First sports bike?

**iwilde** · 11th August 2007, 18:06

I'm 6'3" and about 105kg, get a ZX14. Perfect size and only a wee step up from what you have now.

**Bend-it** · 13th August 2007, 09:02

Have you straddled a sportbike yet? Or just like the image? You need to know you can live with the less comfy riding position (compared to the GV) and much more power (both good and bad for a new-ish rider).

I went from a 250 bandit (much faster than the Hyo gt250 which I test rode before the bandit) to my RF and it's been plenty of fun! Definitely recommend an in between step before the gsxrcbrrrzxrrrrrrrr10000000000000000000!

Unless you've been given 3 months by the doctor, then go the turbo, nitrous gsxr1000 I say!

**FkNAmerican** · 15th August 2007, 14:00

LOL, Oh cut out the whole "America doesnt have corners" crap. I live near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the "Dragon". Look them up if you want......

And still, for a BIG dude who wants a liter bike....the CBR 1000 is about the most sensible of the 1000cc sports bikes if thats the way he wants to go.

**avgas** · 15th August 2007, 21:23

Originally Posted by limbimtimwim

If someone has splashed acid in your eyes.

Ah yes they only way to get a whore back.....those were the days

**avgas** · 15th August 2007, 21:26

ZZR400
ER5
ER6N
GS500
GSR500 - looks like a K7, fantastic bikes but not well known

**g-dawg** · 18th August 2007, 20:27

OK so I've been doing my reading and the test to pass my full is now only 2 weeks away. After much consultation and thought I'm thinking SV1000s!

I can't wait to pass and take one for a spin!

The vtwin won't be as flighty as some of the 600's and I have total ruled out getting a 1000cc super sport bike

**Usarka** · 18th August 2007, 20:50

do take one for a spin even if it as 2nd hand year older model. some people love twins, some people don't. they are nice bikes tho and probably a good compromise. im 6ft and road a gix6 the other day i had to iron the cramp out of my quads afterwards. not so bad in your twenties but mid-30's onwards ive found it starts to sieze up. the sv thous have enough grunt to keep a smile on for veterans so you won't outgrow it in a hurry.

good luck, you'll love whatever you get

**FkNAmerican** · 20th August 2007, 02:17

Well, if you've ruled out a liter bike (sports bike) but you still want 1000cc displacement (as you seem to still want) why not try a Yamaha Fz-1. Its got a detuned R1 motor in it and it looks the shit too.

Here is a pic of the Fz-1. Great looking bike and it goes like stink. But more comfortable then a full on super sport.

http://motorcycles.org/images/Hotbik...1road-full.jpg

**buzzbusa** · 3rd September 2007, 21:54

I went from a rs250 to a hayabusa and am still alive, am just over 6ft and 100kg bike is comfy and just a little bit of grunt there if need be.......

**Blair-SV** · 3rd September 2007, 22:45

Originally Posted by g-dawg

OK so I've been doing my reading and the test to pass my full is now only 2 weeks away. After much consultation and thought I'm thinking SV1000s!

Now you're thinking, lots of low down grunt and they sound mean with a good set of pipes. May not have the top end of the inline fours but still diserves plenty of respect. Anything that can sprint to 100 in under 4 seconds has got plenty of potential to kill you if you don't respect it. But in my opinion, can't beat it in terms of bang for buck.

But get a good long test ride, the SV's are heavy on the hands/wrists due to the riding position and I find my legs get cramped too. Not a problem if you don't mind taking a quick break every 100km or so. But I'm slightly taller and lighter than you so you might have even more probs with the weight on your hands.

righto

**g-dawg** · 16th September 2007, 17:07

Passed my full last week and have just bought a 2004 SV1000s....sweet! I can't wait to have a play

Thanks for the advice!

**surfchick** · 17th September 2007, 17:14

Originally Posted by FkNAmerican

LOL, Oh cut out the whole "America doesnt have corners" crap. I live near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the "Dragon". Look them up if you want......

And still, for a BIG dude who wants a liter bike....the CBR 1000 is about the most sensible of the 1000cc sports bikes if thats the way he wants to go.

yes the dragon looks fun - i wonder how many straight-line kms you have to do to get there... i mean you only need to do 50km to clear auckland and get to the hills...ba ha...

**surfchick** · 17th September 2007, 17:16

Originally Posted by g-dawg

Passed my full last week and have just bought a 2004 SV1000s....sweet! I can't wait to have a play

Thanks for the advice!

congrats and double-thumbs-up for it being a "Veeeeee"

**g-dawg** · 5th October 2007, 15:07

A quick update. I've had my 2004 sv1000s now for 2 weeks and I'm in love! The power is great and even and the bike handles like a dream.

I've given all the good roads in Dunedin a thrashing and am loving it through the twisties. Lately I've started to take it to work as the weather is well improving.

Looking forward to more rides and a summer full of good times!

Grant

Dunedin