New Classic Bikes?

[Suntan Sid]

Which, if any, of the bikes from the past decade will become “classics” in the future?
I’m struggling to think of any, since the turn of the century, that really stand out from the crowd.

For instance, at the time, the LC, delivered a, well aimed, kick up the arse to the other manufacturers, the rest is history. These bikes and their contemporaries, from the other manufacturers, all enjoy classic status and prices these days.

The only bikes that spring to mind are the DRZ400, it ticks the “first of its kind” box, has a bit of a cult following, and second-hand prices hold up well.

Another one is the SV650, not because it’s a marvel of engineering excellence, but let’s face it, there’s bleedin’ loads of them getting used, abused then discarded. In twenty years’ time the “yoofs”, who are riding them now, are going to be hitting their midlife crisis’, and indulging in a bit of nostalgia.

So, what are your predictions?
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[MarJay]

I'm thinking Street Triple. Its the modern LC don't you know.
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[Suntan Sid]

If you look at the current "classic" Triumphs, from the 50's and 60's, certain models, T120R for instance, go for loadsamoney and others don't.
Wonder if it will be the same for the current crop of trumpets?
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[garth]

98 R1, obvs.

They bend subframes for fun.

[WannaBeDude]

Italian 125 2Ts
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[fatjames]

I was going to start a thread about this bike, but this one seems relevant enough. On the search for new bike I came across this - Triumph Legend TT

Does anyone know much about them?

The prices seem reasonable, and I think they look amazing.

https://cdn.bikechatforums.com/files/triumph_124.jpg

[WannaBeDude]

No likey, more than disagree clik !!!!!
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[Suntan Sid]

[grant965]

lets face it, it will be a gsxr, any time I see a group of bikes there is always one. Seems like everyone who lives near me has one.
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[garth]

[Suntan Sid]

I suppose, that's partly my point, there's been nothing really grounbreaking since 2000!
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[MarJay]

[Suntan Sid]

[G]

[stinkwheel]

I agree with G. The S1000R is a shoe-in.
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[G]

Also, possibly the KTM350SX.
Having not won the class since 1985, in 2010 KTM came along in to the 450cc MX1 class with a 350cc 4 stroke and trounced everyone.
Like entering WSB with your 'easy to ride' 800cc four cylinder and leaving everyone behind.

[Teflon-Mike]

[Teflon-Mike]

[Conzar]

The Honda RVF 400 nc35 is becoming a classic
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[G]

Oops; now edited to read 4 stroke.

[Teflon-Mike]

[G]

Sadly not; it'd be 250cc limit if it was 2 stroke based.
Also, probably banned after the first year; but I don't think they'll do so well at banning someone using a bike not dead on 450cc .

[Suntan Sid]

[pinkyfloyd]

Probably going to get laughed at but the Honda SP2 is becoming a classic. Prices are still very high retailing at around 6K. I think this will become a "new classic" in the near future.
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[andyscooter]

vespa gt200

yes its a scooter but they were made for a short time and were the last carbed big vespa and seem to already be getting a good following
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