Author Topic: 1000S Value (Read 7837 times)

EldoMike · « **on:** March 28, 2018, 10:15:16 AM »

Friend of mine asked me what I thought the value of a nice 1993 green frame 1000S would be...I did some searching but really couldn't find much history of sales...KBB and Hagerty puts the value around $6K...seems kinda low for such a rare bike...thoughts?

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2018, 10:26:17 AM »

In mostly original nice condition you can easily double the KBB value.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2018, 10:36:39 AM »

Buy every one you can find for 6000.

One sold for 15 not too long ago.. IIRC.

JJ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2018, 10:38:11 AM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on March 28, 2018, 10:26:17 AM

In mostly original nice condition you can easily double the KBB value.

I agree 100% - - Nice original, clean, running, sorted examples of 1000S are going for $12K-$15K...and up...all day long (IMHO)

This "nut & bolt" restored example seen at Datil NM at the Guzzi Rally went for $20,000 in 2013!!!

sdcr · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:40:19 AM »

Very rare Moto Guzzi. IIRC, they imported just a few hundred, or less.

JJ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:46:10 AM »

Quote from: sdcr on March 28, 2018, 11:40:19 AM

Very rare Moto Guzzi. IIRC, they imported just a few hundred, or less.

You are correct...they did not make very many...If I had not bought my '98 Centauro GT, a nice 1000S would have been my 2nd choice...

:1:

JohninVT · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2018, 02:33:37 PM »

12-15k. I haven't seen one sell for under 9-10 in years. If I saw one for 6k I would buy it tomorrow.

Groover · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2018, 04:16:18 PM »

Nice bike for sure, priceless?

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2018, 04:24:26 PM »

I just dont understand Guzzi values some times...What is the reason a 1000 S is worth so much more than say a Le Mans, or a sport 1100, or even a V7 Sport?
Rick.

Dimples · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2018, 04:25:51 PM »

Stuart Parr has one in his current "Art of the Italian Two Wheel" show now in Miami. He's asking $28k.

https://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/event/978/stuart-parr-the-art-of-the-italian-two-wheel-opening-reception/

Dimples · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2018, 04:28:15 PM »

Quote from: Dimples on March 28, 2018, 04:25:51 PM

Stuart Parr has one in his current "Art of the Italian Two Wheel" show now in Miami. He's asking $28k.

https://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/event/978/stuart-parr-the-art-of-the-italian-two-wheel-opening-reception/

This is a better link to the Miami Show--

https://petrolicious.com/articles/stuart-parrs-world-class-italian-motorcycle-collection-is-vacationing-in-miami

JJ · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2018, 04:29:38 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on March 28, 2018, 04:24:26 PM

I just dont understand Guzzi values some times...What is the reason a 1000 S is worth so much more than say a Le Mans, or a sport 1100, or even a V7 Sport?
Rick.

Three simple words: "Supply and Demand..."

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2018, 05:33:15 PM »

nice bike I am not man enough to ride one for very long distance.

I am just a limp wrist.

Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2018, 05:48:37 PM »

Mine just bumped in value.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2018, 05:55:02 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on March 28, 2018, 04:24:26 PM

I just dont understand Guzzi values some times...What is the reason a 1000 S is worth so much more than say a Le Mans, or a sport 1100, or even a V7 Sport?
Rick.

Like any "collector" thing, reason isn't involved at all. I've been finding this on my hunt for a "cannonball" bike.
Let's face it. A 1000S is only a glorified T3. <running and ducking>

blackcat · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:04:50 PM »

Some parts are near impossible to find, like a stock seat,front fender which is slightly shorter than a T-3, clock holders and the rear license plate bracket. I have been looking for about 4 years for the little plastic piece that goes below the license plate bracket.

A stock seat recently sold on eBay for almost $500 bucks and a few years ago a NOS front fender went for somewhere north of $600 bucks if my memory is correct.

Years ago I would just buy parts from Agostini, sorry I didn’t buy more of them.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:08:47 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on March 28, 2018, 06:04:50 PM

Some parts are near impossible to find, like a stock seat,front fender which is slightly shorter than a T-3, clock holders and the rear license plate bracket. I have been looking for about 4 years for the little plastic piece that goes below the license plate bracket.

A stock seat recently sold on eBay for almost $500 bucks and a few years ago a NOS front fender went for somewhere north of $600 bucks if my memory is correct.

Years ago I would just buy parts from Agostini, sorry I didn�t buy more of them.

I rest my case, your honor..

Tom · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:10:15 PM »

The other one got bumped up in value too.

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:12:41 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on March 28, 2018, 04:24:26 PM

I just dont understand Guzzi values some times...What is the reason a 1000 S is worth so much more than say a Le Mans, or a sport 1100, or even a V7 Sport?
Rick.

It's a lot more rare than any of those...

blackcat · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:04:59 PM »

I offered the owner of this bike $4,500 for this badly maintained bike in PA a few years back and he wasn’t interested. I have no idea how much he got for the bike but it was in sad shape.

Shorty · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:23:56 PM »

Funny part is that they could not give them away new. We've all seen the old ad with the 1000S beside the locomotive for bargain price of 1000 bucks off msrp. As I recall the ones in Tulsa went for about 5600 bucks out the door. People preferred the SP III or the Californias with the big valve LM engine in it. If I were able to ride a bike like that, I'd sooner have the 1000S than the V7 Sport. Blasphemy I realise.....

canuck750 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:29:13 PM »

If someone wants to offer me over $23K they can have my Green frame 1000S, under 2000 miles and like new, I doubt there is a better one out there.

twowings · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:50:56 PM »

Quote from: JJ on March 28, 2018, 04:29:38 PM

Three simple words: "Supply and Demand..."

Absotively! If they don't make it anymore, then the ones that are left are worth what someone is willing to pay to own one...same thing with unmolested Jeep CJs...

brider · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2018, 08:56:34 AM »

Quote from: Shorty on March 28, 2018, 07:23:56 PM

Funny part is that they could not give them away new.

When I bought my first Guzzi in St. Louie, there was a green 1000S on the showroom floor at Donaldson's for a LOOONG time, and I remember every time I walked by it I would check it out as something pretty damn cool, and always wondered why nobody bought it.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2018, 09:55:42 AM »

People looked at them *and* the price tag and said, "What will it do that my T3 won't do?" They were right, of course.

Tusayan · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:03:09 AM »

I remember seeing a new one in the window at Moto International, with a $8K price tag. My thought at the time was that it was a ridiculous price for a bike that represented Guzzis apparent inability to come anything other than recycling a previous model. When the Daytona and 1100 Sport came out it was to me a breath of fresh air... but given that the whole industry has since taken to recycling its past, and Guzzi was arguably first European company to do it, the bike now appears cool to some buyers. I'd buy a carb 1100 Sport instead.

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:16:16 AM »

So, as I understand it, the 1000S is a stripped down LeMans. And there was a bike called the Strada 1000 that was also a stripped down LeMans but with plastic bodywork but that one is not as collectible?

So the Strada and S model are essentially the same but one is collectable and the other not as much? Or have I gotten this totally wrong?

And why isn't the LeMans the most collectable of the three?

guzzimatic · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:24:16 AM »

Back in the day,at the Illinois Guzzi rally my riding buddy Bill and I got to test ride a green 1000S and a Strada.I got the 1000S first and it was special,just felt so right! It spoke to me and said ride me hard,I like it! We traded bikes after about 20 miles and the Strada was just so plain,hard to believe they came from the same factory... The reason they didn't sell was price,they were damn expensive,but in hindsight,worth every penny!!!

Groover · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:44:52 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on March 29, 2018, 10:16:16 AM

And why isn't the LeMans the most collectable of the three?

They won't until they make a showroom like the one linked above (petrolitious.com), or show up in a movie of some sort. My observation is that things become collectable and people want them once they are showcased somewhere somehow. This is true for cars, furniture, lighting fixtures, clothing, motorcycles, etc. Us humans are strange like that. Again, just my observations.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2018, 11:08:27 AM »

Interesting discussion, How does the green frame 1000S compare in numbers/value to a Daytona? I would venture to think the Daytona is more rare, and would be worth more. Is this the case? Does the 1000S at least have the big valve motor, the hot cam, and higher compression like the Le Mans? I personally love them both, but the motor of the Daytona makes it more "special" in my opinion.
Rick.

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Author Topic: 1000S Value (Read 7837 times)

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