Thinking of moving to a litre bike. R1, Gixxer 1k etc. Which?

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 07:44

Thinking about changing the Gix 750 up to a litre bike. Not new models as it will be out on track days.

So for track days and scratching, say spending 10 to 12k.

Have at it.

**SVboy** · 17th April 2017, 08:46

Check your own avitar for the correct answer. In K5 flavour.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 08:51

Originally Posted by SVboy

Check your own avitar for the correct answer. In K5 flavour.

Im after a more modern bike.

**KawasakiKid** · 17th April 2017, 09:15

Unless you have good experience on track you will likely be slower on a 1000 than on your 750. And possibly more of a hindrance to others. Learn your craft first, maybe even go to smaller capacity, have more fun and learn more

**AllanB** · 17th April 2017, 10:17

**tigertim20** · 17th April 2017, 10:27

I roll my eyes every time this 'which bke should i get' question is asked.

My preferences will not be your preferences.

Go and test ride a few, narrow it down to 3-4 bikes, then come back and ask for pros / cons from people who have owned your choices.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 11:49

Originally Posted by AllanB

The Gixxer is the older model. That R1 is high on the list but I believe they need to be uncorked as it were.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 11:51

Originally Posted by KawasakiKid

Unless you have good experience on track you will likely be slower on a 1000 than on your 750. And possibly more of a hindrance to others. Learn your craft first, maybe even go to smaller capacity, have more fun and learn more

Yeah get that. Last track day kept getting held up by guys on 1k bikes that were slow on the corners and would open up on the straights.

And we were not allowed to overtake on corners.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 11:53

Originally Posted by tigertim20

I roll my eyes every time this 'which bke should i get' question is asked.

My preferences will not be your preferences.

Go and test ride a few, narrow it down to 3-4 bikes, then come back and ask for pros / cons from people who have owned your choices.

Meh, its a public holiday so none of the shops are open. Well all other shops are but Motorcycle shops never are.

So I will talk about bikes on Kiwibiker, will make a change.

**AllanB** · 17th April 2017, 12:10

Originally Posted by nzspokes

The Gixxer is the older model. That R1 is high on the list but I believe they need to be uncorked as it were.

In the price range appears to be the 08-09 models.

Typical of buying vehicles a couple grand above ones budget always offers something tasty. Does not matter if it is bikes or cars.

If you are mainly on the road ASB and the likes is attractive - 10 -15 hp between models means nothing on the big bores.

Depends what you are looking for in your ride - all are silly fast, corner better than 95% of the owners will ever use, brake hard enough to physically move your brain within your skull.

You have had a long diet of Japanese bikes - maybe try something European for a change. Hmmm thoses KTM's ... bring out the inner hooligan.

Heck you are mechanically minded - keep an eye on this auction http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1300779532.htm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th April 2017, 12:26

Originally Posted by nzspokes

And we were not allowed to overtake on corners.

Gee. That must be an incredible amount of fun!

**onearmedbandit** · 17th April 2017, 12:37

Originally Posted by cassina

If the bikes are inline fours that would explain why they are slow on the bends as they dont have as much low down torque as a twin. I once read that the best racetrack bikes in corners were Ducatis due to the low down torque they have being a twin.

I think you've misunderstood there, it would be more a reference to the riders not being quick on the bends, not the bikes themselves.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 12:51

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Gee. That must be an incredible amount of fun!

Yerp, hearing ya.

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 12:54

Originally Posted by cassina

If the bikes are inline fours that would explain why they are slow on the bends as they dont have as much low down torque as a twin. I once read that the best racetrack bikes in corners were Ducatis due to the low down torque they have being a twin.

Wow, you are an expert on track now?