Upgrade advice: Thoughts on these super sports bikes?

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 10:06

Hey guys I've saved enough dosh to buy one of these super sports bike ( second hand only):

Yamaha R1 ( Year 04 t0 12') or R6 ( year 06 to 12')
Kawasaki ZX10 ( Year 05 t0 12')
Honda CBR ( Year 05 t0 12')
Ducati 749, 999 and 848 ( their respective years)
Mv Agusta F4 750 or 1000 ( their respective years)
KTM Rc8 ( their respective years)

Some of my mates tell me not to go with European bikes as they are super expensive to maintan, their parts cost too much etc. So I was hoping to get your input if you happen to be the owner of such bike or otherwise.

So please give me your thoughts on each or either of them. Thank you

P.S- I would be keen to know if any of you have any plans to sell any of these bikes.

**F5 Dave** · 25th October 2013, 10:19

Sure. Everyone will tell you what they would buy & ignore the fact your profile says you have a 250, but then justify it by saying the throttle works both ways & you should jump straight on a thou. Sure you can handle it. blahblah, thread in 2 months time.

Heck I never thought I was ready for such a step & went to a 500 single first.

**Smifffy** · 25th October 2013, 10:33

Save time & money and buy this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-654048027.htm

**Swoop** · 25th October 2013, 10:46

Get the R6. Spend all the extra coin on good rider training courses and protective gear.

**Ender EnZed** · 25th October 2013, 10:52

Get a GSXR1000.

**EJK** · 25th October 2013, 10:55

Get a busa

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 11:01

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Sure. Everyone will tell you what they would buy & ignore the fact your profile says you have a 250, but then justify it by saying the throttle works both ways & you should jump straight on a thou. Sure you can handle it. blahblah, thread in 2 months time.

Heck I never thought I was ready for such a step & went to a 500 single first.

Thats true but I've been riding couple of my work mates 1000cc bikes which includes Yamaha R1 and Kawasaki ZX10 R when ever we go for long bike rides. And I may be not the best rider around but I can be one of the best when it comes to riding carefully on the road and staying safe. The new rules sucks cos I had to wait for 18 months before getting my full license as I am still under 25.

I'm keen to buy a R6 but there are hardly any decent ones around

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 11:03

Originally Posted by EJK

Get a busa

I feel the sarcasm, its still tempting tho but I will wait until Im 30 or above before getting a busa cos it's too bulky for now unless I get a shorty exhaust

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 11:05

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Get a GSXR1000.

Might do, thank you for the advise.

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 11:06

Originally Posted by Swoop

Get the R6. Spend all the extra coin on good rider training courses and protective gear.

Yeah i'm keen to buy one but there are hardly any decent ones around for sale. Plz lemme know if you know of any. cheers

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 11:08

Originally Posted by Smifffy

Save time & money and buy this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-654048027.htm

That right there is the bike of the decade mate but I'm not worthy enough to buy it yet so imma have to pass your generous offer for now :P

**Tazz** · 25th October 2013, 11:09

Originally Posted by Smifffy

Save time & money and buy this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-654048027.htm

Yours? What does it need for a WOF? Couple of bulbs?

**The Reibz** · 25th October 2013, 13:22

Originally Posted by pratik8890

I feel the sarcasm, its still tempting tho but I will wait until Im 30 or above before getting a busa cos it's too bulky for now unless I get a shorty exhaust

Don't mean to shit in your sandwich but that isn't going to make the busa any less bulky. You should still get one though, I went from a FZR250 to a FZR1000 for 3 weeks and then a busa. They are a loose bike when you want them to be.

**pratik8890** · 25th October 2013, 14:01

Originally Posted by The Reibz

Don't mean to shit in your sandwich but that isn't going to make the busa any less bulky. You should still get one though, I went from a FZR250 to a FZR1000 for 3 weeks and then a busa. They are a loose bike when you want them to be.

I m a secret/big admirer of Busa since 2004 when I first saw it in a movie. I really like the orange/black model from 2008 onwards. I Might give it a crack but have to save up few more $$$ cos atm they're going between 12 to 15 k second hand. Thanks for restoring my interest in them again.