1150 rockster special

[motorbike]

is it a future classic??

 

[Ant1967]

In time I think they will, if you can find a nice one buy it.I regret selling my anniversary white and black one lovely bike

 

[MarkShelley]

If you want an olihead that will appreciate it has to be the 1150GSA......even though the 1100 is better of course

 

[Fanum]

is it a future classic??

No.

They'll get to the stage where they are picked up as cheap donor bikes to keep our GSs on the road, or as cheap hacks/reliable winter bikes.

I had one as a loaner a couple of times and they were just 'OK' bikes....nothing special about them, not top or even high up in any particular niche and certainly not one I could ever imagine myself looking over my shoulder at with that inner smile like I always do with my GSA

Sorry
(I'm guessing you've got one?)

 

[Ant1967]

The anniversary rockster is quite a rare bike on its own, only 2003 made with only about 80 coming to the UK.

 

[MikeP]

Well if Austin Allegros and Morris Marinas can achieve classic status, yes.

 

[fatnfast]

I think most oilhead 11xx will eventually become classics. I like to think one of mine is almost there already

 

[metropolis2k]

I agree with others. I think the bikes with appreciating value will be the 1150GSA and the other 'classics' will be the Boxer Cup 1100S models. I think the R models (including Rocksters) are actually some of the bargains in the bunch - I've seen some ludicrously low prices for really well looked after versions. If I hadn't already bought an 1100S I'd have a Rockster at the current going rates.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I reckon the White 1150GSA SE will be the Daddy, together with the BoxerCups, earlier ones more so

All the others will be second rate........to those 2 Oilheads

 

[er-minio]

I think the R models (including Rocksters) are actually some of the bargains in the bunch - I've seen some ludicrously low prices for really well looked after versions. If I hadn't already bought an 1100S I'd have a Rockster at the current going rates.

Agreed.
A lot of bike for the price (especially stuff you find around the 2500 quid mark).

And it does exactly everything 95% of the GS owners will do with their GSs. Namely: commuting, loading it with panniers and crap, long distance travelling, weekend trip, the odd trackday, gravel roads (in case you have to)

Probably the anniversary Rockster will keep some value.

Sorry to break the news to BCR and Mamola owners (I own a BCR)... those will keep a slightly higher value, but if you want a "classic" you'd better shell out some money for an HP2S

 

[Colm Cummins]

Possible Classic of the future

R1200s I think will be a future classic

 

[samz]

No.

 

[rockchunk]

certainly hope so bought a white and black 80 anniversary minter with 9k on the clock,, great bike to ride absolutely luv it though the riding position on long runs can be a bit of a pain ,, or am i just getting old

 

[er-minio]

hough the riding position on long runs can be a bit of a pain ,, or am i just getting old

The seat on the Rockster is slightly higher. And the handlebars wider and lower.
I had the rockster handlebar on my R1150R, but R1150R standard seat. The position is pretty comfortable to be honest.

We are all getting old.

I used to find my Boxercup pretty comfortable... and travelled long distance (solo and 2 up to France and Italy) with it... I think the GS is more comfortable for that now

 

[Frinton]

And gs bikes are upgraded (in name) so they are 3 a penny whilst BM 1150 Rockster will always be the same .

 

[Blackal]

I think the BoxerCups will always command a premium - but there are some crazy prices in the showrooms.

The R1200s - Sure, I think they will level off between £4-£4,500.

HP2 Sport - I think this one will be the true collectable, but hard to say on price?

The Rockster? Not sure..........

Al