What's next?

**Black Bandit** · 1st May 2007, 22:02

I recon the jump from 250 to 600 is not overly ambitious. I've had a blat on a couple of sprots 400's and they were very similar to my 250. More power sure, but nothing major.

600 is the way to go and if it could be a 675, I'd count myself a very lucky boy indeed!

**zeocen** · 2nd May 2007, 00:01

If you want to go up then you've gotta do it some time.. no sense in being scared of the beasts that lie ahead! Just take a picnic of common sense and self restraint and the worlds your big, fast, stable, comfy oyster.

In saying that, my dream bike is a ZZR1100, I'd get a ZZR600 but there just doesn't seem to be that many around

Not that I have funds for either bike.. but it's always nice to think of the future :P

**zeocen** · 2nd May 2007, 00:09

Originally Posted by MaxCannon

I haven't riden anything other than a GN250 (not counting the CB250 I did my handling course on).

I really like the look of the Kawasaki ED6 (called the Ninja 650 in the US)

Seems to strike a nice balance between power and ease of use.

I thought the Ninja 650 in the states was the ER6F ?
If that's the bike you're talking about then apparently it's got rave reviews of being a nice step up bike or even a leaner bike (I think that's stretching it a tad...).

**Donor** · 2nd May 2007, 00:10

After wandering through Haldanes today, I have seen my future bike.

It's obscenely large, drowned in red paint and blingy chrome, and has a sexual appeal to it.

It's the M109R Boulevard

Of course, it'll happen several hours after hell freezes over...

...but by the gods, I want one!

**Chisanga** · 2nd May 2007, 00:27

My future bike changes on a weekly basis

From an Sv650 to SV1000 to DL650 to Triumph Tiger to whatever I walk past that strikes my fancy.

However, I am supremely happy with my VTR at the moment so i'll continue to think about it, change my mind for the next 6 months or so.

**zeocen** · 2nd May 2007, 01:46

Originally Posted by Donor

After wandering through Haldanes today, I have seen my future bike.

It's obscenely large, drowned in red paint and blingy chrome, and has a sexual appeal to it.

It's the M109R Boulevard

Of course, it'll happen several hours after hell freezes over...

...but by the gods, I want one!

I still can't believe you want to take the path of a cruiser.
....but I have to agree, that is one badass mother.

It would be pretty funny when we both get to our bigger bikes, to see a behemoth of a cruiser next to a fully faired sports/tour playing happy families.. I bet biker onlookers will think we're blind or something! 2 races of bikes interacting !? How can this be!!?

**Donor** · 2nd May 2007, 10:38

Originally Posted by zeocen

I still can't believe you want to take the path of a cruiser.
....but I have to agree, that is one badass mother.

It would be pretty funny when we both get to our bigger bikes, to see a behemoth of a cruiser next to a fully faired sports/tour playing happy families.. I bet biker onlookers will think we're blind or something! 2 races of bikes interacting !? How can this be!!?

Heh... t'would be no stranger than the time Blue_Thunder accompanied us along with the mean trike to Kaiaua...

...and you know you'd be begging to have me add you to my insurance so's you could get ya cruiser fix...

**Chisanga** · 2nd May 2007, 10:46

It's a great excuse for being slow too

Hmmmm.... maybe I should consider a cruiser too then

**phoenixgtr** · 2nd May 2007, 11:48

I went from an FXR150 to a ZX-6R and I wouldn't dream of going back.

I didn't find the jump too hard. Sure it's got probably 6 times more power, but it's not overwhelming. I love it. The hardest adjustment I'm finding is the handling. I can't just pust it round like I could witht the FXR. All it takes is some practice

**zeocen** · 2nd May 2007, 12:29

Originally Posted by Donor

Heh... t'would be no stranger than the time Blue_Thunder accompanied us along with the mean trike to Kaiaua...

...and you know you'd be begging to have me add you to my insurance so's you could get ya cruiser fix...

That's.............actually not a bad idea..

Go get that cruiser! I support you!

**Donor** · 2nd May 2007, 13:04

Originally Posted by zeocen

That's.............actually not a bad idea..

Go get that cruiser! I support you!

Dude... just got bike from looking at bikes... I am in bike porn overload right now... though Haldanes have SOLD my M109R... bastards!

...though I have to say, the Aquila 650 looks pretty frickin' tempting...

**kermit63** · 2nd May 2007, 14:32

Hi,

I've just got back into biking after a 20+ year absence and went for a 675. The reviews I was reading about the 600 4's was that they were a bit too peaky for round town. I rode the 675 for the first time after 15 minute test ride on a GN250 and thought holly sh**, but that because it only had two wheels and the riding position was totally different to the 250.

The salesman's advise was "it's all in your right hand". Wind it on too quick and it'll put you on your back. Jump on the brakes too hard and you'll go over the top - good advice really.

I found that I pretty quickly got used to both the acceleration and the brakes and my riding is improving each time I go out. So, as long as you take it easy and don't let your confidence get too far ahead of your ability (it will happen, so be weary of it), then I'd go for something in the 600 range.

Cheers,

David.

**rookie** · 2nd May 2007, 19:36

Yeah lots of good stuff here...it is all in the wrist.
My first ride on the 600 was a bit intimidating cos i had it wide open to pass a couple of cars on my ride of it...wasnt doing anything special in terms of gears and didnt jerk it on but it got light on the front...awesome feeling.
For a step up i wouldnt hesitate to get a 600 except that i dont need to go that fast....also the tyres wear out fairly quickly compared to a 400.
Yeah im still undecided!!!....decisions!!

**jade** · 2nd May 2007, 19:41

My bike still has enough in it to give me a fright - and put on a track I dont think I could ride it to its limit..
I want a k6 750 for my next bike, but Im staying on the aprilia for a while, and I wont sell it. - Ill never find one like it (that I painted and made carbon parts for it - as well as the mechanics ive done)
Biggest bike Ive ridden was an 06 r6 and it has more power than I feel ill ever be able to use (eg - how they ride them in supersport)
But a 750 will give me those 150+ power wheelies.. and If its got enough power for kevin schwantz...

Dream bike - 1098

**Buddy L** · 2nd May 2007, 20:15

Originally Posted by rookie

wasnt doing anything special in terms of gears and didnt jerk it on but it got light on the front...awesome feeling.
Thats because its "Buddly L tuned

For a step up i wouldnt hesitate to get a 600 except that i dont need to go that fast....
Course you do
also the tyres wear out fairly quickly compared to a 400.
They are not made to last
Yeah im still undecided!!!....decisions!!

When i got back on Rookies 250, it was like wheres the "go go" as the mighty 600 disapears into the distance