Pootler
Ive been lookin pretty seriously at a Bandit 1200 but I guess I need to look about a bit at other bikes. Ive seen a few RF900s that look interesting. More hp and lighter than the Bandit and with a fairing.
Whos owned one and what have you thought of them?
Originally Posted by Katman
Forum whore
Loved mine. Did 3 Grand Challenges on it. Not as comfy as the Bandit but quicker - esp on rough windy roads.
Pootler
They seem pretty cheap. I do like some fairing. Motor seems to be pretty much the same as the Bandits etc.
Do they have a fuel gauge?
Jam and tarts....
IMO the best value for money bike around.
Strong engines and still a pretty quick bike (faster than I'd ever use!)
Look good in my eyes.
If I had $3-4k to spend on a bike it'd be top of my list, only other bike I'd pick over it for that kind of coin would be an early VFR800
Alloy, stainless and Ti polishing.
Bling your bike out!
PM me
Fully qualified Sifter.
I've got a nice RF900 I'd sell you for 4k mate.
Pootler
Well to be honest I love my 400. And I would never use a 200kph to speed. In saying that I think my 400 may do 200.
But the punch of a 900 would be fun.
Pootler
I would be trading in which may be hard from auck/wellie. Is that one of the ones on your website?
Fully qualified Sifter.
Sell your GPZ privately mate. Yes.
Pootler
What are they like for pillions?
Pootler
Yeah, thats a thought. May try to track one down for a test ride. Is it the red or black one?
Still lust after that Blue CB1300 youve got.
Fully qualified Sifter.
Red and Grey they are. I've got a lowish mileage green and silver one with and Ohlins shock in it and polished wheels you could have for 5k.
Pootler
Cool. I may chuck the GPZ up on TM and see if I get any bites. I think it will scrape in for a Lams bike so may be worth enough for a good deposit.
Jam and tarts....
I don't need the theoretical top speed my ZZR6 is capable of but, I always want MOAR TORQUES!!!!!!
Alloy, stainless and Ti polishing.
Bling your bike out!
PM me
Pootler
Been watching this one, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=459754412
Do they have little glove boxes in the fairing?
Forum whore
Speaking as an ex owner of an RF900, I can honestly say there isn't a better bike in the $3k to 4k range (might be looking at other bikes any higher than that myself). The motor is TUFF! Suzuki made them as a middle ground between the 750 & the 1100 (from 94 to 98). They use the bottom end of the 1100 but with only 937cc's at the top which makes them virtually indestructible as the 1100 mill was already known to be bullet proof! The RF900 can easily do over 200,000+ km's without any major mechanical work. Being a "sport tourer" (imo 2/3 sport, 1/3 tourer) you can ride all day comfortably but also mix it up in the twisties.
Another positive for these bikes is they hold their value well. I bought a 1994 RF900R in August 2007 at 75,000km's for $2950 with a mint paint job from Colemans in Auckland. I rode it for 6 months clocking up 15,000km's. In that time I put new sprockets & chain on it, new tyres. I personally freshened up the fluids, put new brake pads in it & bleed the lines & then sold it for $4200. The guy that bought it laughed at me like he got the bargain of the century when he rode off from my place lol. 5 years on, the same bike sells for about the same $$$.
An RF900R, IMHO = the most under rated bike on the market.
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks