Modern Classic Sport Bikes

***caution*** · 7th July 2013, 14:30

Just wondering what sports bikes people think will be classics in years to come, lets say post 2000.

A few from this list:
http://www.visordown.com/features/pr...tml#historysub

zx10r 04-05
TL1000
RS250
RVF400

Maybe S1000RR?

**kinger** · 7th July 2013, 14:44

Since the original blade and the R1, they all seem to be much of a muchness with minor tweaks...........................IMHO.

***caution*** · 7th July 2013, 14:55

Originally Posted by kinger

Since the original blade and the R1, they all seem to be much of a muchness with minor tweaks...........................IMHO.

Tend to agree, though this is as much due to superbike rules as anything else?

**Drew** · 7th July 2013, 15:58

K1/K2 GSX-R 1000 was a LEAP at the time, so I think it should be there. Also the K5/K6 raised the bar to entirely different levels again.

The 98 R1 should be there, sitting beside it's grand daddy OWO1.

Kawasaki haven't done anything differently to anyone else, and the cross plane R1 is a pig.

The BMW? Hmmm, it's great, but everyone kinda expected it to be since zee German's don't fuck about with developing sports vehicles. It was a better package than anyone else was selling electronics wise though, but I dunno if it's a classic.

**Drew** · 7th July 2013, 16:01

Originally Posted by kinger

Since the original blade and the R1, they all seem to be much of a muchness with minor tweaks...........................IMHO.

Originally Posted by *caution*

Tend to agree, though this is as much due to superbike rules as anything else?

I see what you're saying, but if you ride a few of them, they are certainly not much of a muchness. Tweaks? No, they all strive for the next big break in their bikes. It's hard though, and a massive gamble.

Ducati dreamed big (if not fuckin retarded at the same time in using their own failed GP tech) with the Penigale, but it's not getting great superbike results and that will be KILLING their sales I reckon.

**98tls** · 7th July 2013, 16:46

Originally Posted by Drew

K1/K2 GSX-R 1000 was a LEAP at the time, so I think it should be there. Also the K5/K6 raised the bar to entirely different levels again.

The 98 R1 should be there, sitting beside it's grand daddy OWO1.

Kawasaki haven't done anything differently to anyone else, and the cross plane R1 is a pig.

The BMW? Hmmm, it's great, but everyone kinda expected it to be since zee German's don't fuck about with developing sports vehicles. It was a better package than anyone else was selling electronics wise though, but I dunno if it's a classic.

Yep was puzzled the R1 wasnt there myself,think the 99/2000 R6 should get a mention also.What year did the Hayabusa arrive..2000? The MV Augusta 750 also appeared around 2000 from memory and sure to be collectable/classic.

**blackdog** · 7th July 2013, 16:51

There ain't too many of them left even now. Animals, and they got crashed by all and sundry. If meaning finding a good one still around makes it a contender?

http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/t..._955i%2000.htm

**98tls** · 7th July 2013, 16:53

Originally Posted by blackdog

There ain't too many of them left even now. Animals, and they got crashed by all and sundry. If meaning finding a good one still around makes it a contender?

http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/t..._955i%2000.htm

And still a bloody nice looking bike.

**blackdog** · 7th July 2013, 16:56

Originally Posted by 98tls

And still a bloody nice looking bike.

I miss eet. Unfortunately it was miss the Daytona, or miss my license.

**Mental Trousers** · 7th July 2013, 17:02

1999-2002 Yamaha R7 (OW02)
2001 Suzuki GSXR750
2005 Honda CBR600RR
2006 Yamaha R6
2013 MV Agusta F3

**Drew** · 7th July 2013, 17:35

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

1999-2002 Yamaha R7 (OW02)
2001 Suzuki GSXR750
2005 Honda CBR600RR
2006 Yamaha R6
2013 MV Agusta F3

Don't like your list at all bro.

**Mental Trousers** · 7th July 2013, 18:36

Originally Posted by Drew

Don't like your list at all bro.

I'm sure many won't. Not a single litre bike in there.

**Drew** · 7th July 2013, 18:42

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

I'm sure many won't. Not a single litre bike in there.

You know how I know you're gay...

**yod** · 7th July 2013, 18:42

Originally Posted by 98tls

Yep was puzzled the R1 wasnt there myself,think the 99/2000 R6 should get a mention also.What year did the Hayabusa arrive..2000? The MV Augusta 750 also appeared around 2000 from memory and sure to be collectable/classic.

If you're including the busa then the blackbird should definitely be in there (although it started in the 90s and was made until '07?)....but neither of them are really 'sport' bikes