Me too. The 851 / 888 is a stunner. And like Couchy I think the 916 hasn't aged that well. I do like the 999 in a geeky sort of way.
RC30 - Worth a punt?
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To a kid looking up to me, life ain't nothing but bitches and money.
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There's no accounting for taste is there?
To me the 851/888 is generic slabby 80's motorcycle whereas the 916 shape is unmistakable and timelessly beautiful. It's one of those vehicles than even non-bike people would like.
To me the 851/888 is generic slabby 80's motorcycle whereas the 916 shape is unmistakable and timelessly beautiful. It's one of those vehicles than even non-bike people would like.
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Re: RC30 - Worth a punt?
Nah, that's Harleys!Mr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:54 am There's no accounting for taste is there?
To me the 851/888 is generic slabby 80's motorcycle whereas the 916 shape is unmistakable and timelessly beautiful. It's one of those vehicles than even non-bike people would like.
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I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.
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Ha...Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:14 am I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.
The thing I like most about the 916 is that it's so understyled It's a model of restraint, how to make something look good with the minimum of fuss. Just like an E type.
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Re: RC30 - Worth a punt?
I'd also take an 851/888 over a 916/996/998 any day. Friend of mine has a mint 998S Final Edition he's owned from new in 2004, did very little for me when it was new and I still feel the same now...
Back to the question of an RC30 - if it's on the bucket list and money is sat in the bank, why not? Cant see you'd lose money on one....
Back to the question of an RC30 - if it's on the bucket list and money is sat in the bank, why not? Cant see you'd lose money on one....
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I think that the 999 is raging remarkably well.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 7:56 pm I can't see 999's ever been worth the same as the equivalent (R/S/SP) 916/9996/998.
I think I'd rather an 888 SP4.
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I'll let you know when I've figured it out.
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Some 'interesting' bikes here...
https://www.classicandrare.co.uk/motorc ... uct-page=1
I'd take the Magni Australia.
https://www.classicandrare.co.uk/motorc ... uct-page=1
I'd take the Magni Australia.
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Seat unit is too high and too big, makes the rear tyre look small. It’s a recognisable shape but that’s it for meMr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:19 amHa...Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:14 am I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.
The thing I like most about the 916 is that it's so understyled It's a model of restraint, how to make something look good with the minimum of fuss. Just like an E type.
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And here.
Always hated the 916 headlights, looks like it's squinting to see better.....
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For looks alone I would have my 998s back tomorrow. For riding experience - hmmmmCouchy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:09 amSeat unit is too high and too big, makes the rear tyre look small. It’s a recognisable shape but that’s it for meMr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:19 amHa...Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:14 am I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.
The thing I like most about the 916 is that it's so understyled It's a model of restraint, how to make something look good with the minimum of fuss. Just like an E type.
why?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:54 am Some 'interesting' bikes here...
https://www.classicandrare.co.uk/motorc ... uct-page=1
I'd take the Magni Australia.
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