Optimistic sellers

[jasonu]

NC30's and 35's are already cult bikes.
Shame on all of you.
I wonder how many said the CB400f was just a small 750

Classic all the way!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391214465764...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[imdying]

Back in the day I rated the looks of the RC45 over the 916... and looking back at the two, I fucking stand by that

[husaberg]

Back in the day I rated the looks of the RC45 over the 916... and looking back at the two, I fucking stand by that

I would never go that far though.
The 916s and Supermonos were always sexy beasts.

Classic all the way!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391214465764...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Funny enough the CB400F was replaced with the silly 400 twin only because the Americans didn't like it, The euro's loved it.

The original new VFR400R only sold in the UK new for one or two years and was a poor seller. Yet as a second hand grey import they sold like hotcakes.
I can't imagine that Honda made much money on them anyway compared to the CBR400R.

[jasonu]

Back in the day I rated the looks of the RC45 over the 916... and looking back at the two, I fucking stand by that

The RC30 is by far the best looking of that bunch.

[imdying]

Not for me... that black tail with the white writing, the black wheels, that's the one I like. RC30s are pretty enough though.

[husaberg]

Not for me... that black tail with the white writing, the black wheels, that's the one I like. RC30s are pretty enough though.

Anyone remember the Tony Scott tuned RC30 that was in Performance bikes years ago.
As much as I like RC30 I think the Ducati 916 wins on looks.
Tamburini was a genius.

Untill they ride a bigger bike ... Horse power rules ...

If you have it ... you'll use it ...

If you don't have it ... you just wish you DID ..

I am picking a decent gorge ride with a FJ1200 vs a NC30 would find the porky wallowing Yamaha lacking, twice the hp or not.

[FJRider]

Bullshit...

Your sig suggests differently ...

[Banditbandit]

Untill they ride a bigger bike ... Horse power rules ...


If you have it ... you'll use it ...




If you don't have it ... you just wish you DID ..

Yeah .. that's me ... I thought I'd stay with smaller bikes .. until I rode a big one

Riding a 'slow' bike fast over riding a fast bike slow any day for me.

yeah .... I get that - I ued to ride smaller bikes fast .. and yes, with disposable income I might be tempted by that VFR400 ... but nothing beats the power of big IL4s ...

[mossy1200]

I am picking a decent gorge ride with a FJ1200 vs a NC30 would find the Yamaha lacking twice the hp or not

That's comparing 2 different style bike.

Put a rvf400 for 7k value against and equal value gsxr1000 which would be around 2005 model and it would need be a very tight gorge and traveling downhill assuming both riders have equal skills.

[husaberg]

That's comparing 2 different style bike.

Put a rvf400 for 7k value against and equal value gsxr1000 which would be around 2005 model and it would need be a very tight gorge and traveling downhill assuming both riders have equal skills.

Mossy Have a look at the post I quoted and the owners actual bike. they are both same era bikes. the Suzuki gizzr of that era was a pig also
Then follow through with the pics..............

[mossy1200]

Mossy Have a look at the post I quoted and the owners actual bike.
Then follow through with the pics..............

Yes but historically we go back to rvf400 bike with 8.5k as a sales price which is what fuelled the value for money, cc, hp discussion.

Cant take photos tonight. The wife is home and her sister is visiting.
You are welcome to camp out on my deck if you like as long as your quiet and don't leave stains.

[husaberg]

Yes but historically we go back to rvf400 bike with 8.5k as a sales price which is what fuelled the value for money, cc, hp discussion.

Cant take photos tonight. The wife is home and her sister is visiting.
You are welcome to camp out on my deck if you like as long as your quiet and don't leave stains.

I guarantee nothing............ Yes the price was pretty steep but they are nice bikes.

[mossy1200]

I guarantee nothing............ Yes the price was pretty steep but they are nice bikes.

I agree. They are nice bikes. Suited to a small rider that spends time on twisty roads. Not quite big enough to compete with a larger modern bike for most riders that could spend the same money on a newer bike at the same value.

But if you owned a cruiser or touring bike and wanted a play bike for the odd corner play then at 3k a vfr400 would be ideal.

8.5k is the investors or enthusiast price range and you would expect a very good original one.
I would buy one for collection if I had a large budget and a lot of other bikes.
There is a few late 80s or early 90s bikes I would like. owo1,rg500 and zx7rr would be nice but I lack the coins.

[F5 Dave]

What you all need is some time on an LS400 as your only transport. Not because it would be some character building foundation, but more because I'm not a very nice person and the thought of you all suffering and coming here to bitch and moan and complain makes me smile.

Ahh.

Actually I`ll let Mossy off as he mentioned RG500 in his last post.

[FJRider]

... I am picking a decent gorge ride with a FJ1200 vs a NC30 would find the porky wallowing Yamaha lacking, twice the hp or not.

It was built to go long distance into a head wind ... a "decent" gorge ride can be done. But it is hard on the rider ... more than the bike. Especially if the suspension hasn't been upgraded.

I climb on the FJ and head for Picton for coffee ... then go home (up one coast and down the other). Try THAT on a VFR400 and see how you feel at the end of it ...