Quick choice between 2 bikes

**Morcs** · 6th February 2008, 10:48

Im hoping to look at 2 bikes today, need to buy one today.

The 2 bikes on the shortlist are:

2006 Kawasaki Z750, 35000kms, $7k

1999 Suzuki TL1000S, 35000kms, $6.5K

My budget is $7k. I could get both of them down $500 I reckon,

What are the pros and cons of either, and ultimately, which is the better bike - in terms in reliability, performance and easy to live with.

**GR81** · 6th February 2008, 10:54

go for the newer bike... even though its the same kms, its 7 years less wear and tear weatherwise etc

**brit-bloke** · 6th February 2008, 10:55

I used to own the Z750 it is a great bike...plenty of power and good handeling.the TL is an old heavy dog and 7 years older...Kawasaki all the way!!

**crashe** · 6th February 2008, 11:01

Originally Posted by Morcs

Im hoping to look at 2 bikes today, need to buy one today.

The 2 bikes on the shortlist are:

2006 Kawasaki Z750, 35000kms, $7k

1999 Suzuki TL1000S, 35000kms, $6.5K

My budget is $7k. I could get both of them down $500 I reckon,

What are the pros and cons of either, and ultimately, which is the better bike - in terms in reliability, performance and easy to live with.

Test ride them both and see which one you feel comfortable on and riding.
That is what matters the most.

**Morcs** · 6th February 2008, 11:01

Only thing that concerns me about the Z, is the revvy as buzzy engine, lack of fairings etc..

Do they eat up the K's nicely? how many K's to a tank did you used to get?

Oh and what sort of speed can you sit at without being torn apart by wind?

**Morcs** · 6th February 2008, 11:06

Originally Posted by crashe

Test ride them both and see which one you feel comfortable on and riding.
That is what matters the most.

I dont have time. Ive got to have a bike to get to work tomorrow.

So ill decide on one, test ride, if good, buy it. if not, bugger.

**crashe** · 6th February 2008, 11:09

Originally Posted by Morcs

I dont have time. Ive got to have a bike to get to work tomorrow.

So ill decide on one, test ride, if good, buy it. if not, bugger.

But you got until dark to test ride....... an hour at least on each bike...
plenty of time......

**Usarka** · 6th February 2008, 11:10

Originally Posted by Morcs

Only thing that concerns me about the Z, is the revvy as buzzy engine, lack of fairings etc..

Do they eat up the K's nicely? how many K's to a tank did you used to get?

Oh and what sort of speed can you sit at without being torn apart by wind?

engine only buzzy over 6-7,000 rpm, ie its ok at cruising speeds. if you're wanting to spend a lot of time in the high revs then it may (or may not) be an issue.

a) around 16km per litre.....

b) depends how strong you are!

what are you wanting to use it for?

**MaxB** · 6th February 2008, 11:21

How about a taxi/bus/lift to work while you them ride them both? Just to hear any death rattles, dodgy handling, crash repairs etc.

Otherwise it's the Kwacka for the bulletproof motor, build quality and age. Givi make heaps of 750 bits like screens and so forth.

The TLS has that strange shock/damper arrangement. The handling is nowhere near as bad as the press made out but it doesn't suit everybody. But that motor is one of the best V2s ever made IMHO.

**James Deuce** · 6th February 2008, 11:28

If you buy either you'll need to redo the suspension. The Z750's rear shock is appalling and the fork springs need replacing from new, and cartridge emulators would be a really good idea. I have a Z750 rear shock if the one you are looking at still has the original suspension. It will be well shagged at the mileage you quote. My one has done 6000kms.

The TL responds well to a new rear damper unit. If this hasn't been done, budget for it.

There's been a mountain of stuff written on Z750s, Z750S', and TLS's on KB. Use the search. Seriously. There are some really good idea for sensible mods for both, rather than the usual fucking ugly bodywork and anodised screws.

**Mental Trousers** · 6th February 2008, 11:55

TL. Everyone that had one regrets selling. The vast majority have had something done about the rear shock by now so just find out what they've done.

**Big Dog** · 6th February 2008, 13:28

Buy a busa ....

Oh right you said you were too chicken.

**dipshit** · 6th February 2008, 13:50

Originally Posted by Morcs

Oh and what sort of speed can you sit at without being torn apart by wind?

About 850kph I think.

**Keystone19** · 6th February 2008, 14:41

Z750

Newer, absolutely fun to ride, not gonna flick try and flick you off and kill you every time you ride it like the TL, and perfect for commuting with the upright style.

Easy.

Prolly also has a bit of warranty left on it.