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    What do you prefer & why...

    Im looking at a new bike purchase & wanting to get some feedback on the good, the bad & the ugly on the dif types in interested in.


    Sports/Tourer:

    GSX750F is of interest. Good looking, 100BHP is more than enough for me at present & it's a good cross between comfort for long rides as well as throwing it round in the twisties.


    ZXR750 is also of interest as I love that shape but it's a full sports bike so not sure about comfort on longer rides.


    Butt naked street figher: Honda Hornet is of interest, love that shape. Either the 600 or the 900, probably the 600 id say as im stepping up from a 250 so 600 will be more than enough.


    My riding this time round will be sunny days only (as ive bought a car now) to work on the odd occasion but mainly a wee ride with the lads on the weekend to Whangamomona pub etc.


    What im wanting is some feedback on owners of these types of bikes and why you think one style is better than the other.

    Im in "test ride" mode at the mo so am on the look out to try as many bikes as I can prior to making the leap.

    Cheers in advance
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    Anything of acceptable handling, style and power that's comfortable out to at least 4 hours riding...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ManDownUnder View Post
    Anything of acceptable handling, style and power that's comfortable out to at least 4 hours riding...
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    Yep go and test ride all the bikes that you like.........

    Then go and test ride other bikes......


    Find the one that is comfortable for you to ride.......
    You will know which one it is when you sit on it...


    Good luck in finding your new bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
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    Sorry wasn't taking the piss at all..All the machines you mention are good ones. The 600cc vs 900cc question is about the only thing I failed to address and I'd suggest you take both for a ride noting the difference in their handling (heavier around corners for the 900, harder to get really flying on the 600).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    ZXR750 is also of interest as I love that shape but it's a full sports bike so not sure about comfort on longer rides.

    The 7rs are big girls for sure, not too bad on long rides, but she's a fat one... you'll wanna test ride this one for sure if you're thinking about buying one.

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    Here are a couple of recent threads that may be of interest to you:

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=53759

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=53752

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    750's & 900's tend to be quieter exhaust wise, and only half the gear changing required, that is a great relief on a long ride.

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    How's about a Bandit? Great bike - big pussy cat, easy to ride.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1122266

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kendog View Post
    Good reads there Kendog, cheers mate.


    One question left to be answered is the dif between naked & fully faired bikes. Handling differences etc? Or any other difference other than visual I need to know?
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    Quote Originally Posted by banditrider View Post
    How's about a Bandit? Great bike - big pussy cat, easy to ride.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1122266
    Yeah some of them are quite nice for sure. That one is out of my price range at present.

    Not wanting to spend more than $5k and I don't believe in getting finance. Can't save for it, don't have it


    Only things that should be financed are homes & investment properties
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    The only prob/hassel with a full naked is the wind It isn't too noticable till over 80 mph {wat ever that is in ks }I have never ridden anything with a screen or fairing so cant coment on them sort of bikes

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    try the new half faired bandit 1250!
    i wouldnt want to be caught dead in the same grave as me.

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    Yep, wind is a big difference between the two, mainly when you are at speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by canarlee View Post
    try the new half faired bandit 1250!
    Find one for 5 grand and I'll take one too!

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