How much is my 1985 VF1000R worth?

rob j meehan · 05-09-2008, 10:57 AM

My 1985 Vf1000R was purchased new in 1987 for $4,500.00. It has 12,700 miles on it. It is in completely original condition.
There is some body damage on one side, I dropped it when I hit some sand at 10MPH.

I'm in Bradenton Fl. I'm not sure I want to sell (due to gas prices) but before I put it on ebay or VFRW, I wanted to get an idea of prices. I've looked on ebay, but never saw a complete 1985 bike, only parts.

Please offer your opinion. Thanks

old-school · 05-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Depends on condition and what a buyer is willing to pay. There is one on ebay right now where the bid is at $5600. It is very clean and has around the same mileage as yours. Another one on ebay is going for $4200 "buy it now" with some fairing damage. I have seen them go for as low as $3000. If one was not in a hurry I have seen them even cheaper. I wasn't and pick up mine for $2500. As you mention fuel prices are high and I heard prices will climb again. If you keep it you could sell it at a later date. These are collectors bike and you won't lose anything if you do.

stewartj239 · 05-09-2008, 07:13 PM

I've never seen a 1985 VF1000R go for more than $4000 in pristine condition. The 1986 is the year that everyone wants. I've seen those go for upwards of $6000. For that kind of money, the bike would need to be flawless. Parts and bodywork damage are tough to deal with and will substantially lower the value.

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05-09-2008, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
rob j meehan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 12-16-2008 09:48 AM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How much is my 1985 VF1000R worth? My 1985 Vf1000R was purchased new in 1987 for $4,500.00. It has 12,700 miles on it. It is in completely original condition. There is some body damage on one side, I dropped it when I hit some sand at 10MPH. I'm in Bradenton Fl. I'm not sure I want to sell (due to gas prices) but before I put it on ebay or VFRW, I wanted to get an idea of prices. I've looked on ebay, but never saw a complete 1985 bike, only parts. Please offer your opinion. Thanks

05-09-2008, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
stewartj239 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Today 06:50 PM Location: Syracuse, NY My Ride: 1986 Honda VF500F, 1986 Honda VFR750F, 1986 Honda VF1000R, 2007 Honda VFR800FI (RWB) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 625 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	I've never seen a 1985 VF1000R go for more than $4000 in pristine condition. The 1986 is the year that everyone wants. I've seen those go for upwards of $6000. For that kind of money, the bike would need to be flawless. Parts and bodywork damage are tough to deal with and will substantially lower the value. __________________ Proud Owner - 1st Gen Interceptor (1986 VF500F) Proud Owner - 2nd Gen Interceptor (1986 VFR750F & 1986 VF1000R) Proud Owner - 6th Gen Interceptor (2007 VFR800FI - RWB) (Proud Member - 6th Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion)

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05-09-2008, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
old-school Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 12-19-2008 12:09 PM Location: Riverbank, Ca My Ride: 1985 VF1000R View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Depends on condition and what a buyer is willing to pay. There is one on ebay right now where the bid is at $5600. It is very clean and has around the same mileage as yours. Another one on ebay is going for $4200 "buy it now" with some fairing damage. I have seen them go for as low as $3000. If one was not in a hurry I have seen them even cheaper. I wasn't and pick up mine for $2500. As you mention fuel prices are high and I heard prices will climb again. If you keep it you could sell it at a later date. These are collectors bike and you won't lose anything if you do.