Advice please what to get next

[JimO]

i was quite happy to have the odd ride on the old kwakka but someone offered to buy it so that got me looking at replacements, the sale fell through but that doesnt matter because my wife has started using the old girl for commuting to vork, but im still looking it will be a few months before i can really buy anything having just been robbed by the IRD, i would like something in the 600 to 1200 range but have lost touch with the bike scene and dont know what are good and what arnt. Have seen lots on trade me but dont really want a 80s bike which most seem to be, unless the price is right. i have noticed that RF 900s and the GS1200 are reasonably cheap for a modern bike but i dont like the look of the 1200, i have mostly had Kawasakis but not for any real reason its just worked out that way, thanks in advance ...... Jim

[myvice]

Could go and get the new Kwaka 1400, upset some Busa riders?

[DEATH_INC.]

Nothing wrong with the rf900 as long as the alternator drive has been done, which if it's done many k's it prolly will have been. Good simple bike.

[MSTRS:Me]

Advise hard to give without knowing what sort of riding you want to do

[Krusti]

I see the 1200 Bandits are getting down in price now, bloody good bullet proof tourer. I rode an RF prior to buying the Bandit I had. Try one you will love it.

Pulls like a catholic school boy from about 1500 revs!

[madmal64]

Im another for the RF900 route. I had one for over 5 years and clocked up heaps of k's on it. Lots of touring, commuting, weekend scratching and even to odd track day. Good alrounder.
The alternators seem to fail at the about the 60k mark (mine did) and some have had a problem with selector forks on 2nd or 4th gear.
I personally prefer the more sporty stance than the bandit, but if the non sporty look is what your after then a Bandit definetly. Bulletproof. and a more current model.
Go and ride a few that will help

[Krusti]

I would tend to agree with you, I opted for the Bandit because she who calls the shots did not like pillion position on he RF. If you are not going to be doing heaps of pillion carrying and like a sportier stance go for an RF. If low down cruisy grunt is your thing look to the Bandit.

[Motig]

How much are you wanting to spend? Cant very well reccomend anything if its out of your range

[JimO]

type of riding would be the odd blast about the place and then an occaisional tour, price range around 4 to 7 k the other bike would be kept for the missus to commute on

[MSTRS:Me]

type of riding would be the odd blast about the place and then an occaisional tour, price range around 4 to 7 k the other bike would be kept for the missus to commute on

Then either Bandit or RF will do. RF probly cheaper

[JimO]

cheers .... what about the GSXRs and VFR and CBR range and the ZZr kawas

[APPLE]

i would say the bandit is an excellent 2 up bike mate.plenty of tourqe on tap,

[Big Dave]

My favourite mid price bike is a Honda CB900 Hornet.
Good all rounder with a touch of hooligan thrown in.
A good older Hinckley Triumph can rack up big k's too.

[Motig]

Heck thats about the same price range I'll be looking at in a couple of months More interested in something around the 600 -750cc range but if a good low mileage Suzi comes along I wont say no. Most of what I think are the better bikes on Trademe seem to be in the $6000 to $10000 range (at least thats what the owners wish for but I reckon a bit of negotiating could work wonders). Mean while I'm just looking around getting an idea of what the market prices are for the type of bike I'm looking for. Good luck in your hunt ( I find half the fun is researching the different models)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I have ridden both the RF and the 1200ss. They are a lot of bike for the money. I liked both but they are not for the riding I want. The RF is under rated. it goes well and handles well. I think they have a five speed box???? not sure but a good ride. The 1200 ss is a lot of bike for the money. I see some trading for as low as $6 K.
I would go to the RF
Good luck JimJim