Throwing the question open to the unwashed masses - what do I buy?

**Goblin** · 8th November 2007, 16:15

Originally Posted by jrandom

I can't afford a Brutale, so what should I buy?

Funny you should ask....I have this really cool little CBR 600, it goes really well, has done for years, it's really comfy on long rides and in all the tens of thousands of Ks I've done on it, I've always wanted to do more! I never want to get off the thing. It's a wee gem of a bike! It's yours for 9.5k. PM me for a test ride.

**SPman** · 8th November 2007, 16:28

XJR1300 - the large comfy chair.
Once the suspenders are done, it should handle less like one, as well!

**0arbreaka** · 8th November 2007, 16:58

How about something like a superduke??

**BMW** · 8th November 2007, 17:04

susgest riding them all. never turn a bike down as it does not look right. I did. but now own the bike I thought was to slow!

**James Deuce** · 8th November 2007, 17:15

Originally Posted by jrandom

Oh yeah, I should have mentioned.

No Zeds.

[Edit: As stated above, I didn't like riding the Z1000, and the 750... well... it's just, you know? Like a really nice chick who is just a bit too unfortunately ugly to date.]

You'd have $1500 change.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1284814

**merv** · 8th November 2007, 17:51

Did you read Kendog's review on the KTM http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=55395

That'd be something different, or what about the Ducati Hypermotard?

Look I know they aren't Hondas so they aren't the best but hey worth a look if you don't feel like a Hornet or a CB1300.

Bugger the money just mortgage the house.

**James Deuce** · 8th November 2007, 17:52

It certainly would be different with a $10000 budget.

Maybe a pair of forks and a couple of wheels and a seat.

**boomer** · 8th November 2007, 17:57

Get a virago.

**Skunk** · 8th November 2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by jrandom

Oooh, yes, now we're talking.

Hmmm!

I shall ride and report.

Add to that list the ZRX1200 then. Very good retro naked for touring. Massive torque too.

You got to try them all before you exclude any.

**Grahameeboy** · 8th November 2007, 18:22

Originally Posted by boomer

Get a virago.

Does it help your squatting issues??

**Coyote** · 8th November 2007, 18:55

Originally Posted by Joni

A good, but maybe more conservative choice would be an XJR1300..... they are stunning bikes!
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http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedIt...d=116203B236D9

In anniversary colours too!

Was going to mention that one. Looks stunning, even got me wanting one over a some sportsbikes.

A Motard might be an idea. If you have a chance to test ride one, go for it. I rode a WR450 which was fun, although with the stock pipe and knobbies it felt like a tractor

**puddy** · 8th November 2007, 19:10

With that Suzuki Summerfest thing going on, you could get a new GSX750 Katana for about $10000. Then, if you ask nicely, they'll throw in a Tech/Ram mount for holding a book! Trust me, going from the GSXR to the Katana, you'll need the book! What does it profit a man to gain all that comfort, but to lose his SOUL?

**jafar** · 8th November 2007, 19:23

Originally Posted by Joni

You can come for an adventure to Chch....

http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedIt...d=116203B236D9

In anniversary colours too!

Go the Speed triple!

$11,500 for a 4 year old bike with 34,000k on the clock ???

Suzuki are listing the GSX 1400 @ $13,995 NEW
Honda are listing the CB 1300 @ $13,495 NEW
Kawasaki Z1000 @ $15,995 NEW

Not saying they have overpriced that bike, but for an extra $2,000 (+) for a new one I know which one will be left sitting on the showroom floor