Where to go next?

**boman** · 24th January 2011, 19:57

I currently ride a 2008 SV 1000. 25,000km. I have owned it from new. It has been a great reliable bike, but it no longer really lights my fire. Now there are some specials around GSXR 750 for around $16000 new. Do I?? Or is the sv going to be more fun in the long run. Looking towards track days and reasonable road trips. I do Wanagnui each Xmas.

Is there anyone who has done this change? Any regrets? What is the Gsxr like to travel on.

I am really just after ideas and feed back right now. I do still enjoy the SV, but I am eyeing a change also.

**SMOKEU** · 24th January 2011, 20:06

Take a GSXR1000 for a test ride. I've heard many good things about them.

**boman** · 24th January 2011, 20:08

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Take a GSXR1000 for a test ride. I've heard many good things about them.

So have I. The couple of salespeople I have spoken too, all recommend the 750 over the thou. Especially with the track days in mind. More flickable and better handling. Apparantly.

**SMOKEU** · 24th January 2011, 20:13

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Sport/GSX-R1000/

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Sport/GSX-R750/

Suzuki NZ state that the current model GSXR1000 has a 205kg curb mass compared to the 198kg curb mass of the GSXR750. You probably won't notice the weight difference that much.

**Hitcher** · 24th January 2011, 20:15

The GSX-R750 has to be one of the best motorcycles ever made. And I would have said that prior to becoming a Suzuki owner.

**YellowDog** · 24th January 2011, 20:18

The SV and GSXR are poles apart.

If you want to race, then the GSXR is the way to go.

Why don't you look at other marques before making up your mind?

**boman** · 24th January 2011, 20:20

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The GSX-R750 has to be one of the best motorcycles ever made. And I would have said that prior to becoming a Suzuki owner.

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

**boman** · 24th January 2011, 20:23

Originally Posted by YellowDog

The SV and GSXR are poles apart.

If you want to race, then the GSXR is the way to go.

Why don't you look at other marques before making up your mind?

The only other bike, that interests me, is a 675. Especially the 675R. But I like the Suzuki brand, and the finish of the bikes is very good. I have looked at the Triumph range and was a little disappointed at the finish. But i have yet to test ride one yet.

**paturoa** · 24th January 2011, 20:25

I'll buy it off you for $500! (I miss mine sooooo much)

Seriously though, have you though about getting a rat track bike 4/6 hundie and keep the SV. The price of a rat would be way less than your trade up price and you'd get to see how that goes. Also there are too many peeps that have dropped their bikes on track days.

If I had the money I'd have kept my SV. Its the sound and passing grunt that I realy miss.

Yours looks really nice with the lower fairing, Yoshis, tail tidy, fairing balde, seat, braided lines etc.

Hell, will you take $600?

**blackdog** · 24th January 2011, 20:27

Originally Posted by boman

The only other bike, that interests me, is a 675. Especially the 675R. But I like the Suzuki brand, and the finish of the bikes is very good. I have looked at the Triumph range and was a little disappointed at the finish. But i have yet to test ride one yet.

yes, very very yummy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-349180028.htm

**Hitcher** · 24th January 2011, 20:29

Originally Posted by boman

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

Get in touch with Pussy. His arse is very discerning and he rides a GSX-R750 over longish distances, as does Mrs P -- they have a matched set in their gargre.

**jafar** · 24th January 2011, 20:30

Originally Posted by boman

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

Try them all

R1 Yamaha is a rocketship

ZX10's are good buying at the moment, some of the old stock has been discounted

CBR 1000RR would be the pick of the litre bikes, but the prices are a bit out there for the new ones.

Or you could go for something european

**boman** · 24th January 2011, 20:30

Originally Posted by paturoa

I'll buy it off you for $500! (I miss mine sooooo much)

Seriously though, have you though about getting a rat track bike 4/6 hundie and keep the SV. The price of a rat would be way less than your trade up price and you'd get to see how that goes. Also there are too many peeps that have dropped their bikes on track days.

If I had the money I'd have kept my SV. Its the sound and passing grunt that I realy miss.

Yours looks really nice with the lower fairing, Yoshis, tail tidy, fairing balde, seat, braided lines etc.

Hell, will you take $600?

That is what I am afraid of. Missing the SV. Might talk lovingly to the bank and have both.