Collectible Bikes From the 80s

Before there was a Monster there was.........................

http://userdata.acd.net/stratten/hawkgt.html

 

While I realize you don't like Harleys, maybe make an exception for an XLCR (the Harley Davidson Cafe Racer)?

http://www.ironharley.com/xlcr.htm

 

I would put my money in one, and only one bike:


750SS
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If you like Yamaha RZ's, you'll like the Suzuki Gammas RG250 & RG500

 

But that was from the 70's, I tend to think of the 80's as Ducati's dark ages.

 

1986 FJ1200.... VERY collectable.

Ohh... lookie here... I JUST happen to have one for sale !!!

All original. VERY good shape. Runs, rides perfect. A real velvet hammer, the Hayabusa of its day. $2900

 

So I should suggest an Indiana??? LOL
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Some interesting Ducatis from the '80s....

750 F1 - The bike that started my obsession with the brand.
851 - One of the tri color, hand built models.
750 Sport - starting to get more recognition
750 Paso - controversial... but it does have it's fans
MHR - Hailwood replica bevel bikes
900ss - Another bevel bike, successor of the '74 750 SS already mentioned

Outside of Ducati-dom I'd have to put a Honda RC30 high on the list... even as much as I like Ducs, it would place #2 on my list if I had these in order...

 

Kawasaki 900 eliminator very rare

Yamaha Seca series

I can't remember what is was but Kawasakis first cafe style bikes similar to the ZR1 1000 they were red with horizonal stripes on the tanks, they also made a limited edition Spectre series, I would go for the big CC bikes.

 

The 900 Ninja?

As I recall the headline was "The red bike the boys in blue will learn to hate"...

 

1980 Mystery Ship - 10 made
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=35

King Kenny Roberts’ Throne
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=36

At first, the Katana may not have gone over well, but...
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=31

More to chose from decades past
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/index.asp?sid=

 

My fav was the Yamaha Phazer. Had the 5 valves per cylinder engine in it. That and the Radian were parts bike for Yamaha and the Phazer was a rocket.

 

What about the original V-Max?

RMX

 

A bit older, but I have one of these..... not a rocket ship, but lots of fun.
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My choices would be the Honda Interceptor 500 (I learned to ride on one of these) the Yamaha FJ 1100 or 1200 fantastic combo of cruiser and sport. I can personally vouch for the Yamaha FZ 700 having owned one it had the genesis engine with 5 valves per cylinder and was a great performer (for its day) 0-60 in 3.3 1/4 in 11.4@120 and it was a superb handler very narrow and nimble. There was also the FZR 400 which revved to about 14k if you are looking for a smaller bike. Kawasaki GPZ 550 is a great cruiser as is the Honda nighthawk and not wanting to leave out Suzuki the GS series were good cruisers with the 550 and 1000.

 

XR1000
Factory turbo bikes

 

LOL, I love it. I can't believe there wasn't anybody in any meeting speaking up and saying this may not be a good idea.

The only duc from the 80's that I could see owning is a Paso.

 

Jason I happen to have a 81 900 SS. Being a DESMO guy, you don't think it's worth having.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-Honda-Hawk-GT-NT650-663-Motor_W0QQitemZ4621621080QQcategoryZ6708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

found you one on ebay. not a rocket ship but I'm a big fan of the naked............

 

I didn't say not worth having. The only 80's ducati that I can see myself owning is a Paso. That being said I probably wouldn't sell it if I inherited something else. I prefer the singles of the 60's myself. If I remember correctly you have a few of those too.

 

Not lucky enough to have single duc right now. I sure do like the desmo singles though. A little 350 would be a blast to cruise around town on. As for other 80 ducs, I've always had a sweet spot for the F1. Such a minimalist bike. Not a lot of power, but especially the late ones with the 17' wheels , handle soo sweet.

 

Your saying stuff like the 900ss and 851 are nothing, yet you would like a PASO, Ducatis biggest pile ever!