RC30 - Worth a punt?

[Asian Boss]

Lovely things to look at, but I don't fancy owning another 916 variant.
I actually prefer the look of the 888.

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.

[Mr. Dazzle]

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.

[Taipan]

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.

Nah, that's Harleys!

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.

[Mr. Dazzle]

I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.

Ha...

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.

[v8-powered]

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....

[Mr Moofo]

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.

I think that the 999 is raging remarkably well.

[Potter]

OK I'll bite, what's the plan Stan?

I'll let you know when I've figured it out.

After the last couple of days I've had I feel like a pair of shorts, a sailing boat and nowhere in particular to be is all I want in life.

[Mr. Dazzle]

a sailing boat and nowhere in particular to be is all I want in life.

Navigation classes not going well then?

[Supermofo]

Another vote for the 851/888 over the 916.

[G.P]

Another vote for the 851/888 over the 916.

Here too

[KungFooBob]

Some 'interesting' bikes here...

https://www.classicandrare.co.uk/motorc ... uct-page=1

I'd take the Magni Australia.

[Couchy]

I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.

Ha...

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.

Seat unit is too high and too big, makes the rear tyre look small. It’s a recognisable shape but that’s it for me

[Bigjawa]

Another vote for the 851/888 over the 916.

Here too

And here.

Always hated the 916 headlights, looks like it's squinting to see better.....

[Mr. Dazzle]

All you old gits need to go get your cataract surgery ASAP.

[Mr Moofo]

I prefer the looks of the 851/888 to the 916, the 916 is over styled.

Ha...

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.

Seat unit is too high and too big, makes the rear tyre look small. It’s a recognisable shape but that’s it for me

For looks alone I would have my 998s back tomorrow. For riding experience - hmmmm

Some 'interesting' bikes here...

https://www.classicandrare.co.uk/motorc ... uct-page=1

I'd take the Magni Australia.

why?

[KungFooBob]

why?

Cos its the one I like the most.