I have a 18 yr old R1. It is #244 of only 500 built. It was at the dealer for 24k in 2006.

They eventually sold it for 18k and then I bought it in 2012. For 10.5k. Not sure I could get more than that now. I don't know much but I can say with some certainty that the R1 will not go up in any substantial value.

 

Tell me its not the yellow one ... share pics you lucky mofo

 

During the "Covid/supply chain/government checks" years recently (no I'm not going to debate the validity of either of them one way or the other) but the effect was dramatic on prices for pretty much everything--homes--cars--bikes etc. and those markets are still slowly working their way back to more normal so I think there will still be some "correcting" for used bikes including the R1.
If the R1 is ultimately discontinued, it's hard to see how they won't hold their value pretty darn well, especially the special/limited editions, and clean stock bikes. Whether they'll go up much, at least initially, IDK, but the R1 is an Icon!

 

I would agree with holding value but probably not going up...

 

It might take 30 years as a classic if it’s going to go up in value I dunno?

 

Here’s my classic that’s probably not worth much🤣 68 CB350 I use to ride to high school.

 

Despite the laughing face emoji, still kinda hard to tell for sure if you're joking or not but I would say that bike is worth quite a bit to the right people. Very nice! Does it run? Look at how many bikes are on the market right now modeled after these classics. A nice flash and tune would do wonders😁

 

Not by the time I'm done with mine. They will be flogged like a rented mule

 

It will take quite a few years for sure, but i think R1 will remain special bikes, loved and missed.

In a decade or two they will go up. look at values of other iconic bikes that have history like the R1, for example the original Honda CB 750 and Kawasaki Mach IV 750, they are now traded at $30,000+ at Mecum Auction, and when new they were just $1,495 MSRP!

 

It will take quite a few years for sure, but i think R1 will remain special bikes, loved and missed.

In a decade or two they will go up. look at values of other iconic bikes that have history like the R1, for example the original Honda CB 750 and Kawasaki Mach IV 750, they are now traded at $30,000+ at Mecum Auction, and when new they were just $1,495 MSRP!

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I don’t see that happening like it did for those iconic classics. Just like cars, only the special ones will be of value.

 

Value won’t go up but won’t have a hard time selling it either if you wanted too.

 

Only in the really long term, gasoline will be going away.

 

Value won’t go up but won’t have a hard time selling it either if you wanted too.

 

I don't foresee most vehicles really appreciating in value anymore, not gas powered vehicles anyway.

 

I think like anything else with wheels, eventually first or early generation, unmolested, low mileage one owner survivors tend to be desirable. Then it’s a matter of supply and demand that drives $. I took delivery 24 years ago of my 2000 this June and it still puts a smile on my face every time. I don’t know, is it a potential collectable that I should park or sell? 🤔

 

What a beautiful bike! I've taken a little ribbing over the years about my stock bikes, but I just have an appreciation for well kept, stock, original owner bikes like yours. Has it always been stock, or has it been thrashed on track with aftermarket bodywork and equipment and then returned to stock? It appears to have been loved and well maintained though so good for you. If you're otherwise sick of the bike but plan on tucking it away in the corner of your garage on the hope it may appreciate in value at some point, well, there are better ways to make money. But why get rid of her? It's Yamaha's flagship bike, beautiful to look at, still offers stonking performance that's, let's face it, still more than anyone really needs on the street, and, like you said, brings a smile every time! I would argue it already is an icon. Any increase in value is just icing on the cake. I've been a Yamaha guy ever since I first laid eyes on the R1, but I love motorcycles, especially sportbikes. Just a couple of days ago a guy pulled up next to me at a light riding a super clean stock Kaw ZX 7...maybe a 1997 model...a bike that, as a streetbike, wasn't on any list of best anything, but a bike I always liked anyway, and got caught out staring at it with appreciation by the beeping old fart behind me! I'm sure every time you ride that bike there are a lot of me's out there looking at it with appreciation. My first R1 was a Blue/White 99, and, of course, I regret selling it. I've always loved the brushed aluminum frames and swingarms of the originals (R1 and R6-had a 2002 R6 too) that Honda continued to use for quite a while after that as well. I still have a 1995 Mazda Miata I bought new--not a collectible--but I'm keeping her for more than just the money. Ride safe

 

This is only in the European market still going to be available in the US. At least until 2025.

 

Thanks for the comments! She’s completely stock except for the addition of a Scott’s steering damper and removal of the small bolt-on rear fender reflector which I still have. Never tracked. As you suggested why get rid of her other than being 63 yo,
I’m riding less and less each year. They are beautiful pieces to look at and don’t take up much garage space. But they’re meant to be ridden and enjoyed. And yes even as a 24 year old liter bike with “only” 150hp, more capable than most street riders. Like your Miata, sometimes us car/bike guys hang on to those perfectly balanced machines that 100% deliver for what they’re designed to do. And man does the R1 deliver imo!

 

BEAUTIFUL!! That is it!! This is exactly what I am talking about, Your example is magnificent. Last one with carbs, which sounds fantastic!

Totally original, even the exhaust, which is so cool with the blue titanium! How many miles do you have on it?

BEAUTIFUL!! That is it!! This is exactly what I am talking about, Your example is magnificent. Last one with carbs, which sounds fantastic!

Totally original, even the exhaust, which is so cool with the blue titanium! How many miles do you have on it? View attachment 1032163

9200. No typo.

 

Still have my 100% stock, runs perfectly '98 - one of the first delivered to California. Not going anywhere.

 

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That thing is a work of art....congrats.

 

I had a 650 Turbo, and the 98 R1 as depicted above for over 20 years.
XJ-650T
FZ-750 86
FZ-750 88
FZR-1000 89
FZR-1000 91
YZF-1000 96
YZFR1-98 R & W
YZF R1 -2005 (Current)

 

 

I just got $12k from my 2015. They're holding value better than ever before