What are the top sports commuters?

**vifferman** · 26th May 2014, 20:11

... 2001 VFR800. Yes, it's valued at less than $6k, but you can't have it.

I need it to commute on every day.

**Ocean1** · 26th May 2014, 20:11

Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ

If I was in the market for a sporty commuter, I'd be looking at the Kawasaki ER-6f

'Er indoors had one. Couple of bits of trim looked a bit "economy" but it was nice to ride and never gave us an ounce of trouble. Saw it a couple of weeks ago in town, still looks good.

I actually organised an ER6n for her, but she spat the dummy, wanted one with a "proper" body.

**ducatilover** · 26th May 2014, 20:11

Originally Posted by Drew

ER6 is a budget piece of shit, just the same as the SV. Get rust on forks and shit.

So don't let build quality influence you between them

Yeah but a slightly more modern cheap shitter

I reckon the ER6 is a much nicer bike (just a bit faggy looking, like any modern Kawasaki

**cheshirecat** · 26th May 2014, 21:36

94 VFR 750, gear driven cams etc etc etc. But you can't have mine either

**haydes55** · 26th May 2014, 22:48

Yamaha FZ6
Hornet of any size
Bandit.... Again pick a size

Nakeds are all good.

What about motards? Urban commuting is a breeze and good fun.

**Urano** · 27th May 2014, 00:17

+1 for the er6f
had it.
lovable engine, horrible rear shock, passable fork, passable brakesys (get it with abs man!), pretty comfy, little heavy, better finishing than others (yamaha diversion is awful on this side).
good value for the bike.

in second place i'd consider the new honda cbr650f, which is something like the il4c version of the kawa er6f.

i've always had a riding style better suited for 3 or 4c., mind yours...

**mulletman** · 27th May 2014, 04:48

Easy my 07 SV1000N that ive got for sale

**ducatilover** · 27th May 2014, 07:49

Originally Posted by mulletman

Easy my 07 SV1000N that ive got for sale

He wants a commuter, not a lorry

The Hornet/Bandit idea is pretty good. Bandits are cheap and the 600/1200 are bloody solid old tanks. The 1200s go okay too (600s are meh)
Or as someone else said a motard. Motards are boss

**Banditbandit** · 27th May 2014, 08:44

This one ... a Suzuki GSX650F

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-732435948.htm

I've been commuting on a GSF650 (real Bandit) for seven years - it's never let me down, it's quick enough to be fun (and scare the shit out of some sports bike riders who really can't ... )

**ducatilover** · 27th May 2014, 09:32

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

This one ... a Suzuki GSX650F

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-732435948.htm

I've been commuting on a GSF650 (real Bandit) for seven years - it's never let me down, it's quick enough to be fun (and scare the shit out of some sports bike riders who really can't ... )

They are not quick

**Edbear** · 27th May 2014, 10:59

Originally Posted by ducatilover

They are not quick

Depends on what you are used to. My old GSX600F was a great road bike, even two up. 80hp was plenty enough to get you in trouble and I saw 210 on the clock, still gaining. But I was comparing it to the last two bigger road bikes I owned, a 1980 XS750 Special and the 1972 Suzuki T500.

Personally, I like the 650 and would have one should I be able to ride again.

**ducatilover** · 27th May 2014, 11:07

Originally Posted by Edbear

Depends on what you are used to. My old GSX600F was a great road bike, even two up. 80hp was plenty enough to get you in trouble and I saw 210 on the clock, still gaining. But I was comparing it to the last two bigger road bikes I owned, a 1980 XS750 Special and the 1972 Suzuki T500.

Personally, I like the 650 and would have one should I be able to ride again.

A bike that wasn't quick for it's size when it came out isn't quick now.
It's quick compared to my GN that doesn't run I spose. But my shitty old ZX would have it for brekky.
Mind you, I also own the smallest of Bandits

**Edbear** · 27th May 2014, 11:23

Originally Posted by ducatilover

A bike that wasn't quick for it's size when it came out isn't quick now.
It's quick compared to my GN that doesn't run I spose. But my shitty old ZX would have it for brekky.
Mind you, I also own the smallest of Bandits

True, but these bikes weren't designed to be quick for their size, they were designed to be a more comfortable road bike with enough real world performance to satisfy the rider who didn't want to sacrifice comfort and convenience for ultimate performance. So the 600's gave you the option of cutting edge performance or stylish road bike.

It's like me and my Kizashi. My mate has a 300kw GTS ute and he reckons his starter motor has more grunt than my engine. But the Suzuki hits 205km/h, apparently, and is very fast point to point. Horses for courses, and if I had owned a litre bike I would probably be of similar opinion to you.

**ducatilover** · 27th May 2014, 11:40

Originally Posted by Edbear

True, but these bikes weren't designed to be quick for their size, they were designed to be a more comfortable road bike with enough real world performance to satisfy the rider who didn't want to sacrifice comfort and convenience for ultimate performance. So the 600's gave you the option of cutting edge performance or stylish road bike.

It's like me and my Kizashi. My mate has a 300kw GTS ute and he reckons his starter motor has more grunt than my engine. But the Suzuki hits 205km/h, apparently, and is very fast point to point. Horses for courses, and if I had owned a litre bike I would probably be of similar opinion to you.

So, it was a quick bike a few posts ago, but now it isn't? The B6 was designed for people who wanted all the girth and bigness of a B12 without the distinct disadvatage of torque, performance, or moderate HP numbers. There never was anything cutting edge about the 600, very old tech, very budget commuter/touring bike, not a sports bike in any sense, they're heavy, not fast and handle beige.

Your Kizashi is an average sedan, that will be outperformed by a 90's BMW 328i. Which, was a peppy sedan in its day, but not really a sports sedan (IE, an M3, C36 AMG)
And your mate's 300kw HSV will make fuck all torque for its engine size, you can use that as an argument of efficiency. (they never made a GTS ute, 'twas sedan and coupe only. 300kw was VT2 and VX models)

Let's start the "my xxxx can keep up with sportsbikes" argument.

And ruin this thread, I have the week off and nothing to do.

**bogan** · 27th May 2014, 11:58

I too like putting the word sports in front of things I own to make them sound cooler.

Sports van, sports shoes, naked sports bike (naked in front of sports makes it sound double cool). I would call my welder a sports welder, but it is kinda close to spot welder, so maybe not.

Just get a KTM690 and skip work

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I have the week off and nothing to do.

Ahem, you can sports polish my sports-frame...