Is this motorcycle for sale a scam:?

I found a 2004 Yamaha R1 (great condition) on ebay. I emailed the guy about it and did not get a response.... until the other day. Apparently he had to take the bike off ebay because he had a potential local buyer that fell through. Here is his email:

Hello and thank you for your interest,
>
>
>
> I'm sorry for my late answer, I was out of town on some urgent business
> and could not look after the auction. Furthermore I had to pause the
> listing on eBay because I've almost reached an agreement with a local
> potential buyer. Unfortunately, it looks like there are some problems
> and he doesn't have all the money to pay. Therefore, if you are willing
> to pay my requested price $4000, I'm ready to start this transaction
> with you.
>
> First of all you should know that the bike has a free and clear title,
> it's in excellent condition, mechanically and aesthetically intact, no
> damages, no hidden defects, ready for ride, it has only 3740 original
> miles on it. I have owned this bike from new but I used to ride my
> Harley and this R1 has been only taken out a few times, hence the low
> mileage. This 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 is spotless in every way: no
> scratches, no dents, no rust, never been laid down. Bike is stock
> excepting custom Hindle exhaust, Commander20Dinojet and recently added
> blue angel halo eyes. I have all the keys and original manuals. It's
> only being sold because we've moved and because I'm stranded with cash.
> My loss is your gain.
>
> I'm no longer located in Tennessee, I've recently moved to the West
> Coast in Oregon and took the Yamaha with me. I'm willing to ship it to
> your location in Florida and I can cover some of the shipping and
> insurance fees: total price $4,300 delivery included (I have a relative
> who works for Showroom Transport so shipping will not be a problem).
>
> I would like our transaction to be supervised by eBay Motors through
> their Vehicle Purchase Protection plan. In case we have a deal I will
> notify eBay Motors transactions department so they can inform you about
> my reliability and how we can proceed with this transaction in a 100%
> safe way.
>
> Please let me know your position as soon as possible,
>
>
>
> Carl

I recently just got approved for a loan for a motorcycle and I have been shopping around. He emailed me back today with:

> Hi,
>
> Thanks for the good news. Here are some more pics attached to this
> email. My name is Carl Boals and the vin# of the bike is:
> JYARN13E64A006175. I will also attach a photo of the VIN, in case you
> want to send that to the bank as well.
> I want to confirm again the total price of $4300 including delivery to
> your door in Pensacola, Florida. I'll send the title and all the
> documents (including bill of sale to your name) along with the bike.
> Normally I would take paypal as a payment method, but, since I had some
> problems with my account freezing, I'm afraid I will not consider it
> for this large transaction. However I know a faster and safer method to
> deal. I'm in for a 100% safe transaction for both of us, that is why I
> suggested dealing through eBay Motors, covered by Vehicle Purchase
> Protection. They can work for us just like an escrow service, just that
> the transaction will be faster and also 100% secure for both of us. You
> will send them the payment (wire transfer), then they will let me know
> that the payment is OK and I can start the shipping. After the bike &
> paperwork will arrive to you and you will inspect it, you will let them
> know that, so they can release the funds to me.
> And you don't have to bother about the shipping, as I have a relative
> who works for a shipping company (Showroom Transport) and he has a 50%
> discount on all national shippings, so he will help me
> a lot with the
> shipping and insurance of the bike. I estimate no longer than 5 or 6
> days for the transportation of the bike, so there's a good chance we
> can finalize this by the end of next week. As I mentioned, going
> through eBay' supervision will guarantee an inspection period for you,
> meaning that you can see and inspect the R1 before any funds will be
> released to me.
> Let me know if this is satisfactory to you, and I can inform them so we
> can get detailed info and have them send you an invoice for $4,300.
> Also please include your FULL NAME and EXACT ADDRESS in Pensacola,
> needed for the shipping.
>
> Carl Boals
> 2514 NW Glenwood Drive
> Corvallis, OR 97330

Is this a scam?? Do you think this is a too-good-to-be-true deal?