1992 NSR250 an investment?

[lanci]

I've read that they could be a future investment type bike, in the same vein as the Widowmaker and original CB750. Thoughts?

[xxcbr69xx]

More than likely this is true, they get rarer as the years go by...
The prices on them seem to be going up, don't think i'd bother with a MC21 for investment unless it was the SP model but that's just my opinion. (Nice 21SP at Cycle Spot in Takapuna at the moment :yeah:)
There was one model of MC21 that they only produced 900 of and I believe that is the rarest of all the models.

Rothmans /Repsol MC28SP's seem to fetch good money around the world and I predict that will only increase. :wait:

[bogan]

Quite likely, they are pretty rare, especially good condition ones, and have a bit of a cult following. Also they are just an epic bike so you should get one regardless.

[Sidewinder]

nearly as rear as a ducati that doesnt breck down

[kiwifruit]

Its not a prudent investment but if you like it go for it.

[Sidewinder]

Its not a prudent investment but if you like it go for it.

honda homos for life

[quickbuck]

I've read that they could be a future investment type bike, in the same vein as the Widowmaker and original CB750. Thoughts?

Well... Yes...
There are no more road going 2 strokes being made like these.. So one day...
As said, an SP would be the one to get...
Personally I would actually go for a MC28... But, that is just me.

[imdying]

Yeah, shame there's no nice ones for sale in NZ at the moment.

[Indiana_Jones]

Do you plan to ride your 'investment'.

I ride mine lol

-Indy

[lanci]

Would definitely get a Sunday run every fine weekend...

Am thinking that direct Japan is the best option to source one... Anyone know any importers that are good to use?

Also think that the MC28 maybe the one to get...

[xxcbr69xx]

You'll have to ride it semi regularly!
If it gets parked up as an investment things will start dying and it'll cost a bunch to restore, Crank seals etc...

The MC28 is the best to get IMO, parts still available and one of the coolest looking 250 replicas with the pro-arm and the smart card ignition. Limited numbers of the SP's were produced, 1994 Rothmans 1500 made and 1996 Repsol 1000 made so if you see one snap it up! You have to check that they're genuine too, easy enough to fit plastics and stuff on an R or SE model.

[Ooky]

def go mc28 as the 21 parts are getting harder to source and they dont make cranks for them any more if you ride it to those k's or hard enough :)

[The Pastor]

Do you plan to ride your 'investment'.

I ride mine lol

-Indy
now theres a lie!

[Indiana_Jones]

now theres a lie!

Is that what you told the judge? lol

-Indy

[Ducky848]

def go mc28 as the 21 parts are getting harder to source and they dont make cranks for them any more if you ride it to those k's or hard enough :)

Same crank I believe and you can rebuild them if you are keen. Recently gave away my last set of genuine Koyo crank bearings but I heard more have become available in the UK. A spare set of bearings and pistons in the cupboard and you are set for years.

I whole lot of honda RS250 parts fit, or can be made to fit the 21 so options exist. ALthough if you are looking for investment you would wanna keep it original

The 21 is less complex and in my opinion a better bike than the 28. I had/raced a 93 MC21 SP rothmans which I sold to a buyer overseas years ago...I miss its rattle...

[motogp1]

I have an MC28sp Repsol (super mint) and I can say for sure it will increase in value as I have been offered over NZD10k for it by USA and UK collectors. They can tear it from my cold dead hands tho as it is awesome to ride.

The rarest is the MC18sp Terra Racing replica with just 860 made and in a few years time you could ask crazy money for one, if only you could find one.

Having had 13 NSR's, in my opinion MC16 forget it as an NS250R is better, MC18 is fast but 18 inch rear tyres are becoming difficult to get MC21 is the fastest top end but a non se or sp lacks a little in the suspension dept, the MC28sp has an amazing midrange for a two smoker and is easily the best handling of the bunch. You can make an MC28 fast without losing the midrange but be prepared to spend a few $$$$$.

The questions was however, a good investment?.... yes. A very good se or sp of any model are fantastic bikes to ride and a minter will definately appreciate. They already are.

[lanci]

Anyone have any idea the best way to find one? I am not having any luck (budget makes it fricken tough though...)

[Nsrrider]

try goobike.com you'll need to translate it and there not cheap

[Morcs]

Wouldve thought something like a ZXR400SP would be a better investment for these sorts of bikes :)

[imdying]

Nobody cares about 4 strokes Morcs.

[nsrpaul]

Nobody cares about 4 strokes Morcs.

well put:woohoo:

[{.bLanK}G_o_D]

(Nice 21SP at Cycle Spot in Takapuna at the moment :yeah:)

Not any more there's not. It's mine!
As Joe quite accurately put it last night, "I'd sell my left nut for this bike". Instead I just handed over some money.
Very very tidy NSR, the Rothmans bodywork gives me wood. Just like any other 2nd hand vehicle tho, it has some very minor defects. Top triple and fairing stay need to be powder coated.
Minor problem with it on it's first ride out, she's on her way to Hamptons Honda in Hornby Christchurch soon to get diagnosed and fixed under warranty.
Cyclespot have so far been understanding and willing to repair it. I'll keep you all updated on how it goes.

Here are some pics.

[gatch]

Wicked man, that thing looks bad as fuck !

[lanci]

Hey mate nice bike, is it a genuine SP? The fairings are carbon which the NSR didn't come with (ABS platic I believe). I saw this bike and wanted to buy it but alas, it slightly outside of my budget.

[{.bLanK}G_o_D]

Genuine "Rothmans" SP :doobey: One of 1500 ever made.

The front and side fairings are fiberglass, tank and rear fairing is factory paint.
The noise from the dry clutch is strange. If you didn't know what you were listening to, you'd think there is something very wrong there.

[ajturbo]

nearly as rear as a ducati that doesnt breck down
or a kid that can spell...

[James Deuce]

I've read that they could be a future investment type bike, in the same vein as the Widowmaker and original CB750. Thoughts?

Never buy "stuff" as an investment. It's unlikely to pay off in your life time. If you want to buy stuff as an investment, you need to be rich in the first place.

The NSRs were popular in only a couple of markets, so long term prospects aren't that great.

The original CB750 change the face of motorcycling. The NSRs made a few spotty faced herberts think they were better than they were just before they moved on to a Fireblade and never looked back at little two strokes.

A better "investment" would be a clean, tidy, unmodified 1992 Fireblade.

[Dodgyiti]

Never buy "stuff" as an investment. It's unlikely to pay off in your life time. If you want to buy stuff as an investment, you need to be rich in the first place.


Bullshit! and Bullshit!
It can pay off in only a few years. And you don't have to be rich either, being smart or a bit lucky helps.

[James Deuce]

Bullshit! and Bullshit!
It can pay off in only a few years. And you don't have to be rich either, being smart or a bit lucky helps.

Depends on what you regard as an investment. I know plenty of motorcyclists who think buying a 20 year old heap of crap for $1500, spending $20k getting it perfect and then selling it for $5k is a $3500 profit.

If you buy stuff as an investment it needs to either be in a field of investment undergoing significant speculative activity, or you need to be prepared to hang on to it long term. Even then an MC28 would be lucky to match inflation. It will be a Museum curiosity one day, but there's both too many of them and too few people prepared to pay big money for them.

I stick by my original statement. Investing in stuff is buying a Picasso for 45 million adn selling it for 65 million 5 yearrs later. Not buying a tidy Bonneville for $10k in 1990 and selling it for $25k in 2010.

[ajturbo]

A better "investment" would be a clean, tidy, unmodified 1992 Fireblade.

or a turbo...

or a GT125twin

or a RG50

or an XB12R

or a 1125CR

or that bike i just got given that has honda 125 stamped on it..(frig knows what it's out of as it's in a RG50 frame.... but it is painted black with a blue strip... that GOT to make it worth something!!!!)
:2thumbsup

[Dodgyiti]

Yes your not going to make millions on buying bikes for investment, if your really lucky you might be able to double your money in a few years. The right investment will return more than a bank term deposit though, and having a nice bike to ride from time to time is a hell of a lot cooler than a bank statement.

[James Deuce]

Bingo! Buying relatively current vehicles as an investment is a mug's game.

It IS better to go for a ride.