Brand spank me new...

[Breed777]

Ok.... I have never bought a Bike/Car/Boat or Woman direct from a dealer, as in New with only demo Ks.... (Used is my middle name) :(

So... who here has been fortunate enough to buy a bike brand new? what did ya get? how did it feel? Got any pics of it you wanna share (you know you took some on the 1st day!)

:first:

[Cajun]

brought my gsx-r600k4 brand new, in april 2004
it only had 5kms on clock when i got picked it up from dealer.
Felt good my first brand ever vehicle. Took it bit getting use to the new bike compared to my previous bike (gsxr1100)



<img src='http://cajun.orconhosting.net.nz/gsxr600/5th/gsxr-new.jpg'>
day after i picked it up.

[Ragingrob]

My ex had never been used, does that count :lol:

Probably wouldn't appreciate pics on KB though sorry guys :dodge:

[Devil]

UZ125
KTM 690SM
Triumph Speed Four

Had all of those brand new, love new toys.

[Maha]

Bought two brand new bikes so far, the most recent is my CB which was a year old last week, the only K's on it were to the WOF Station and back, about 200mts, the Dealer (Honda Warkworth) paid for and fitted the Ventura pack rack/filled the tank/paid ORC and my first years subcription to Honda Riders Club was on the house. The pic below is the day I got it home, a Neptune can has been fitted and new tyres Dec' 31st last year.
How did it feel?....Lets be honest, I got a semi when I saw it....came home, got Mom and said...come.......and.....look......at...this!!!

[Breed777]

brought my gsx-r600k4 brand new, in april 2004
it only had 5kms on clock when i got picked it up from dealer.
Felt good my first brand ever vehicle. Took it bit getting use to the new bike compared to my previous bike (gsxr1100)




day after i picked it up.

Beautiful mate, sexy colour.... i can only dream of a bike like this!

[Gremlin]

Current bike, the KTM 990 SM was my first new bike... 6km on it.

Best bike I have ever had, depreciation is going to be a killer, but who cares, the bike was barely available new, let alone 2nd hand.

Sent it down the road more than any other bike I have owned tho... pisses me off no end :crybaby:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=116358&d=1232176428

[Dooly]

Had new...

VMax
1200 Bandit
Suzuki RF900
Suzuki TL1000S
Triumph Speed Triple

Prefer now to buy 1-2 yrs old so not to take the big money drop and also most of bling, exhaust, has been added by the original owner.

But it is a buzz having a brand spanker.:2thumbsup

["D" FZ1]

My last two FZ1-N's were brand new. It's a cool feeling to ride off on a bike that no one else has Fkd with.

Can anyone tell me how to post a pic that I have already used on here in another thread. The system wont let me!!!

[NZsarge]

I leased a brand new Ford XR6 Turbo back in '04, I enjoyed that car, both as a car and the fact that it was new and anything that went wrong I just rolled it into the dealer and said sort it out pal.

[grusomhat]

Beautiful mate, sexy colour.... i can only dream of a bike like this!

Dream no longer
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=221901914

[megageoff76]

Only ever bought 2 brand new:

A 1999 GSXR750WX - The last of the SRAD shape...in black and silver. I think it was either $15,995 or $16,995..too long ago cant remember. Ive never seen one that colour on the road since.

and, my SV650 was new, well as new as an ex demo can get.

[Korumba]

Zero km, Brand new 06 R1 Fun riding it out from the dealership on new tires and a wet road.

[robertydog]

RD50
UZ125
GSX400
VFR750F
VFR750R (RC30)
FZR1000
09 R1 http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=7025

[DingoZ]

2009 Suzuki GSX650F - straight outta the crate, put together and then delivered to my door....

Have a read. One of the best two days I've had in ages...:)


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=93725

[YellowDog]

My ex had never been used, does that count :lol:

Probably wouldn't appreciate pics on KB though sorry guys :dodge:
And you were the only one that believed her :)

[denefoster]

I'll let you know what it's like in about 17 hours. My new baby is getting battery charged and reggo'd today/tomorrow morning.

New 09 Husky SM610 to replace the BGAB and the nicked DRZ. huzzah.

[Ragingrob]

And you were the only one that believed her :)

Um... Do you need a lesson in biology? :buggerd:

[samgab]

My ex had never been used, does that count :lol:

Probably wouldn't appreciate pics on KB though sorry guys :dodge:

She's your ex... It's your dooty to post pix on KB!! :clap:

[Bend-it]

Never bought a brand new vehicle... just can't bear the instant value drop when it rolls out the showroom door!

Which is why you all should!! Then sell them to cheapskates like me! :)

[EJK]

I can't wait for DMNTD to post.

[testastretta]

My new bikes,
1988 Honda VFR400R
1991 HD XLH1200
1995 HD FLSTF
2004 Ducati 749s
2005 Yamaha XT660X
2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100

My Used bikes
1980 Yamaha DT125G
1982 Yamaha XT200J
1983 Honda CX500C
1988 HD FXLR

[Ragingrob]

She's your ex... It's your dooty to post pix on KB!! :clap:

Haha, good try! :cool:

[Breed777]

Dream no longer
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=221901914

Where did I leave that 10 grand its round here somewhere.....:(

mmmmmmm nice!

[Hitcher]

Current bike, the hot naked Italian tart, was procured brand new.

[Breed777]

Current bike, the hot naked Italian tart, was procured brand new.

Wow that looks pretty futuristic...nice!

[Luckylegs]

...Lets be honest, I got a semi when I saw it....came home, got Mom and said...come.......and.....look......at...this!!!

Please accept our apologies Maha... I cant believe the thread was allowed to progress as far as it has without someone asking, so......

Was Mom impressed ?


... or did that damn bike distract her ???

[Maha]

Please accept our apologies Maha... I cant believe the thread was allowed to progress as far as it has without someone asking, so......

Was Mom impressed ?


... or did that damn bike distract her ???

Mmmmmmmmmmmm yes I see what you mean.....:clap:
Always impressed , even in the way I butter my toast....:rolleyes:

[dave_a]

ninja 250 2008
2008 drz400sm
k7 gsxr600 ( was a few months old when I got it )

[SPP]

07 Hyosung GT250R (3km on the clock from MR)
08 CBR600rr (800 demo km from Boyd)


I didn't think I could afford (or wanted) to buy anything brand new… until I did the math

I was spending $140 in petrol + $40 for parking to get to work every week in my car (plus being an angry man stuck in traffic).

My new Hyosung 250 was $7,100. It used $30 petrol per week, and parking is free saving me $150 every week. With the money saved, the Hyo paid for itself in full in 12 months. I sold that bike after a year for $5500. Now, this is the amount of money the bike made me because I would have spent that amount in petrol and parking.

I put that money toward my current CBR 600 costing $14,500 so this bike owed me $9000. I pay more in petrol ($45/wk) but it still saves me $135/wk. After 17 months the bike pays for itself. I’ve had it for just over a year so in 3 months time it’s all square. Anything I get for selling the bike after that is money made… to possibly go on the next one and we start all over.

I don’t know why more people in my situation don’t swap over. Bikes pay you to ride them

Oh, yeah… I’m over the moon.

[denefoster]

Mine, new as of today.. 2kms on the clock. I'm so stoked.. aside from having to deal with a break in period.

[Taz]

I tend to buy used. Saves the thousands lost as you wheel it out the door.

[Monstaman]

I tend to buy used. Saves the thousands lost as you wheel it out the door.

That is what I say every time I want a new second hand bike ... then like the smell of a hot pie on a cold day I give in with no will power.

Have been owned by 36 bikes, good half of those new, last new one was my black hyper tard last Oct, got 10600 km on that now.

[Beemer]

I've only ever bought new bikes! First up was the Suzuki RG150 in 1998, then the BMW F650CS in 2002, and the Suzuki Goose SG350 in 2005.

The first bike scared me a little as I was just learning to ride, but once I mastered it I loved it and had shitloads of fun on it.

I adored the F650CS and did 1200kms on it the first week I had it, but lost my confidence once we moved to a place with a steep driveway and narrow exit, so I sold it.

The Goose is fine, but since I got the Corvette (I know, twice as many wheels as it should have!) I rarely ride it so it's up for sale now. Not sure if I'll buy another one, depends on what I find out there. Maybe a small dirt bike or something dual purpose.

[discotex]

Bikes pay you to ride them


I see you haven't discovered the cost of tyres, gas and servicing that come with riding for fun...... Let alone throwing trackdays into the mix. You also forgot to throw in all the gear you've paid for over that time.

Getting a bike isn't cheap overall (unless you just compare the cost of commuting). But it's sooooooo worth it anyway :banana:

[SPP]

I tried not to over think it. I stay happier that way. ;) Dude, I whole heartedly agree, soooo worth it anyway.

I looked at the price of new bikes these days :eek5: Kinda reminds me of houses. If you haven't already got one, how the hell do you afford it.

Back on topic though, second hand, new, what ever. So long it’s different (in a good way) from the last one I'm sure I'd be just as happy.

[JohnC]

A 1973 CB350 Honda,,,from Whites "Yamaha" in Putaruru.
Never had the money to buy new after that one,and as I only ever pay cash it's been 2nd hand ever since then.

[Highlander]

The Beemer I bought few weeks ago is approaching six years old and is the newest set of wheels I have ever owned (aside from the 10 speed my parents gave me when I started High School).

[DMNTD]

Have had a few bikes over the years (50 odd) but my first new bike wasn't until '05 when I bought a K4 GSXR1000.
Since then...
''06 SV1000
'06 ZX10
'07 ZX10
'07 ZX14
'07 Superduke R
'08 1098S
'09 YZF-R1
...it will continue no doubt :sleep:

[crazyhorse]

My first bike was a Suzuki GS500E - great bike. And yeah, it felt awesome to buy it brand new. My second bike was the SV650s - hardly run in at 1800 km on the clock, so near new - and once again, felt great to have a bike only 9 months old....

[naughty]

I have bought a few bikes over the years and recently bought my first new bike:drool:

Im not bothered if I ever buy new again.

Hated the break in period of 200 hard km:clap:

Either I have done really well buying second hand over the years or buying new is over rated and expensive:dodge: