CBR900RR/919RR vs SV1000S

[Fast Eddie]

I'm just over 6 foot tall so I don't really want something too small. I'll have a look at a GSXR600 but I suspect it might be a little small to be comforable on longer rides. On my CBR250 after a ride out to Akaroa and back with a 20 minute stop in Akaroa, my ass would feel like I've just come out of an African jail.

hahaha.. I know what you mean, I'm from S.A.

I won't be able to advise on comfort levels.. my blade has rear sets and couple other things which have made it less comfy than it used to be but has better ground clearance for the corners.

I didn't think the GSXR600 was that much smaller than the blade the blade is afterall the size of a 750 its smaller than other 1000cc bikes. Blade is more just wider, has a wide frame and tank..

I'm all excited, I'm caught up in your bike buying buzz, even though I just bought myself another last week.. the thrill is lasting longer jumping on your bandwagon

[Fast Eddie]

Your now on to the frame size, that has little to do with the cc rating. Enjoy shopping around for your new bike.



Your suggesting that he should go from a 20hp learners bike to a 100+ hp sportsbike in one jump???
Thats nuts, I'm surprised that no one else here questioned his reasoning as to why he would want to do such a big jump in size, weight, power & cost.

well the old CBR250R should make 45hp.. and a slogged out 600 should make around 100 if not less.. but its lugging a bit more weight.

The cbr250rs are enough to get you into trouble anyway so its not that huge of a jump.. and like tigertim said.. its about self control and being aware of what you are riding. I don't jump on the busa and open it up and hold it for the same time as I do on the 250 and then wonder why I was going so much faster into the same corner..

[Fast Eddie]

I'm surprised that no one else here questioned his reasoning as to why he would want to do such a big jump in size, weight, power & cost.

haha.. I'm not questioning it because I went from cbr250r - cbr600f.. I had that zxr400 but I really didn't notice f-all difference from the 250-400..

like Tigertim said, you don't wanna keep buying a bike that is the same as the last one, you want to have something you can grow into and learn new skills. it would be painful to just jump up 5hp every year..

it has to go like this 250 - 600 - 1000 - top fuel dragster.

its the natural progression

[tigertim20]

Your now on to the frame size, that has little to do with the cc rating. Enjoy shopping around for your new bike.



Your suggesting that he should go from a 20hp learners bike to a 100+ hp sportsbike in one jump???
Thats nuts, I'm surprised that no one else here questioned his reasoning as to why he would want to do such a big jump in size, weight, power & cost.

the cbr 250 was quoted at 45 atw, mate had his bike (same model and year) dynoed at 38.8hp atw, stock earlier this year. The GSXR, at the WHEEL, is more like 85hp, so the jump is not that massive.
cost wise, he has 5k, have you seen the state of the 250 market?

250 - 600 is a fairly standard and not unusual jump.

[SMOKEU]

Have you been out on ruapuna SmokeU?

Yes I have (on my old CBR250), and it was the most fun I've had with my clothes on, except for the first time I rode a big sports bike. I really want some track time as soon as I get a big bike.

hahaha.. I know what you mean, I'm from S.A.

Awesome, what part of the home land are you from?

[Fast Eddie]

Yes I have (on my old CBR250), and it was the most fun I've had with my clothes on, except for the first time I rode a big sports bike. I really want some track time as soon as I get a big bike.



Awesome, what part of the home land are you from?

Durban born bro, then grew up in little Mtunzini.. then after the apartheit thing fell thru we kinda bailed haha..

[Fast Eddie]

250 - 600 is a fairly standard and not unusual jump.

yea I recon that dude was an older fella back when 125cc was a real bike and anything bigger than 400cc was a death trap

[SMOKEU]

Durban born bro, then grew up in little Mtunzini.. then after the apartheit thing fell thru we kinda bailed haha..

I'm from Cape Town. Moved over here in 1997. Still go back every 3 years or so to see the family.

[Fast Eddie]

I'm from Cape Town. Moved over here in 1997. Still go back every 3 years or so to see the family.

Lucky, I haven't been back since '95 eh.. no money.. I will go back asap though. All our family and fam friends moved, only a few remain in Durban and Empangeni

[Fast Eddie]

I'm from Cape Town. Moved over here in 1997. Still go back every 3 years or so to see the family.

I think when you get your new bike we will have to go play on the track together if your keen

[SMOKEU]

I think when you get your new bike we will have to go play on the track together if your keen

Fucking oath. I can't wait to take a Fireblade to a race track.

[Cheshire Cat]

You mean like you did? Gotta watch those unavoidable accidents eh!

Fuck yeah! those fucking dorkland cunts that do uturns ae. look behind you retard!! where did you get your license from? a weetbix pack? jeeez!
i have dropped my bikes a few times. Most bins wins! if youre not falling off youre not learning anything

[Fast Eddie]

Fucking oath. I can't wait to take a Fireblade to a race track.

done

also.. this thing looks like a weapon http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Vi...al&N=0&Ntk=All

it says richmond heights, central north island which I believe is in Taupo.. which is where I will be 20th dec - 5th Jan.. if you say bought it and needed someone to ride it back to chch for you hehe your mother will never know

[Fast Eddie]

Fuck yeah! those fucking dorkland cunts that do uturns ae. look behind you retard!! where did you get your license from? a weetbix pack? jeeez!
i have dropped my bikes a few times. Most bins wins! if youre not falling off youre not learning anything

hahaha ^ where did you come from? are you in the right thread?

[Cheshire Cat]

hahaha ^ where did you come from? are you in the right thread?

hahahahaha do you know who you're talking to?