Two-up touring bike

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 06:11

After 2 up touring bike. Prefer newer than 1995 without huge km,
Must have good passenger and rider comfort plus luggage would be a large bonus.
Would rather it was 900cc plus and under 3k to buy. In road legal and running correctly would also be a huge bonus.

**nzspokes** · 8th July 2015, 06:51

Bandit 1200s. We got an 04 for 2k. Perfect for it. Keep an eye on TM.

Bit of jetting and they have decent power.

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 07:03

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Bandit 1200s. We got an 04 for 2k. Perfect for it. Keep an eye on TM.

Bit of jetting and they have decent power.

Nice. Assume its not got luggage.
My CR is past reserve and finishes tonight. Can you send me photos that I can have a look at after work if you get time.
Power not over important as long as it will haul 2 people.
Whats the km like and does it have any service history at all?

**nzspokes** · 8th July 2015, 08:25

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Nice. Assume its not got luggage.
My CR is past reserve and finishes tonight. Can you send me photos that I can have a look at after work if you get time.
Power not over important as long as it will haul 2 people.
Whats the km like and does it have any service history at all?

Sorry that was meant to read they are great buying. We are not selling it. mate got an 99 for 2k the other week with 36ks on it.

And we picked up luggage for next to nothing as well. TM is a great place....

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 18:12

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Sorry that was meant to read they are great buying. We are not selling it. mate got an 99 for 2k the other week with 36ks on it.

And we picked up luggage for next to nothing as well. TM is a great place....

Theres a few on at the moment but at higher prices. Because it will only be a second bike just need good passenger set and luggage for camping and rallies. Spotted a zzr1100 also which would be a good option. Must admit I had a gs1200ss and hated it. It was uncomfortable to ride but idd expect bandit seat design would be better.

**Ender EnZed** · 8th July 2015, 18:38

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Spotted a zzr1100 also which would be a good option.

Hard to see how you could go wrong for $2k. I rode one with similar milage a few years ago and really liked it. Comfy neutral-ish riding position, real solid, nicely weighted feel on the road and much smoother and maybe a little faster than a GSXR1100 with half the km on it (compared back-to-back on the same day). I would've bought but couldn't agree on a price with the seller and I was still a little worried about Kawasaki's second gear made of chocolate. I think they fixed it by the D model though.

It was very similar in overall feel to my Hayabusa, I imagine it'd be distinctly familiar to your old ZX14.

**FJRider** · 8th July 2015, 19:14

I'm a bit biased ... but ... 37,000 km's ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-912397005.htm

**BMWST?** · 8th July 2015, 19:38

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-911784765.htm

**nzspokes** · 8th July 2015, 19:41

Originally Posted by BMWST?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-911784765.htm

Thats Tidy for the Ks.

**nzspokes** · 8th July 2015, 19:43

Originally Posted by FJRider

I'm a bit biased ... but ... 37,000 km's ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-912397005.htm

To old and hard to get bits for if you break down a long way from home.

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 19:53

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Hard to see how you could go wrong for $2k. I rode one with similar milage a few years ago and really liked it. Comfy neutral-ish riding position, real solid, nicely weighted feel on the road and much smoother and maybe a little faster than a GSXR1100 with half the km on it (compared back-to-back on the same day). I would've bought but couldn't agree on a price with the seller and I was still a little worried about Kawasaki's second gear made of chocolate. I think they fixed it by the D model though.

It was very similar in overall feel to my Hayabusa, I imagine it'd be distinctly familiar to your old ZX14.

I had the original zx10 sports/tour (1989 I think). It was a great bike. Assume the 1100 being the replacement would also be good. Idd really like a bike with hard luggage so im not tempted to make a trailer or adapt my zx14r trailer.

**FJRider** · 8th July 2015, 19:55

Originally Posted by nzspokes

To old and hard to get bits for if you break down a long way from home.

Break down ...

... With 37'000 kms ... it's barely run in.

I've seen some FJ's with 200,000 kms and still running sweet.

Plenty being wrecked too ...

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 19:58

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

It was very similar in overall feel to my Hayabusa, I imagine it'd be distinctly familiar to your old ZX14.

Not sure. The 14 handles surprisingly well. Maybe better than it should for its size. Better than the zx12r that I owned years ago. 1100 might be closer to a blackbird in handling. Likely very well loaded with passenger.

**mossy1200** · 8th July 2015, 20:04

Originally Posted by FJRider

I'm a bit biased ... but ... 37,000 km's ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-912397005.htm

I find that tempting and its on the watch list.

Others include

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=913143647
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=908147258
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=911585584
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=912152348
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=914473642

**Ender EnZed** · 8th July 2015, 20:06

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Not sure. The 14 handles surprisingly well. Maybe better than it should for its size. Better than the zx12r that I owned years ago. 1100 might be closer to a blackbird in handling. Likely very well loaded with passenger.

I wouldn't be surprised if the ZZR11 had a whole bunch of capabilities the ZX12R didn't.Have a go on one before you make your mind up.