Why do you have your current bike?

[race_demon]

sorry boutt he spelling mistakes but whats the differnce between the kmx 125 and kdx 125 cus im going through parts like theyre otu of fassion and i need to know fi theyre interchangable cus they only made the kdx from 1990-92 and noone bought it they all bought the kmx so its hard for me to get parts any info will be greatfully received cheers

[Biff]

Powerful, agile, comfortable and a great ride. You can go for hours on it at breathtaking speeds.

But that's enough about me.

[scumdog]

Cos I wanted it.

And the factors of owning a H-D.

[Pixie]

Buell X1 Lightning/ Sex on wheels......I've been riding 20+ yrs, had a bike long before I ever got a car. Started on a Yamaha dirt bike and then pretty soon was lusting after an RD350 but my mates talked me out of it cos they knew my need for speed and reckoned I'd probably kill myself on it!!!

Everybody who ever owned an RD350 was told they'd kill themselves on it

[Pixie]

I could never see the point of anything but a pure sports bike, I think they are the safest and the most fun. Litre bikes are as light and handle as well as 600s but you get lots more torque so they are easier to ride. I've had 2 gsxr1k3s, bought the first one new (just for the new bike smell). The second one was a bit special, worked motor, sorted handling, just couldn't resist it. Bought it for $12500, rode it about 10 times, crashed it, sold it for $6000. $650 per ride and worth every penny.

Sports bikes are almost as illsuited to NZ roads as cruisers.
That's why I keep buying Bandits.

[LXS]

Saw the GPX at Red Baron and thought yup, its the bike for me; cheap & enough power to keep me happy.

Had it for 6 months & loving every minute on it.

[avrflr]

Sports bikes are almost as illsuited to NZ roads as cruisers.
That's why I keep buying Bandits.

Oh absolutely. Take a sportsbike, make it heavier, put the footpegs down a bit so they drag on the ground, make the brakes and suspension cheaper and you've got a bandit. And I'm supposed to believe that makes it more "suited to NZ roads." Get a grip.

[fishb8nz]

Just love riding my bike to work. The BMW F650CS is so comfortable and practical, too. Handles well and has great fuel economy and is plenty fast enough for me. Good for touring, with heaps of torque.

[crazyxr250rider]

I gOt It cheAp In a BoX.....

[Mrs Busa Pete]

i allways wanted a gsxr 1100 after riding for 18 years or so after losing the bike for the house deposit i found my self with $7500 for a bike i fownd an 2001 thunder ace yzf 1000 on trade me went for test ride very nice on the way home drove past 97 rf900r on side of the road 500 meters from home tride it liked it at the end of the day rf was beter suted for my needs .used it abused it ran out of top end so i test rode some gsxr1100s not that imprest then on trade me a busa for $9000 a 99 with 11700kms a god send .not that shore were to from here. list of bikes to date:suzuki gt 250 x7 yamaha sr 185 yamaha srx 250 yamaha rz 350 katana suzuki gs 550 sportster harly 1200 750 in 1000 frame rt model yamaha fzr750 yamaha ysr 80 pregnent whale honda cbr1000 honda vfr400r suzuki rf 900 busa 1300

[orangeback]

ridden for 22 yeads plus , started around 9-10
started on the farm as a kid in the weekends
went through three dirt bikes DR200, XR250RE, IT490, while at skool then wanted to buy a TT600 at 16 and my dad said to get a road bike so at 16 1/2bought a 86 popup katana then fzr400 for 6 weeks (hated It) then a car 4 a year , moved to auckland and bought a new GSXR1100N ,then a new ZX9R B1 crashed it 2 times, once a 100mph highside braking both arms wrist in 6 places and fracturing my spine , decided to slow down and buy a Ducati didnt work as it got the arse thrasthed off it,then a FZR1000A, did OE for 2 years came home to Ducati ,saw a FZR1000B bought it to ride to a rally one weekend , sold it , then came a 99 CBR900RR Had this For 4 years with others ,2x 90SS vespas , SZ750 Katana, Custom Katana 1100 with GSXR running gear, GSX1135EFE, and now at xmas i bought a new GSXR750XK5 whilst running it in didnt thing it had enough power so i pick up a 99 Hayabusa with loads of go fast bitz on it ,
but now the 750XK5 run it. it goes realy good , keeps up with the guys on busa and gsxr1000 R1s that i ride with, its a happy medium as you no you going fast as you maded it go fast by having to rev it out, not like the hayabusa. Your going fast with out even nowing it , as they pick up speed so fast , and with the 140km rule in now there not many days i throw my leg over the bikes and dont braking the law , so the bus will be going in october when people start looking for bikes for the summer
currently in with 4 bikes But One day there will be a BMW K1200R or S to that list

[ducatilover]

because i crashed the previous one and have a soft spot for small v twins... and its sexy and legal.... same with the missus ...... and i can afford it..... and its great to ride..... and its red and black..... and id rather have a bike than a cage..... riding is relaxing and exhilerating at the same time.... did i mention its red and black?.... its cheap on petrol and with the mileage i do it s cheaper than a cage to use, but that doesnt have anything to do with it, rideing kicks arse and i love it

[megageoff76]

Ive had so many bikes over the last 15 years, and really theres been no rhyme or reason why i decide to buy or sell them. So far ive had in this order: NQ50, CB125T, GT250 X7, RZ350K, GSX400X, RZ250R, CBR400RR, GSXR750M, GSXR600V, RF900R, GSXR750WR, GSXR750WX, FXR150, another CBR400RR, SG350, and my current GSXR1100W..and only because i decided i actually quite liked my old 750WR and this was the closest i could get.

[Sketchy_Racer]

i have my bikes because I got them for a good price.

Im poor, so i dont by anybikes unless they are cheap.

I have a tendancy to buy cheap bikes, spend a couple hundy$$$$ on them the make about a 30% gain on what it all cost me when i sell it.

My current 'new' bike is a KRR150ZX that i really like and might keep it for a road bike, rather than sell on.

So yes im a tight arse, so tight infact, that my arse cheeks squeak when i walk

[SwanTiger]

Purchased the Hyosung as it was the largest and most comfortable 250cc Motorcycle available. I have a few gripes, however for the most part I have enjoyed what the bike has taught me and togeather we've clocked up a few Kilometers on the road.