Is it just me.

[Motu]

I don't really care how powerfull a bike I could have - I just wouldn't use it if it was too much.

I find I really like a 60hp 750 - just seems to be perfect for me...that's the same as the top bikes in the 70s,like Tridents,Commandos,Ducatis and Guzzis,the Jap stuff of that era were powerful - but way too dangerous to ride fast.

I definatly wouldn't like a bike that took me over my head - that was fun on dirt bikes...woooah,that was scary,didn't know I could ride like that! but on the road you can't pull off the big saves.

[scroter]

got a 600. best bike Ive ever ridden. loved the gsxr1000 too but I dont need it not carrying passengers so what for why pay the extra dollars to be honest even on the track the 600s bloody quick. I was highly impressed how it went at Taupo training day on Sunday just gone. I dont think theres a lot of difference between the 600s and the thous but then im not trying to make the straights fast just the corners. 600 all the way. thous are for people that cant be bothered changing gear or who are carring passengers. nuff said

[Motoracer]

thous are for people that cant be bothered changing gear or who are carring passengers. nuff said

Or if you like the feeling of flying on one wheel (I don't mean intentional wheelies but you know how it comes up after corners or over a creast and you just let it stay up for a while for fun). Thats power and I love it!

[vifferman]

No, it's not just you.

I found when I was commuting on my VF500 that I was tending to hoon quite a bit, and when I was talking to a friend with a Honda 450 cruiser, he said that he didn't feel the need for speed - it was a much more relaxed ride. So I considered all the options when replacing the VF, and even took a cruiser for a test ride. Just not my cup of tea though.
I still tended to hoon on the VFR, though probably not as much as I do now on the VTR. One of the problems is it seems to be just plodding along, whereas in reality it's doing warp speed, albeit in a lazy fashion. If I was smart, I'd get a much smaller bike, especially for commuting. That would hopefully keep me out of trouble, and save costs. The VTR is lucky to get 120 km between fills while commuting, and isn't cheap on tyres, chains 'n sprockets and the like. It doesn't actually make sense, but then for me riding isn't a sensible thing anyway....

I have no desire to own an R1, GSXR1000 or Fireblade, but wouldn't mind having a ride on any of these. I do have an itch to get another VFR, and may do so one day, or maybe just give up riding altogether.

[Milky]

......or maybe just give up riding altogether.

how could you utter those words here??? I think you need to book yourself into some therapy classes real quick

[bungbung]

...I think you need to book yourself into some therapy classes real quick

retail therapy that is...

[Big Dog]

It is obviously not just you jack. I reckon me owning a GSXR1000 is a long way off for different reasons.
Cant afford the bike.
Cant afford the insurance.
I don't even use the whole 105 anymore, 185 would just be 80 wasted ponies until I get a lot better and some track time.
Main attracton of sommink like that is bragging rights and better handling than what I already have.

[rettun]

Biggest road bike i've riden is a 250, tho i've sat on bigger... and basically I want something big and stupidly fast, whats wrong wit that :spudwhat: hehe

I just love the feeling of power, offroad i've riden everything from kx60's(lol) right through to to the 500's(all 2 stroke) and some of the bigger 4's and loved it. Siiiigh, anyone know how to make bankaccounts grow faster? :>

[James Deuce]

I've got a 75HP twin and I'm totally happy with it. I think Mike Hailwood was right when he said 80HP was enough for anyone.

[Dr Bob]

Howdy, I'm 110kg and although I'm on a 750, this is still too small for me. I'm really only a commuter, having fallen into domestication. But even on the mway you need a little weight beneath you for stability. I test rode a GS1200ss a month back and would see this as a safer bike than my 20yr old Yamaha, mainly because it has an old motor / frame design and isn't a thoroughbred - but it has modern brakes and actually stops. Stopping - yes this is something that I would like to be able to do.

[FROSTY:Me]

I guess I'm lucky (or stupid) Theere isn't a bike on the road I would not feel fine to throw a leg over. Control is in your use of the right wrist I guess.
That said when Baby Bikie came along I made an active decision to slow my riding down.I couldn't even imagine life without a bike so rather than go for a smaller bike I switched to a more sedate type of bike.I bought a Venture royal which was WAAY too far the other way. I changed to a GTR1000. which in its day was a fine sports tourer.
Because It doesn't really handle and has not so good brakes it has slowwed me down to its pace.
Ive got the road presence of a big bike but basicly with the power of a modern 600

[FROSTY:Me]

Howdy, I'm 110kg and although I'm on a 750, this is still too small for me. I'm really only a commuter, having fallen into domestication. But even on the mway you need a little weight beneath you for stability. I test rode a GS1200ss a month back and would see this as a safer bike than my 20yr old Yamaha, mainly because it has an old motor / frame design and isn't a thoroughbred - but it has modern brakes and actually stops. Stopping - yes this is something that I would like to be able to do.

Bob --Give me a Pm --I might just have an answer to your stopping problem.
Im a bit of an XJ freak so Id be keen to hear from you.

[Devil]

Ok im a just a learner here, and as I can only drool over the larger bikes all I can go off is stats.
Late model 600cc sports vs say SV1000S, TL1000R. Where are the big differences? Just torque on the twins behalf?
250cc to 1000cc Twin a bad idea?
Would you put the 1000cc twins in the with the 1000cc multi's in this respect?

When i get to my full I dont think ill go hardcore sports. id be keen on say a ZZR600, I think the SV1000SK3 is sexy too but would go without if people didnt think it was a wise step up...

[fpsware]

I'm more than happy with my ZXR 600 for now. I'll probably keep it for another year, 2 at the most. Then I'll be upgrading to a new 600 or a slightly older 1000.

Realistically I think a new 600 would be more than enough for me.

[Cajun]

what year zxr600 you got fpsware