1974 Kaw KT250 Value?

[KTM Mike]

I originally posted this question in the trails forum, but have not gotten any responses yet. The bikes are still available...and if i can sell off my 1970 CL100 (see the bikes for sale forum), I just might go for these KT's....but need some input on value of these! Anyone?

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I recently told my wife I was not going to get into any more vintage bikes...then today, I stumble across a guy with 4 1974 or 75 Kawasaki KT250s for sale!

I have not seen the bikes - but this is what I was told - of the 4, 1 has less than 200 miles on it, and is in "great" condition (yeah, we have all heard that before), 2 of them are OK condition, but run and are rideable, and pretty much complete. 1 is a parts donor bike. And, get this. the 4 bikes, are consequetively numbered serial numbers... Evidently this guys uncle or Dad or some such family member bought 6 of these back in the day, eventually sold off 2, and this guy ended up with the remaining 4.

My thought is, if i can get a good deal on these (dunno yet what he wants for them), sell off two or three such I re-coup most of my cost, and keep the 4th (not necessarily the real nice one...but hopefully a decent example. I am not a trials rider, but must say I am intrigued with having one around to goof around on, plus simply because I like old, unique bikes around!

So...what sort of value might these bikes have? Seems I see plenty of Yamaha TY250s around online, but never have came across any KT's before. Evidently not as popular back then.

 

[Bultaco206]

Back in the day it was the best Jap trials bike made. But I hope you are a good machinist because you'll have to fabricate all of your parts. Because of that, values are soft for the KTs.

If you can, buy multiple bikes so you can have a stash of goodies - if needed.

 

[BadgerMan]

Mike,

About fifteen years ago, I went to a trials event to spectate and a guy ended up loaning me a '76 KT250 to ride in the event. It was stock except for some nice Michelin tires. The bike was amazing considering its age. I even ended up clearing some sections that I would have never dream of clearing. However, when the event was over somebody else said "here, try my Beta"................no comparo! :laugh:

If you can pick it/them up at a reasonable cost, you'll have a ball with it/them. They are quite capable even today.

Tim

 

[KTM Mike]

Bultaco...thats sorta what I feared. It is kinda ironic, (yet makes sense) that a model of bike that clearly there are not many out there (limited supply), so you might think could caputure a greater value, end up being low(er) value bikes for for the same reason (no supply, so cant get parts).

Tim - I am sure I would have have fun indeed! Now I have to convince Sheila that I really need to add 4 bikes to the garage! Hard sell, seeing I told her I was selling off all the old stuff! Lets see...3 left to sell...buy 4...carry the 1....yep thats a net increase. Hmmm...will be a hard sell indeed!

(Btw - see you at the Spring Pine Cone if you and the kids plan to be there!)

Mike