Post-Listing Update: This Fischer was relisted multiple times on eBay at $3,900 with no action, and it looks like it’s now off the market.
11-2 Update: Reader John K. notes that this bike is back up on the block, apparently the first sale did not go through. Find it in Minneapolis with an opening bid of $3,900
Post Sale Update: After just 2 bids on eBay, this Fischer MRX sold for $3,900.
Here’s a bike I never knew about, so I’m hoping that it’ll be new to a few of you, as well. The Fischer MRX was the result of an unlikely partnership between roadracer-cum-entrepreneur Dan Fischer and Hyosung in what was marketed as “The Affordable Exotic”.
When I discover a bike for the first time, I usually hope that there’s a story about it on OddBike. Thankfully, Jason has indeed covered the MRX in detail, so head on over there if you’re looking for more than the very brief summary you’re about to get. Basically, in 2001, Dan felt like there was a market for a true American Superbike – similar to the idea that Walter Roehr had with the Roehr 1250S. The simplified idea was to create a custom body to mate with Rotax’s 990cc V-Twin – you may remember that engine from the Aprilia Tuono. He got some local expertise to help with development, and things were looking good. Unfortunately, Aprilia took exception with their engines being supplied to a start-up competitor, and Rotax pulled out of the partnership with no warning quite late in the development cycle. Fischer’s bike was instantly stalled. In 2004, Hyosung broke into the US market with 2 bikes, both powered by a 647cc twin. Dan saw this engine as a way to bring his bike back to life, and changed the marketing from ‘American world-beater’ to ‘affordable exotic.’
This specific Fischer MRX is claimed to be the first one sold – the VIN (1F9RS77E79P331001) and this press blurb from Road Racing World would agree. It has just 410 miles and is claimed to be in very good condition, however the kickstand mount is bent, the speedo “recently” quit, and you’ll need a new fuel gauge sending unit.
Find this Fischer MRX for sale in Minneapolis, Minnesota with bidding up to $3,900
