Too big a move up?

[McJim]

Confident - that's the word that scares me. Whether you can move up depends what is between your ears. Confident riding on a 250 could get you killed on an 1100. I took a step from a 250 twin to a 600 twin. First countryside corner I went in way too hot (thought I was doing 120 but I was doing 160) managed to keep it upright but gave myself a fright.

So long as you use your head and have some humility you'll be fine. Cocky bastards can end up all over the scenery.

good luck.

[Laxi]

ive been eyeing up zx12rs

[kave]

I dont know you so I cant recommend yay or nay. If you do decide to do it, the weight at low speeds will be a bigger suprise than the power (at least it was for me going from a SG350 to a GSXR1100). You have to have the bike quite upright when stopping and pay a lot more attention during low speed manouvers. It all becomes second-nature relatively quickly, but can catch you out in the first few weeks. Expect at least one low speed, or stationary drop (though if you are very careful it may not happen to you).

How fast you go is controlled by your wrist. That being said, on a 250 if you want to go somewhere you just crank open the throttle and "go hard" and never really learn good throttle control. A ZZR1100 will teach you good throttle control, and if you try treating it like a 250 the lesson will be painful.

In essence, if you have a wee bit of self-control you will be fine. If you are unsure whether you have sufficient self control ask yourself if your mates would be happy riding pillion with you as the rider. If the answer is no, then you are probably riding like a twat and I would recommend against an 1100.

[scumdog]

or you will find yourself stuck up something wondering how the hell...

Steve

Yep, me too DB, sometimes those beer-goggles are just too powerful eh?


OH, and back on topic - I beleive you'll have a few 'oh shit' moments stepping up to a bike like that unless you have really good self-control

[Lurch]

I went from the GT250R to my SV1000s. I'm glad I did, it's the bike I wanted at the price I could afford, I think that's all that matters really.

I say do it if you are realistic and honest to yourself about the risk.

[The Stranger:Me]

I've been looking at bigger bikes and spotted one on TardMe I like the look of, it's a Kawasaki ZZR1100 C1. Is this too big a move up from a 250 or is it all in the amount of wrist movement ?? I'm generally a confident rider, ride in all weather but not been on anything bigger than a 250. I know it's my decision but like to see a bit of dissention, it's so rare

If you have to ask the answer is yes it is too big a move up.

[Madness]

Get the D-model and a perm.

[_STAIN_]

don't do it

[cs363]

Get the D-model and a perm.

Get the perm first though.

[speedpro]

It's not so much the size, as the sheer ease you can end up going seriously fast with no real sensation. Cars end up going really really slowly all the time, until you look at the speedo and see a number that will have you walking home if caught. Self control is what it's all about and being alert. Consider running costs as well. Great bikes though.

I think there was a modification to the oil feed to #2(?) main bearing which may be worth checking on but that may only have been an issue on BIG hp modified ones.

[TomJ]

So long as you use your head and have some humility you'll be fine. Cocky bastards can end up all over the scenery.

good luck.[/QUOTE]

point well made!!

[Danae]

After getting that you can't get many higher cc bikes...whereas if you upgrade to a 400cc then you can only go up.

[varminter]

Decided to flag the monster bike idea, likely look for a 650 V twin. Got the wife interested now. See pillion post. Thank you all for your input.

[_STAIN_]

an excellent choice

Decided to flag the monster bike idea, likely look for a 650 V twin. Got the wife interested now. See pillion post. Thank you all for your input.

[mossy1200]

Decided to flag the monster bike idea, likely look for a 650 V twin. Got the wife interested now. See pillion post. Thank you all for your input.

sv650 is great bike but pillion would prefer the 1100 and the 1100 would be easier to ride with rear weight added of a passanger.Short wheel base with high passanger leaves you with very light front end.Would advise try before you buy.For two up you may be better with more torque and longer wheel base with dual seat assy.
Has your budget changed.What figure are you looking at?
Peter is selling his most awesome maintained gsx1100 collectable.Would make an awesome two up headturning bike.
This bike is in top condition and will retain or increase in value.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=236091829