Why the cheaper prices for larger bikes?

**The_Dover** · 29th September 2006, 16:34

Originally Posted by Paulus

Learn those things on a dirt bike not a road bike. The first time you loop it you'll realize why.

No wonder you ride a girls bike.

Harden up.

**DMNTD:Me** · 29th September 2006, 16:38

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I weigh a mighty 48kg's....

Holy crap PF!! I'm over twice the woman you are!
Come on up and we'll feed ya!

Originally Posted by McJim

That's why Dover has been talking me into getting a SV1000 rather than a SV650.

If you can kill yourself on a 250 you can do it on a 600 or a Thou.
So long as you're sensible in your head I don't think it'll make a difference. Your brain controls your right hand which controls the throttle.

'tis true McJim just shocking that Dover gave ya such good advice
I believe it's easier to cruise on a bigger bike due to not having to chop it down...roll with the torque of a mchine.
Ok with PF's weight,or lack thereof, a bigger bike may not be ideal at this stage anyway.

**Darkman** · 29th September 2006, 16:58

Exactly. I had my learners license on a CBR1000. There's a good reason I didn't have an "L" plate.

Same here. I did mine on a blackbird. Nothing to it. On a R1 now and it is not that big of a deal riding it. I suppose it will get me in trouble if I am going to try and nail it...but I'm not going to do that..at least not till the weekend.

**Hillbilly** · 29th September 2006, 20:15

Originally Posted by Coyote

Aprilia don't make an RSV600, so there's only one option for me

There's always the Ducati 800SS or the Triumph Daytona 675.

**pritch** · 30th September 2006, 23:44

Originally Posted by Coyote

Aprilia don't make an RSV600, so there's only one option for me

The RS 125?

**FilthyLuka** · 1st October 2006, 00:24

Originally Posted by placidfemme

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I weigh a mighty 48kg's.

:O God damn! 48kgs... i weigh 55 and im a runty dude... yeesh man. I wouldnt worry about the weight of bikes, im not that much heavier than you and i can easily lift a honda fireblade...

**quickbuck** · 1st October 2006, 19:05

Originally Posted by kickingzebra

Craig sheriffs holds the new lap record at manfeild long track on a 600, and seems quite content beating the crap out of the thousands.

He also has the lap record of Wanganui.

As said before the through life costs of a thou are far more than a 600.

**NinjaNanna** · 2nd October 2006, 15:03

Originally Posted by placidfemme

No I don't "need" the power at all. Don't even "need" the power of a 600. I'm just thinking ahead, if I buy a 600/1000 which would be more worth the money...

Haven't you answered your own question, second hand 600s are the same price as 1000s due to demand for that middle step and they will always be in demand.

1000cc bikes weren't cheaper NEW so that means previous 1000 owners have lost more money, not to mention the extra money they've forked out in fuel, tyres, brake pads, chain and sprockets.

I say go with the 600. It will save you shit loads of money in the long run.

by the way www.SWANNINSURANCE.co.nz have an online quote page so you can compare insurance costs to your hearts content.

**placidfemme** · 2nd October 2006, 15:07

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

Haven't you answered your own question, second hand 600s are the same price as 1000s due to demand for that middle step and they will always be in demand.

1000cc bikes weren't cheaper NEW so that means previous 1000 owners have lost more money, not to mention the extra money they've forked out in fuel, tyres, brake pads, chain and sprockets.

I say go with the 600. It will save you shit loads of money in the long run.

by the way www.SWANNINSURANCE.co.nz have an online quote page so you can compare insurance costs to your hearts content.

Yeah, I've decided now to go with the R6 (or a 600 at least). Its good to see everyones opinions on the matter. I just didn't want to go blowing so much money on a bike when I could buy a potentially better/bigger one...

*has my heart set on the R6 for the time being*

**scracha** · 2nd October 2006, 18:58

Originally Posted by DMNTD

I believe it's easier to cruise on a bigger bike due to not having to chop it down...roll with the torque of a mchine.

Easier to highside it or find yourself approaching a junction at MUCH faster speeds than you thought you were going too.

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Anyways.....1 litre bikes are like v8's:- willywaving for men with small parts who can't ride properly so have to overcompensate.
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**Coyote** · 2nd October 2006, 21:34

Originally Posted by pritch008

The RS 125?

Hardly an upgrade from my RG. Might stick to the road better but I would still get nowhere slowly

**SuperDave** · 3rd October 2006, 22:36

Originally Posted by DMNTD

I believe it's easier to cruise on a bigger bike due to not having to chop it down...roll with the torque of a mchine.

But that's one of the best parts of it all! We'll in my opinion. I love having to work my gears in order to achieve the pace that I'm after. I guess I see it in the same light as manual versus auto debate.

**SuperDave** · 3rd October 2006, 22:37

Originally Posted by Coyote

Hardly an upgrade from my RG. Might stick to the road better but I would still get nowhere slowly

But it will certainly LOOK as though it's getting somewhere fast won't it?

**JimO** · 4th October 2006, 11:16

local suzuki dealer has 2 GS1200s both fairly new with low ks for $7500 so how can a 90 250cc be worth $5000 and i dont care about supply and demand and ist bike owners blabla