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2_SL0
5th January 2009, 16:18
Well I had begun my new bike pricing, however I have decided to hold off for a while check out these upcoming 09 prices:
My jaw dropped, I was expecting an increase but not this much
09 ZX6R RRP $17895
09 R6 RRP (Next Shipment) $18k approx (Can get current shipment for 17.5k)

I stopped looking after that.
So If you are in desperate need of upgrading at the moment, grap an 08 as the first 6 months of 09 look pretty pricey.
Gubb
5th January 2009, 16:27
$500 really isn't that much of an increase. Particularly with the monstrous Tax Cuts we'll be getting.
R6_kid
5th January 2009, 16:35
09 zx9r is a completely new bike so a price increase over the last model can be expected (im sure it's come down since 07) - as for the R6, it a 2% price increase - ouch! :whistle:

Anyone who pays ticket price for a new bike at a shop is selling themselves short.
AllanB
5th January 2009, 16:41
Yep - what rips your panties more is bikes like the CB1300 that could be picked up for $13k are now $15. Exactly the same ride other than a different colour option.
Quasievil
5th January 2009, 16:49
Exchange rate hasnt helped, was a cross rate of about 68 then went to 50 now sitting at 58 ish, I expect it to go down as low as 40 in the next 12 months, and if that happens expect a lot more than $500 increase.

We brought some cover so could hold our prices infact some went down, but next year expect to be paying a hell of a lot more for your gear and bike habbits people.
2_SL0
5th January 2009, 16:49
Ok, Im not sure what some of you are working on, but I will explain in more detail.
Current Zx6r can be had for 15k, when it was first released in 07 it was 16k. The new model is 17.8k. I see that as a significant price increase.

R6's, have always been pricey however there are a small number of 09 early shipments for around 17.5k, but the next shipment will be over 18k. BUT previous to this a new R6 could be purchased for around 16.5k (maybe cheaper), again I see that as a significant increase.

If like me you generally upgrade bike every 2 years, you will notice a distinct difference in changeover price.
2nd hand prices will increase however not immediately.
2_SL0
5th January 2009, 16:53
09 zx9r is a completely new bike so a price increase over the last model can be expected (im sure it's come down since 07) - as for the R6, it a 2% price increase - ouch! :whistle:

Anyone who pays ticket price for a new bike at a shop is selling themselves short.

On a sidenote, where can I get the 09 ZX9r
Quasievil
5th January 2009, 16:55
On a sidenote, where can I get the 09 ZX9r


I might grab a few of them actually, sound great
short-circuit
5th January 2009, 17:01
Particularly with the monstrous Tax Cuts we'll be getting.

That was sarcasm right?
Gubb
5th January 2009, 17:06
That was sarcasm right?

Aye.

10 motherfuckin' char.
Owl
5th January 2009, 17:14
That was sarcasm right?

I fucken hope so, cause I blinged him for that:laugh:
Hitcher
5th January 2009, 17:47
Sounds like a good time to buy an Aprilia SL750 Shiver...
2_SL0
5th January 2009, 17:51
Sounds like a good time to buy an Aprilia SL750 Shiver...

Indeed, I will be looking at the Shiver, KTM 690 and maybe something else?
Hitcher
5th January 2009, 17:56
Indeed, I will be looking at the Shiver, KTM 690 and maybe something else?

The Striple could be an interesting place to look...

Indeed a head-to-head comparison of these three would be "interesting".
2_SL0
5th January 2009, 19:42
Hmmm, those are the three I am contemplating.
Macontour
5th January 2009, 21:20
When I bought my XJ650 2nd hand in 1983, I paid $4995. That was probably pretty close to 6 months pay for me. If you look at what you get today for 6 months pay, the increase in power, handling, tyres, brakes, suspension and so on, bikes today are actually damn cheap.

having recently got back into bikes I was stunned at how much we could get for our $$$$$
Devil
6th January 2009, 06:58
Hmmm, those are the three I am contemplating.

My last bike choice (6 months ago) was between the Striple and the KTM... I bought the KTM...
Both of the them push buttons very well!
Hailwood
6th January 2009, 14:21
Hitcher Mark did tell me you bought one..how is it?
Hitcher
6th January 2009, 14:27
Hitcher Mark did tell me you bought one..how is it?

Collect it this evening I do. Excited I am. White it is.
2_SL0
6th January 2009, 16:12
Jealous I am.
Hitcher
6th January 2009, 21:36
Pictures there are: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=89680
2_SL0
7th January 2009, 17:57
Bike looks nice, I took a 690 SMR for a spin today, hmmmmm, very nice.
samgab
7th January 2009, 18:07
Hmmm, talking like Yoda you all are.