New Bike Time

[Clivoris]

Dam that would be nice, however it would probally lead to alsorts of very expensive issues, a go fast bike would generally mean more trackdays, more trackdays from what I have obersved on this site generally results in people ending up with a race bike and so on, and so on. Not a bad thing if you can afford it. And the the commuter bike well that would probaly nver be fast enough (even in city traffic) .

As for biased opinions love to hear them all, even thou they are bias I may not of thought of them.

In that case...what you obviously need is an Aprilia RSV Mille. If you shop around they can be picked up for around 12k. Ther are Falco's out there for good money too. They will be more comfy on the commute.

[Kendog]

As for biased opinions love to hear them all, even thou they are bias I may not of thought of them.

The best advice is to ride all the bikes you are interested in, that way you can pick the one that fits you and your needs the best.

[ceebie13]

The best advice is to ride all the bikes you are interested in, that way you can pick the one that fits you and your needs the best.

I Totally agree, then go test a CB13.

[DonaldH]

The best advice is to ride all the bikes you are interested in, that way you can pick the one that fits you and your needs the best.

I agree with that....

[240]

The 900 Hornet wont dissapoint , loads of torque and looks sweeeeet!

[limbimtimwim]

Actually, I found the 919 Hornet a bit dissapointing. There is nothing wrong with it, just the engine was.. boring. It didn't yell 'WHIP MY ARSE!! WHIP IT GOOD AND DON'T STOP!!'. The Kawasaki Z750 I found to be much more involving.

Which now makes me wonder how exciting a Z1000 would be...

[skelstar]

You can't compare a Hornet to a GSXR LBTW (I know you like to). Two completely different bikes.

Also, how many bikes did you test ride before you bought your latest weapon?

[limbimtimwim]

You can't compare a Hornet to a GSXR LBTW (I know you like to). Two completely different bikes.
Also, how many bikes did you test ride before you bought your latest weapon?

0. I am comparing it to Jim2's Z750, which was more fun. Given the choice, I'd take a Z750. I'd like to try a Z1000.

[Pumba]

Great advice so far guys so lets keep it coming . Everyone is free to there own opinions and I welcolme them all with open arms, so lets try and avoid the pissing match about who did what

[skelstar]

LBTW punched me. He's a stupidhead.

[The_Dover]

One of my main concerns about going for a thou is that it may be a bit for commuting on? I know there a plenty of examples but when it is mainly 50kph to 70 kph stuff I wounder if it is really that good for the engine and running gear, being that they were designed for much higher speeds.

DONT bother with the GSR600 if you are sick of the arse bandit. it won't be hugely different and will probably be shit on the track. it handles ok and has a really smooth motor (from the K4/5 gixxer 600, retuned) but has budget suspension.

The thou's are fine for commuting, fucking awesome actually.

I still reckon an SV1000s or a GSXR750K6 is the way to go tho.

[limbimtimwim]

Me and Skelstar love to wind each other up, but we are just pissing about.

This looks nice: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-75751915.htm

Got a few ks.

So does this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-77007648.htm

[skelstar]

I agree with Dover...sounds like you want a sportsbike. Don't get a Hornet.

[Fishy]

Go on.....treat yourself!...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=75763881

you know you want to!.

[Devil]

Triumph Speed Four :P Brand new one is $12k with two year warranty.
Excellent handling, but with a proper seat and slightly higher bars than a gsxrcbzxr6. Makes for a comfy bike that does damn well in corners.

If you're like me and want a bike that does the track, commutes, tours and doesn't need the snot revved out of it, you'll find a GSXR750 utterly, utterly useless.