Original Fireblade - Any Limited Editions?
Discussion
I am thinking of buying the one of the original CBR 900 RR Fireblades.
Either the 1st Model (White/Red/Blue) which most people think of.
OR
The 2nd model which did some nice colors, including the Tiger stripes. (I had one of these and did love it)
As I am buying for investment as well as love for the blades, I wanted to ask if there were any special limited editions on these? Any Race Replicas from the factory?
Either the 1st Model (White/Red/Blue) which most people think of.
OR
The 2nd model which did some nice colors, including the Tiger stripes. (I had one of these and did love it)
As I am buying for investment as well as love for the blades, I wanted to ask if there were any special limited editions on these? Any Race Replicas from the factory?
I think that the low or reasonable cost of entry has now gone on the first Blade's and R1's as may have viewed these as investments already. If it is a long hold then yes by all means pay £4 or £5k for a beautiful bike if you are looking to keep it 7-10yrs.
Avoid any "Paint Job Specials" in my opinion as that is all that they are. No factory specials existed and even the Evo Blade was built up North by Jack Valentine & Co IIRC.
In my humble opinion the next big bike risers will be:--
1] GSX-R 1100 J from 1988/89
2] GSX-R 1000 K1 from 2000
3] Aprillia RSV-R Mille from 2000 & The 2003 "R" last of the old type may gain a tad too
4] Kawasaki ZX7RR the limited edition still has some legs in it
5] Benelli 900 Tre LE
6 Aprilia Tuono Racing. The original old shape one. It has OZ Wheels, Ohlins, Radial Brakes and full carbon fibre bodywork. These are already at c£4500+ so scope is now limited on these
I am sitting on a mint 4745 dry miles 1999 GSX-R 750 SRAD injection as I think that there may be some legs in those too. Although I am thinking of selling her.
Avoid any "Paint Job Specials" in my opinion as that is all that they are. No factory specials existed and even the Evo Blade was built up North by Jack Valentine & Co IIRC.
In my humble opinion the next big bike risers will be:--
1] GSX-R 1100 J from 1988/89
2] GSX-R 1000 K1 from 2000
3] Aprillia RSV-R Mille from 2000 & The 2003 "R" last of the old type may gain a tad too
4] Kawasaki ZX7RR the limited edition still has some legs in it
5] Benelli 900 Tre LE
6 Aprilia Tuono Racing. The original old shape one. It has OZ Wheels, Ohlins, Radial Brakes and full carbon fibre bodywork. These are already at c£4500+ so scope is now limited on these
I am sitting on a mint 4745 dry miles 1999 GSX-R 750 SRAD injection as I think that there may be some legs in those too. Although I am thinking of selling her.
Chipchap said:
I think that the low or reasonable cost of entry has now gone on the first Blade's and R1's as may have viewed these as investments already. If it is a long hold then yes by all means pay £4 or £5k for a beautiful bike if you are looking to keep it 7-10yrs.
Avoid any "Paint Job Specials" in my opinion as that is all that they are. No factory specials existed and even the Evo Blade was built up North by Jack Valentine & Co IIRC.
In my humble opinion the next big bike risers will be:--
1] GSX-R 1100 J from 1988/89
2] GSX-R 1000 K1 from 2000
3] Aprillia RSV-R Mille from 2000 & The 2003 "R" last of the old type may gain a tad too
4] Kawasaki ZX7RR the limited edition still has some legs in it
5] Benelli 900 Tre LE
6 Aprilia Tuono Racing. The original old shape one. It has OZ Wheels, Ohlins, Radial Brakes and full carbon fibre bodywork. These are already at c£4500+ so scope is now limited on these
I am sitting on a mint 4745 dry miles 1999 GSX-R 750 SRAD injection as I think that there may be some legs in those too. Although I am thinking of selling her.
Zx7RR's have been skyrocketing in value for years now, even the non RR's in original condition with low miles are through the roof. Avoid any "Paint Job Specials" in my opinion as that is all that they are. No factory specials existed and even the Evo Blade was built up North by Jack Valentine & Co IIRC.
In my humble opinion the next big bike risers will be:--
1] GSX-R 1100 J from 1988/89
2] GSX-R 1000 K1 from 2000
3] Aprillia RSV-R Mille from 2000 & The 2003 "R" last of the old type may gain a tad too
4] Kawasaki ZX7RR the limited edition still has some legs in it
5] Benelli 900 Tre LE
6 Aprilia Tuono Racing. The original old shape one. It has OZ Wheels, Ohlins, Radial Brakes and full carbon fibre bodywork. These are already at c£4500+ so scope is now limited on these
I am sitting on a mint 4745 dry miles 1999 GSX-R 750 SRAD injection as I think that there may be some legs in those too. Although I am thinking of selling her.
Evo blade. 
Built to celebrate Honda's 100th victory in the isle of man, with single sided swingarm, DYMAG wheels, Revised bodywork with ram air scoops, 41mm flat slide KEIHIN carb's, 4 into 1 titanium exhaust with MICRON carbon can, LCD stack dash, RS PERFORMANCE modified engine with a 12,000rpm limit with 165bhb at the crank and 150bhp at the rear wheel, OHLINS 43mm USD front forks and OHLINS unit at the rear, BREMBO brakes with a price of £22,325 with a front and rear stand and paddock jacket thrown in..!
A roadlegal performance akrapovic end can, and high lift cams were fitted too.
The Greater spec bike called the Stealth featured same as above plus..Fuel injection, Magnesium Swingarm, Carbon fibre bodywork, Carbon wheels and a price tag of £25,000...
The 50th anniversary model.
Just had a red/white paint scheme and a akrapovic end can,
with a plaque on the top yokes numbered 1 -50.
Just beware most evo blades seen for sale are fake.
I cant remember seeing a stealth, not sure if they sold any.
Built to celebrate Honda's 100th victory in the isle of man, with single sided swingarm, DYMAG wheels, Revised bodywork with ram air scoops, 41mm flat slide KEIHIN carb's, 4 into 1 titanium exhaust with MICRON carbon can, LCD stack dash, RS PERFORMANCE modified engine with a 12,000rpm limit with 165bhb at the crank and 150bhp at the rear wheel, OHLINS 43mm USD front forks and OHLINS unit at the rear, BREMBO brakes with a price of £22,325 with a front and rear stand and paddock jacket thrown in..!
A roadlegal performance akrapovic end can, and high lift cams were fitted too.
The Greater spec bike called the Stealth featured same as above plus..Fuel injection, Magnesium Swingarm, Carbon fibre bodywork, Carbon wheels and a price tag of £25,000...
The 50th anniversary model.
Just had a red/white paint scheme and a akrapovic end can,
with a plaque on the top yokes numbered 1 -50.
Just beware most evo blades seen for sale are fake.
I cant remember seeing a stealth, not sure if they sold any.
Lincsblokey said:
Zx7RR's have been skyrocketing in value for years now, even the non RR's in original condition with low miles are through the roof.
I know of 2 7RR's in the same shop over here. One is a fully kitted Muzzy bike and the other is totally unmolested. Still look the business today Shadow R1 said:
Evo blade.
Built to celebrate Honda's 100th victory in the isle of man, with single sided swingarm, DYMAG wheels, Revised bodywork with ram air scoops, 41mm flat slide KEIHIN carb's, 4 into 1 titanium exhaust with MICRON carbon can, LCD stack dash, RS PERFORMANCE modified engine with a 12,000rpm limit with 165bhb at the crank and 150bhp at the rear wheel, OHLINS 43mm USD front forks and OHLINS unit at the rear, BREMBO brakes with a price of £22,325 with a front and rear stand and paddock jacket thrown in..!
A roadlegal performance akrapovic end can, and high lift cams were fitted too.
The Greater spec bike called the Stealth featured same as above plus..Fuel injection, Magnesium Swingarm, Carbon fibre bodywork, Carbon wheels and a price tag of £25,000...
The 50th anniversary model.
Just had a red/white paint scheme and a akrapovic end can,
with a plaque on the top yokes numbered 1 -50.
Just beware most evo blades seen for sale are fake.
I cant remember seeing a stealth, not sure if they sold any.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19768/lot/227/Built to celebrate Honda's 100th victory in the isle of man, with single sided swingarm, DYMAG wheels, Revised bodywork with ram air scoops, 41mm flat slide KEIHIN carb's, 4 into 1 titanium exhaust with MICRON carbon can, LCD stack dash, RS PERFORMANCE modified engine with a 12,000rpm limit with 165bhb at the crank and 150bhp at the rear wheel, OHLINS 43mm USD front forks and OHLINS unit at the rear, BREMBO brakes with a price of £22,325 with a front and rear stand and paddock jacket thrown in..!
A roadlegal performance akrapovic end can, and high lift cams were fitted too.
The Greater spec bike called the Stealth featured same as above plus..Fuel injection, Magnesium Swingarm, Carbon fibre bodywork, Carbon wheels and a price tag of £25,000...
The 50th anniversary model.
Just had a red/white paint scheme and a akrapovic end can,
with a plaque on the top yokes numbered 1 -50.
Just beware most evo blades seen for sale are fake.
I cant remember seeing a stealth, not sure if they sold any.
Production of these special models was entrusted to Russell Savory's RS Performance, the CBRs benefiting from various enhancements including different camshafts, a Proflex rear shock absorber, Dream Machine paintwork and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
Biker's Nemesis said:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19768/lot/227/
Production of these special models was entrusted to Russell Savory's RS Performance, the CBRs benefiting from various enhancements including different camshafts, a Proflex rear shock absorber, Dream Machine paintwork and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
Less than 4 grand seems mighty cheap??Production of these special models was entrusted to Russell Savory's RS Performance, the CBRs benefiting from various enhancements including different camshafts, a Proflex rear shock absorber, Dream Machine paintwork and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
bass gt3 said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19768/lot/227/
Production of these special models was entrusted to Russell Savory's RS Performance, the CBRs benefiting from various enhancements including different camshafts, a Proflex rear shock absorber, Dream Machine paintwork and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
Less than 4 grand seems mighty cheap??Production of these special models was entrusted to Russell Savory's RS Performance, the CBRs benefiting from various enhancements including different camshafts, a Proflex rear shock absorber, Dream Machine paintwork and an Akrapovic exhaust system.
bass gt3 said:
Lincsblokey said:
Zx7RR's have been skyrocketing in value for years now, even the non RR's in original condition with low miles are through the roof.
I know of 2 7RR's in the same shop over here. One is a fully kitted Muzzy bike and the other is totally unmolested. Still look the business today 168bhp motor (still 750cc too)
Porn.
Chipchap]1 said:
GSX-R 1100 J from 1988/89
88/89 I think were two very different models, the 88/J was the last slabby and it was the only year with 3 spoke wheels - probably the best model but an earlier one would probably be a better investment. The 89/K had a reputation of bad handling and was revised the following year with USD forks, the K could be a good investment due to it's rarity. Chipchap said:
2] GSX-R 1000 K1 from 2000
The GSXR1000 came out in 2001, the new 750 was 2000 - both would make a good investment as well as bloody good bikes to ride.Chipchap said:
I am sitting on a mint 4745 dry miles 1999 GSX-R 750 SRAD injection as I think that there may be some legs in those too. Although I am thinking of selling her.
Good call - as long as it's not the cheesegrater paint job model.OP - a point to bear in mind with the blades (as to an extent the post 2000 GSXRs) is whilst the shape changed every year, paint jobs changed each year. The early Fireblade shown above was replaced in 1993 with the same paint scheme but purple instead of blue, the orange/red also faded into purple that year - I'm guessing the 2nd year of each mosel may not be so desirable at the moment but could be in years to come.
I had a 93 and a 98, the 98 was a far better bike despite being in the R1's shadow, feel one of these may still be under the radar at the moment but time may prove them as being the best of the carb fireblades when older ones become silly.
I still regret letting a 98 model go for 1500 quid. I was too skint to spend another 500 on it for the track at the time as I fancied one. It was in bloody good nick as well.
I've been in love with these since before I got into bikes. But if I'm honest some are starting to look a bit dated and they don't do it for me as much.
Still think I need to scratch that itch though
I've been in love with these since before I got into bikes. But if I'm honest some are starting to look a bit dated and they don't do it for me as much.
Still think I need to scratch that itch though
So....
I have found a 93 Model Fireblade in the UK. The original White, Blue/purple and Red. Colors as posted above.
I think I can get it for 3k and its got honest 28,000 miles on it. Not mint, a used bike, but tidy. I did have the 2nd gen one in 94 in Black and loved it.
The Kawasaki is the nuts the to be honest, the riding position is painful (I am 40 and a ride on a ducati a few years back buggered my hip...riding position for too long). Also, the rear shocks on the kwakers is rock hard.
The R1 is nice in the Blue which it first came with, but in my opinion the first ever Suzkui GSXR 750 (Slabside) and the Blade, really changed sports road bikes and were very iconic.
Also, the blades have a very comfortable riding positing, compared to kwaks and Suzikis. The short wheel base also lends itself well to some serious floaters. I remember working in Feltham years back wheeling from the trafic lights at Term 3 down to the roundabout...rediculous....but very easy on a blade.
I think I am gonna push the button on it today and get my bro to collect it.
Yet again another mail of me convincing myself that it makes sense. The internet is a dangerous thing. : )
I have found a 93 Model Fireblade in the UK. The original White, Blue/purple and Red. Colors as posted above.
I think I can get it for 3k and its got honest 28,000 miles on it. Not mint, a used bike, but tidy. I did have the 2nd gen one in 94 in Black and loved it.
The Kawasaki is the nuts the to be honest, the riding position is painful (I am 40 and a ride on a ducati a few years back buggered my hip...riding position for too long). Also, the rear shocks on the kwakers is rock hard.
The R1 is nice in the Blue which it first came with, but in my opinion the first ever Suzkui GSXR 750 (Slabside) and the Blade, really changed sports road bikes and were very iconic.
Also, the blades have a very comfortable riding positing, compared to kwaks and Suzikis. The short wheel base also lends itself well to some serious floaters. I remember working in Feltham years back wheeling from the trafic lights at Term 3 down to the roundabout...rediculous....but very easy on a blade.
I think I am gonna push the button on it today and get my bro to collect it.
Yet again another mail of me convincing myself that it makes sense. The internet is a dangerous thing. : )
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