$1,800 · 1990 VTR 250

Very fun little V twin sport bike. Revs to 14,000 rpm and makes a claimed 34hp. This bike was dropped and was damaged when I bought it ~5 years ago, so the bodywork is home made (and the finish could be improved upon if one was inclined). I've installed tomaselli clip ons, renthal grips, shorty levers, led integrated R6 taillight, Hella projector headlight, vapor instrument panel (can't seem to get the tach to read accurately). The bike has covered 17,700kms since it has been "rebuilt", and has been very reliable. Good on gas!