A sportsbike for daily use, commuting, etc.?

[owner]

I feel a bit stink starting my RR up only to nip down to the shop or run a whole bunch of errands,

start putta putta stop start putta putta stop and so on

,I love my beast and I know what its capable of and all the start stop just doesnt feel right, kinda like teasing a wild animal,
get an old slow shitter(the cheapest newest smallest legal bike you can get while saving for an RR) and crash and thrash the shit out of it. way more fun keep the RR for the weekend and track work
my 2 cents
but hell do what ever you want lifes short

[Big Dave]

Totally agree with this. When I commute on the 750 in 50k zones I often think what a waste. It does help increase the enjoyment when I do ride on the open road/track.

The Suzuki thing of dialing in a power mode has merit too. But I have a philosophical difficulty engaging the lowering settings.

[Str8 Jacket]

To be honest, im really enjoying my commute on the RG. Im not to sure if that's cause I was taking the train up to now or the fumes. Either way, its lotsa fun up the motorway and people hear you coming so they move over to let you through!

[jrandom]

I'm with Big Dave vis-a-vis upright bikes being better for commuting on.

But, y'know. Just ride everything and take your pick. Motorcycle preference is a very personal matter.

[Morcs]

Get a DR-Z400SM most fun ive had on a commute (not to mention easier and less stress than on the thou) and I havent even started doing wheelies from everyset of lights.

Sports bikes are for the open road.

[jrandom]

Get a DR-Z400SM

I hate you.

[Grub]

Just wondering, what is it like to use a sportsbike like the Honda CBR 600RR for daily commuting?

Good question and good background. I love the sportsbike feel on the open road but I still won't upgrade to the RR. The '00/'01 CBR's were the last of the comfortable allround Hondas as they had the bars on top of the triple clamp rather than under it. I rode an R6 - once. It was total crap for anything under 120kph adn the open road. A bike like that would be a waste of money

I take mine on looong rides of 600-1000km in a day and I never get tired. Those riding with us usually do - so what I have is a good all rounder as well as a bike that you can really hoon on.

A number of people here have the luxury of two bikes by keeping their learners 150 or 250 for communiting and buying a "real" bike for weekends.

[Morcs]

I hate you.

I love you too Dan.

Well at least the TL is free if you wanna take it for a spin

[WarlockNZ]

If i had the option, i would have kept my 250 for the trip to work, not that i don't love the SV, but shes a drinker .. LOL

My advice, learn how to ride the bike you have to it's limits and THEN think about what you're going to ride to work.

I'll assume (and please correct me if i'm wrong) but, riding for two months and L plate, you are very new and I know the Supersports look damn sexy.

Just wait, acquire the skills you need and then ride every single bike you can get your hands on and choose that one that best suits you, that way you will enjoy the ride to work.

[jrandom]

I love you too Dan.

Well at least the TL is free if you wanna take it for a spin

Waaaaaa, wanna go on the DR-Z now.

[Edbear]

Just wondering, what is it like to use a sportsbike like the Honda CBR 600RR for daily commuting? ...I have only been riding for 2 months but I am already quite aggressive. I ride with an L plate but I already take pleasure in showing cage drivers how quick L plate riders can be.

Why do I want a sportsbike? I love good engineering, those things are beautifully made, I love the rush of high revs and the sounds of engines screaming. It looks a bit stupid, now I have written it down, but I love a good rush.

Thanks in advance for any input on this, I appreciate it.

Ummm!

[oldguy]

BUELL Firebolt 900 good in traffic,

[merv]

To be honest, im really enjoying my commute on the RG. Im not to sure if that's cause I was taking the train up to now or the fumes. Either way, its lotsa fun up the motorway and people hear you coming so they move over to let you through!

So I'm back at work this week and cruising home tonight on the 5pm train and what do I spot but you on the RG150 around 5.05 I suppose, and you were almost to the Ngauranga interchange as we peeled into the tunnel and you were doing just what you say - changing lanes and powering on as the cars got out of your way - priceless alright .

[cowboyz]

I commute on my zx9r but the commute is 14km of which 13.6km is on the open road. I absoutely dispise any time I have to go into the city on my bike. 1st gear and ride it like a auto and cringe as the fan goes and has a hissy fit at the lights. Not really flash for it. If I knew then what I know now I would have kept my other bike for town work.

[kermit63]

I ride my 675 to work every day, but "high revs and screeming engines" wouldn't be how I'd describe by daily commute.

In terms of the riding position, it's not uncomfortable, but at slow speeds you'd have a lot more manouverability on something with a more upright riding position and you'll notice that most when it comes to lane splitting.

I got a sports bike as a "returning rider" because it's what I'd always wanted and if I did it again, it would still be the bike I'd want. If I was being more practical, I'd look pretty hard at something like a street triple, or have a smaller bike for commuting.