whats the cheapest cheapest sports bike?

**Sniper** · 22nd September 2005, 11:36

Originally Posted by avgas

Actually i love to really open up my bike.....so much so, that i leave it for rare occassions. Come on man - surely you had the biggest smile on ya face when your 250 valves began to spin past 18,000 in 6th?

You're right, but I only reserve that for special occasions

**flash** · 22nd September 2005, 13:09

the reason im looking for a 400+ is i know most 250's are over priced now because every learner wants one. right now im not really into top speed, but that could be because my 250 trail bike can do no more than 140 in a straight (2 stroke). with the bike i have now, all i do is high speed cornering because thats all it can do. knowing me, i probalby wont even get to 200 on a 400 because i wouldnt feel the need to, unless it was with some mates (peer presure), and i dont want to be caught doing 2x the speed limit (quite poor).

The reason that im looking to see what bike would be best is because knowing me again nothing will happen until i get my full licence anyway (quite lazy), also my dad (once owned two 916's at the same time) dosnt want me to love road bikes (which i do) because of the dangers (hes been in some really bad road crashes), also he wont let me race on a track either (for now).

another reason ild want a 400 is that there one of the cheapest sportsbikes out there (correct me if im wrong), this would be my bike for a while so i feel a 250 would start to feel slow.

Another reason is ild want one a bit scuffed because ild want to put every pennie i make into it, and fix farings, buy better exhasts etc, with a 250cc there wold be no point, everyone wants stock.

**madboy** · 22nd September 2005, 14:09

It's funny how people believe their own views on life are the right ones.

I was never stopped riding my 400 on my learners, nor on my restricted, nor on my full. Had a cop rolled up behind me doing 60k in a 50 zone and flicked their lights on, I would have stopped, taken the fines for license infringements and no rego ($200). Only twice was I put in the situation where stopping was an option, however on those two occasions had I stopped the above infringements would have been the least of my worries.

In terms of limits, I ride no where near the limits of the 636. I know that if a cop looks at me sideways at 130 that I'll be on 230 before he's ready to u-turn. On a 400, I'd be scraping 160 at that same time... not necessarily enough of a headstart, and that is the reason why I'd be more likely to be sitting on 160+ in the first place on the 400.

That's me, and that's the way I look at it.

**justsomeguy** · 22nd September 2005, 18:10

Originally Posted by avgas

Didnt the FZR do that too? And cant u get a zzr250/4 that does 200? or are they all twins?
Mates ol' VT250 did 190 fine
2 strokes still rule though.....

I've only owned a ZZR....... no they don't go past 160 - well maybe if the slope if steep enough, you're going downhill and you want to blow your engine up.....

160ish+ in 6th is pulling around 14k on my bike I think the taco goes to 16K max.(testing at puke of course).

Have you ridden a ZXR CBR?? - Not avgas - the guy who wants a 400.....

**flash** · 22nd September 2005, 18:23

no, actually when i think about i havnt even rode any sports bike, ive only been on trail/dirt bikes. i love the look of sports bikes and i feel the racing postion would be great for me

**justsomeguy** · 22nd September 2005, 18:31

Originally Posted by The young one

i feel the racing postion would be great for me

Don't curse it till you've tried it, don't praise it till you've tried it.

**loosebruce** · 22nd September 2005, 22:24

Originally Posted by The young one

i was wondering how much a 400cc+ sportsbike would cost?, it would need a sound motor but cosmetic wise i dont care (to an extent)

or would it be easier to buy one from the wreakers that has a good motor but the farings and stuff are screwed?

the reason is because, first i need a new bike (right now on a crm 250, yes the enduro). secondly i think it would be fun fixing up the farings (with putty and sanding them) and make as many mods to the bike without feeling guilt by wreaking unsratched farings.

any help?

(hopefully this will be a reality after i find some money)

My TL sounds about right, mechanicly sound, goes like stink, wheelies like stink, cosmetics stink (sort of) although i am fond of the new R1 tail unit me and Death fitted, stylie. Cheap as chips too, PM if interested. Got a near new set of 014's for it (shit hot tyres) and well suss a new WOF and reg before letting it go. And i do mean cheap as chips as in less than most good 250cc, hell of alotta 1000cc vtwin action.

**justsomeguy** · 22nd September 2005, 22:27

Originally Posted by loosebruce

My TL sounds about right, mechanicly sound, goes like stink, wheelies like stink, cosmetics stink (sort of) although i am fond of the new R1 tail unit me and Death fitted, stylie. Cheap as chips too, PM if interested. Got a near new set of 014's for it (shit hot tyres) and well suss a new WOF and reg before letting it go. And i do mean cheap as chips as in less than most good 250cc, hell of alotta 1000cc vtwin action.

Nothing like this will be around when I get my full will it......:slap:

**cowpoos** · 22nd September 2005, 22:32

Originally Posted by loosebruce

My TL sounds about right, mechanicly sound, goes like stink, wheelies like stink, cosmetics stink (sort of) although i am fond of the new R1 tail unit me and Death fitted, stylie. Cheap as chips too, PM if interested. Got a near new set of 014's for it (shit hot tyres) and well suss a new WOF and reg before letting it go. And i do mean cheap as chips as in less than most good 250cc, hell of alotta 1000cc vtwin action.

he...he...he...

and one quite lady owner...never ridin hard...has original tyres too...aye bruce

**texmo** · 22nd September 2005, 22:36

A guy on an auto scooter who couriers went to scooter world today >7000kms and had orignal tyres...

**loosebruce** · 22nd September 2005, 22:39

Originally Posted by cowpoos

he...he...he...

and one quite lady owner...never ridin hard...has original tyres too...aye bruce

damn skippy brother

**Mr Skid** · 22nd September 2005, 22:39

Originally Posted by cowpoos

he...he...he...

and one quite lady owner...never ridin hard...has original tyres too...aye bruce

I reckon it'd be like buying a brand new bike, there wouldn't be an original part left on it.

**justsomeguy** · 22nd September 2005, 22:41

Originally Posted by cowpoos

he...he...he...

and one quite lady owner...never ridin hard...has original tyres too...aye bruce

May be so, but maintained by guys who know their stuff. Looked after and kept in mint mechanical condition as much as feasible.

I'd buy it if circumstances allowed.

**NhuanH** · 22nd September 2005, 23:07

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

May be so, but maintained by guys who know their stuff. Looked after and kept in mint mechanical condition as much as feasible.

I'd buy it if circumstances allowed.

Bruce, quick, sell it to this man!