The right bike for me?

**Tyrone** · 27th January 2011, 21:28

i started out riding a 50 cc scooter because it was cheap. i never had any kind of attachment to cars or bikes but that wee bike started something. my friend was selling his 98 rg 150e 2x and i bought it. that bike has changed my life.
shes getting old and i am seriously looking around for a new bike.
the sump casing broke and i took her into the shop to fix her and they gave me a loan bike (suzuki grass tracker 250) which changed my perspective on cruiser style. i LOve it. so comfortable and build solid, quite naked.
i am serious about buying a new bike, i am now sold on cruisers, but i want something to carry my gf so hopefully she falls in love with riding one day too.
i would like something bigger than 250 as well. i have been looking at 250intruders, does the v - twin make much of a difference in power?
i dont want to get anything over a 600, just a comfortable bike with nice power and less than 10k.
any suggestions? cheers

**blackdog** · 27th January 2011, 21:36

try one of these. this one is in chch

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-345070810.htm

**Virago** · 27th January 2011, 22:04

I'm guessing that you've got your full license?

**Tyrone** · 28th January 2011, 21:01

i am on restricted atm but keeping eyes open!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...rewritten=true
this is perfect, price, power and looks comfortable, im guessing it isnt hard to put on a sissy bar? thank you, i will chase this bike down =-)

**hellokitty** · 28th January 2011, 21:12

Originally Posted by Tyrone

i am on restricted atm but keeping eyes open!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...rewritten=true
this is perfect, price, power and looks comfortable, im guessing it isnt hard to put on a sissy bar? thank you, i will chase this bike down =-)

I looked at one of these bikes but was talked out of it, for a lot of reasons. What I ended up with one of these
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...wSpirit750.htm
I went from a 250 cruiser to this 750 and it was so easy! It has heaps more power that the 650 you were looking at. You will be able to get one in your price range easily, perhaps a 2006 or something?

**blackdog** · 28th January 2011, 22:11

Originally Posted by Tyrone

i am on restricted atm but keeping eyes open!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...rewritten=true
this is perfect, price, power and looks comfortable, im guessing it isnt hard to put on a sissy bar? thank you, i will chase this bike down =-)

you are welcome

sissy bar no worries, plenty of them around

Originally Posted by hellokitty

I looked at one of these bikes but was talked out of it, for a lot of reasons. What I ended up with one of these
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...wSpirit750.htm
I went from a 250 cruiser to this 750 and it was so easy! It has heaps more power that the 650 you were looking at. You will be able to get one in your price range easily, perhaps a 2006 or something?

i agree, a very good alternative, but you will pay substantially more for the equivalent age and mileage

**Spearfish** · 28th January 2011, 22:44

Considering the other costs of bikes it isn't big but what about the rego jump at 600?

**Berg** · 29th January 2011, 07:22

Look at a Kawasaki ER6N or ER6F if you prefer a fairing. Awesome bike to learn how to handle a bit more power. They will comfortably sit on the speed limit all day and are super forgiving in corners if you make a mistake. Also a nice upright riding position that gives good visibility. Mrs Berg has my old one and loves it.

**hellokitty** · 29th January 2011, 07:56

Originally Posted by theblackstig

i agree, a very good alternative, but you will pay substantially more for the equivalent age and mileage

Yes, you could buy the 650 new compared to the 750 a few years old.
Everyone seemed to think (myself included) that I would out-grow the 650 very quickly. I know I will enjoy the 750 for years. Being on a tight budget makes it so hard.

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Considering the other costs of bikes it isn't big but what about the rego jump at 600?

Yes the jump is big - I have a seperate rego account that has $15 go into it each week to cover the huge cost.

**AllanB** · 29th January 2011, 08:25

I'd take the Honda over the 650 Suzuki. Or keep an eye out for a tidy VN800 Kawasaki or the Suzuki equivalent .

If you have $10k to spend you should seriously look at the M50
http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/C...Boulevard+M50/

$12500 NEW so a pre-loved example should be within your budget or you may be able to talk turkey on a serious deal on a new one if you stretch your budget.

Yep it is a 800cc bike but it will be ideal two up and last you decades. The only issue I'd see is just getting used to the weight but they carry it low and have a low seat height so just take it easy - dare I say 'cruise'!

a QUICK SEARCH FINDS: http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Us...1+4294964156+0

Kawasaki http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Us...5+4294964237+0

**Spearfish** · 29th January 2011, 22:51

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Yes, you could buy the 650 new compared to the 750 a few years old.
Everyone seemed to think (myself included) that I would out-grow the 650 very quickly. I know I will enjoy the 750 for years. Being on a tight budget makes it so hard.

Yes the jump is big - I have a seperate rego account that has $15 go into it each week to cover the huge cost.

Thats a good way to do it to.
I guess an extra 50 cc for the money is hard to justify I'm at the other end of the scale with the rego on an old 125, hardly worth it. Three years then its vintage!! and $120 a year??

**blackdog** · 31st January 2011, 02:16

here you are mate... get in quick

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-351017037.htm

**hellokitty** · 31st January 2011, 08:36

[QUOTE=Spearfish;1129970829]Thats a good way to do it to.
I guess an extra 50 cc for the money is hard to justify /QUOTE]

Yes that is true - lots of people said to me that as I am paying top dollar for rego, that I may as well get a much bigger bike. I don't want a heavier and more powerful bike - I love my 750. Anway, I don't consider it wise for a new(ish) rider like me to jump on a huge bike.