Mid sized sports bike 400 cc - 600 cc (NC30 would be nice!)

[Vinz0r]

Hey there guys,

I recently got my full licence and I am currently looking to buy a bike. I am after something fun, that'll give me a good time through the twisties but isn't too powerful. I am coming from a 250 and would rather have an intermediary step (400cc - 600cc) for a few years before going for something that has more power than I will ever use.
I have been looking at quite a few bikes, but the ones I really want tend to be a little outside my price range. I'd like an early to mid 00's R6 or ZX6R and would look at increasing my budget to 5k if I could find a decent one of these in good nick. I've seen them around for that kind of price in the past, but generally people seem to want a bit more.

If I can't find one of those, I was thinking that a VFR400 (or RVF400) would be a good, fun option to look at instead. I'd be wanting to spend around $3k for one of those in decent condition.

I'm not particularly worried about cosmetic condition, don't mind if it's been for a slide and has messy plastic, I am more interested in a good service history and a mechanically sound bike.

If you have anything you think I may be interested in, or know of anything please let me know!

Thanks.

[sil3nt]

$3500 for my nc30 and if your in the waikato just come around for a look.

[Tigadee]

Many 400s are near useless, not much more power than the 250s and uses as much if not more petrol! :facepalm: At least they're more comfortable than 250s to sit on...

I've jumped from 250 to 750 and it doesn't feel like it's been that big a jump; handling and all that is the same, just be stingy with twisting the throttle initially until you get used to it (although I am a nanna rider anyway - 150kph is the fastest I've ever gone so far). :blip:

[Glowerss]

Many 400s are near useless, not much more power than the 250s and uses as much if not more petrol! :facepalm: At least they're more comfortable than 250s to sit on...

I've jumped from 250 to 750 and it doesn't feel like it's been that big a jump; handling and all that is the same, just be stingy with twisting the throttle initially until you get used to it (although I am a nanna rider anyway - 150kph is the fastest I've ever gone so far). :blip:

Pretty much this.

Also, you might need to lower your standards a bit. A good nic mid 00s (assuming you mean something like 05-06) zx6r/r6 is gonna run you nearer to 8k rather then 5k. You might be able to find a decent VFR for 5k though.

[ducatilover]

I'll sell you mine for your sould and the kidneys from your first born?