Without ever putting rubber to the road this Craigslist seller in Chicago managed to do this to his unsuspecting '85 VF750 Interceptor. In his own prose: "Custom painted tank and fender...skulls, stripes...red...whats not to like?" Well, we can start with the fact that it's not running and hasn't for at least a year. Or how about the lack of a title? Amazingly, he even purchased the bike with no title. But wait, there's more: "...never had the chance to put mechanicals back together but I have all the pieces." Run. Away.

Also stalking the dark alleys of C-list we find this derelict beast. With fewer than 13,000 miles this '84 VF750 is likely destined for eBay's great parts heap in the sky. At least the Milwaukee seller has a title. No word on its running condition, but being as he's managed to "misplace" the right-side foot peg, I'm guessing the old VF hasn't turned a wheel for awhile. $750 includes aftermarket lower fairing panels (need work) and new handgrips.

Just listed on ebay is this U.S.-spec VFR750R. Showing 23,584 miles it appears to be a very well-kept example, and one you wouldn't feel too bad about actually taking out for a Sunday morning run or local bike night.

The seller describes the condition as both "perfect" and "practically perfect." My dictionary lists only one definition of "perfect," that being "without flaw." Considering the extraordinary subject, the rather ordinary photos indeed seem to indicate nearly spotless cosmetics — the only flaw I noticed was a few nicks on the left fork stanchion. A walk-around video is included in the listing for your enjoyment.

The opening bid is a slightly optimistic $23,500 with no further reserve, the seller noting that the "higher mileage keeps it in a more reasonable price range." Collectors, of course, want low miles and riders want a deal. Personally, I would place a real value of $20K on this beauty. Good luck to the seller and I hope the new owner occasionally graces the road with this RC30.

Update: Sold, with two bids, at $23,500

A Swiss collector is offering his 400-mile VFR750R for sale. This bike would be a unique sight in the U.S., with its Swiss-spec single headlight. The seller is willing to help you arrange for shipping, certainly a plus. The only deviation from original condition seems to be the performance CDI install, which gives back some of the government-restricted horsepower.

Price? The seller indicates that he won't consider offers under $33,000, and notes that a similar low-mile example sold at Bonhams for $50,000 so he's probably fishing for about $40K. Your typical rideable RC30 goes for the mid-20s in America, but this one is probably destined for someone's Garage Mahal.

Find more information over at raresportbikesforsale.com

"One is apt to overestimate beauty when it is rare," wrote Mark Twain. This observation holds true in our sport more times than I'd care to admit — the Munch Mammoth of 1969 comes to mind. Obviously, I'm biased toward the Interceptors when it comes to classic sport bikes, but there's one period comparison that I've never quite understood, and that's the visual attraction of the original Suzuki GSX-R 750.

Here we have an example of Suzuki's best effort in 1986, the GSX-R750 Limited Edition. The LE boasted a nearly 60% price premium over the standard model, and for that the buyer got a dry clutch and seven pound weight savings. At $6500 it was the most expensive Japanese sport bike available. I'm certain that many see a pleasing aesthetic in its pudgy body, Electrolux exhaust and garish paint, but it escapes me.

Compare the GSX-R to the same year Honda Interceptor.

Lines, angles, shapes, color. These design elements blend into a cohesive style. I don't know what style Suzuki was chasing (Steampunk Endurance Racer?), but they missed the mark.

And don't get me started on engineering and build quality....