New Bike

[wkid_one]

Well - having 95% secured a new job - with a car - a new bike is the order of the day........and I would like some help.

I am looking to race F1 in the summer series - and want a new bike to do it on (yes I am soft and don't want to do the winter series.....I don't ride in the wet on the weekend - why the hell would I want to race in it?).  I am looking at the CBR954, R1 or Gixxer - what is everyones thoughts?  And before anyone comments - I am not going Duc, Aprilia, MV etc - why spend more money for inferior power and excess weight!  I am looking for a 170kg, circa 150hp bike.......racing remember.

The catch is - I also want to retain the ability to street circuit the bike and road ride it - so am leaning towards the Gixxer (for Power) or 954 (for Handling).  I find the R1 too skittery.  Both have good write ups - depending on who the magazine has allegances to.  In saying that the new 'blade (notbeing called that) - is coming out in the CBR600RR frame - fuck me I am too big!.

[Coldkiwi]

how about a new ZX-6R and enter into the production 600 class? I've seen one of the AMCC marshalls with one when it first arrived (lanky bloke like yourself!) and he didn't seem to think the size was a problem. It would probably give you more top end than the VTR and the braking/handling is apparently beyond question. and it comes in green!

[Dave]

Oh to be stuck in your dilemma,thats like should i shag the dallas cowboy cheerleaders or play hide the sausage on the set of charmed.
For my money,i'd buy the ex. ray clee gsxr600 thats for sale at the moment.or strouds gsxr1000 from last year-that would have some cred.at the street drags!

[SPman]

Who's Yoshi  GSXR1000 is that, for sale in Colemans ? That would be fun.

[gazza]

hi Dan

congrates on new job, hope you are planing to pay me for the front motorcycle stand i made for you before spending all the money you havent earnt yet on another bike you wont be able to ride properly

Gazza

[KiwiDan]

size does matter, to be afective and have the chance to progress dont buy a bike thats gonna hold you back further down the rd.

read the bike tests, the testers no what there talkin about.

I cant say what the new honda blade will be like , might be a goodin if ya wanna wait for it to be tested against the others available.

Everyone has their fav , but the testers have spoken, Gixxer K3 beats all no question, to ignor there findings seems rather stupid, and taking into acount , you want to race, y would you buy something below par.

[kiwistorm]

You may be better off with the Honda - easier to ride fast

[Duke of Rogan]

Originally posted by gazza
hi Dan

congrates on new job, hope you are planing to pay me for the front motorcycle stand i made for you before spending all the money you havent earnt yet on another bike you wont be able to ride properly

Gazza

LOL!

[750Y]

2003 GSXR1000 ...nuff said.
You know You want it.
in fact I think You MUST have it now, You need one.


for value i'd go the r1 which is $19k at redbaron. but you'll be watching those pesky thous fly past on the straights every time unless Your name is Tony Rees.

[bluninja]

WKID, somebody posted that you should get the bike that you can ride fastest. I'd go with this....though that would probably mean I should downgrade to a 150.

Journos, don't always know what they are talking about, and are either being paid, or have a particular inclination to a certain bike. If you are going to keep it, develop it, and race it for many years then look at the bike with the best potential for development. At Manfield last time (where were you) in F1 an R1 was gobbled up by a 600. It had heeaps of power but wasn't getting round the technical bits well due to rider (or bike setup).

Anyway you'll probably go out and get a K3.

TTFN

[750Y]

an R1 was gobbled up by a 600. It had heeaps of power

There are some quick 600s around and some very fast riders on them too. I've seen an 02 gsxr600 running with an 02 R1 round Pukekohe. neither one was hanging about but the R1 couldn't shake the 6 hundy. A real eye opener for me when I thought the R1 was the unltimate. I still maintain it's great value at 19k tho as a roadbike.

[wkid_one]

Thanks all...rode the K3 again today and the Honda......most likely going the K3 - waiting for Wellington Motorcycles to get a silver one in to see what they look like in the flesh.  Trying to get a titanium and black 954 bought in.   

Tried the R1 again along side the other two - nice but too skittery.  Hmmm - now if only Honda would get their arse in to gear and bring out a true thou - I love the shape of the 954 and engine of the Gixxer...

[wkid_one]

PS - Dan - I don't think I will wait for the new 'blade - I had enuf trouble contorting myself on the new CBR600RR - given it is using the same frame I will have a shit show fitting on it.

Also - it is interesting - I have read tests that have placed each bikes differently.   I wouldn't say the gixxer is all conquering - in fact if you based on the testers speaking - you wouldn't know what bike to choose.  I have two articles here that contradict one another on which bike is best - both from UK mags

The Gixxer suits your riding style agreed - and you have a personal preference to Suzuki.....however many testers oppose the view that the GSXR is the King....

Honestly - I like the engine of the Gixxer - but it looks boring.



 

[wkid_one]

PPS - Gazza - fallen off your bike again yet caus you can't touch the ground?

[KWAKADUDE]

LOL

this is funny!

Proof is in the pudding!

Now that you had made you discission Wicked One, when do you pick up your bike.

I assume within the next two weeks by all the soul searching you and others have been doing.

Get the bike and post the pics - then post the pics when its all raced prepared. If your getting the K3 you no doubt will go and see Brian Bernard to tweak it for ya.

Wish i could buy a new bike! - I'm not saying anything until I have cash in hand and have made my final discission.