Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr 1100 (1994-99 )
The original 1992 Zephyr 750 and 550 fours, as inspired and powered by classic 1970s Zeds, but with modern brakes, suspension and more, were arguably years before their time pioneering the whole retro roadster fad. Sadly, though, they were let down by poor build quality and lacklustre performance. Best of the breed, though, was the later 1100 version with extra oomph, quality and kudos, enough to have it as something of an appreciating classic today.
What you’ll pay today £1700-3000.
But should you? Find a good one and it’s a decent, timeless roadster.
Triumph Thunderbird 900 Sport (1998-2004)
Introduced in 1998 as a ‘hotted-up’ version of Hinckley’s well-received T-bird triple retro, the Sport was far better dynamically than its already pleasing sibling, thanks to…
