Suzuki RF900, thoughts?

**nzspokes** · 21st May 2012, 21:46

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

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4) Tyres = Depends on what you use & how you use them. The worst I had was 3,000km's from a rear (Pirelli Diablo). Had the front for twice that distance. But with a tyre like a PR 2CT you should be getting twice that or more.

See thats an issue for me. Running costs will be much higher. My bike I can only really get BT45s for it for $200 and consensus is I should get 15k out of it.

But then again older bikes always need little bits fixing.

**ducatilover** · 21st May 2012, 21:53

Originally Posted by nzspokes

See thats an issue for me. Running costs will be much higher. My bike I can only really get BT45s for it for $200 and consensus is I should get 15k out of it.

But then again older bikes always need little bits fixing.

Put the ZZR600 on your list of to-own bikes then, they take a 160 rear, which is nice and cheap when you buy Pilot Powers.
The E model 600 was a brilliant bike, my D model suits me perfectly and has more power than I need.

**Boob Johnson** · 21st May 2012, 21:54

Originally Posted by nzspokes

See thats an issue for me. Running costs will be much higher. My bike I can only really get BT45s for it for $200 and consensus is I should get 15k out of it.

But then again older bikes always need little bits fixing.

Well you don't have to get the most pricey tyres. You can get a brand new set of Conti Motions for $350 on Trade Me. They are a sports/touring tyre that will last way longer than a tyre like the Diablo. Of course not as sticky but still do the job well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-476148837.htm

**EJK** · 21st May 2012, 21:57

Also Avon Storm they have at cycletreads. I heard those tyres have good lasting value, probably the most popular touring tyres (some web search say over 30,000 MILES). Not sure if they have 170/60 x 17 rear but you can always enquire.

**MSTRS:Me** · 22nd May 2012, 07:42

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Drew was on an RF900?

I didn't want to be the one to say it first, but yes indeed he was.
Only bike that never threw him off...

**nzspokes** · 22nd May 2012, 07:50

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Well you don't have to get the most pricey tyres. You can get a brand new set of Conti Motions for $350 on Trade Me. They are a sports/touring tyre that will last way longer than a tyre like the Diablo. Of course not as sticky but still do the job well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-476148837.htm

Cool. Im never going to be good enough to need flash tyres. Guess I better go look at one of these things then.

**Boob Johnson** · 22nd May 2012, 07:55

Originally Posted by MSTRS

I didn't want to be the one to say it first, but yes indeed he was.
Only bike that never threw him off...

Ha ha, that's awesome!

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Cool. Im never going to be good enough to need flash tyres. Guess I better go look at one of these things then.

Yea you won't regret it. Keep us posted on your progress.

**nzspokes** · 22nd May 2012, 08:04

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Yea you won't regret it. Keep us posted on your progress.

Well have to move my 400 first. But will try to get to ride one this week.

**5150** · 22nd May 2012, 08:28

I sold my 97 RF900, and went through BMW R1100GS, Kawasaki Z1000, 675 Daytona and now the 900 Hornet. And I must quietly admit that I miss the old RF. We did 3 South Island trips on it 2 up with everything but kitchen sink, and it was the most comfy bike (according to the other half) that we ever had for long distance touring and pillion comfort. Past Reefton I had it cranked up to 160mph. Was funny when I told wife as she thought speedo was in kms not mph. That was two up with all our gear. Milage we got 190miles before reserve from full tank. The Hornet is as close comfort wise to the RF bar the lack of wind protection. I would happily buy another low milage RF if I could find the right one