When I had a mid-life crisis to consider obtaining a bike licence, I was struck by how expensive even quite old models were.
Consider, for example, the following comparison:
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Whilst I accept bikes have an outright performance advantage, they do this mainly because they weigh a darned sight less than a car. Their specific output in terms of BHP/litre is a bit higher, too - but it's still only piston and valve technology, not a fusion reactor on wheels.
Other than an engine, we have a bit of frame, a rudimentary seat, two wheels and some fancy graphics. You get a fair bit more for your money in the XJ.
Supply and demand? Pampered boys' toys?
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Supply and demand underpins everything for sale. On the whole, I'd rather have the XJ anyway.
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I got offered £700 for my 1998 R1 in part-ex. Still got it.
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Low mileages, only used in dry weather, better maintained, no bodywork to rot away.
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