Time for an Upgrade

**snuffles** · 27th March 2006, 10:21

Some time ago (6 months) you will recall I bought the wife a 250.

Her riding skills are incredible, for a girl who I thought would never get her own bike.

Problem now is , that the 250 is not doing it for her anymore, and as much as I hate the thought of it, she needs more CC's.

What do you guys think would be a next good step.

Please keep the following demands in focus when suggesting.

must be light, fully faired, must be able to pull the skin of a rice pudding

CANNOT be faster than the Bandit.

thanks for any help.

**Sniper** · 27th March 2006, 10:23

I recall that she also just got her learners or am I mistaken? I suggest a FZR400, but I never said that.

**snuffles** · 27th March 2006, 10:24

Originally Posted by Sniper

I recall that she also just got her learners or am I mistaken? I suggest a FZR400, but I never said that.

Minor technical hitch

**limbimtimwim** · 27th March 2006, 11:13

I suggest a rvf400.

But that's just me. ;-)

Pussycat engine and handling. Incredibly confidence inspiring. Be scraping the pegs in no time.

Oh, but used properly it's faster than a Bandit, so perhaps avoid.

**2much** · 27th March 2006, 11:27

SV650.

If it has to be fully faired you can get fairing for them but they look great half-faired.

Forgiving yet she won't grow out of it quickly. Versatile, will do pretty much anythng she asked of it. Reliable, good looks, comfortable, blah blah blah.

**Paul in NZ** · 27th March 2006, 11:34

Originally Posted by 2much

SV650.

If it has to be fully faired you can get fairing for them but they look great half-faired.

Forgiving yet she won't grow out of it quickly. Versatile, will do pretty much anythng she asked of it. Reliable, good looks, comfortable, blah blah blah.

Totally agree.

**texmo** · 27th March 2006, 11:44

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Totally agree.

Me three.....

**et al** · 27th March 2006, 13:00

I agree an SV650S would be the best choice, however might pay you to also check out the Hyosung GT650R (fully faired SV clone). I know you had a bad previous experience with that brand but the GT650R is cheaper than the SV so this aspect will no doubt appeal to her indoors.

**Hitcher** · 27th March 2006, 13:06

Don't forget Mr Kawasaki's great value packages: the Z750S and the ER6F.

If Mr Suzuki is smart, then a faired version of the spanking new GSR600 shouldn't be too far away...

**750Y** · 27th March 2006, 13:13

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-51587662.htm

these are very good..
i'd try knock it down to 6 tho. i sold one of these back in 2000 for $6800.

**Toast** · 27th March 2006, 13:40

Originally Posted by 750Y

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-51587662.htm

these are very good..
i'd try knock it down to 6 tho. i sold one of these back in 2000 for $6800.

I second that, stunning bike to learn on, and do anything on. I'd pay up $6300, since the km's aren't too bad.

**Squeak the Rat** · 27th March 2006, 13:59

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Don't forget Mr Kawasaki's great value packages: the Z750S and the ER6F.

If Mr Suzuki is smart, then a faired version of the spanking new GSR600 shouldn't be too far away...

I picked up a spanking new z750s on the weekend and based on a measly 220km that I put on it on Saturday I think I'm going to really enjoy this bike! Not fully faired - just a half fairing that actually works, so the ER6f might be the better option if this is a big requirement (IMHO the er6f looks like kawasaki's answer to the sv650)....

You might want to check out the ride height, I'm 6ft and don't quite flat foot at the lights. All on the sterotypical assumption that girls are shorter than me!

PS - Is a ZX6R slower than a bandit?

**Hitcher** · 27th March 2006, 14:48

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

You might want to check out the ride height, I'm 6ft and don't quite flat foot at the lights. All on the sterotypical assumption that girls are shorter than me!

I am married to a most useful seat-height-calibrator. Mrs H is 5' 2" (in the old money) dripping wet, and probably about 5' 4" in her modified motorcycle boots. She "fits" the Kawasaki Z750S and ER6; and the new Suzuki GSR600. She would not cross the road to attempt a sprotsbike, as she finds the intrusion of the tank and low handlebars excessively uncomfortable. Good for people who only ride to the dairy or to the top of the Takas. But for people who consider 250km a short ride, forget it, "fairing" or not.