First sports bike?

[Boob Johnson]

What's ya budget mate?


I stepped up from an SR250 on Wednesday....RF900R, a real nice bike. A good balance between comfort & sportiness & extremely good value for money. Don't get me started on how bullet proof the motor is :-p

[Angusdog]

My vote would be for a CBR600. It's unlikely to bite back, as you need really be winding it out but when you do, it's a rocket. But coupled with very manageable weight, and a nice progression from a 250. There's a reason they're so popular - they're so good. I don't think there's much between any of the Jap 600 models - Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda all keep each other honest; individual bikes are more likely to vary form one to another, so look around for a good bike in that class. It will also depend on which dealer you're happiest dealing with, or trading your existing bike with.

[avgas]

I second the CBR6.....its nice and slow to learn on

[Coldrider]

Before I got the ZX9 I had a CBR600, and that was a step from an XR600, all dirt bikes previously. I would never consider a CBR600 to be slow, lots more gear changing and revving, but slow, I don't think so.
Have you seen a CBR/R6/ZXR/GSXR 600 at Wanganui Battle of the Streets.

[avgas]

Have you seen a CBR/R6/ZXR/GSXR 600 at Wanganui Battle of the Streets.

Nah i just went there to drink out at turakina beach

[Guitana]

1300cc Suzuki Hyabusa. Go on you know you want to!
Live life on the edge and scare yourself a little after all, a good fright everyday keeps your senses sharp and responsive, stare danger in the eye and make it choke on your burnout smoke!!!!

[90s]

Nobody's asked what type of riding you like.
From your post I guess you are into sport riding and andrenalin thrills. If so I would go for something like the gixxer 6s.
However, if you want to do some touring, distance ridining, cruising, pillion riding or generally mixed riding (even some commuting) I would go with the suggestions for sporty all-round workhorses like the CBR600Fs or GSX600Fs. These are both 230kph+ 4.5 0-60mph machines so seriously fast - but also fairly mild and easy-going unless asked. Comfortable too over distance and for larger riders.

Let us know what you get and post pics!

[avgas]

GV650
looks like a vrod

[Bytor]

I sit and should pass my full license at the end of this month. I have spent the last 12 months on a Hyosung GV250 cruiser. It's been a great little bike to ride and I have really enjoyed it....however I have also ridden some sports bikes, and some 600cc models in particular and love it! When I get my full I want to by either a GSXR600 or ZX-6R. I am 6ft and 95kg would either of these bikes be to small for me, should I look at going to say a 10R or Gixxer1000?

Any advice would be appreciated especially if you ride either model.

Cheers

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[675trippy]

I think its extremely sensible, and would be a timely upgrade to go from a GV250 to a GSXR1000. They have a reputation for being a bit gutless, so you'd need some performance mods (pipe, chip, airbox) but you should be fine after that.


seriously: ARE YOU INSANE??


look at something sensible like an SV650 or Cagiva 650 or CBR600F4 if you must... or a DL650 or ER6N or something.... something that wont kill you dead as dead can be within a month.

dude read this again and think. hyosung to 1ltr holy crap

[limbimtimwim]

GV650
looks like a vrod

If someone has splashed acid in your eyes.

[FkNAmerican]

why not just get a CBR1000RR "Fireblade" ??? Thats prolly the most sensible of the liter bikes and would suit your weight/height etc.... Dont get me wrong, it'll still kill ya if you dont respect it but its the best liter bike (sports bike) if you intend to commute and such.

Either that or get an MV Agusta Brutale.......after you win the lottery.

[cindymay]

why not just get a CBR1000RR "Fireblade" ??? Thats prolly the most sensible of the liter bikes and would suit your weight/height etc.... Dont get me wrong, it'll still kill ya if you dont respect it but its the best liter bike (sports bike) if you intend to commute and such.

You have got to be joking! There are corners on NZ roads and commuting here means in towns and cities not a freeway commute to a parking lot.

[limbimtimwim]

A fireblade would be an okay commuter in Wellington. They are super easy to use for a sports bike.

But you could do a lot better if you wanted a commuter.

And it would make a shit first sports bike, too heavy and too big a step up.

[Squiggles]

go with a tl