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What bikes from the past 10 years do you think will be future classics.

I'm looking for your not-so-obvious suggestions. So.. Panigale R and MV Agusta MV 1000 Blingy McWotsits are out because they're already bloomin' expensive and obvious.

I'll start with:

Gen 1 BMW S1000RR

Silver and Grey BMW R1150 GS Adventure

Agree on the silver 1150 Adv.

I'd add the Yellow GS as it's a 'fun' looking bike.

I'd like to hope that the Rockster will be a classic as it wasn't a popular model when on sale, but seems to be in demand on the 2nd hand market (prices are creeping up). Time will tell.

Original 'Blades are already coveted I think, and some 'special' first-instance engineering-development bike will be insta-classics (first VTEC VFR for example) - no matter if they weren't the best riding experience.

RiceBurner wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:04 pm

Original 'Blades are already coveted I think, and some 'special' first-instance engineering-development bike will be insta-classics (first VTEC VFR for example) - no matter if they weren't the best riding experience.

Why would anyone get misty-eyed and nostalgic about a VTEC VFR? Styled by a visual cripple, no gear driven cams (the raison d'etre of the VFR), and VTEC - something no-one ever asked for, universally panned by owners and reviewers alike and quietly dropped a few years later.. Nope, not getting that.

I know I'm biased, but I reckon that the original Aprilia Tuono is a dead cert in the classics stakes. I'd like to include the Falco, but as far as I can see they will be the perpetual Cinderella of the Rotax V60 Aprilias.

mangocrazy wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:06 pm

RiceBurner wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:04 pm

Original 'Blades are already coveted I think, and some 'special' first-instance engineering-development bike will be insta-classics (first VTEC VFR for example) - no matter if they weren't the best riding experience.

Why would anyone get misty-eyed and nostalgic about a VTEC VFR? Styled by a visual cripple, no gear driven cams (the raison d'etre of the VFR), and VTEC - something no-one ever asked for, universally panned by owners and reviewers alike and quietly dropped a few years later.. Nope, not getting that.

I know I'm biased, but I reckon that the original Aprilia Tuono is a dead cert in the classics stakes. I'd like to include the Falco, but as far as I can see they will be the perpetual Cinderella of the Rotax V60 Aprilias.

People get misty eyed and loose of wallet when Vincent Comets* are mentioned..... I rest my case.



* if you ever get the opportunity to try one, my advice is to decline, respectfully.

I'm voting for the best bikes I've owned and then sold at a loss (as opposed to the not so good, but still sold at a loss, ones)

So, Aprilia Falco and Honda Firestorm

I've still got the Super Duke GT but I'll let you know when I've sold it for half its value!

Honda Blackbird, prices are on the climb already, (not the unloved ones obviously).

I hate to tell you Gio but the bloke who bought and restored my RXS100 sold his Blackbird so he could keep the little Yam!

Ben wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:00 pm

What bikes from the past 10 years do you think will be future classics.

I'll start with:

Gen 1 BMW S1000RR

Silver and Grey BMW R1150 GS Adventure

So basically any bike I’ve owned then.

Assuming this is the case, can I add..
2003 Kwak ZX6RR

BikerGran wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:12 pm

I hate to tell you Gio but the bloke who bought and restored my RXS100 sold his Blackbird so he could keep the little Yam!

Different type of bike, the RXS i a lot older.

Animal wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:07 pm

So basically any bike I’ve owned then.

Assuming this is the case, can I add..
2003 Kwak ZX6RR

I think for Kawasaki or 600 Supersports fans that 6RR is a good shout. Presumably you're talking about the B1 599cc version with the slipper clutch (?).

Ben wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:11 pm

Animal wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:07 pm

So basically any bike I’ve owned then.

Assuming this is the case, can I add..
2003 Kwak ZX6RR

I think for Kawasaki or 600 Supersports fans that 6RR is a good shout. Presumably you're talking about the B1 599cc version with the slipper clutch (?).

Absolutely. Mine was a beauty (if I say so myself). Why the hell did I sell it. Plonker.

I think the Suzuki GSX1000R K5 is a strong contender, that's if it hasn't already been picked up on. The best looking GSXR of the era, with the strongest motor and the last of the line with no electronic rider aids.

Moto Guzzi Griso 1200se, only made for a few years always a stunning g bike but as normal Guzzi painted them in bizarre colours until the black n Red Devil’s.
1200 cc four valve 110 brake but the best bit it ain’t sanitised at all. At tick over normal Guzzi rock torque reaction I’m sure the factory made the ECU mapping to snarl n spit a bit with the tergimoni exhaust sounds well just listen. Griso ghetto forum guys can remap the machine to
“ a torque ridden fire breathing monster”
Standard brings a smile production ended because of euro 4 regs. Cant see a nice one ever going under 4K already prices are firming up.
This is what motorcycling was all about.
A lot of machines are excellent etc but do nothing for me at all Hondas don’t even know the models.
Regards Ratt note my Griso. Is called TAZ

If they call a BSA Bantam a classic (and they do) then any old bike will become a classic at some stage.

Three Dawg wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:37 am

If they call a BSA Bantam a classic (and they do) then any old bike will become a classic at some stage.

I know what you mean; when I was a spotty yoof there was a choice between a 175cc Bantam or various lightweights from Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. The Bantam was totally outclassed by the Japanese machinery and I never even considered it as an option. But prior to the arrival of the Japanese, the Bantam was pretty much the only game in town for anyone who wanted a cheap learner bike. So I can understand (to a point) the rose-coloured glasses view of the bike by those who cut their motorcycling teeth on one.

And don't forget that Bantam Racing is a very cost-effective way to start racing ay minimal cost...