Bike for an investment...

**EJK** · 27th May 2010, 20:47

BMW HP2 Megamoto & Sport

**steel001** · 27th May 2010, 20:50

Originally Posted by Katman

Precisely.

Better to get something that has already suffered the depreciation and is back on the way up.

Rare things rarely depreciate

**98tls** · 27th May 2010, 20:54

Originally Posted by steel001

Although I would like to agree in this case you are possibly wrong, for it to really appreciate in value it would need to be the lowest Km, best example available as well as define a time.

There are many 22B's out there still but what makes some rare is the fact they have not been modified, have driven few kilometers, well looked after etc etc

Shit, an R6 would be valuable as hell if it was still in as new state in 30+ yrs, what new bike would have the advantage over time?

To be honest mate i dont think an R6 would be worth that much in 30 years time if it was still in the crate,why would it?What milestone or significant event in motorcycling history has it been a part of,unless its a 99 i suppose.

**EJK** · 27th May 2010, 20:55

How about these for investment. Think they are preety new.

**steel001** · 27th May 2010, 21:00

Originally Posted by 98tls

To be honest mate i dont think an R6 would be worth that much in 30 years time if it was still in the crate,why would it?What milestone or significant event in motorcycling history has it been a part of,unless its a 99 i suppose.

Its rarity would be due to its condition.

**doc** · 27th May 2010, 21:01

Originally Posted by EJK

How about these for investment. Think they are preety new.

Well if your going to include models

**AllanB** · 27th May 2010, 21:01

Modern classics.

Hmm.

I purchased a 750 twin Kawa new in 1983 kept it for 19 years, it was mint, 110,000kms had many tasteful mods (and a BIG box of original parts!). Cost me $4k new - sold it on TM for just shy of the same $. That was good value I believe. Many of the punters viewing it pre auction thought I was mad selling it, but I needed the $ to get a new ride.

Back to the subject.

TL1000 if you find an original, unmolested, low km one. Why? It has 'the rep' to carry it into a classic.

GSXR750 - First edition - good luck finding a clean one though!

Maybe a first edition 900RR Honda or the original Bussa

My problem is that none of them have (to me anyway) 'classic' lines.

But then I'm 45 and the classics of tomorrow will probably be set by people 20 years my younger who dream of buying a new V4 Aprilia, BMW etc

Interesting question, good post.

**steel001** · 27th May 2010, 21:07

Cheers mate, an original Bussa would have to be right up there although it's not new so...

**Wannabiker** · 27th May 2010, 21:13

There was a chap in the USA a couple of weeks selling a Ducati 888 Superbike on e0bay that he had bought brand new and never used. Was a special edition / made for a race team or something ...cant quite remember,,, USD $ 80K. He also had another collectable, brand new never been used.... cant remember what make it was. Thats some serious money. Both had significant history that helped with the price.

**robinm** · 27th May 2010, 21:14

I agree with allanb on the first model GSXR750,the bike that shattered the mould for sports bikes in the '80's must be a 1985 model, must be low k's, must be totally original with unmarked original body work, with all original owners manuals, workshop manual, parts manual, parts microfiche (and microfiche reader to read it with), sales brochure etc etc etc. Big question is where would you find such a beast, oh I know, in the big glass display case in the back of my garage.

**98tls** · 27th May 2010, 21:23

Fwiw generally the first and last of a model are the ones worth money in the future,if talking the 90s (seems we are now) the likes of a 94 916,97 TLS,91 RGV ,94 Prilla RS etc etc would be the picks though that to is debateable,case in point the 97 TLS though both hammered and loved by the motorcycling press and the supposed high hp version also has some drawbacks compared to the sorted 98,ive had a 98 for over a decade and even though ive spent huge $ on aftermarket stuff ive still all the oem gear that can be fitted in a day.The TL with its history is certain to be a future classic and no doubt the day will come that i take all the crap off it and sell it as OEM though not for many years.