Need a new bike

[kneebone]

would anyone like to recommend me a new bike, Ive just sold my GSX 1400 and Im in the market for something new, needs to have plenty of grunt, probably a cruiser but not necessarily, I will need it to commute so think economical also, .....one thing to consider also is I dont like Chrome. :yes::whocares:

[skippa1]

two words

Speed Triple


you know you want to....

[kneebone]

thanks for recomending it, i have actually been considering them, don't know enough about it at present......don't know anyone whos got one to discuss it with, might give one a test drive.

[Taz]

Yamaha V-Max....

[boman]

My SV 1000?

[kneebone]

Yamaha V-Max....

yes like em but somewhat heavy on the fuel for a commute bike, chunky grunty heavy beasty hmmmmmm nice

[skippa1]

thanks for recomending it, i have actually been considering them, don't know enough about it at present......don't know anyone whos got one to discuss it with, might give one a test drive.

Have a look here,
http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/
Everything you need to know. Do a search. They are awesome.....I absolutly love mine. Very customiseable, great compromise between an inline 4 and a V twin, good torque, plenty of horses, a bit of attitude, an all round great bike.

[kneebone]

My SV 1000?

have you got it listed anywhere

[kneebone]

Have a look here,
http://www.triumphrat.net/speed-triple-forum/
Everything you need to know. Do a search. They are awesome.....I absolutly love mine. Very customiseable, great compromise between an inline 4 and a V twin, good torque, plenty of horses, a bit of attitude, an all round great bike.

will do thanks for that, could be what im looking for :shit:

[AllanB]

CB1000r Honda - should still find one at $15k. :yes:

[Stylo]

would anyone like to recommend me a new bike, Ive just sold my GSX 1400 and Im in the market for something new, needs to have plenty of grunt, probably a cruiser but not necessarily, I will need it to commute so think economical also, .....one thing to consider also is I dont like Chrome. :yes::whocares:

Try a Hayabusa .....you won't regret it

[kneebone]

CB1000r Honda - should still find one at $15k. :yes:


:woohoo: i think we could have a winner here:woohoo:

like these alot

[kneebone]

Try a Hayabusa .....you won't regret it

have test driven one a few times not to keen on the riding position, but yes I do like em

[blackdog]

Yamaha V-Max....

i see your 1400.

and raise you an MT-01.

might suit the OP.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/SNZolytQlAI/AAAAAAAAIFE/iDrj8UvOmoU/s1600/mt4.gif

[banditrider]

Stick to 1400cc...

237037

[zeocen]

When I was deciding between a CB600 and Predator, there were only 3 or so new Predator's in Auckland and they were all in that hideous "Dragon Green". I was glad I liked the CB600 more otherwise I'd have to travel to Hamilton or even further to find a better colour! :P

[kneebone]

When I was deciding between a CB600 and Predator, there were only 3 or so new Predator's in Auckland and they were all in that hideous "Dragon Green". I was glad I liked the CB600 more otherwise I'd have to travel to Hamilton or even further to find a better colour! :P


:scooter: got to look good while your doing it:scooter:

[blackdog]

Stick to 1400cc...

237037

and raise you 270

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Yamaha%20MT-01%2010.jpg

[banditrider]

and raise you 270

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Yamaha%20MT-01%2010.jpg

I drooled over one in Kaitaia last year. Love the look, have heard a couple of nice ones and reckon they'd be a lot of fun. Just no good for Grand Challenges...

[blackdog]

I drooled over one in Kaitaia last year. Love the look, have heard a couple of nice ones and reckon they'd be a lot of fun. Just no good for Grand Challenges...

fully agreeing, but we all need three bikes to cover all the bases. edit: five.

shame we didn't get the MT-03 over here. the perfect NZ road hooligan.

[Owl]

i see your 1400.

1679cc me thinks:shutup:

[banditrider]

fully agreeing, but we all need three bikes to cover all the bases. edit: five.

Must update this (http://banditrider.weebly.com/the-dream-shed.html) one day...

[short-circuit]

Either of mine?

[blackdog]

1679cc me thinks:shutup:


and raise you 270

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Yamaha%20MT-01%2010.jpg

I meant 279!

[Edbear]

I did thoroughly enjoy commuting on the 1250S Bandit and it's got impressive acceleration from any speed in top gear, smooth like an electric motor. Narrower than many for effective splitting, handles great, brilliant brakes, looks great! Do try it, like the Tea ad says... :yes:

[DR650gary]

TDM900.

Try it, you'll like it! :woohoo:

[boman]

have you got it listed anywhere

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135410-2008-Suzuki-SV-1000

Here is the basic details.

[blackdog]

would anyone like to recommend me a new bike, Ive just sold my GSX 1400 and Im in the market for something new, needs to have plenty of grunt, probably a cruiser but not necessarily, I will need it to commute so think economical also, .....one thing to consider also is I dont like Chrome. :yes::whocares:

All suggestions aside, it's hard to improve on a GSX 14 all round.

[BMWST?]

All suggestions aside, it's hard to improve on a GSX 14 all round.

can you get them in other colours than suzuki blue n white?

[kneebone]

can you get them in other colours than suzuki blue n white?

yes mine was/is black:facepalm:

[Edbear]

All suggestions aside, it's hard to improve on a GSX 14 all round.

I agree, they're one of the all-time great all-rounders! Just ask "Beyond"! Having said that, have a chat to Hitcher about his new 1250S.

[kneebone]

I agree, they're one of the all-time great all-rounders! Just ask "Beyond"! Having said that, have a chat to Hitcher about his new 1250S.

no doubt about it, its an awesome bike, its takes me 12 to 24 months to start wanting to change my bike, its been 16 months so bring on the newbie :facepalm:

[Mystic13]

no doubt about it, its an awesome bike, its takes me 12 to 24 months to start wanting to change my bike, its been 16 months so bring on the newbie :facepalm:

And do you change to new or near new or a long way from new?

What engine size requirements. I lost you when you said prefer a cruiser, lane splitter and economical. Then plenty of power. And don't like chrome.

Or this meets all the requirements;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=368137825

or maybe this;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-370252842.htm

or this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-369280239.htm

[jrandom]

Get a road-focused bike with trailie geometry. All the advantages, none of the disadvantages. Well, that was my call post GSX1400, anyway.

Based on your probable budget, I'd go with a BMW G650GS.

GSX1400s are lovely bikes. If you're actually riding it every day around town, though, and you want to commute economically, a GSX1400 is an overweight pain in the arse. You forget how heavy they are until you try something else. I lifted someone's CB1300 off the sidestand once, and it felt like a GN250.

And Mully was round on his GSX1400 recently; I hopped on and went to lift it and it didn't move. I'd forgotten how much force was required.

It's doable; I had a GSX1400 as my only motor vehicle for two years. They're great once you're on them and they're moving, and they have hefty enough brakes to stop them as smartly as many lighter bikes, too, assuming you haven't skimped on sticky tyres.

But a bike that you can wheel backwards up a slope if necessary without having your eyeballs pop out of your skull has a lot going for it. Something tall with lots of leg room and a comfy seat.

The BMW 650s are the perfect compromise, IMHO.

XT660s are nice, too, although you might want to fit an aftermarket seat.

Anyhow, just make sure you do a lot of test riding. Asking people on the internet for suggestions is well and good, but don't dismiss bike ideas, or allow yourself to get too keen on them, before you've actually ridden them. It's a very personal choice.

[short-circuit]

Slightly higher bhp than the GSX1400
61 kgs lighter than the GSX1400
3 cylinder linear torque with accompanying triple howl
Top drawer suspension
Stunning looker:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=367281554

Just saying :blip: