This is a very nice, low mileage bike. This evergreen model was completely revised in 2008 with updated chassis, brakes and new style bodywork that make it, appearance wise, right up there with the rest of Kawasaki’s Ninja Sportbike line.

This bike has a Yoshimura exhaust system for improved appearance, sound and performance. Overall this bike makes for a terrific way to start enjoying the world of motorcycling. Needs nothing and is a great value at just $3295. Send that email form or give a call for more information

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I read this morning that the Motor Company is shutting down Buell for good and planning to sell MV Agusta as well. This is tragedy that’s the spotlighted example against the backdrop for the economic downturn, folks.

Those of you that know me well will snort disgustedly and say, “Well, damn, you never had anything particularly good to say about those wierd Wisconsin bikes anyway” or “But you always made fun of their alternative engineering and silly brakes.” This is true. But you also would have heard me say that Erik Buell realized his dream and made a difference in the motorcycle industry landscape. As bizarre as some of the features were, this was indeed an American Sport Motorcycle. And a pretty good one, even if they resorted to that quasi-Teutonic engine. I first met Erik in 1985, I think, when I was working at a BMW-Honda-Kawasaki dealership in Milwaukee, and he was already known as an eccentric that was friends with my eccentric boss at the time. Watching him craft his bikes and build his business over the years has been edifying for me. Pretty valuable foil too, I hear you say. Maybe that’s true, as Buell’s have required all sorts of rulemaking twists and gerrymandering to remain competitive on the race scene in the USA. Even this year with their latest and greatest. Fine by me. I like some diversity, although they seemed to be over the top this year, and it got a little ridiculous. But the fact remains that Buell made a lot of people happy with their weird and sometimes wonderful bikes, and they were a source of not a little pride to those looking for an American Sportbike.

Good luck to you in the future Erik!

This is a nice adult owned Bandit 1250S; ABS equipt, with factory 1/2 fairing. The bike is clean and well maintained, 25,000 original miles. This is a great all around motorcycle; commuting, touring, weekend backroad scratcher, this big Suzi will do it with power and authority. All stock, it has a Laminar lip windshield extension the bike has been checked over and is ready to go, come in for a test ride and check out this great bike; Price newly reduced at $4995.

Those of you looking for an affordable second bike to tour on-you are going to Indy for the GP race next year, right?-this is it. Spacious, hauls a ton, and anti-lock brakes for less than 5 grand, and it’s only a year old. Snicker at those who spent many thousands more.

This is a VERY clean Monster, only 594 miles! Just had first service, everything checked and given a clean bill of health. Very stock machine, but it does have the very desirable Termi full system and DP ECU. Remaining factory warranty and this bike is eligible for the Ducati EverRed Extended Protection Plan.  Call or email for details!