Paul, Scott Hoke, John Kraman It's sometimes strange how things work. A case in point is the motorcycle sportbike market. As interest in new production sportbikes evaporates, values of classic/vintage sportbikes are on the rise. Watching it firsthand is Paul d'Orleans, part of the broadcast team for MotorTrend+ at this year's Mecum Las Vegas auction, billed as the largest motorcycle auction in the world. Paul's observation:
"It was a fascinating several days at the auction, and a snapshot of motorcycle collectors' mood: what's hot, what's slipping, what's trending. As per last year: Britbikes are flat, dirtbikes are hot, Japanese sportbikes are super hot, Knuckleheads are slipping, blue chip machines are holding steady."
No new news to many of us. To a person, every client I've had the pleasure of helping with their classic Interceptor projects has had a nostalgic connection with 80s and 90s sportbikes. Old vehicle auctions are influenced by one of two factors (often both), investment or nostalgia, and Paul's observation shows us that the older Britbike and Harley guys are leaving the market while the next generation — raised on Japanese dirtbikes, standards and sportbikes — are fueling current trends.
(Paul d'Orleans founded The Vintagent and has committed his life's work to old motorbikes. Here's his definitive account of the Top 100 Most Expensive Motorcycles.)
"It was a fascinating several days at the auction, and a snapshot of motorcycle collectors' mood: what's hot, what's slipping, what's trending. As per last year: Britbikes are flat, dirtbikes are hot, Japanese sportbikes are super hot, Knuckleheads are slipping, blue chip machines are holding steady."
No new news to many of us. To a person, every client I've had the pleasure of helping with their classic Interceptor projects has had a nostalgic connection with 80s and 90s sportbikes. Old vehicle auctions are influenced by one of two factors (often both), investment or nostalgia, and Paul's observation shows us that the older Britbike and Harley guys are leaving the market while the next generation — raised on Japanese dirtbikes, standards and sportbikes — are fueling current trends.
(Paul d'Orleans founded The Vintagent and has committed his life's work to old motorbikes. Here's his definitive account of the Top 100 Most Expensive Motorcycles.)
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