Moving on from my first bike - suggestions?

[russell_ags]

Hi everyone!

I've had an '89 GPX250 for a number of years now and feel as though I've outgrown it. I've been looking at sports-tourer style bikes like the '00 GSX750f or ZR-7; I'm not after something that's going to rip my head off, but I'd like it to be comfortable on the open road.

I've been riding my Dad's '87 CBX750f recently and I really like the comfy feel of it, plus it's got more guts than the little ninja.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!


(Sorry if this is in the wrong place - this is my first post)

[AllanB]

What's your budget?

[Kornholio]

GSXR1000... can't go wrong

[Akzle]

buy a harley.

[Maha]

GSXR1000... can't go wrong

Too common Rick, every second white collar worker has one.

[MrMarko]

Too common Rick, every second white collar worker has one.

I prefer bikes that don't snap their frame in half personally.

[Voltaire]

buy a harley.

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[MrMarko]

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7:50am

go to the park and feed bread to the troll

[trufflebutter]

A GSX750f would be suffice for your requirements, Suzuki also have a GSF750 (though more scarce than the GSX) Honda have the CB750.

The Honda Hornet would be a suggestion but hard to find an older mid range cc version at your budget, they seem to jump from 250-900cc. Newer 600's are around, they are available second hand from around the $7K mark.

[russell_ags]

What's your budget?

Somewhere around 4k, I'm a student so working with a pretty tight budget!

I've seen a couple of GSX750f's floating around on trademe, about 70k on the clock, for just under 4k. Have seen a few bandits around too.

Thanks for the feedback!

[EJK]

Have a look at Suzuki RF900 too. Famous reliability and good all-around reputation at minimal cost.

There's a guy called Drew who knows ins and outs of it. Give him a nudge if you are interested.

Edit: Oh you are in Christchurch? High five! Here's a cheap one for sale locally.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1139345745.htm

[MrMarko]

Somewhere around 4k, I'm a student so working with a pretty tight budget!

I've seen a couple of GSX750f's floating around on trademe, about 70k on the clock, for just under 4k. Have seen a few bandits around too.

Thanks for the feedback!

Personally the old katanas and gsx750 and 1100 are solid bikes. solid and heavy but i prefer that feel. riding the newer f's i found they just felt cheap and plastic. i find the same with many modern cars though, it takes something away from riding/driving for me.

It depends what you want out of it really, what kind of riding, i had a gpx like yours for about a year and on the open road with a naked you do start to miss the fairings.

Around the 4k mark i wouldn't look past the zzr1100/zx11 .... hell of a bike for the money, nice and comfy... don't be afraid of the big engines they only go as fast as you twist them. Same goes for the blackbird, beautiful comfy tour with power on demand, not the rip your head off power of a litre injected sports bike that throttle response is great but twitchy so i still quite like the big old 90's bikes that are a bit more managable for touring.

I'd really just say ride a few in your budget take your time and decide what will suit you.

[Metastable]

OP -> I think you are on the right track. Even something like a 600 Hornet or Triumph Street Triple, CBR600F4, current 700cc Yamaha FZ07..... all good bikes...

[Drew]

Too common Rick, every second white collar worker has one.

Good fucken reason for that. They're cheap, reliable, fast as all fuck, and can be toured apon...and do sick as all fuck wheelies.

Have a look at Suzuki RF900 too. Famous reliability and good all-around reputation at minimal cost.

There's a guy called Drew who knows ins and outs of it. Give him a nudge if you are interested.

Edit: Oh you are in Christchurch? High five! Here's a cheap one for sale locally.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1139345745.htm

RF is a friggin great bike, I've got two now.

[russell_ags]

OP -> I think you are on the right track. Even something like a 600 Hornet or Triumph Street Triple, CBR600F4, current 700cc Yamaha FZ07..... all good bikes...

How do Triumphs go? I don't know anyone that has one. Reliable enough? Price of maintenance/ parts? Just asking because I saw a reasonably priced Daytona 955i '06 for sale recently.