Reactions of bis[(2,3,5,6-eta)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene]bis(mu-chloro)dirhodium, [RhCl-(NBD)]2, with bis- and tris(azolyl)methanes have been performed in methanol and acetone with 1:1 and 1:2 [RhCl(NBD)]2/ligand molar ratios. The structures of the complexes have been characterized by infrared and H-1 and C-13 NMR spectroscopy as well as X-ray diffraction analysis. Cationic species have been evidenced in the solid state while equilibria between cationic and neutral species have been established in solution.