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Depreciation ....

Postby slparry » Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:56 pm

when we're bemoaning the state of the market that's bringing down prices at present it's interesting to note that some are feeling the pinch even more

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-RC8-1190- ... 2a21552317

This is a 60 reg and I'm guessing with all the bits and bobs etc it's approaching 50% depreciation by the time you factor in what's going to be "offered", which given it's age and mileage is a bit painfull, if I had the pennies it would be sitting in my garage pronto :)
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Postby Bikerhoss » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:16 pm

Ouch :shock:
Someone is getting an absolute steal there, If only the piggy bank was full :cry:
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Postby Blackal » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:22 pm

I'd love one of them - and at that price, makes a lot of bikes look overpriced.............

Would it take panniers?.................... :?


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Postby Bikerhoss » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:32 pm

Know you half jest Al, but it's one of the RC's few faults, seen it debated/discussed on a few places, and seems there's nowt on the market just now that fits (well) Hate wearing a rucksack, but for this I'd live with it :)
I've got a Cargo Endurance tail-pack on the R11, am pretty sure I could make it fit the RC too 8)
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Postby Blackal » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:49 pm

Take a trip to the TT................

Lots of foreign sports bikes with some very clever "occasional" luggage frames fitted.

Even if you had to make your own Ventura side tubes to suit their bag mount - could be done?

My garage is full, I'm afraid................. :cry:

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Postby slparry » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:57 pm

Blackal wrote:I'd love one of them - and at that price, makes a lot of bikes look overpriced.............

Would it take panniers?.................... :?


Al :D


tail pack, tank bag and credit card ... it'll carry that won't it :)

http://londonbikers.com/news/image/9374/30495

looks a bit wheelie inducing mind :)
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Postby Hayden » Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:51 pm

Fantastic bike, and at that money... :shock:

Love it to bits and wouldn`t mind one in my garage anyday, have to look at it side on though, I do find that headlamp arrangement somewhat cosmetically challenged?
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Postby Boxermed69 » Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:04 pm

+1

Looks like ST's athletic cousin :wink:
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Postby jeznewsome » Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:51 am

RC8 is a great bike....I would say that I have one. One of the reasons I just bought the 1100S was to do some touring 2 up as the RC8 is certainly not built for that!

£8K for a new 2010 model so in some ways I'll be surprised if he gets £6.5 for it.

He'd be better taking the aftermarket kit off, returning the bike to standard and selling separately (if he has the original kit) to maximise the return.
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Postby herrman » Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:14 am

jeznewsome wrote:RC8 is a great bike....I would say that I have one. One of the reasons I just bought the 1100S was to do some touring 2 up as the RC8 is certainly not built for that!

£8K for a new 2010 model so in some ways I'll be surprised if he gets £6.5 for it.

He'd be better taking the aftermarket kit off, returning the bike to standard and selling separately (if he has the original kit) to maximise the return.


I would agree, New one for £8000 with 2 yr warranty.

http://www.ams4ktm.co.uk/products/31520 ... 0-rc8.aspx
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Postby Blackal » Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:03 am

How little for a new one? :shock:

That said - the secondhand bike might appeal to those who don't have £8K.

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Postby Topcat » Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:42 am

Check this out, £8k for a new 2010 bike....

http://www.fowlersktm.co.uk/

and this offer seems to have been on for ages
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Postby slparry » Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:13 am

it must be REALLY tough out there !
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Postby jeznewsome » Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:43 am

Great F'ing missile for £8K....I loves it :D
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Postby slparry » Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:00 pm

at £3K less than the RRP of a Gixxer1000 they're a bargain :)
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