30 going on 600

[si#2]

I have just saved enough cash to by a bike, its been several years since I had my zzr 250 and now I am keen to grab a 6oo and get into some riding again.
Has anyone got any advice as to a good bike? I'm keen to have somthimg to "grow into" I figure that controling my right hand should keep me safe till I get some skills. Cheers for your coments!:doctor:

[Roj]

I have just saved enough cash to by a bike, its been several years since I had my zzr 250 and now I am keen to grab a 6oo and get into some riding again.
Has anyone got any advice as to a good bike? I'm keen to have somthimg to "grow into" I figure that controling my right hand should keep me safe till I get some skills. Cheers for your coments!:doctor:

Firstly, welcome to KB:scooter:

How did you find the ZZR? and what style of bike is your preference?
What do you want to do with your riding?
What sort of budget...

A Bandit 600 might be a good start, easy touring, not as much power as some sports bike but reasonably forgiving to ride.

[si#2]

Thanks for the welcome!
The zzr was fine, good fun going round the bends but a killer on the long runs ( I had it in Oz 10 years ago). I would like a sport bike, it will be mostly a toy but also my only transport. I wanna be fast some day so something with potential (and a fairing). that way I can perhaps go get some tuition and let things progress from there. as a skydive instructor I am always telling my students to first master the skills then add speed, I hope self control will allow me to do that on a fastish bike, or am I hoplessly out of touch and about to throttle jocky my way into gravel rash history??:scooter: PS budgets not too musch of a problem I'm thinking near new

[avgas]

zzr4 or 6 id say. If you like it - stick with it

[Trudes]

Welcome to KB, ride safe.

[si#2]

WhyThankyou!!

[Skunk]

Welcome to the house.

ZZR400 or ZZR600, could go for an F1 (1995), 2 or 3 ZX6R or similar (you know - those other makes). They are 'sporty' but not too powerful compared to current bikes.

[V4ME]

I have just saved enough cash to by a bike, its been several years since I had my zzr 250 and now I am keen to grab a 6oo and get into some riding again.
Has anyone got any advice as to a good bike? I'm keen to have somthimg to "grow into" I figure that controling my right hand should keep me safe till I get some skills. Cheers for your coments!:doctor:

Welcome - I am also new to KB and relatively new again to bikes (used to ride years ago, now reached my mid life thrill age.
I ride a Suzuki SV650S can tell you it's brilliant. mind you there are so many brilliant bikes and I guess as long as it's in good nick and you ride sensibly any bike will do - mid size bikes are great and more than sufficient.

Enjoy

[insane1]

maybe a gsr600k6.

[V4ME]

maybe a gsr600k6.

Good choice too - Also worth looking at is the 2007 Kawasaki ER6N (or the sports fully faired version)

[insane1]

took one out 2 or 3 months ago when i had just got my full licence went for a ride from hellinsville to wellsford 1 1/2 hours later almost went a lot further bloody quick little bike took me 5 mins to get used to it test ride one youll like it.

[V4ME]

have been meaning too - I think I will - though I must say it will be hard giving up my SV650s as I really love it. however I do not really like the new SV style - too angular for me.:innocent:

[si#2]

Such a wealth of advice! thanks to everyone, eeeeeany meany miney mo its of for a test ride I go, any more comments welcome, cheers

[quickbuck]

I would buy a CBR 600 FN.

But that is me.

What is your budget?

Welcome to KB.

[si#2]

The Money is fairly flexable I am after somthing reliableish so not too old, new wouldn't be out of the question but after saving so hard I don't wana blow ALL the morgage money in one go (Free Single No kids show me the HP forms and stand back!:whocares: )

[Toaster]

I figure that controling my right hand should keep me safe till I get some skills. Cheers for your coments!:doctor:

Riiiiight.


Welcome. 600cc is probably plenty to start with. Ride safe dude.

[Toaster]

A Bandit 600 might be a good start, easy touring, not as much power as some sports bike but reasonably forgiving to ride.

Sounds sensible. But hey I have never been sensible. Good luck choosing a bike. I love bike shopping.

[si#2]

Sounds sensible. But hey I have never been sensible. Good luck choosing a bike. I love bike shopping.
sounds like good advice head over heart and all that stuff....... so its a cbr rrrr1300rrr then:brick: sensible sux hey!:nono:

[Drum]

On ya Si. Welcome to the site.

Whatever you get, enjoy yourself and stay safe.

[Edbear]

Welcome! I always reckoned the CBR600F4 had to be one of the best! Not as focussed as later models but more comfortable and plenty quick!

The ZX6R was also a great allrounder. Both more sporty than the Bandits and GSX-F's though I do love my bike as pretty quick and comfortable.

[jade]

Mate by the sounds of your first post you wanna take a 04/05 zx6r for a test ride...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-84005145.htm

Heres a cheap one on trademe in good nick - thats an 05...
You will find them on showroom floors

[Grub]

I have to add my recommendation for the Honda CBR600F (not the RR models) if you want both a bloody good sports bike as well as a bike you can ride all day and not have sore back/hands/arms/shoulders.

I did a lot of research too and talked to a lot of people and the concensus seemed to be that the CBR is one of "those" bikes - that do everything so well, they're not exciting enough for the boyz. It always wakes them up though when you get to a track day and an old bike ridden by an old fart is too fast to keep up with :)