What do you prefer & why...

**Boob Johnson** · 30th July 2007, 17:31

Originally Posted by canarlee

try the new half faired bandit 1250!

They cost $5k or less do they

Originally Posted by Kendog

Yep, wind is a big difference between the two, mainly when you are at speed.

Mmm ok, so you get blown round a bit at speed? Or just not as stable?

**spookytooth** · 30th July 2007, 17:35

not so much as blown about it just hits hard, lifts your lid up pushs ya in the chest can put a fair old bit of stress on your arms holding on,a small deflector would fix most of it,If i put my hand above the speedo/tac the wind goes rite over my head.Just saty below 80 mph

**Kendog** · 30th July 2007, 17:54

Yep, its amazing what a small screen will do when you don't have a fairing.

**ZeroIndex** · 30th July 2007, 17:58

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Im looking at a new bike purchase & wanting to get some feedback on the good, the bad & the ugly on the dif types in interested in.

Sports/Tourer:

GSX750F is of interest. Good looking, 100BHP is more than enough for me at present & it's a good cross between comfort for long rides as well as throwing it round in the twisties.

ZXR750 is also of interest as I love that shape but it's a full sports bike so not sure about comfort on longer rides.

Butt naked street figher: Honda Hornet is of interest, love that shape. Either the 600 or the 900, probably the 600 id say as im stepping up from a 250 so 600 will be more than enough.

My riding this time round will be sunny days only (as ive bought a car now) to work on the odd occasion but mainly a wee ride with the lads on the weekend to Whangamomona pub etc.

What im wanting is some feedback on owners of these types of bikes and why you think one style is better than the other.

Im in "test ride" mode at the mo so am on the look out to try as many bikes as I can prior to making the leap.

Cheers in advance

that is not a street fighter... it is a "naked bike"... a streetfighter is a bike that has actually had mods done to it

**rogson** · 30th July 2007, 18:11

Should include a GSX750Y on your list to try.

Basically the same motor as the GSX750F in a naked/retro style, with the following main differences:
Engine tuned for midrange - i.e. more midrange grunt
Weighs less
Lower seat height
Bigger diameter front forks (43mm verses 41mm)
Wider rear wheel (takes 180 section tyre)
Looks great (IMO)

I think they are a great first big-bike. Very easy to ride, plenty of power - but not scary, agile/handle well, easy to customise/tailor to suit, bullet-proof.......and cheap, although you may have to pay more than $5000 if you want a low-mileage mint one.

Only downside is there are not many in NZ.

**nudemetalz** · 30th July 2007, 20:18

The GSX750F you mention would be more than adequate I would think.

Don't rule out machines like the excellent SV650s or even 1000s.

**Boob Johnson** · 30th July 2007, 21:46

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

that is not a street fighter... it is a "naked bike"... a streetfighter is a bike that has actually had mods done to it

Oh ok, learn some thing new everyday. In saying that my fav one ive seen has def been modified, fricken sexy beast. I cant show you a pic just now as im baby sitting my sisters motel.

Originally Posted by rogson

Should include a GSX750Y on your list to try.

Basically the same motor as the GSX750F in a naked/retro style, with the following main differences:
Engine tuned for midrange - i.e. more midrange grunt
Weighs less
Lower seat height
Bigger diameter front forks (43mm verses 41mm)
Wider rear wheel (takes 180 section tyre)
Looks great (IMO)

I think they are a great first big-bike. Very easy to ride, plenty of power - but not scary, agile/handle well, easy to customise/tailor to suit, bullet-proof.......and cheap, although you may have to pay more than $5000 if you want a low-mileage mint one.

Only downside is there are not many in NZ.

Don't like that shape, if its naked needs to look more aggressive for my taste.

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

The GSX750F you mention would be more than adequate I would think.

Don't rule out machines like the excellent SV650s or even 1000s.

Yeah have seen an SV650 on trade me, good looking. Won't consider a thou or bigger it's just madness to go from an SR250 straight to a HUGE bike. I would think 600 to 750 is WAY more than enough to come to grips with. I like a thrill & some excitement but I do like my body in one piece.

**Pancakes** · 30th July 2007, 21:46

There is a Yamaha naked 600 that I had a roll on because I was looking at the simalar style Sukuki (which I haven't got on yet) but then looked at the back of it and it's ass is yuck!! Two tubey things for rear lights and two pipes, like a eeeuh scooter bum! Don't know bike names to save myself but some el-braino will have the make, model and vin #'s of my weak descriptions up in no time! Have ridden Bandit 250, and the 600 and they are nice, smooth and predictable, both tests of these limited to a few days so take what I say with a grain of salt.

**ZeroIndex** · 30th July 2007, 22:05

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Oh ok, learn some thing new everyday. In saying that my fav one ive seen has def been modified, fricken sexy beast. I cant show you a pic just now as im baby sitting my sisters motel.

All good dude... it is interesting that some bikes do come out with the title of "Factory Fighter", and although those do stand out from a standard naked bike, you will always notice a proper streetfighter in a crowd of standard bikes.

**SARGE** · 30th July 2007, 22:40

always been HUGE fan of the Kawasaki Z750 and 750S models .... upright ..easy to flick, ... aggressive looking beast ( for the non-"S" version) and enough power to induce a giggle and not enough to make you wet yourself and park it up

the Yamaha Fazer 600 is another killer option, as is the GSr600 from Suzuki ( the induction noise on the Suzy is worth the price of admission)

**Boob Johnson** · 31st July 2007, 00:08

Originally Posted by SARGE

always been HUGE fan of the Kawasaki Z750 and 750S models .... upright ..easy to flick, ... aggressive looking beast ( for the non-"S" version) and enough power to induce a giggle and not enough to make you wet yourself and park it up

the Yamaha Fazer 600 is another killer option, as is the GSr600 from Suzuki ( the induction noise on the Suzy is worth the price of admission)

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT & LOVE IT!!!! All of them, especially the Kwaka & the Suzi, just awesome. But sadly at this present point in time out of the budget. Very shortly they won't be as it's looking very likely that ill be working for an oil company who INSIST on paying silly amounts of cash

But im bustn a nut to get back on the horse so will get another bike asap then just trade it or re sell it

**colsan1** · 31st July 2007, 04:17

I'd forget the gsxf750, not a great bike to ride and dont for a minute believe the 100bhp thing.they make around 80.
not a comfy bike to ride, very sluggish in the steering dept and brakes are very dated (read that as crap).
zxr750 is a much better option but much more sport orientated, very hard ride,especially the rear suspension but that can be softened up.The zx7r is a much better bike in every dept and has a fantastic front end set up thats gives tons of feel especially when pushing it on the brakes into corners.
bandit 1200 is a great bike no matter what model you get and can be made to look more aggresive with a few bolt on bits.
some of the 600's are fine for short trips but they can be a bit whiney and buzzy at speed on longer trips, this makes them a little tiring to ride if your doing any distance.
kawasaki zr7 is a good compromise as is the 750 bandit but that was a jap only model and you might have to look hard to find one.
Faired bikes are much more comfrtable for longer rides, they also offer protection should the weather change, on any naked bike you will get piss wet through even in the lightest of showers.
Nakeds can be fitted with screens, the main benefit of these is they reduce the amount of buffeting your head gets when riding at speed (60+mph).
the best thing to do is get yourself down to the biggest dealers you can and get you bum on as many seats as possible, what i like and find comfy you may hate and vice versa

**Boob Johnson** · 31st July 2007, 05:21

Originally Posted by colsan1

I'd forget the gsxf750, not a great bike to ride and dont for a minute believe the 100bhp thing.they make around 80.
not a comfy bike to ride, very sluggish in the steering dept and brakes are very dated (read that as crap).

Interesting. Ive read they are a perfect step up from a 250. Each to there own I guess. Suzi stats state 106BHP, even if it's 80 that's still gunna be fine for me. We'll see, ill be riding one this week, time will tell

**Kflasher** · 31st July 2007, 06:59

I have an older GSX750F and it is comfy with the power(just) for two up, it is like sitting in an armchair compaired to my other bike.
Being an ex ZX7 owner... they are carring a little weight these days and as for comfort you'll stretch about 200K's per tank and you will need a rest by then... hope it helps.