What's the perfect bike?

**boomer** · 24th October 2006, 13:28

wanna buy my baby Jill?

**Keystone19** · 24th October 2006, 13:33

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Very Rare and very rarely under 10 grand. Also for the same amount of money you can get an Aprilia which has that extra something.

What about a gsxr750 or a 600? lots going for under 10grand. Nicksta just went for a gsxr600 might wana chat to her.

Yep, all nice bikes and I'm quite keen on Bartman10s (the first one you list). Just don't want to muck him around so won't do anything until I've sold mine.

Originally Posted by Devil

I think you should try my bike, Jill :P You're insured for it so you may as well take it for a blat. Could swap for a few days if you like, take it on your work run.

I take it that means you've checked your insurance then!

Originally Posted by marty

VFR800.

Yes, I would seriously consider one if I could find one in my price range. Would have to compromise on high kms.

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

You could follow in my footsteps and get an R6 like me!

Yes, that's a possibility. They're a nice bike.

Originally Posted by steved

Why no naked? How about a Hornet 919?

Don't like naked because of the wind factor. Not a huge issue and keeps the speed down I know but being a relative light weight I prefer to have some control of my neck muscles upon finishing a ride. I find the naked hard work.

**Keystone19** · 24th October 2006, 13:34

Originally Posted by boomer

wanna buy my baby Jill?

Well at least the sides of the tyres are rarely used. How much?

**Hitcher** · 24th October 2006, 13:37

I hate these "What's the perfect bike" threads. Particularly if the person asking the question doesn't want to spend more than $7,000, which is generally the case.

**Keystone19** · 24th October 2006, 13:39

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I hate these "What's the perfect bike" threads. Particularly if the person asking the question doesn't want to spend more than $7,000, which is generally the case.

Hah, it's $10,000 thank you very much. And I personally think the price is irrelevant. A perfect bike is what you define it to be, not what the price is.

**XP@** · 24th October 2006, 13:41

Dare you to look at this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-72919079.htm

**motobob** · 24th October 2006, 13:42

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I hate these "What's the perfect bike" threads. Particularly if the person asking the question doesn't want to spend more than $7,000, which is generally the case.

So Hitcher why are you reading this thread. You one of those self flagellation types.

I predict K19 will buy something completely different to what anyone will suggest.

**Hitcher** · 24th October 2006, 13:42

Originally Posted by Keystone19

Hah, it's $10,000 thank you very much. And I personally think the price is irrelevant. A perfect bike is what you define it to be, not what the price is.

And what are you defining it as? Clearly not new. Preferred engine size? Style of bike -- do you want a Harley? Do you want to carry a pillion? How tall are you (seat height) and other "fit" requirements? Etc.

**The_Dover** · 24th October 2006, 13:44

Originally Posted by Keystone19

Well at least the sides of the tyres are rarely used. How much?

yeah, buy boomer's bike then the poofta can get a thou!!

**Devil** · 24th October 2006, 13:47

She wants a girls bike. Hah.

Just took a VFR800 for a ride (03 model). Awesome riding position, very very comfy, you could ride on that all day I think. Engine was nice, if a little quiet. Good spread of torque. The VTEC kicking in is fairly obvious, nice engine note change!
Couldn't test it in the twisties because the tyres were so square it gave me shivers in the corners. Will find another one. From reports, it's a very good handler.

**Hitcher** · 24th October 2006, 13:47

Originally Posted by motobob

So Hitcher why are you reading this thread. You one of those self flagellation types.

I guess I am either a "self-flagellation" type or one who is attracted to emotional discussions to which there is no answer. People will buy what they buy. Particularly in the secondhand market where availability of a "preferred" bike is often the issue. The "perfect" bike to the list of attributes stated in the first post is an FJR1300, a bike that the enquirer neither wants nor can afford. They are clearly not seeking perfection, they are seeking a workable compromise. Such is life.

**Keystone19** · 24th October 2006, 13:47

Originally Posted by Hitcher

And what are you defining it as? Clearly not new. Preferred engine size? Style of bike -- do you want a Harley? Do you want to carry a pillion? How tall are you (seat height) and other "fit" requirements? Etc.

I'm not defining the perfect bike. I'm asking others to define it. What do people suggest may be the perfect bike for the requirements I list. Perhaps it is a Harley? The aim of the thread is to get some suggestions from other people about the types of bikes that they think might work. This will allow me to consider possibilities that I may not have previously. For example the VStrom and DL are also a couple I hadn't thought about recently.

**Devil** · 24th October 2006, 13:49

Oh yeah, that reminds me. Go try the DL650 :P

Jill, the VFR's seat height is very good too, easy to paddle around on.

**Keystone19** · 24th October 2006, 13:50

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The "perfect" bike to the list of attributes stated in the first post is an FJR1300, a bike that the enquirer neither wants nor can afford. They are clearly not seeking perfection, they are seeking a workable compromise. Such is life.

How do you know I don't 'want' an FJR1300. It is clearly a suitable bike for the purposes I outline. If it does not meet the price criteria then unfortunately it is not the perfect bike for me. A worthy suggestion however.