Sub 1 litre everyday bike?

**The Stranger:Me** · 24th May 2011, 21:36

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Hornet 900, every single time.

I may or may not be biased, however.

Or a fucken fag!

**Gremlin** · 24th May 2011, 23:05

I've tested the hornet more than any of you nancies.

She had the 90k service a couple of weeks ago. I fill with 6000km of gas, then a quick half day service... 2-3 services a year.

Now and then I throw a chain and sprockets, maybe some pads her way...

oh, and some tyres. PR2 front has more than 18k on it, might have to get another in a couple of thousand?

**davebullet** · 25th May 2011, 08:47

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I fill with 6000km of gas

No wonder they look so ugly with such a big tank!

**phantom67** · 25th May 2011, 13:56

I believe 'Hornet' is the answer to your question, although I would love a Triumph Street Triple if I had the cha-ching.

**Ender EnZed** · 25th May 2011, 15:35

OP is currently riding a GN250. Many of the bikes suggested so far would be quite a step up and also unnecessary for most commuting scenarios.

A Bandit 600 or SV650 will be cheaper to run than any of these 100hp+ bikes and still feel like a rocketship in comparison to a GN. You can get one for less than $6.5k as well.

**Ender EnZed** · 25th May 2011, 15:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-378159813.htm

**tigertim20** · 25th May 2011, 16:33

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

OP is currently riding a GN250. Many of the bikes suggested so far would be quite a step up and also unnecessary for most commuting scenarios.

A Bandit 600 or SV650 will be cheaper to run than any of these 100hp+ bikes and still feel like a rocketship in comparison to a GN. You can get one for less than $6.5k as well.

and the humble hornet 600!!
friend of mine bought one with 100k on the clock. he did have to do the head gasket, but its a great little bike for commuting, and more than enough Zip if you feel like a spirited ride. that or the bandy would give the OP plenty of room to grow for sure

**AllanB** · 25th May 2011, 18:44

Hornet 900 or SV650.

**Zadkiel** · 25th May 2011, 18:55

I've actually sold my GN250 now. Ridden a few other bikes, but yeah, I don't need huge power.

**Madness** · 25th May 2011, 18:57

What about a tidy but older GSXR750 or ZX7R? Unless, of course you do prefer same-sex relationships, then go with the Hornetto.

**Ender EnZed** · 25th May 2011, 19:07

Originally Posted by Madness

What about a tidy but older GSXR750 or ZX7R?

They're hardly the most useful as commuters, and as a step up from a GN250 would be a complete waste. Or binned.

**rustyrobot** · 25th May 2011, 19:12

Howabout a GSX600Fteapot or GSR600? Keep you under the 601cc to save some pingers on rego, and seem like fairly sensible step-up bikes with room to grow. Good for touring, weekend blats and commutes - and common enough not to have to scour the internet for spare parts.

For example:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-377739583.htm
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...p?p=1130046204
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-376333594.htm