Upgrade advice: Thoughts on these super sports bikes?

**BigAl** · 25th November 2013, 15:30

7k that's a steal!

**tigertim20** · 25th November 2013, 16:51

thats a bargain!

**pratik8890** · 25th November 2013, 17:30

Originally Posted by BigAl

7k that's a steal!

Yeah I know right, hopefully one of the Aucklander could inspect the bike for me

Originally Posted by tigertim20

thats a bargain!

Yip I hope nothing is wrong with it, I'm saying this cos I've requested the seller to post few pics from sides but he hasn't and the initial buy now was for $8750 and now its dropped to $7250 so I hope everything is legit about the bike? Does anyone know who the seller is?

P.S- His trademe feedback seems to be alright! And I'm still waiting for someone to pm or msg me here so that we could inspect the bike

**del-solider** · 25th November 2013, 18:19

Bike has been re registered 3 times before and last time was September this year, so need to ask the seller whats up with that?
But apart from that looks like a mean bargain! if i had the spare dosh atm i would be dead keen

**pratik8890** · 25th November 2013, 20:14

Originally Posted by del-solider

Bike has been re registered 3 times before and last time was September this year, so need to ask the seller whats up with that?
But apart from that looks like a mean bargain! if i had the spare dosh atm i would be dead keen

Thanks for the info but the seller has withdrawn the listing. I knew something was fishing about that listing anyway.

Guess the hunt is still on! Haha

**Erelyes** · 26th November 2013, 08:38

Fishy? Or he just sold it

At that price I wouldn't bother inspecting, it already has a new WOF REG and service. Just buy it and give it a quick look over on pickup....

**pratik8890** · 26th November 2013, 11:18

Originally Posted by Erelyes

Fishy? Or he just sold it

At that price I wouldn't bother inspecting, it already has a new WOF REG and service. Just buy it and give it a quick look over on pickup....

Too late mate, its already gone

**mossy1200** · 26th November 2013, 17:50

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-663187241.htm

**Marmoot** · 26th November 2013, 20:06

Hey Pratik, why 1000?
Let me tell you, having downgraded from a Fireblade to supersport before, the supersport bike is a hell of an enjoyment compared to the litre bike. Even in Pukekohe track.
Good late model CBR600RR (or R6) can be had for quite a decent price. Better yet if you can get ABS.

The best thing about having a 600 is that it makes you feel like a hero (even when commuting), being able to wring the throttle to let it scream and take corners with extreme, not worrying about weight. On 1000, it is less so. Sure the 1000's acceleration is super, but the fun is far fewer and novelty runs out too quickly.

Ducati 848 is super good once the suspension is sorted (budget around $3k for this), me having owned one for almost 6 years. If the suspension is not sorted, it does not feel that good at all (and can be quite dangerous, being overdamped and oversprung where grip on our bumpy roads become quite an issue on spirited riding).
Maintenance and running cost will (really....WILL !!) get expensive. Not to mention the stuff you'd be wanting to buy for it.
The amount of spareparts you'd have to replace can be quite staggering, depending on your luck (very lucky = not much. Normal luck = a lot. Bad luck = replace more than half the bike).
Service is every 12000kms (alternating between $700 and $1500 cost). Service for a Honda is only around $400.

Something like these I highly recommend....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-666010606.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-663564532.htm

Even with just these you'll have lots of girls asking you to have their babies, so keep some spare money for condoms, nappies, and/or child support.

**EJK** · 26th November 2013, 20:42

Originally Posted by Marmoot

Something like these I highly recommend....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-666010606.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-663564532.htm

Even with just these you'll have lots of girls asking you to have their babies, so keep some spare money for condoms, nappies, and/or child support.

Does it come with a pussy magnet?

**Marmoot** · 26th November 2013, 21:43

They are the magnet. It works everytime.
Or maybe it's just them being next to me. I don't know....

**imdying** · 27th November 2013, 10:51

He speaks the truth... a lot of fun to be had wringing the neck of something.

**Brett** · 27th November 2013, 18:15

My personal experience:

First bike: ZXR250C (actually had 3 of them at once haha)

Mods: Stock

Most fun time of my motorcycle riding time. Handled well, screaming engine, cheap to run, got to the point where I could actually use all of its ability.

Upgraded to: 2005 GSXR600
Mods: Exhaust system, suspension set up.

Still a whole pile of fun, IMO the best balance in terms of engine capacity vs usability. Fast enough to make things exciting, sensible enough to not be insane. Handled brilliantly, only time I ever got frustrated by the lack of power was the back straight of Pukekohe. Only time ever.

Upgraded to: 2011 CBR 1000rr
Mods: Power commander 5, exhaust system.

Easily the best bike I have owned. PC5 has increased mid-range over a stocker something awesome. Exhaust sounds brilliant. Handles and stops excellently. Too powerful for every day use. You cannot use much of its ability on the road without a)running at a speed which will kill you and/or b) gets you in trouble with the law. Overall, unless on a track, ZXR250 and GSXR600 provided more day to day fun for me. Costs a lot more to run too.

My summary? Get a 600cc sports bike. Best bang for buck. Still BUCKET loads faster than a 250cc but while retaining some of the usability. *SOME* I said...they are still bloody fast and yo ucan easily get into trouble.
Easily the best bike I have owned.