Time to get a new bike

**captain_andrey** · 29th August 2008, 11:41

So I get my full next month and I've saved some cash to get a good sports bike. My options are - brand new 600cc or second hand (1 year old max) 1000cc. Here is the thing though, I am kinda scared of 1000cc.

On the other hand a 1 year old 1000cc seems like a much better deal and I always thought it doesn't matter how much power it produces at the wheel, its how much you are willing to use and stay within your riding skill limit.
Also, the looks I get from some people when I say I want to move from 250cc to 1000cc are quite discouraging.

So yeah, on my current short list: R6, ZX6R, R1, ZX10R. Havent had a close look at hondas yet, might consider, but they look kinda small and I'm very tall. Probably wont get a Suzuki, just don't like their looks. Probably cant afford a ducati or triumph.

Please vote and comments welcome.

**EJK** · 29th August 2008, 11:46

Whatever you buy, don't forget to add some photographs!

**TOTO** · 29th August 2008, 11:46

R6

**MIXONE** · 29th August 2008, 11:47

Test ride them all and then listen to your guts instict.

**Mully** · 29th August 2008, 11:49

675 Daytona.

And then lend it to me.

**captain_andrey** · 29th August 2008, 11:55

Originally Posted by Mully

675 Daytona.

And then lend it to me.

I do like the look, and I could probably stretch the budget for a new one. Who would have one in wellington so I could go have a look?

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th August 2008, 12:10

Go with a 600. Well grunty enough for the time being.
I've been looking for HP specs on the Hyobag and can't find them, so I will assume they put out about 35HP. Compare this to the R6 at about 120HP.
Now jump to the thou...at about 180HP.
Yes - it is controlled by the right hand, and those max powers aren't reached until close to redline. But do you really want to upgrade to a bike that will blast past your 250 at it's top speed, without getting out of 1st?

**Owl** · 29th August 2008, 12:12

+1 Daytona

Wellington Motorcycles should have them!

**Mikkel** · 29th August 2008, 12:14

Get a supersports bike

It'll be plenty fast!

675 or zx6r would be my picks. They will be a handful and a half anyway...

But testriding is the name of the game. Have fun.

**MentalFacility** · 29th August 2008, 12:50

If u gonna get a sports 600cc chances to kill your self on thouse are just about the same as you had a 1000cc. Just go with what you like the most.

**Jerry74** · 29th August 2008, 13:05

Buy a 1000 !!

How long have you been riding?

**TOTO** · 29th August 2008, 13:10

not how long , but how many ks have you done ?

**nudedaytona** · 29th August 2008, 13:19

Don't forget the Gixxer750 for something in between. Nothing wrong with Suzuki looks

**McJim** · 29th August 2008, 13:19

Moving from a twin 250 to an IL4 Thou'?

Have you considered a Thou' Twin at all? Nicer power delivery and more forgiving if you choose the wrong gear.

My 2c

I'm happy with a 600 twin though and can't understand the allure of an IL4. Each to their own.