The converted

[texmo]

I am thinking of selling my scooter and buying a motorbike, Whats a bike thats been proven to be a good 1000cc sports bike for under $6-7k?

[John]

I am thinking of selling my scooter and buying a motorbike, Whats a bike thats been proven to be a good 1000cc sports bike for under $6-7k?

Whoa thats a big jump maybe a 600cc first? the 1litres are incredibly fiesty.

I'm looking at trying to get a zx6r (95'ish) they are around that price range, and the bigger zx9r is also...

[Mr Skid]

Comming from a two stroke scooter, you might have trouble getting your head around the power delivery of a 1000cc 4 stroke sports bike.

I'd suggest looking for a 500cc two stroke, like a RG500. They have similar power to a 1000 4 stroke, but with the two stroke power delivery you are familar with.

[NhuanH]

Comming from a two stroke scooter, you might have trouble getting your head around the power delivery of a 1000cc 4 stroke sports bike.

I'd suggest looking for a 500cc two stroke, like a RG500. They have similar power to a 1000 4 stroke, but with the two stroke power delivery you are familar with.

Forget "weenie" 500 strokers, try a Suzuki High-abuser!

[White trash]

I'd suggest looking for a 500cc two stroke, like a RG500. They have similar power to a 1000 4 stroke, but with the two stroke power delivery you are familar with.

I'd suggest not listening to anything this guy sez.

RG500. Similar power to a litre bike. Oh stop, my sides hurt.

[Maximus]

I'd suggest not listening to anything this guy sez.

RG500. Similar power to a litre bike. Oh stop, my sides hurt.

Yea, what he said!

[Motu]

Comming from a two stroke scooter, you might have trouble getting your head around the power delivery of a 1000cc 4 stroke sports bike.

I'd suggest looking for a 500cc two stroke, like a RG500. They have similar power to a 1000 4 stroke, but with the two stroke power delivery you are familar with.

Heh,heh - put him into orbit...or obit?

[Lou Girardin]

Yeah, don't buy as late model reliable four stroke, get a has-been knackered two stroke.

[badlieutenant]

Whoa thats a big jump maybe a 600cc first? the 1litres are incredibly fiesty.

I'm looking at trying to get a zx6r (95'ish) they are around that price range, and the bigger zx9r is also...

massive jump.
zx9r i like. me want.

[bugjuice]

go find a 6 that suits you best. That's more than enough for the roads, and especially coming from a scooter. It'll almost be like learning to ride again, so don't overwhelm yourself, or you'll quickly get into unknown territory. Have a look on trademe, ride a few, and see what best fits your butt/budget/beliefs (the 3 Bs)

[John]

Infact, try find a 350 Goose! That would get you into the swing of a bike! without the danger of the bigger ones, and without the cost of the 250's Just an Idea..

Otherwise, as I orignally said - go find a tamer 600.. be carefull with the older big 4's though they are abit heavy, upwards of 200kg dry..

[Skunk]

I am thinking of selling my scooter and buying a motorbike, Whats a bike thats been proven to be a good 1000cc sports bike for under $6-7k?

Fuck mate, you're either real good or looking to crash.
Get a 95ish 600 first... That's in the price range you're looking at and still has enough go to kill you (if THAT is what you're looking for... )

Edit: John has a better idea

Infact, try find a 350 Goose! That would get you into the swing of a bike! without the danger of the bigger ones, and without the cost of the 250's

Boyles here in Wgtn have one for $3500.

[Mr Skid]

I'd suggest not listening to anything this guy sez.

RG500. Similar power to a litre bike. Oh stop, my sides hurt.

Hey hey, don't be knocking, anyone talented enough to step up from a scoot to a thou will be able to handle a 500cc two stroke.
Oh what's that? My humor is too subtle? Here's a smily for ya then

And here's just the bike for texmo!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-27330844.htm

Vespa's are soooo cool right? Well how cool would four 125cc vespas be? That'd be just ace eh?

Well that's how cool a RG500 is. You'd be the envy of all your single expansion chamber mates.

[Biff]

I'm with the majority here mate - a scooter to a litre bike is a big jump. And scooter and motor bike riding are leagues apart anyway.

Stick to a 500 or 600 for a few months (at least) first. Maybe a Fazer, Bandit or Hornet - all great bikes with plenty of poke and very forgiving, so excellent to hone your biking skills and have great fun on.

[Motoracer]

Hey mate, why a thousand? Just want to know your opinion.

Cheers, MR.