What should I get next?

**Blackadda** · 23rd April 2007, 22:06

I'm looking for a tourer/sports to repalce my GSXR750, which I am too fat and old to fit into properly and will never use it to it's full potential.

So I have narrowed it down to 2 bikes I think, VFR750 or Suzuki RF900.

Looking around the $5k mark, so VFR800 out of my range.

Say what you!

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 23rd April 2007, 22:08

Originally Posted by Blackadda

Say what you!

Which one do you prefer?

**BarBender** · 23rd April 2007, 22:09

Personal opinion is the VFR...if you can find a good one!
But then if you're on the larger side then the Riffer might be the better option.

**onearmedbandit** · 23rd April 2007, 22:15

From what I understand the VFR would be the more expensive bike to maintain, something you want to consider if you have a tight budget.

**Hitcher** · 23rd April 2007, 22:23

Warning: One of your preferences is a Honda.

Have a look around for a tidy ZZR1100 as well in your $5,000 price band.

**Blackadda** · 23rd April 2007, 22:24

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

Which one do you prefer?

Brand new VFR800, but the Wife, kids, dog and mortages have decided not an option, so willh ave to have a blast on both and make up my mind I guess. Looking for feedback until I get the chance to have a ride on either or.

**Blackadda** · 23rd April 2007, 22:27

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

From what I understand the VFR would be the more expensive bike to maintain, something you want to consider if you have a tight budget.

I don' thave a budget, I have a wife, kids, a dog and mortgages........hang I don' t have any money.......

Any free bikes..............?

**merv** · 23rd April 2007, 22:27

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

From what I understand the VFR would be the more expensive bike to maintain, something you want to consider if you have a tight budget.

Ah why?

Hardly ever spend a cent on mine coz they never really need anything doing to them.

Mine is 13 years old, got it from new and its still perfect.

I am a short arse - like Finn - and the VFR fits me beautifully. If you are a big guy then the VFR may be too compact for you.

What do you want to know about the VFR750 feedback wise?

**Colapop** · 23rd April 2007, 22:29

Well, I'm not little like MDU or Riffer and definitely not like Frosty, but unlike those guys - I'm classy! So if you're prepared to raise your eyebrows and surprise yourself get on a RF. With very little effort you can get a lot out of a RF. Good comfy tourer. Easy on the wallet (petrol). Easy to work on....

When I was looking the other two options were the VFR750 and ZZR1100. Why the RF? Right price first up. Then real comfy once I took it for a ride. Lastly the unexpected grin I got...

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 23rd April 2007, 22:33

Originally Posted by Blackadda

so will have to have a blast on both and make up my mind I guess.

Precisley...

**Blackadda** · 23rd April 2007, 22:34

Originally Posted by merv

Ah why?

Hardly ever spend a cent on mine coz they never really need anything doing to them.

Mine is 13 years old, got it from new and its still perfect.

I am a short arse - like Finn - and the VFR fits me beautifully. If you are a big guy then the VFR may be too compact for you.

What do you want to know about the VFR750 feedback wise?

I've read a few reviews that state they are costly to maintain, but of course if it ain't broke......

Also I'm average height, just a fat arse!

**Colapop** · 23rd April 2007, 22:37

RF's are easy to adjust - there's about an inch and a half between Riffer's seat height and mine..

**onearmedbandit** · 23rd April 2007, 22:39

Originally Posted by merv

Ah why?

Hardly ever spend a cent on mine coz they never really need anything doing to them.

Mine is 13 years old, got it from new and its still perfect.

No arguing that, and you have owned yours from new, and maintained it well so no doubt it's a great example.

However I remember my time working in a Honda dealership and the exhorborant costs associated with repairs on any V4 Honda engine. Now if the op gets caught with a duffer, it isn't going to be pretty.

**merv** · 23rd April 2007, 22:42

So no cam chains to worry about and otherwise like any bikes they need an oil and filter change, very occasionally some spark plugs, air filter clean and engine coolant replacement, once in a blue moon a new chain and tyres and otherwise just fill it with fuel which is at a rate of close to 20km for every litre which is a range of around 400km from the 21 litre tank. Very cheap to run so what are the reviews about costly maintenance all about?

Most reviews will tell you if they are long term ones that these bikes will do big kms without hassle so yeah where are the costs? OK we know Hondas are great but most Japanese built gear is the similar.