Future Classic...what's next

[Tackleberry]

One bike that comes to mind is the baby Katana, the 650 shaft drive Katana. I have not seen one for years, and there were not that many when they came out.

But they were still a nice ride John.  Had one for about two years and rode from Mackay to Sarina for work.  Was always an enjoyable trip on the Kat. 

[STeveo]

Although not particulary fussed about Suzuki's, the 650 katana would have to be on my list, as is a Fireblade, a Goldwing, a VTX 1300, etc.  ::) Dream on and think about those winning Lotto numbers.

 

[Brock]

the 650 katana would have to be on my list

That was a good bike. As far as I know, I had the first one on the road in WA (not including shop bemo bikes). Got mine from Savage Suzuki in Midland, had to take it out of the crate and put it together myself... :)

[Abe]

Arrr Katana 650, Owned (daily rider) and rode from Sydney to Tassie (in 1995, bloody great place and people, loved the place) spent nearly three weeks riding around and then home to Sydney. Sold the Katana and bought a Suzie GKs1100GKE, (to go back to Tassie) sold that for a plot of land, lost the land/house and emotional handbrake, etc etc etc, but life goes on.

Now I'm the caretaker of my late brothers 1994 ST1100A which brings back many happy memories. 

RIP "Arnold" 11/07/12

Cheers
Dave
 

[Sabie]

I think I passed one once

[STeveo]

Would have been painful Sabie!!!

 

[Sabie]

Nah, just takes time, patience and a rather large newspaper....

[Abe]

I think I passed one once

Sabie, I'm new to forums, but was this intended to me, and if so what was the meaning?????
Cheers
Dave

[Sabie]

Hi Abe, nah mate, Steveo is just taking the p!ss outta what I said.

What I said meant I haven't had very much to do with the katana, as close as I've been to one is I passed one on the road once.....

All's good Abe

[STeveo]

ON THE ROAD.    with people watching! Ahh, that's what the large newspaper is for, to hide behind.    No trees about huh. 

Abe, all good mate, not aimed at you. Just a bit of fun with a play on words.  :)

 

[Sabie]

Ah Steveo, now your embarrassing me..... I prefer paper to folage as I have delicate... Ah...... Skin... 

[Abe]

Hi Steveo and Sabie,, all's good this end, just still learning.

So, we are hoping that "printed media" stays and "electronic media" is just a fad.  As an tablet/Ipad would be very hard to use, one would think.

Cheers
Dave

[gaz]

to bring this topic back on track (after i highjacked)
i think suzuki hayabusa will be a future classic

[atoyot]

to bring this topic back on track (after i highjacked)
i think suzuki hayabusa will be a future classic

I agree. Like the Katana, the Hayabusa will become a classic. It has been in the Suzuki line-up since it's inception in 1999, which is a long model run, and apart from the Kawasaki 1400, nothing else to contend with it.

The MotoGuzzi V7's will possibly be in the same category, and being slightly biased  , the 2005 - 2012 Yamaha MT-01 will definately be a future classis, particularly now that it is out of production. Watch them also become a "cult" bike.

Less recent bikes I reckon will (do already?) include 94-96 Triumph Speed Triple, the BMW C1200 ( :pyuck!), the Original Honda CBR900, Harley Davidson Bad Boy, Deuce, and Night Rod, to name a few I think might be future classics.

I'd have any of those in my garage, even the BM.