Next bike, suggestions please.

[The Pastor]

z750 or er6n would get my vote,

sv650, would be a bit gutless?


gsxr750, now thats a bike _b

[Kittyhawk]

Just a tip from a pillion point of view, with the later model sport style bikes R6, 07 ZX6r etc the pillion seats are crap.

When you are trying bikes on for size get the pillion to sit on it with you, I know on the 04 zx10 the pillion seat is very high, were as the R6 its inline with the rider almost.

[Morcs]

I heard white fireblades are good, at around 7k

Too old too many K's. I want new

Just a tip from a pillion point of view, with the later model sport style bikes R6, 07 ZX6r etc the pillion seats are crap.

When you are trying bikes on for size get the pillion to sit on it with you, I know on the 04 zx10 the pillion seat is very high, were as the R6 its inline with the rider almost.

the 04 ten feels like you are perched on top of the eiffel tower. All the new 600 sports are too light, too small, too revvy.

SV650S still tops the list (with a load of bling )

[Kittyhawk]

LOL yup I have to agree with ya.

The newer bikes are far too lightweight.

[HungusMaximist]

Yah, the SV650 are fine, so are the ER6N but I haven't ridden one but it sure turns heads.

[scracha]

Yah, the SV650 are fine, so are the ER6N but I haven't ridden one but it sure turns heads.

Tedium 900. Take one for a test ride...you'll be pleasantly surprised. Due to Euro 4 I've heard they'll be withdrawn so you'll have plenty of power to haggle. They don't depreciate much either.

[lanci]

Monster 695?

[dino3310]

the lastest GSX750f katana 10k at the mo,fast,comfy,reliable,cheaper maintenence than the exotics,the gixxer engine has proven itself time and time again.

[Swoop]

Ive decided new is the way to go. Gives me a new bike, a warranty and only consumable maintenance items to buy (tyres, chains etc...) in the first year or so.

God forbid the top of the list is the suzuki sv650s.

I realise that you have said "no 1000's" but hear me out...

VTR1000.
Having spent a couple of days pootling about on one of these, and since you have mentioned the SV...

Wild West Honda have one (demo) at a reduced price because of this (with about 3-400km on the clock).

Sensible & comfy pillion seat as well.

[Denniso]

Go for the SV 650 , falcon great bike , the other bike I saw in someones list was the DR650 , top fun but a bit guttless for pillion work . I assume you will try out a few bikes so go with whatever makes YOU happy , try out some differant bikes as sometimes odd things are just what you've been after , I'd have never even concidered a DR 650 till I rode a mates one , now my poor thou sees very little use as I'm on the DR most of the time . Whatever you get , ENJOY IT .

[flossiejayno]

I been riding a vfr800 for the last 5 years, great bike. Reliable, pretty quick ( not a pocket rocket, but not slow either), will cruises at 159 km all day. Bit lacking in torque but a hard bike to replace. The SV or VTR suspension is too soft, gas range not great. Seriously looked at them prior to buying the VFR, pleased I didn't.

Having come off a fully flaired bike the options are a bit hard. Have you thought about a KTM SM 950 or SuperDuke 990. Great bikes, lots of fun, plenty of grunt ,good handling, good setup. Or maybe the KTM RC8, awesome.

I would look for a bike that has great suspension/brakes and can accommodate a normal size person. Then you can enjoy the ride all day.

[dino3310]

Go for the SV 650 , falcon great bike , the other bike I saw in someones list was the DR650 , top fun but a bit guttless for pillion work . I assume you will try out a few bikes so go with whatever makes YOU happy , try out some differant bikes as sometimes odd things are just what you've been after , I'd have never even concidered a DR 650 till I rode a mates one , now my poor thou sees very little use as I'm on the DR most of the time . Whatever you get , ENJOY IT .

gotta love those DRs.

[limbimtimwim]

You want a VFR800.

But not cheap. And not that light.

[Morcs]

I realise that you have said "no 1000's" but hear me out...

VTR1000.
Having spent a couple of days pootling about on one of these, and since you have mentioned the SV...

Wild West Honda have one (demo) at a reduced price because of this (with about 3-400km on the clock).

They are simply too dated. Plus they are being fazed out this year, and the inside word is Honda wont be replacing it. Same with the Blackbird.

Sensible & comfy pillion seat as well.

They are simply too dated. Plus they are being fazed out this year, and the inside word is Honda wont be replacing it. Same with the Blackbird.

I been riding a vfr800 for the last 5 years, great bike. Reliable, pretty quick ( not a pocket rocket, but not slow either), will cruises at 159 km all day. Bit lacking in torque but a hard bike to replace. The SV or VTR suspension is too soft, gas range not great. Seriously looked at them prior to buying the VFR, pleased I didn't.

You want a VFR800.

But not cheap. And not that light.

VFR800 is too heavy, too expensive, and not keen on the look of the current ones. Prefered the 2002 models - Nice in bright red, with black rims etc...

[flossiejayno]

VFR800 is too heavy, too expensive, and not keen on the look of the current ones. Prefered the 2002 models - Nice in bright red, with black rims etc...

Have to agree, best model VFR 2001 pre-VTEC. Hopefully Honda are going to replace with v4 or v5 1000cc engine with updated brakes (radial) and suspension (odlin usd forks etc), no vVTEC. Though a bit heavy, at speed was pretty stable and sometimes an asset. Use to commute daily in the UK, most of the time between 130-159kph, all weather (sunny/raining/hailing/snowing/blowing a gail, 0 to -6 degrees C).

Bikes in NZ are expensive anyway you lot at it!