New Bike

**Coldkiwi** · 17th July 2003, 12:20

yeah.. the ZX-7's didn't change much but they didn't really need to. Not light enough on a track I don't think but certainly have the goods to do the deed on the roads. And by cripes, the shape is just drop dead gorgeous!! Best looking jap bike i have ever seen is a silver w/black/white trim ZX-7R .. a 98 model I think.

Dunno nuffink about the GSXR 750 other than the 2001 model was a big step up from the 2000 (for reasons unknown to me!).. oh yes, and they're quick

I'm thinking about a ZX-7R if I have to sell this one.. there's something about riding a grotesquely green motorcycle that I love! very distinctive

**wkid_one** · 17th July 2003, 14:19

I must say that the new zx6rr looks like the mutts pearls....

I woudl also interested to see how the 636 stacks up against the cbr600rr - and the zxr has got some fantastic write ups.....

**Coldkiwi** · 17th July 2003, 17:20

you mean the 6r or the 6rr? I've seen the 6r being flogged off for $15,000!!! Some dealership down in Invercargill of all places.. willing to pay air frieght and all! its in the latest bike mart I think I saw the ad.

Apparently, the journo's consensus is that the 6RR is for track time fiends (perfect if you're going to go sports 600 proddies) but the 636 version is whats needed on the road with the more occasional track carve up

**Kwaka-Kid** · 17th July 2003, 23:34

AND the Moral of this "New Bike" Thread is....

**SPman** · 18th July 2003, 07:39

That you get to where you're going eventually, and the ride wends through many white knuckle byways ??

Otherwise, FIIK!

**wkid_one** · 18th July 2003, 07:55

The moral is - I apparently suck at riding and don't deserve a motorcycle

**rubber shredder** · 18th July 2003, 08:12

For gods sake man - how long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?

Pick a racing class, pick a bike and buy one!

Originally posted by wkid_one
Thanks all...rode the K3 again today and the Honda......most likely going the K3

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Originally posted by wkid_one
I am looking at a ZX7RR and a GSXR750....we'll see how it goes....

**wkid_one** · 18th July 2003, 08:24

Hmm - sooo many choices and soo much time to decide now given my rocky boulder has fucked out..... and seeing as I am a bad rider - I decided to re-evaluate my choice.

Committed myself to ride as many of them as possible to see what I prefer. Looked at ZXR coz it was there and already kitted for racing and being sold by a friend of a friend.

Not spending $23000 for a K3, when I am likely to chuck it down the track more than once - even with race plastics on.

As for ZX6RR it is a nice bike was all I was saying.

If you don't like this thread - then don't read it (was gonna say fuck off - but was too polite)

**rubber shredder** · 18th July 2003, 08:33

Im pleased to see that we have something in common.

I was going to say your a f-ing idiot who has no idea what the hell he wants to do, probialbly dosnt have the money and is just mouthing off in here. - but I was too polite.

I would however like you to prove me and others wrong buy actually buying something!

P.s. are you still keen on setting up a group of riders in Wellington to meet and go for rides (when your shoulder is better)? I have some friends who are learning and would be interested.

**wkid_one** · 18th July 2003, 09:27

Hmm - now that hurts......

Money - yes (not that it's any of your business), know what I want - NO - That was the whole point of the bloody post you gherkin. I want them all.....I like the R1/954 for their looks, the CBR600RR looks the bollocks, The Gixxer is a neutral power horse, the 636 is the Mutts and the list goes on. I have no allegiances to brand or size (other than being restricted by my own stature)....

First pay cheque next week = decision time (kinda hard to get finance without it - I should know that seeing as I in finance) - so many new bikes to choose from...(still not looking exotic - sorry CK/Blu/BB)

With myself having already 'done something other than talking' plenty of times with the KB crew in Auckland, I have little to prove to you or anyone.

PS - this is all the energy I will now expend on you - flame to your hearts content....

(THIS IS A GREAT WAY OF GETTING MY POSTS UP TOO, SO I MIGHT REPLY IF NOT THAN TO JUST GET MY POSTS UP AND MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST THREAD ON THE SITE)

Spanky - how is the SV going - give us a KB Riders Review seeing as you have had it for a while now.

Now - I am off to read TOTW1 and 2 - coz I obviously need it. Will need it too keep up with the learners.