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rac3r
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PostPosted: 21:17 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: £10k for a Honda VTR? Reply with quote
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR1000-/150772096832?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item231ab79f40

I don't care what edition it is Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:30 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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umm carbs?? o.O

how the feck s that worth 10k aint even a sp1 just a posh shock and some paint...
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Isn't that a Firestorm?
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Has never been run? I think the guys at the Honda factory might disagree.
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PostPosted: 21:52 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
As said in the advert. Its the 50th anniversary edition version of the bike. Honda made a whole range of bikes for the anniversary. Fireblade, CB400, Goldwing, VFR, etc.

Ultimately though its still a Firestorm. As much as I love my bike would I spend 10 grand for one with a one (well 50) off custom paint job, upgraded suspension and cans?

Nope. I would buy an SP2 instead.
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a new bike at a new bike price - what's so weird about that?

When you account for inflation, their price is pretty much spot-on (for a stock VTR). I'm not saying it's worth that amount, especially not to me, but it's not used so hasn't taken the first own hit of depreciation - it's still a brand new bike.
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PostPosted: 23:00 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Honda VTR1000 LTD only 50 of these bikes have been made.????
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Reid wrote:
It's a new bike at a new bike price - what's so weird about that?

When you account for inflation, their price is pretty much spot-on (for a stock VTR). I'm not saying it's worth that amount, especially not to me, but it's not used so hasn't taken the first own hit of depreciation - it's still a brand new bike.


Wrong. Its a 13 year old bike thats never been ridden made with budget technology as the Firestorm was aimed at the budget biker market. Its a no thrills sports touring bike with a very lose emphasis on sports and touring. Dress it up as much as you want and it's only ever going to be a 13 year old unused bike for £10K

Lets look at what else you can get for that price, or less, shall we.

An R6, GSXR750, Suzuki B King, Kwak ZX6R, CBR600R.

And thats just the super sports (apart from the B King which is just massive). All brand new this years models, all with current technology.

Add to the fact that the above bike will need its Reg/Rec sorted out, will need the CCT's sorted out as a precaution. It just isnt worth that kind of money.
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PostPosted: 23:17 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
Honda VTR1000 LTD only 50 of these bikes have been made.????


Yes. Honda made a wave of 50th anniversary editions, 50 of each make. I cant find the full list of their makes but as I said in my earlier post there was quite a few.
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was it 50 total or 50 per country?
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PostPosted: 23:29 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
'Visit us for a test drive' Drooling

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PostPosted: 23:34 - 10 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pete. wrote:
Was it 50 total or 50 per country?


I think it was 50 per model in Europe. I think they chose American models and European models. Released 50 of each.
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PostPosted: 13:03 - 11 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hmmm Sports Tourer for around 10k https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-10-DUCATI-MULTISTRADA-1200-SPORT-TOURING-/180837926013?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a1ac7c47d

Sports twin with 3k change https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Ducati-1098-Red-Low-mileage-and-one-owner-/200723580121?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2ebc0ec4d9

Such a hard decision Laughing

I do like the Firestorm but not that much! Also you could buy a Firestorm and replicate that Edition if you really wanted too
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PostPosted: 14:43 - 11 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
rac3r wrote:



Sports twin with 3k change https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Ducati-1098-Red-Low-mileage-and-one-owner-/200723580121?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2ebc0ec4d9

Such a hard decision Laughing


Not at all hard. Sold!

And the 3K change would get me this if I really wanted a Storm to go with it too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-HONDA-VTR-1000-FIRESTORM-BLUE-V-TWIN-VERY-LOW-MILEAGE-/220965861612?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item33729778ec#ht_666wt_1185
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