Best bike for >$4k

**texmo** · 15th November 2004, 18:21

Hey,
I just sold my car (an audi quttro 1986) plus a little savings leaves me with 4k and I am considering buying a bike. I want something for going up to my batch and long distance commuting. It has to be a bike that likes the open roads and has a good power band for going up north along up through helensville to Mangwhai on highway No. 16 I want something old school but I dont know where to start. :spudwhat:
Oh great and powerfull kiwi bikers please help.

**Two Smoker** · 15th November 2004, 18:25

ZXR or CBR????? they have plenty of grunt for the open road..... and are old school (early 90's) Still need more info on what kind of bike you want....

**marty** · 15th November 2004, 18:28

mate - where do ya start?

http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz

http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz

http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz

and that's only a sample of what's on offer....

**texmo** · 15th November 2004, 18:30

What do you mean, Its a motorbike how many kinds are there

Thats the thing though I dont know what bike I want something like a Katana would be nice.....

**Bleck K6** · 15th November 2004, 18:34

Cant go wrong with any GSXR750-1100 86-92 you will find a good 1 for around $4000.Very reliable machines.

**texmo** · 15th November 2004, 18:37

Suzuki gsxr 1100 1988 $6,000. They all seem to be of this price range through, where were you looking?

**Bleck K6** · 15th November 2004, 18:45

Originally Posted by texmo

Suzuki gsxr 1100 1988 $6,000. They all seem to be of this price range through, where were you looking?

Have a look on trade me or the T&E

**avgas** · 15th November 2004, 18:51

at the end of the day its wat you like the look of.
most bikes are good runners
but i like the looks of the katana's - esp the popup model

**Jackrat** · 15th November 2004, 18:53

Buy two XS650s

Hey you did ask.

**texmo** · 15th November 2004, 18:56

I might buy one but I dont think two is on the agenda. :S
Then Ill be able to make my bella go fast........ well as fast as a belladonna can go anyways.

**Bonez** · 15th November 2004, 19:09

Originally Posted by texmo

I might buy one but I dont think two is on the agenda. :S
Then Ill be able to make my bella go fast........ well as fast as a belladonna can go anyways.

Thismay be the go -http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-18575040.htm

**sedge** · 15th November 2004, 19:13

If comfort is not an issue get either a ZXR750 from 89-90, awesome bikes, once your spine moulds to the required shape or an early GSXR750, not too bad, need dwarf legs and monkey arms though (lucky me, having my legs shortened for xmas) Even an FZR750 is pretty good... Notice the theme here... I recommend a 750 at least... single shock rear, decent brakes, mderate weight. Don't buy an elephant or a teapot... Sorry meant old beemer or GSXF... heh heh, that should get the old crusties whining...

If comfort is an issue you'd best ask someone else.

Cheers,

Sedge. (short legs, big feet, spinal deformity, hairy knuckles, monkey brain (standard rider really))