In the market. Can't decide!

[Metalor]

Ok guys, haven't been on here in a while. Don't really do the forum thing anymore, BUT I need your help!

I'm in the market for a new bike after just getting back from a 4 month tour through Europe (on a Vstrom :P hehe).

The bikes I'm looking at are hornet 900, z750 os gsr600... the new Hornet 600 is my dream bike but sadly it's out of my price range at the moment.

Any buying advice will be appreciated!

Cheers

[5150]

There is a Mint Z750 and Z1000 at Boyd Motorcycles at the moment. Could be down your alley...

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Sto...p=8297&t=2&c=0

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Sto...p=7850&t=2&c=0

[Maha]

Take the time and go have a look around, you (and only you) can decide which bike suits/fits ..all very well sitting on here saying yeah/na/yeah/na etc..
You may be suprised just how easy it is get the bike you really really want.
Dont be put of by the price, thats just a starting point..if you want it, you'll find a way to get it...thats how I ended up with the FZ8

[Metalor]

The z1000 looks pretty nice! Any feedback on these? Are they as reliable as the hornets?

thanks Maha, it's hard to take the time though, I'm itching for a new bike! haha

[5150]

The z1000 looks pretty nice! Any feedback on these? Are they as reliable as the hornets?

thanks Maha, it's hard to take the time though, I'm itching for a new bike! haha

Well, that Zed Thou happens to be my old bike that I have just traded in on my new mount. It has everything done to it and it goes like a cut cat. It has ZX10 shock, tail tidy, crash bungs, headwork done, full Micron race system, and pack rack. It goes bloody nice. Only traded it in when i saw they just got a Triumph 675 Daytona which i always wanted.
Plus Glenn and Greg are great to deal with too.

[Metalor]

Oh really? Wow! Just a wee bit out of my budget unfortunately

I've seen a hornet 900 on trademe for $4800 that might be a good buy, pretty high ks on it though. ARRRGGG!! Decisions!

[Metalor]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

[5150]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

Lets put it this way. It is well sorted bike. And Zed motors are indestructable. This thing goes well. Not using any oil. Everything works well. Oh, even has heated grips if you planning trips in winter. And with ZX10 shock it handles way better then a standard Zed.

[5150]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

Oh, and if you waved foldies in front of the boys, I would say you might even get it for around $7K

[DR650gary]

Take the time and go have a look around, you (and only you) can decide which bike suits/fits ..all very well sitting on here saying yeah/na/yeah/na etc..
You may be suprised just how easy it is get the bike you really really want.
Dont be put of by the price, thats just a starting point..if you want it, you'll find a way to get it...thats how I ended up with the FZ8

I agree, although I like all bikes, just some more than others. If you don't like it, sell it and get another

I found the Z1000 too short in the front for me. Felt like I was heading over the bars all the time or staring at the front wheel. My ride at the time was a ZRX1200 so there is a bit of difference in the seating position.

Go sit on a few at the dealers around town and imagine yourself in the reflection of the shop windows and see what makes you like it the most.

I thought the Hornet 900 was a really good bike, undervalued with heaps of power, just didn't give me a buzz. Seemed a small bike though and that may appeal. Nice power range and cheap for what it was. Have read a few forum posts and it seems to have a very loyal following among it's owners.

Just my thoughts.

I would recommend a TDM900 but they are a bit out of your budget and may not be sporty enough for you.

Cheers and enjoy whatever you get.

[breakaway]

Offer 7k, they'll probably take it. The market is in the toilet atm

[Kendog]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

I know where you could get a nice hornet 900 for $7500.
It has ohlins shock, aftermarket exhausts (nice sound) power commander and dyno tuned. Aftermarket seat, mirrors, leavers, grips, pack rack.
Real nice to ride, I should know it's my wife's bike and I get to ride it to work.

Some photos from a little while ago here (the black one)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...gs-Hornet-mods

[gijoe1313]

Well, it's a good feeling to be in the market for a new bike - go in and ride them all! Being slightly biased, you won't go wrong with a 900 Hornet - but a zed bike with all that fruit is also highly appealing!

Just go out, test ride them all and see which one tickles your fancy most! (And seeing as you have an impeccable choice for a chewfiddy, I'm sure you will be very pleasantly surprised with the bigger version when you ride it!)

[5150]

More pics from when I had it

[Metalor]

hey guys!!

Thank you for all the help. Kendog, that hornet looks awesome!

I'm going to have a look a hornet tonight... price looks pretty good although the ks are pretty high.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=395848807

What do you reckon?

5150 - Bike is gorgeous but the price of the hornets is swaying we that way i thinnk... plus, i love hornets :P Will have to see what this machine tonight is like.