Looking for a sports tourer $10-12k

**TomJ** · 13th April 2009, 20:22

Sorry to hijack your thread Tom.[/QUOTE]

no worries - I looked at VFR myself - they look great but fueling seemed v jerky to me - I know people love them though!

**Rob Taylor** · 13th April 2009, 20:28

Go try a Triumph 955 Sprint ST.Bloody good value for money.There is a low k silver one on trademe for $9995 ono,Go offer him $8000 and you will get it i reckon,,,,cant go wrong...

**BMWST?** · 14th April 2009, 09:32

For something a little different Aprilia Futura.Some can be had with bags.They dont make em any more so i dont know what that may mean.the BMW R1100 or 1150 rs may fit the bill too,but they will feel very different to you

**jafar** · 14th April 2009, 09:42

Originally Posted by TomJ

thanks for the comments jafar

I am aware of some of the pitfalls of inexperience and lack of control of my right hand.

both my better half and I are around the 85kg mrk and felt a bigger bike would suit us. my quandry is having a bike I can scoot round Tauranga on work days and still carry both of us on a tour. the wife enjoyed the Bandit 1250 but I found it top heavy.....hence lookign a Sprint, CB1300 etc.

Keep trying them all until you find the one that suits you best. The sprint & cb 1300 are both good bikes but one may suit you better than the other.

Take into account the attitude of the local dealership, parts supply & insurance costs too. Ask owners & previous owners of the brands/models you are interested in what their experiences were/are.

**TomJ** · 15th April 2009, 21:43

have taken out the ZZR twice with the mrs on the back and both very comfortable and happy.

picking up the bike first thing in the morning!

thanks for all the comments and advice - they are much appreceated

**TomJ** · 15th April 2009, 21:45

[QUOTE=jafar;2026162]Keep trying them all until you find the one that suits you best. The sprint & cb 1300 are both good bikes but one may suit you better than the other.

thanks for your comments Jafar - I will be taking things real steady on the ZZR. the bike is in excellent condition with very low ks so I am v happy

**shafty** · 15th April 2009, 22:35

Well done Tom, - thats one nice bike.

**trump-lady** · 15th April 2009, 22:42

I have a sprint, commute into town everyday and I lane split with the best, going to a rally next weekend 5 hours away and done a 2 week tour of north island with tent and clothes (Im a girl so HEAPS of clothes hehehehe) love my bike, always laugh when other sports bikers complain they are sore

Great for long hauls as I only go down when reaching high speed......hhhmmm that sounded bad!

Love it but my last and only other bike was a katana 750 so I could be biased

Mines a 1999 and cost me 8500 2 years ago....

**AllanB** · 15th April 2009, 22:59

PAh - save your $ and get a 2002-2004 low km Suzuki GS1200ss - throw some higher bars on it from Rapidart, a Neptune or Yoshi can (if not already fitted) and you have a excellent mile eater for sub $8k.

**nallac** · 15th April 2009, 23:15

Originally Posted by AllanB

PAh - save your $ and get a 2002-2004 low km Suzuki GS1200ss - throw some higher bars on it from Rapidart, a Neptune or Yoshi can (if not already fitted) and you have a HELL UGLY mile eater for sub $8k.

there that sounds better...

**AllanB** · 16th April 2009, 08:44

Originally Posted by nallac

there that sounds better...

Aw shucks - they are a beaut beast - big, black and you can see the motor

Just like a bike should be

**Highlander** · 16th April 2009, 10:10

Originally Posted by TomJ

have taken out the ZZR twice with the mrs on the back and both very comfortable and happy.

picking up the bike first thing in the morning!

thanks for all the comments and advice - they are much appreceated

No point in me heading over there to harass them about test riding it then. Enjoy it.

**jafar** · 16th April 2009, 10:47

[QUOTE=TomJ;2028909]

Originally Posted by jafar

Keep trying them all until you find the one that suits you best. The sprint & cb 1300 are both good bikes but one may suit you better than the other.

thanks for your comments Jafar - I will be taking things real steady on the ZZR. the bike is in excellent condition with very low ks so I am v happy

All good TomJ, I hope to see you on the road