Recommendation for 600cc sports bike

[CHOPPA]

That ZX6 looks like bloody good buying. The zx6 would be my pick

[Gone Burger]

Nice to see some decent advice coming through for a change. And nice work deciding on a 600 instead of jumping straight to a thou. Sounds like you have the right mindset about the upgrade. As others have said here, test ride a few different types on 600's and you will see there is a difference with comfort between them. Even if only slight. I went shopping for a 600 and rode the GSXR, CBR and R6. All great bikes and there were things I liked and didn't like about each of them. For me it came down to the most comfortable riding position for my body size. The R6 won on comfort but failed on height. That was the con to it. Too tall. The CBR seemed to easy to ride and I was concered I may get a little too complaicent on it, needed a challenge to keep me alert. The GSXR was a great ride but I didn't like how it reved compared to the R6. So ride your top picks and you will learn what you do like about them, and what doesn't feel right.

Good luck for your test mate, it's a wicked step to get through. Then the fun really begins

[DR650gary]

what do you guys think of this bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-484927686.htm
sorry i dont know how to create a link. also how much is registration for a 600cc?

That looks a good'n. We have had 2 in the family and they are a great bike, commutn, cruisin, racin and they do really well at track days if you are so inclined. The seller says he is open to offers so you may have some pennies over. Certainly worth a close look.

Cheers

[ducatilover]

Get the one that gives you wood.

Simple as that.

This.
You really can't go wrong with newer 600cc bikes.

[kx250]

Get some track time in as well. A day on a race track is money very well spent to improve your skills.

ive really though about going to a track day just sounds really intiminating, pretty much dont want to look like a fool infront of everyone haha ill keep an eye out for one of those track days with an intructor or something. Sounds like great fun tho giving your bike hell and knowing your not going to get into trouble by the cops and would be fairly safe.

Got a question bout some gear actually, at the moment my gear is average but not great so i was hoping if i had some coin left over maybe upgrading my riding gear. would you say get a good jacket then gloves and pants then boots? i think my garnae boots will actually do the job for awhile so wont have to worry bout boot for awhile.

[SMOKEU]

ive really though about going to a track day just sounds really intiminating, pretty much dont want to look like a fool infront of everyone haha ill keep an eye out for one of those track days with an intructor or something. Sounds like great fun tho giving your bike hell and knowing your not going to get into trouble by the cops and would be fairly safe.

Got a question bout some gear actually, at the moment my gear is average but not great so i was hoping if i had some coin left over maybe upgrading my riding gear. would you say get a good jacket then gloves and pants then boots? i think my garnae boots will actually do the job for awhile so wont have to worry bout boot for awhile.

There are plenty of n00bs at track days so no one will really mind as long as you stay out of everyone's way. As for the gear, leather is better (if you can afford it!). It really depends what your budget is. There is some good second hand gear on Trademe for reasonable prices if you're short on cash.

As long as you have a good helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots you should be fine.

[Berries]

sorry i dont know how to create a link. also how much is registration for a 600cc?

You're taking the piss right?

If your next question is what colour boots are best I'd say blue.

[Ender EnZed]

You're taking the piss right?

If your next question is what colour boots are best I'd say blue.

He'll be fine as long as they match his power band.

[Maha]

Time to Poll this thread....

[kx250]

You're taking the piss right?

If your next question is what colour boots are best I'd say blue.

no my next question is, are you a tosser answer yes

whats wrong with asking how much its gona cost to pay for registration on a bigger bike? is it not true that the higher the cc rating on a bike the more you pay? ive only owned a 250 so i wouldnt know

[SMOKEU]

no my next question is, are you a tosser answer yes

whats wrong with asking how much its gona cost to pay for registration on a bigger bike? is it not true that the higher the cc rating on a bike the more you pay? ive only owned a 250 so i wouldnt know

Buy a bike that's already registered, then you'll never have to pay for registration unless it becomes deregistered.

[kx250]

Buy a bike that's already registered, then you'll never have to pay for registration unless it becomes deregistered.

yea thats the plan its just that most bikes ive seen on trademe seems to have the rego on hold or its just bout to run out and i assumed its because of the high price so most people would only pay for rego 3months worth at a time say rather then a year. But never mind ill cross that bridge when i get there. cheers

[ducatilover]

A 600cc and under bike costs the same to register/licence as your 250 did.
The ZX636 however will cost more.
Seriously dude, you can't go wrong with the newer 600s, they all ride/handle better than 98% of people can manage, so go ride some and get the one that makes your dick leak most.

[Bassmatt]

Buy a bike that's already registered, then you'll never have to pay for registration unless it becomes deregistered.

yea thats the plan its just that most bikes ive seen on trademe seems to have the rego on hold or its just bout to run out and i assumed its because of the high price so most people would only pay for rego 3months worth at a time say rather then a year. But never mind ill cross that bridge when i get there. cheers

Smokeu is quite anal about using the correct terminology around vehicle licensing and registration. When he uses the term registration he aint referring to vehicle licensing.

[SMOKEU]

Smokeu is quite anal about using the correct terminology around vehicle licensing and registration. When he uses the term registration he aint referring to vehicle licensing.

Check with NZTA if you don't believe me.