The converted

[Two Smoker]

I said fast enough but thats not what I want is it..... I want a bike mostly for old highway 16 something that will cain around the corners up there....

Then you want a 400... 400 i reckon was basically disigned on SH16...

My RG150 puts out 32hp at the rear wheel... My ZXR400 puts out about 55-60hp at the rear wheel and is quiker than a VFR and NSR...

My GSX-R600 (top of the line, one of the quickest 600's) has 100hp at the back wheel, and for about $2500 will have 120hp at the back wheel... This bike is quicker than ANY car (including most FULLY done up rice cars)

then you have the litre bike which are FUCKING insane.... 260+ comes up VERY quickly...

Your talking about doing 170-180 top speed on a scooter (same top speed as my RG150) my ZXR does 230kmh and my GSX-R will do 200kmh...... in THIRD GEAR... I suggest buying a 600....like a Hornet etc...

[texmo]

I said fast enough but thats not what I want is it..... I want a bike mostly for old highway 16 something that will cain around the corners up there....

I must point out im not hear to argue after reading what you people have said I probly wont get a thou.....

[Ghost Lemur]

I want a 1000cc Because of the power I ahve ridden: fxr150 slower than my scooter, a nsr250 faster than scooter but not quite fast enough, a couple of in betweens and a hornet 600 nice fast enough and I loved every minute of it, I have also been on a 1000cc motoguzzie as a pillion and a suzzuki of some sorts.
If what you say is true cold and I can keen up with the thou's then I might just buy one of them I have been riding bikes scince I was 15 and a half and I have ridden a scooter for the last year for atleast 1 hour a day, but I cant compare that to a bike scooter is as much riding a horse as it is a bike.
Im not a great rider I dont want to die I do take it easy I do know what my limits are racing on mt wellington taught my that, Its pure froth right now though But I would like to get a 4 stroke 600-1000cc any less and I may as well stick with scooter speed wise a runner which is a 180cc auto which I can get for $2500 and stick a Fabrizi Racing kit on it along with an up gear kit chamber and all the rest of it for another $2000 will go 170km and will put 33 HP out at the rear wheel ( after it goes through the automatic gear box) Which will beat any of your 250-600cc's along scenic drive. a 1960ish lambretta and a px200 both tuned beat a 911 turbo along that road on sunday the porky couldnt have gone much faster either as it was wheel skidding at the corners.
In short I want a bike that will have enough power to chug along with everyone else on rides.....

Please take the following as being constructive, and think about it before you shrug it off.

In the above quote I noticed multiple references to being able to "beat" other vehicles. This stands out a lot more than your earlier statement about knowing your own limits.

You are obviously a competitive person. Certainly nothing wrong with that.

But here is my suggestion. Would you consider getting a sex-hundy (lots of loving at the 636 atm)? The only area you may loose out with a 600 over a 1000 is in top end, and you're not going to be Ghostriding on the road because you know your limits. So a 600 is more than capable of keeping up with anyone (rider dependant obviously). This would have the added benefit of saving you about $7k. With this left over you could get yourself a 400 or a bucket and get racing.

Get you highspeed fun on the track, and enjoy road riding for what it is (not saying you have to be a nana, a sexhundy aint no nana's bike).

[Two Smoker]

I must point out im not hear to argue after reading what you people have said I probly wont get a thou.....

never thought you were if you get a thou thats your decision.... but have a ride of some bikes, see what you think...

[texmo]

230km/hr on bike makes you sweat ..... 160km/hr on 10" wheels is plain fucking scary you cant compare the two I have been about 260 in my dads can 140 on a scoot feels faster.

[texmo]

I have been bucket racing but enjoy scooter racing more takes a LOT more skill I still think some of thoes bucket dude have skill I race with them, but I cant get to tamanuri this weekend which is a shame

[Sensei]

Hey there Texmo .I'v been riding Big HP 1000's for over 10 years & have owned 50+ bikes . Sounds like what the Lads have said about either a 400cc / 600cc would do you fine ,not to sure how long ya been riding or how old you are but don't get caught up in the fact that you have to have a 1000 just to look Kool . Know of alot of 1000cc riders that cann't even beat themselves off let alone beat a 400/600c rider throught the twistys . But they have the Big bike as it makes them look like they know what they are doing .
If a 1000 is what you want then None of us here can tell you other wise . Think about what you want out of you bike & if your skill is better than the bike demands if all good then Happy riding Dude .

[texmo]

I am 18 I have been riding for around 3 years before that I moutain biked down hill slalim, I have average riding skills I do know my limits ( I drove a gts-t for the best part of 6 months that did 13 sec 1/4's ). I want a bike that can go 120km'hr all day long have lots of punch at the speed and be able to corner like nothing else. So I probly wont get a tho after what I have read maby a new 600 or the likes. But I have to wait and see as im currenty a bum and have quit my job.

[Skunk]

I want a bike that can go 120km'hr all day long have lots of punch at the speed and be able to corner like nothing else. So I probly wont get a tho after what I have read maby a new 600 or the likes.

A later model 400 sportsbike will do that (if you can find one in your price range), otherwise any 600 sportbike will do it and still be light enough to flick and corner easily.
Remember that it's the weight that determines cornering ability of the bike first.

[SPORK]

VFR400 NC30? Cheap as chips!

[texmo]

I would love a VFR400 mmmmmm but at the same time a gsxr600

[zadok]

Only 18..... think of insurance premiums as well.
An older bike like a Yamaha XJ 900 might be the ticket, plus it's shaft drive.... what a bonus!

Marty

[Posh Tourer :P]

"can get for $2500 and stick a Fabrizi Racing kit on it along with an up gear kit chamber and all the rest of it for another $2000 will go 170km and will put 33 HP out at the rear wheel ( after it goes through the automatic gear box) Which will beat any of your 250-600cc's along scenic drive. a 1960ish lambretta and a px200 both tuned beat a 911 turbo along that road on sunday the porky couldnt have gone much faster either as it was wheel skidding at the corners."

Have you tried one of these keeping up with a reasonable rider who knows the road, say TS on his RG150? My bet is the porsche was on a road far too small for it. Ive followed, "comfortably", on my R65, a BMW325i who was getting the back out back from Piha. I wouldnt be fooled into thinking that a 600 is an easy touch, you could absolutely fly past that porsche (I suspect) on a ZXR400 on good tyres....

[Two Smoker]

ok...mmmmm
TS.. what you doing this weekend.
I wouldnt start skiting too soon mate.... TS on his RG 150 will kick your ass on any scenic drive (or most roads for that mater) while your on that thing

Im free next weekend racing this one though... and my front tyre is a bit shagged..... still fun having battles with MR though....

[Shade]

Yeah i'd say go for a ride with a skilled rider first dude. You'll be sorely mistaken of your skills. I know i was the first time, hehe.