Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week
By MCN -
General news
07 May 2010 16:33
We've been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 10,000 motorcycles for sale.
Here's just a few of the fantastic modern classic machines available this week:
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1992 Kawasaki ZXR400 - £1200
Kawasaki’s classic 400 supersport bike makes modern 600s look like torque-monsters. Still handy on track or backroad in the right hands.
We say: Looks largely original, in the best colours, low miles, and it’s cheap. Set aside £300 quid for tidying up and giving the brakes and suspension a freshen up to get the best out of it.
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1981 Yamaha RD250LC - £1250
The current mid-life crisis classic of choice, the 100mph 250LC was the hottest learner bike of the 1980s.
We say: This one’s probably already sold. Tidy and largely original but not mint, the £1250 asking price is an utter bargain when others go for thrice that. Ideal base for further restoration, or just to ride and enjoy without worrying about it too much.
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1991 Triumph Daytona 1000 - £1400
Hinckley Triumph’s first sportsbike, the 1000 was more of sports tourer in reality. 1000 didn’t last long, so they’re rare.
We say: Built to last, and largely owned by caring types, this 34,000-miler looks very neat and original. Likely to appreciate in value in years to come due to its rarity and significance in Triumph’s rebirth.
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1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R - £1500
A key milestone on the road to the superbikes we have today – decent power, good handling for the time and a full fairing. A genuine 150mph machine, and comfy enough to do big miles even now.
We say: This second-year bike is in unusual (but standard) blue colours, two owners, completely stock with full service history and 27k on the clock. If it stands up to inspection it’s a great example of the GPZ.
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