Three collectible Respol Honda CBR1000RR superbikes donated by American Honda are being auctioned as part of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride For Kids initiative. The three zero-mileage Respol Honda CBR1000RRs—a 2005, 2007, and 2009—are from American Honda’s collection of significant motorcycles built by the Japanese manufacturing juggernaut. The no-reserve charity auction runs through September 10 and is being run online at Iconic Motorbike Auctions.2005 Repsol Honda CBR1000RR“Partnering with the PBTF on Ride for Kids is an honor,” notes American Honda Senior Manager of Customer Engagement Bill Savino, “and we’re pleased to celebrate the relationship by offering these special-edition Repsol Honda CBR1000RR sportbikes for auction. For the past 30 years, the American motorcycling community has always come through to help PBTF families, and we know we can once again count on riders to bid on these beautiful bikes and participate in a local Ride for Kids.”2007 Repsol Honda CBR1000RR
The amount raised from the auction of the three Repsol Honda CBR1000RRs will be announced on September 12, which is also the 2021 National Ride For Kids Day—the 30th anniversary of the first ride. There are organized rides all over the nation—both physical and virtual—so you can contribute to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation even if you aren’t bidding on a museum-ready superbike. There’s also a DIY ride option for motorcyclists who aren’t close to the organized rides.The Ride For Kids Closing Ceremony will be shown live on the Ride For Kids Facebook page at 4 p.m. PDT on September 12 on the Ride For Kids Facebook page. There will be entertainment, messages from families, and drawings for Honda prizes.2009 Repsol Honda CBR1000RR“American Honda has been an incredible partner of the Ride for Kids for 30 years,” PBTF’s National Director of Fundraising and Community Engagement Bob McNamara explains, “helping the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation empower motorcyclists to change the outcome for kids with brain tumors by doing what they love most—riding. Finding a cure is an ongoing battle, one we’ll win through collaboration.”The 2005 Repsol Honda CBR1000RR is the first of the series to honor Honda’s MotoGP team and its Spanish title sponsor. The 2007 edition was released in the wake of Nicky Hayden taking the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. Finally, the 2009 model is the only Gen. 2 Respol Honda CBR1000RR.Since 1991, the Ride For Kids program has raised nearly $50 million for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
2005, 2007, and 2009 Respol Honda CBR1000RR Photo Gallery
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory + Steve ’Stavros’ Parrish
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia’s upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it’s worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you.
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The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more.
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In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating.
But there’s waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he’s my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can’t miss his recounting of the world’s most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we’d love to hear from you!
