Time to get a new bike

**fatzx10r** · 29th August 2008, 13:36

you say at the start of your thread that your kinda scared of a 1000, so if i were you i would look at a 600. or maybe a vtwin thou, plenty of grunt but alot more user friendly. but it's your choice at the end of the day, so get what bike you like the most i guess

**captain_andrey** · 29th August 2008, 13:46

Originally Posted by TOTO

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

1 year, 10,000k

**Jerry74** · 29th August 2008, 13:52

I have been riding 14 years and still ride on a 250, due to costs and commuting etc.

I used to ride a GSXR 750R and the difference between a 250 and that was huge, speed, acceleration, handling.

You need to ask are you ready to make that change?

1 year and 10000 km is not really that much riding to climb onto a road rocket.

Have you considered a 750 cc bike still lots of power but not huge amounts of madness.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 29th August 2008, 13:55

Take it easy grasshopper, power is controled by your right hand but sometimes the force can take over!!!!!!!!! Its a big step young skywalker from a 250-1000. Test them all and make a sensible decision. Good luck

**MaxB** · 29th August 2008, 14:09

Even some litre twins will top 250 kmh. Exactly how fast were you planning on going?

A 650 Bandit has more than twice the hp of your bike so why not start there and work your way up. More experience and more ks will make you enjoy the big bikes all the better. Your insurance premiums will be lower too.

**justsomeguy** · 29th August 2008, 14:09

Hahahahaha, easy Son. Just cos you have a full doesn't mean you can jump off a Hyosung onto a thou... maybe you can, who knows perhaps you're a talented freak like that fella Texmo.

Right.

Go find a 04-07 CBR1000RR - take it for a test ride.

Get onto a clear stretch of motorway, drop your speed to 70kmph, select 3rd gear - twist it.

There - that's what it feels like on one of the slowest, smoothest, friendliest big bikes around.

Think that's too easy?

OK

Go find a 03/04 GSXR1000 or a 04/05 ZX10R - same motorway scenario, except select 2nd gear - twist it. Smiling or have you shit your pants?

Key lesson - go test ride some bikes.

No offence but a Hyosung 250 is a rather slow machine - stepping off that onto an inline four cylinder thou will mean you will ride everywhere like a scrared grandma in 5th gear.... for a while at least.

THEN YOU WILL DIE. Muahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaahahhaha

**slowpoke** · 29th August 2008, 14:10

Why the fixation with a new bike? Mate, I reckon the depreciation far outweighs the extremely fleeting new bike feeling. Buy a nice second hand 'un with some fruit on it and be miles in front.
Rather than a pure sports 600 that is a ferkin' slug unless you are doing over 10krpm I'd be looking at something like a CBR600F4i that is plenty sporty but a bit more user friendly.

**captain_andrey** · 29th August 2008, 14:28

OK thanks for all the input. I am now looking at the Daytona more seriously. Seems like its closer to a V-Twin with good low end power and less high end insanity.
Thanks to everyone who suggested naked bikes but I just love the full faired super sports. I may never ride one to its full potential but I wont consider anything else.
And I want new because ... well I can... I worked hard and earned the cash, now i want to treat myself. I still remember the feeling when I got by brand new Hyo, watching it being assembled and I want that feeling back :P

**justsomeguy** · 29th August 2008, 14:31

Originally Posted by captain_andrey

OK thanks for all the input. I am now looking at the Daytona more seriously. Seems like its closer to a V-Twin with good low end power and less high end insanity.
Thanks to everyone who suggested naked bikes but I just love the full faired super sports. I may never ride one to its full potential but I wont consider anything else.
And I want new because ... well I can... I worked hard and earned the cash, now i want to treat myself. I still remember the feeling when I got by brand new Hyo, watching it being assembled and I want that feeling back :P

Good on you mate - CONGRATULATIONS on being in a position to buy new

Now...

that you are a buyer - go test ride as many bikes as you can - you won't get a chance like this that often - and it'll be a cool experience.

Even test ride bikes you don't like, just so you can see what they feel like - and let us know how you go.

**avgas** · 29th August 2008, 14:46

unless your average speed is over 130kph on your hyobag i would avoid anything over 50hp.
but then again its your skin - and i can't peel it from your body or break your bones for you.

How about something like the hyobag GT650?

**raftn** · 29th August 2008, 14:51

In your position, i would get the 675...great bikes. my2 cents worth.

**captain_andrey** · 29th August 2008, 15:30

Originally Posted by avgas

unless your average speed is over 130kph on your hyobag i would avoid anything over 50hp.
but then again its your skin - and i can't peel it from your body or break your bones for you.

How about something like the hyobag GT650?

Haven't taken it to the track yet

and its no fun sitting on a red line all day long.
I definitely plan to attend a few track days and get some professional tutoring once I get something decent.