So what's the best super naked currently?

**nzspokes** · 24th May 2016, 20:49

Originally Posted by Dave C

"There is no Japanese Supernaked. There are however fine Japanese nakeds."

So you've never seen a Suzi B King? No longer available new, but if you can live without electronic trickery (and I'm happy to) still a hell of a ride for very little money.

It would be an interesting bike if they still made them.

**nzspokes** · 24th May 2016, 20:51

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Possibly, but I'm not convinced I need an extra 20kg in exchange for extra fuel, luggage and pillion capacity.

And no, I believe their read on applicable liability laws in their major markets drove that design choice.

From what I have read they get 280ish Ks to a tank? so pretty good range. And you can get the Powersports panniers for the SDR to. Hear you can get a dongle so the thing remembers your settings to.

**Ocean1** · 24th May 2016, 21:07

Originally Posted by nzspokes

From what I have read they get 280ish Ks to a tank? so pretty good range. And you can get the Powersports panniers for the SDR to. Hear you can get a dongle so the thing remembers your settings to.

I get 300k to the light, touring, which is pretty impressive from probably about 16L. Won't be anywhere near that frugal on a less sedate ride, but I don't care, petrol stations are still close enough together and I didn't buy it to pretend it was a step-through.

The GT panniers are bigger than the ones they sell for the SDR. Neither are cheap. I wonder if the GT will be sold here with luggage, or if they'll do the time honoured NZ market thing and charge you the same price for the bike but without the bags.

The only feature I'd like to stay latched up on restart is the SM mode, rear ABS off on the rear only. It's the one setting I usually go to the trouble of dialing up before trundling off. Except in rain mode.

**nzspokes** · 24th May 2016, 21:31

Originally Posted by Ocean1

I get 300k to the light, touring, which is pretty impressive from probably about 16L. Won't be anywhere near that frugal on a less sedate ride, but I don't care, petrol stations are still close enough together and I didn't buy it to pretend it was a step-through.

The GT panniers are bigger than the ones they sell for the SDR. Neither are cheap. I wonder if the GT will be sold here with luggage, or if they'll do the time honoured NZ market thing and charge you the same price for the bike but without the bags.

The only feature I'd like to stay latched up on restart is the SM mode, rear ABS off on the rear only. It's the one setting I usually go to the trouble of dialing up before trundling off. Except in rain mode.

Yeah looks like they are an "extra". May go test ride one next week, guess the 2016 model is the same. The range and being able to get panniers for it is cool.

**AllanB** · 24th May 2016, 21:56

Originally Posted by Dave C

"There is no Japanese Supernaked. There are however fine Japanese nakeds."

So you've never seen a Suzi B King? No longer available new, but if you can live without electronic trickery (and I'm happy to) still a hell of a ride for very little money.

It would have been a Super Naked if it had arrived Supercharged like the concept bike. Stupid chicken arse Suzuki!

**nzspokes** · 25th May 2016, 17:52

Originally Posted by SVboy

^{a mate has bought the suzuki. He didn't dick around. Nitron shock, sprung for him. PCV and custom dyno tune. Plus bling to taste. Set up by Dave Moss. Really nice bike at $20k}

Starting to look at them a bit more. Did the PCV fix the horrid fueling? Quickshift would complete the bike.

**boman** · 25th May 2016, 18:10

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Starting to look at them a bit more. Did the PCV fix the horrid fueling? Quickshift would complete the bike.

BMW S1000R with all the fruit.

Go on...doo eettt

**SVboy** · 25th May 2016, 18:45

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Starting to look at them a bit more. Did the PCV fix the horrid fueling? Quickshift would complete the bike.

Absolutely. He is one pleased owner. A revalve on the forks , a full system and this would be the complete package.

**AllanB** · 25th May 2016, 19:50

Originally Posted by boman

BMW S1000R with all the fruit.

Go on...doo eettt

Actually they are on sale - plus a bonus muffler ....... $22,500 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1089851005.htm

Suzuki is what $17. You'll possibly drop $4k on PC & dyno, suspenders front and rear, pipe.

Or like most punters find the Suzuki is actually bloody good for your riding ability on public roads and be happy with your new ride and the change in your pocket

**nzspokes** · 25th May 2016, 20:49

Originally Posted by AllanB

Actually they are on sale - plus a bonus muffler ....... $22,500 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1089851005.htm

Suzuki is what $17. You'll possibly drop $4k on PC & dyno, suspenders front and rear, pipe.

Or like most punters find the Suzuki is actually bloody good for your riding ability on public roads and be happy with your new ride and the change in your pocket

Yerp for that money the BMW looks bloody good. No I am not prepared to put up with crap suspension. Or crap fueling on a new bike. So if I went with the Suzi it would get through its 1k service then get sorted out. BMW sounds good out of the box.