight was produced by Ducati from 1992 to 1996 but only 952 examples of the MKI version were sold Worldwide. Available in either the traditional Ducati Red or the Fabulous Superlight Yellow. Only 300 Mk1’s were imported into the US, all were yellow and 100/300 of the US allocation were sold in California. The Superlight came with a number of weight saving components that reduced the bikes weight by 25lb compared to the std 900SS. Vented clutch cover, solo seat, Ltd edition number plaque, carbon front fender and rear hugger, (pretty high tech in 1992) and this bike has the sought after and very light, composite Marvic/Akront wheels. All of these important parts are present and correct on bike #860. More from the seller:Ownership:This bike has an interesting history. The original owner was World renowned Hollywood photographer Guy Webster. (See Robb Report Guy Webster ) Guy was without doubt one of the early innovators of rock ‘n’ roll/celebrity photography and die-hard bike fan.While shooting album covers and billboards for groups like The Rolling Stones, The Mamas and the Papas, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Doors, Simon Garfunkel and Chicago, he also photographed film legends like Rita Hayworth, Dean Martin and Natalie Wood.Guy built a huge personal collection of rare and exotic Italian bikes at his home in Ojai California, which was on occasion opened up to the public. The Superlight then changed hands to well-known Ducati/Guzzi restorer Ted Henry and in 2011 the current and third owner took possession, with 13989 miles on the speedometer. This example is well presented in the rarer of the two colorways – Superlight Yellow. It has been very well maintained. Overall the paintwork is in excellent condition, the bike has never been dropped or crashed, fit and finish of the panels is excellent. There is a small scratch on front fairing to the left of the headlight and three very small marks on the rear single seat hump, both areas have been highlighted in the listing’s last photo. Warning labels often removed by owners are in place on the tank, fairing and frame rails, and it s obvious when you see the bike in person it has enjoyed a pampered life, only covering an average of 509 miles per year since 2011.Mileage today at time of sale is 19082 miles. The bikes battery was recently replaced with a Shorai Gel battery, the air filter is clean, oil was replaced in March and the timing belt was changed at 10000 miles. Tires were replaced at 17700 miles. There are a number of maintenance records available from the current owner. The bike does have a couple of subtle nonstandard upgrades, including lightly smoked screen (same shape as the original) and gorgeous carbon Arrow silencers that can be heard if you follow the short YouTube video link below.And if you cannot hear the wonderful sound of the air-cooled, 2-valve Ducati L-twin just from the pictures, then feast your ears on the enclosed video. Yes, that is this particular bike, sounding like a million bucks.Today s beautiful 1992 Ducati Superlight looks very clean, appears to have a nice record of ownership, some limited star power in the name of Guy Webster (certainly no Rossi, Stoner or some rock star, but certainly better than no history at all), and the exclusivity built into the Superlight series when they originally launched. The current bid on this beauty is a mere $8,500 with a reserve still in place. This is way underpriced for a clean Superlight, and I would expect this one to climb quickly in the few days remaining. Ducati continued with both the less is more as well as the more is more philosophies in the years and models to follow, but today the Superlight continues to strike a unique balance between sport and art. Check out all of the details here, and Good Luck!!Over on the GT end of the spectrum, Honda s all-growed-up CBR looked and weighed like adult rider material, and had power to match.  This suburban Portland example is a lot of bike for the buy-it-now.1990 Honda CBR1000F for sale on eBayEverything about the 1000F is at the big end of the range quite oversquare, the bores are 77mm across, fed by four 38mm Keihin carbs.  Power is superbike strong but more torquey at 132 hp and 77 ft.-lbs.  Brakes are 90-sized at 296mm, but have Honda s thoughtful take on linked braking, where the lever and pedal each operate both front and rear brakes, splitting the caliper pucks proportionally.  Creature comforts got raves, with the big seat, windscreen and full fairing make reeling off the miles a ( lack of ) breeze. Sounds like the owner also has an interest in a used bike parts outfit, and recently put all new fluids and rubber on this Honda.  Miles aren t much at 8,462, but once you park a bike time picks up speed.  Apparently victim to a zero-speed character builder or two, this 1000F still looks very good and quite original.  Refinishing faux pas like the generator cover and clutch fluid spill should make a nice difference.  Comments from the eBay auction:The condition is excellent. The bike has 8,462 miles on it. We just put new tires on it. Changed the engine oil and filter with Honda oil and a Honda filter. Changed the coolant with Honda coolant. Changed all of the brake fluid and clutch fluid. New battery. Cleaned the carburetors. New air filter. This bike is ready for the road. There is a couple of scuffs in the paint as seen in photos. There is one crack in the left side fairing seen in the photos. The seat has a small tear or rub spot as seen in photos. The bike is 100% stock with no modifications done. I am including the original invoice from when the bike was bought new in 1990. I am the second owner of the bike. I bought this from the original owner.The owner also posted a 10-minute video for which offers some nice close-ups here -.Though it s not a fire-breathing track machine, the CBR1000F still has the superbike pedigree and engineering to build up speed quickly.  Then the all-encompassing body makes a quiet, still, almost separate world for the rider.  This example is an advertisement for inside storage, with new looking finishes except where fate tripped up the previous owner.  Though an admitted flipper, the seller has recommissioned the big CBR properly, and left the Make Offer button lit.-donn3 Responses. Join the Discussion! One of the most storied motorcycle brands in history is sadly no longer represented in the market. That means if you are interested in an Italian legend, the used market is the only way to go. For it is only on the used market can you find a classic beast such as this 900 SEI. This is a watershed, world-beater design, as Benelli was the first to bring a production six cylinder model to market with the 750cc variant. Let s dive in!1982 Benelli 900 SEI for sale on eBayIt is no secret that the SEI owes a great deal to the engineering brilliance of Soichiro Honda. For it was the CB500 four cylinder that was the foundation for the SEI, and the original 750cc model introduced in 1973 was simply a Honda CB500 with a pair of additional cylinders added on. The later bikes such as today s 1982 model were punched out to 900cc, but kept the same basic arrangement. Automotive engineering giant Alejandro de Tomaso drove the project, and the original styling was provided by well-known coachbuilder Ghia. By relocating the bits Honda left handing off of the end of the crankshaft to behind the motor, de Tomaso was able to keep the big six relatively narrow; this is a trend that continues in motorcycle design to this day.From the seller:1982 Benelli 900SEI > run, ride and stop> new tires, brakes and master cylinders rebuild with new pistons and seals, new wheels bearings, battery, chrome covers and a lot more> need few touches and finishing> all parts are available (see photos)This particular SEI is a bit of an outlier for RSBFS as it is more of a project than a stone-stock standard. That being said, it looks to be quite the beast. The seller has included a pair of videos of the bike in question here as well:There is little doubt that the rarity of the model overall, the storied history of the manufacturer and the strong, continued collector interest in exotics will continue to drive the price of the SEI. Today s seller is asking $16,500 for this project bike, a price that is lower than most of the clean SEI examples we have seen over the last couple of years. With the global pandemic showing no signs of abating and with winter coming, now is the perfect time to bring home something that might need a little finishing school. Perhaps this beauty has your name on it already. Check it out here, good luck, and stay safe!! If you spend your free time scurrilously poring over our pages, chances are you are intimately familiar with Honda s three-years-only VTR250 Interceptor. But in case you aren t: The 1989 Honda VTR250 Interceptor was Honda flexing its manufacturing might on an entry-level bike just because it could.The littlest Interceptor was approachable, but packed enough punch to interest more seasoned riders, and enough weird details to keep collectors entertained 31 years later. The most striking oddity is its inboard front disc brake, an experiment that didn t pan out for Big Red, but one that helps further separate the VTR250 from other small bikes. Couple that with a 90-degree liquid-cooled v-twin that made about 30 horsepower, deft handling from a featherweight chassis and a top speed approaching The Ton, and you have the makings of a cult classic.This one wears a livery so garish and awesome that it could only have been produced in the decade of excess, and is in very nice preserved shape. The odometer, set into a very period set of square dials next to a 13,500 rpm redline tach, shows just over 13,000 miles.From the seller:This is a 1989 Honda VTR250 – Honda’s high tech pocket rocket. Released to the learner market, the VTR250 was way more advanced than most other 250cc bikes at the time a liquid cooled 90 degree V Twin, with twin cam 4 valve heads and twin downdraught carbs, with a 6 speed transmission. It’s light, nimble and fast, and is a cult classic for lovers of small sport bikes. Producing a touch under 30 bhp, and coupled with light weight and a beam frame it matches bigger bikes in the corners, and revs out to 13,500rpm with useable power all the way off idle. To add to the fun, there is a second power band around 9000rpm and when you get there it takes off again. I’ve had plenty of riders on bigger bikes stop me after I have tailed them relentlessly on twisty roads and ask just what the heck the bike is that I am riding.This example is very close to stock and has been lovingly maintained by the owner. It has a Goodridge front brake line and just had an oil and filter change in September. Coolant was exchanged last year. The reg/rectifiers on these are famous for failing, so this one has an upgraded one from a Honda VF500. Tires and brakes are in good shape with plenty of life left, and the inboard ventilated disc was serviced last year. Engine inlet rubbers were replaced in September with new ones from Japan, where the VT250 is still in production and spares are plentiful there.It comes with the official Honda workshop manual, the owners manual, and spare front/rear brake pads/shoes.Mileage is now 13,325, and I had the local Honda dealer supply and fit the optional genuine center stand.For just $1,800, this awesome little 250 is begging to join a stable of bigger bikes and watch them turn green with envy as they get passed over for weekend jaunts and blasts around town. Contact Simon with your interest. Subscribe by Email Get all our new posts delivered to your email automatically. Spam free! Enter your email address:

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