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I had a GT 250m Ram Air in gold. Happiest time of my life tearing up the A1 with my mates on their Rd's and KH 250's. I can smell the two stroke now. Also had a KTM Comet Cross when I was 16. Produced a whopping 3bhp !! Brilliant times.
These post auction reviews are a great way to keep up with the prices and trends of the day and we get to look at some great bikes, keep them coming, cheers from Australia.
Great to see these bikes for me it's the 70s/80 s and 90s bikes the interest me my era you might say it is phenomenal how these prices have change ,but so good to see them in such immaculate condition : )
The Cb400 four was an interesting bike having only 1 mile on the odometer. The problem is, in my opinion, is that it’s value is linked to this mileage. The bike can’t be used as it would add miles and thus diminish its value. It can only be used as a display item or parked up in someone’s man cave. I purchased a low mileage 1983 GL1100 Golding a several years ago, with the odometer showing 2,000 miles. I have put on a few thousand miles since since but the bike still looks immaculate and I get the enjoyment of actually riding it.
You are totally wrong. This is the opportunity to buy a brand new classic and to use it profusely just like a modern bike. The mileage has absolutely NO interest except for tyre kickers.
I worked in a Triumph dealer back in the day. I remember a guy coming by with a van. In it was a brand new Benilli Sei. He was the US distributor and was trying to unload the Sei. No one wanted an Italian import with zero service facilities. Probably could have bought it for $1800 in 1980s dollars.
Watching your channel makes my lottery tickets purchase quite a necessary weekly event,, as some of the bikes in the back ground,, especially the yamaha it 490k be a dream bike for me,,, luckily for me I bought a 2006 gsxr 1000 for 4900 pounds with 8500 miles and 2 owners here in northern Ireland,, goes with my 08 speed triple,,, be some happy new owners after the auctions, ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️😎😎
What a return on investment, I bought one new in 1976 for around £700, great first new bike. So how much will a 2022 Fireblade kept in new condition for the next 40 years be worth? Won’t be a problem for me as I’ll be 104😀
That 400 four. Great bike. Imagine a built Harris frame based honda 750 full yosh, bimota, tomaselli, marzocchi on gold campignola mags. Ohh brembo brakes and loads of goodies. New bike was 2k canadian. Parts. Umm 12k back then. My 750ss was cheaper. 6 k new.
I'm showing my age. I can remember when most of the bikes you featured were in the showrooms, and could be seen regularly on the roads. In fact, I even owned a Honda 400/4 until some scumbag stole it.
Are there any Czechoslovakia motorcycles in auctions in UK? Produced from 1960 to 1980 made by ČZ or JAWA? I am from Czech rep. and I am collecting ČZ motorcycles, thats the reason why I am asking.
I would rather have a brand new bike of my choice than any of the 60/70/ or 80's classic bikes and that goes for any combination of models or make for example Kawasaki Z900 RS than a Z900 or a brand new Triumph Thruxton 1200cc than a 1969 Triumph Bonnerville and the new Nortons go without even a mention from the old commando. Point is the old ones don't come close to the new ones and all you are dreaming about is memories.
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Dude. Your content is interesting.
Smile and be enthusiastic if this is a subject you enjoy ... o'wise ...
No MX bikes is interesting. I have a CR500R from new preserved and never ridden with all the books. 2001. Not sure what you think.
I had a GT 250m Ram Air in gold. Happiest time of my life tearing up the A1 with my mates on their Rd's and KH 250's. I can smell the two stroke now. Also had a KTM Comet Cross when I was 16. Produced a whopping 3bhp !! Brilliant times.
These post auction reviews are a great way to keep up with the prices and trends of the day and we get to look at some great bikes, keep them coming, cheers from Australia.
Great to see these bikes for me it's the 70s/80 s and 90s bikes the interest me my era you might say it is phenomenal how these prices have change ,but so good to see them in such immaculate condition : )
Thank you John for this, outstanding presentation, you taste in bikes is totally in tune with mine.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great to see these old bikes, especially the 70 and 80's as that's my era, l would have also bought the 1977 Benelli 750, absolutely gorgeous
Honda 400 4, never started, pushed 1 mile? Look at front disc.
I spotted that too.
Fantastic selection. Pity i missed bidding on the 1940 matchless. A steal.
Thanks for the enjoyable upload, with some lovely machines featured.
Wow, what a group of machines...some real beauties, some bad asses, some with war stories and others with track glory......
The Cb400 four was an interesting bike having only 1 mile on the odometer. The problem is, in my opinion, is that it’s value is linked to this mileage. The bike can’t be used as it would add miles and thus diminish its value. It can only be used as a display item or parked up in someone’s man cave. I purchased a low mileage 1983 GL1100 Golding a several years ago, with the odometer showing 2,000 miles. I have put on a few thousand miles since since but the bike still looks immaculate and I get the enjoyment of actually riding it.
You are totally wrong. This is the opportunity to buy a brand new classic and to use it profusely just like a modern bike.
The mileage has absolutely NO interest except for tyre kickers.
I worked in a Triumph dealer back in the day. I remember a guy coming by with a van. In it was a brand new Benilli Sei. He was the US distributor and was trying to unload the Sei. No one wanted an Italian import with zero service facilities. Probably could have bought it for $1800 in 1980s dollars.
I have a 1973 Honda 350 four, the predecessor of the 400 Four, Great small bike reliable Honda and 4 cylinder smooth.
Also have a 1956 Triumph TRW.
Another great report, thanks. Would love to see a report on the Mecum auction here in the US. These motorcycles are truly an international market
I have a 1980 Benelli 900 Sei in my garage, the Benelli hasn't run since 2010, it might just be time to recomission it for the road.
I'm going to have to go to the next auction, I owned several CB750's and one RD350.... I didn't pay that much though. Excellent video, cheers
Lot 206 looked interesting, a Suzuki RE5 M, a rare rotary engined bike.
Crazy prices, bodes well for my 43 year old Beamish Suzuki
Watching your channel makes my lottery tickets purchase quite a necessary weekly event,, as some of the bikes in the back ground,, especially the yamaha it 490k be a dream bike for me,,, luckily for me I bought a 2006 gsxr 1000 for 4900 pounds with 8500 miles and 2 owners here in northern Ireland,, goes with my 08 speed triple,,, be some happy new owners after the auctions, ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️😎😎
Incredible price for the 400/4, but what an amazing example. I loved my red 400F1 back in the late 70's.
I had a red 400F that I think I bought in 76. It was 500 quid.
What a return on investment, I bought one new in 1976 for around £700, great first new bike. So how much will a 2022 Fireblade kept in new condition for the next 40 years be worth? Won’t be a problem for me as I’ll be 104😀
That 400 four. Great bike. Imagine a built Harris frame based honda 750 full yosh, bimota, tomaselli, marzocchi on gold campignola mags. Ohh brembo brakes and loads of goodies. New bike was 2k canadian. Parts. Umm 12k back then. My 750ss was cheaper. 6 k new.
I'm showing my age. I can remember when most of the bikes you featured were in the showrooms, and could be seen regularly on the roads. In fact, I even owned a Honda 400/4 until some scumbag stole it.
HONDA c90 is the one! 100 miles to the gallon, unblowable engine! 😉
Frame 1 engine 5 frame 5 engine 1 there's a story there that needs to be told
My Uncle rode a G3 Matchless during WWII as a Sapper. Not a lot of people know that.
The DR 's choice was the G3 Matchless with the telescopic front fork copied from a captured BMW
I think you quoted the color of the CB400F as Parakeet Yellow....I believe that color is called SULFUR.
I can smell the regret of my generation that flogged these for £50 back in the day
Are there any Czechoslovakia motorcycles in auctions in UK? Produced from 1960 to 1980 made by ČZ or JAWA? I am from Czech rep. and I am collecting ČZ motorcycles, thats the reason why I am asking.
That Honda 400 would have gone for maybe 3000 thousand dollars here in the US . That RD400 would get that price in the US.
All 2stroke bike shooting up the value in my country
How much did the T140 go for please?
10:37 Are those instruments from a Fiat?
But how long before 2 strokes are banned?
Very interesting and well presented...BUT...too much camera time on the presenter ...let's see more of the bikes
I've got a 1976 Puch Maxi that I want £12000 for
On the basis of this video I think you should all start forming a queue
And the auctioneers laugh all the way to the bank.
the triumph tt bike looked really worn to me.
I would rather have a brand new bike of my choice than any of the 60/70/ or 80's classic bikes and that goes for any combination of models or make for example Kawasaki Z900 RS than a Z900 or a brand new Triumph Thruxton 1200cc than a 1969 Triumph Bonnerville and the new Nortons go without even a mention from the old commando. Point is the old ones don't come close to the new ones and all you are dreaming about is memories.
DAD ROAD MATCHLESS IN WW2
Full auction details are here: www.silverstoneauctions.com/london-motorcycle-show-sale/2022-02-12
I’m sorry, that CB400 was certainly not in showroom condition. Nowhere near 🤦🏻
These bikes show a low value when considered against the price of some new ones from major makers and Chinese mass made things.
400/4 ridiculous for a bland mediocre motorcycle.
Have to agree had one back in the 70s just don't get how they command such a premium .
It was the first "big bike" I ever really wanted.
Back in the day we always considered them a girls bike