Thinking of a getting a new bike.

[Xavier]

Never was keen on the idea on buying a used bike because you never know how the previous owner treated and serviced it. So please, don't suggest it.

I've had my Ninja 250 for going on three years now and I'm thinking I want to get something a little bigger for easier 2-up riding and for a little more excitement of the fuel injected sort. I was thinking about a 600, 1000 may be a little bigger than I want to go but I am not totally ruling that out. I like the styling of the Ninja ZX-6R and the Yamaha YZ-R6's, not so much on the equivalent Suzuki and Hondas. I also would probably prefer to get another black bike and both of the manufacturers I said I liked have a nice black option.

The thing is... I don't know much about any of them. I was planning on heading to my local dealer who carries all four brands and taking a look at any '09s they have in but I doubt I'd be able to get a test ride.

Just looking for some insight from other bikers on what they know about the new models.

[Scapegoat]

best bike evar:

http://www.avid-motorcyclist.com/07VRSCDX.jpg

http://atomicpop.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/2007-harley-davidson-vrsc-vrscdxnightrodspeciald-small.jpg

[R_Rambo]

^ x1000 i sat on one at the delaer near my house everything just felt so right

[Xavier]

Eh, not really a fan of the styling. I do like the Sportsters but I'm more interested in a Super Sport.

[CHAOS]

how about a buell? ... ask the tards on SOT. i know a bunch of them ride.

[poisonivory]

best bike evar:

http://www.avid-motorcyclist.com/07VRSCDX.jpg

http://atomicpop.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/2007-harley-davidson-vrsc-vrscdxnightrodspeciald-small.jpg


my dream bike.... unfortunately, by the time i can afford one...the model style with probably be very different.

[Xavier]

how about a buell?

lolno

[Scapegoat]

my dream bike.... unfortunately, by the time i can afford one...the model style with probably be very different.

the harley dealer out here (by 422) has/had a new one and i think a used 06?

I stopped in to look at them because i'd never seen a bike that really excited me... I'd drop the srt and buy one of those in a heart beat... if i had riding experience... i'm not dropping a 17k bike :o

but yeah... its pretty much my dream bike as well... i'll buy one used eventually... maybe in a few years

[TurboTagTeam]

http://ublog.us/ducati/files/2008/04/ducati_996_00.jpg

My dad rides a Dyna WideGlide so I'd have to get a bike that is the complete opposite :mrgreen:

You cannot explain the feeling of riding a v-twin sport bike. INSTANT torque. Ducatti's scare the piss out of me. I love it :)

[Xavier]

Give me $30k and I'll gladly get a Ducati. Otherwise, I'll stick with something reasonably priced.

[Stillen GLE]

I have to though about getting a bike, Maybe a Kawi Ninja 250 seems to be the beginners choice.

On a side note
Id love to get the Dodge viper bike, but id be dead in a instant lol,

[BustedUjoint]

I know the R6 has always been a highly rated bike. Out of your choices I would go with that. I may have a few bike mags at home with a roundup, I will look through and see if i still have them. I am more of a GSX-R fan. The 750 has always done great for an all around bike, bigger than the 600's but not quite a liter bike and has always done well with performance, but, you're not a suzuki fan. BUT, it does come in black :)

http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR750K9_aBlack_000000.jpg

I will look when I get home to see if I still have the 09 roundup articles and let you know what they say.

[TurboTagTeam]

Give me $30k and I'll gladly get a Ducati. Otherwise, I'll stick with something reasonably priced.

30k? a new 999 is around 20k. You can get a used 996 or 748 for 12-15k. Ducati's do require some upkeep. It's allmost like an exotic car. They need clutch adjustments, valve adjustments...etc every few thousand miles.

I'm no expert about them. I just like their whole stee....it's a road legal MOTOGP bike. And thats very cool :mrgreen:

[Stillen GLE]

They're are very fine italian bikes. Italy know's how to make alot of things. although most of everything that is imported, is better then what we as american's make.

[Xavier]

30k? a new 999 is around 20k. You can get a used 996 or 748 for 12-15k. Ducati's do require some upkeep. It's allmost like an exotic car. They need clutch adjustments, valve adjustments...etc every few thousand miles.

I'm no expert about them. I just like their whole stee....it's a road legal MOTOGP bike. And thats very cool :mrgreen:

It is not only hard to find MSRP on them its hard to find someone who carries them. That and I'm not looking to spend $20k on a new bike and I am not going to get a used bike, as stated in the OP.

[TurboTagTeam]

I wouldn't say that in regard to bikes. Harley Davidson makes VERY VERY well built bikes. The quality between Harley and Honda (just for example) is not even comparable. Harleys are like the bently's of motorcycles.....they're built like tanks.

I remember riding a friends ninja660 all day, then taking my dads Dyna for a short ride....the ninja felt like it was made of noodles. Hardleys are solid bikes.

[Stillen GLE]

I wouldn't say that in regard to bikes. Harley Davidson makes VERY VERY well built bikes. The quality between Harley and Honda (just for example) is not even comparable. Harleys are like the bently's of motorcycles.....they're built like tanks.

I remember riding a friends ninja660 all day, then taking my dads Dyna for a short ride....the ninja felt like it was made of noodles. Hardleys are solid bikes.

that is true, ill give you that, Harley has been a legend when it came to bike's

[Elliott18t]

http://www.asiatradingonline.com/Repsolracer1a.jpg

i want that sooooo bad lol. or a aprilla,augusta, or ducati :P

[420sx]

Give me $30k and I'll gladly get a Ducati. Otherwise, I'll stick with something reasonably priced.

All the fun of a Ducati V-twin without the pricetag or back ache:

Its called an RC51. I picked up my RC for $2300, needing body work. Theyre usually around 7k or less for one in decent shape.

Or an SV650... my first bike. Fun V-twin, decent power, not too much, but still enough. They run around $3000-7000.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/IneedabettrBike/rc511.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/IneedabettrBike/mybike-1.jpg

[Xavier]

Not really into the streetfighter look and not into used.

[Elliott18t]

gsxr600 <--- win

[420sx]

Not really into the streetfighter look and not into used.

Whats wrong with used? If you bought a used bike, you could have spent the same amount on your ninja and gotten a bike with 10x more potential.

Just make sure you check the bike out first... a street bike isnt like a car- theres not much to hide. Plus streetbikes dont see near the miles that cars do, so a lot of the used ones for sale are in damn near mint condition.

Granted, you wont have a warranty for it if you buy it used... but bike warranties aint sh*t anyway.

And the SV650 is available naked (like mine) as well as full fairing versions. The SV when fully faired looks just like any other crotch rocket. But its v-twin!

[420sx]

http://us2.pixagogo.com/S5yfZ0qxqd1GQJp8UEC33!6wMbnJl7aY6396Gam3D9YnwAyWrD EFRWQuLvnnDPWpzIK31-gjSg1s0eRGDTmWIs6MagUTSXV5vB5ZlvkR82M98_/IM002219.JPG

[EvlEgl]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/Braindamaged0386/DSC_0024-1.jpg

I LOVE My Zx6R

[Xavier]

gsxr600 <--- win
[picture]
Don't like the styling.

I LOVE My Zx6R
Any real input on why?

Whats wrong with used? If you bought a used bike, you could have spent the same amount on your ninja and gotten a bike with 10x more potential.

Just make sure you check the bike out first... a street bike isnt like a car- theres not much to hide. Plus streetbikes dont see near the miles that cars do, so a lot of the used ones for sale are in damn near mint condition.

Granted, you wont have a warranty for it if you buy it used... but bike warranties aint sh*t anyway.

And the SV650 is available naked (like mine) as well as full fairing versions. The SV when fully faired looks just like any other crotch rocket. But its v-twin!Uhh, I've seen too many people buy used bikes that are pieces of **** that looked great when they checked it out. Oh, and I'm well aware of what I could've gotten for what I paid for my Ninja. At the time I didn't want anything more because I had no street experience and I knew I would be [more of] an idiot with something bigger than a 250. But that is neither here nor there.

I don't want to bother checking out umpteen bikes trying to find one that hasn't been abused and be left guessing if the 700 miles put on it were done correctly or not. I don't mind paying a premium knowing I'm getting something pristine.

As far as a warranty, that is your experience. I used the warranty on my Ninja to my benefit a number of times and am glad I bought new.

As far as the SV650, I'm more interested in a Super Sport and the SV isn't in that class.

[Blaise]

First, good job on keeping the 250 for so long. Let the rest of the beginners know that they're great bikes and will serve you just fine.

Second, what are you looking to get out of the new bike? I'm a little confused here. Nearly any newer bike will have more power, but a new supersport will be a poor touring/two-up bike because of the seating position. I'm inclined to suggest an SV650S but you said it's not a supersport... are you planning on racing the bike and also riding it two-up? lol...

Lastly, I would never buy a brand new bike because of the abundance of lightly used bikes which are much less expensive (with the exception of the above supersports which are always selling for an asking price of $4-8k after 5 years of abuse). If you stick to a more normal bike, heavy abuse is much less likely, and the savings in insurance premiums will pay for the bike in a year. Nothing wrong with buying new though if you can afford it... and there are some amazing deals to be had right now with the economy in the shape that it's in.

[Stillen GLE]

I would get a bike but insurance is high on them to. 3,324 I was quoted for 12 months.

[Elliott18t]

I would get a bike but insurance is high on them to. 3,324 I was quoted for 12 months.

this is why my friend got his gsxr. one is you buy the bike basically on a suzuki credit card... now i mean this isnt the greatest idea. But then he didn't need to get Full insurance as he assured me its kinda pointless on a bike and super expensive.

other reasons where he just liked it and saw it performed well against competitors. its a 2006

[Blaise]

this is why my friend got his gsxr. one is you buy the bike basically on a suzuki credit card... now i mean this isnt the greatest idea. But then he didn't need to get Full insurance as he assured me its kinda pointless on a bike and super expensive.

other reasons where he just liked it and saw it performed well against competitors. its a 2006

Yeah that's a great idea. Buy a $10,000 bike and don't get full coverage. Then when you total it a week into it (like most new riders) you're left with a sweet bike payment and no bike.

[Stillen GLE]

Now many beginners start out on Gixxer's.

[Blaise]

I would get a bike but insurance is high on them to. 3,324 I was quoted for 12 months.

So don't get a goddamn supersport bike. You won't be able to ride it properly anyhow... my first bike was $210/year to insure ('01 Ninja500) and my second was $242/year to insure ('03 Z1000).

[EvlEgl]

I would get a bike but insurance is high on them to. 3,324 I was quoted for 12 months.

Who the **** did you Use to quote you?????

I pay 500 A year for Full coverage

[Stillen GLE]

Yeah that's a great idea. Buy a $10,000 bike and don't get full coverage. Then when you total it a week into it (like most new riders) you're left with a sweet bike payment and no bike.

exactly or worse you end up paralzyed.

[Blaise]

Now many beginners start out on Gixxer's.

Look around on this forum.... most people like to recommend 600s as your first bike (some even recommended 1000s). There's a guy over on the motorcycle forum who just ordered a 2009 'busa with less than a year riding experience.

Yes, it happens. No, it's not a good idea. Then you combine it with a lack of protective gear and sometimes even insurance.... and you start to see where things go south.

The day the USA implements some kind of limits on what kind of bikes new riders can buy/ride is the day I know I can die happily.

[Stillen GLE]

Who the **** did you Use to quote you?????

I pay 500 A year for Full coverage

Geico, it could be that I am 18, and have experience as of yet on a motorcycle.

[Blaise]

Who the **** did you Use to quote you?????

I pay 500 A year for Full coverage

New rider, full coverage, high limits... it's easy to get your rate that high.

[Elliott18t]

Yeah that's a great idea. Buy a $10,000 bike and don't get full coverage. Then when you total it a week into it (like most new riders) you're left with a sweet bike payment and no bike.

i believe it had gap also. I obv. dont know all the details of how that works. but it was his first bike and still is. He only dropped it once at a really low speed due to I believe a overinflated tire(i believe for a 2 person)/cold tires and cold street.. We fixed it in my garage w/ no major damage.

now he has owned it since 06 and has over 20k miles on it. it was a brand new bike.

[Stillen GLE]

Look around on this forum.... most people like to recommend 600s as your first bike (some even recommended 1000s). There's a guy over on the motorcycle forum who just ordered a 2009 'busa with less than a year riding experience.

Yes, it happens. No, it's not a good idea. Then you combine it with a lack of protective gear and sometimes even insurance.... and you start to see where things go south.

well I am kinda short 5"4 maybe even 5"6 around there, so I think a 600 would be big for me, id probably go with a 250 at least.

[EvlEgl]

New rider, full coverage, high limits... it's easy to get your rate that high.

Geico is a Joke...So is Progressive.

State Farm Is where its at. You dont need your Endorsment to insure it through Geico and Progressive...State Farm needs proof of such thing And I also have points on my License and I still dont pay nearly as much.

Dont feed into the hype do your research and you might be surprised

[Blaise]

i believe it had gap also. I obv. dont know all the details of how that works. but it was his first bike and still is. He only dropped it once at a really low speed due to I believe a overinflated tire(i believe for a 2 person)/cold tires and cold street.. We fixed it in my garage w/ no major damage.

now he has owned it since 06 and has over 20k miles on it. it was a brand new bike.

Gap? No.. there's no gap. The idea behind buying the bike on a CC is that you don't have to get comprehensive or collision insurance, only liability. So if you wreck it and it's your fault... its your problem. Same thing if it's stolen... Gap does not apply here (that's when buy extra coverage in case you wreck your car/bike and its worth less than you owe).

[EvlEgl]

Look around on this forum.... most people like to recommend 600s as your first bike (some even recommended 1000s). There's a guy over on the motorcycle forum who just ordered a 2009 'busa with less than a year riding experience.

Yes, it happens. No, it's not a good idea. Then you combine it with a lack of protective gear and sometimes even insurance.... and you start to see where things go south.

The day the USA implements some kind of limits on what kind of bikes new riders can buy/ride is the day I know I can die happily.

i started on a ZX7R...Its all about Self Control...I went down my first time on it within the first 5 mins...Then I learned the right way to ride and Ever since I got hooked.

Its possible to learn you just gotta take it easy

[Blaise]

Dont feed into the hype do your research and you might be surprised

I did do my research... State farm wanted $1200 to insure my Z1000 with the same limits progressive wanted $242.

Different rates for different people... one will not fit all!

[EvlEgl]

Gap? No.. there's no gap. The idea behind buying the bike on a CC is that you don't have to get comprehensive or collision insurance, only liability. So if you wreck it and it's your fault... its your problem. Same thing if it's stolen... Gap does not apply here (that's when buy extra coverage in case you wreck your car/bike and its worth less than you owe).

GAP Works for Theft...

[EvlEgl]

I did do my research... State farm wanted $1200 to insure my Z1000 with the same limits progressive wanted $242.

Different rates for different people... one will not fit all!

Was that Full coverage??

[Blaise]

i started on a ZX7R...Its all about Self Control...I went down my first time on it within the first 5 mins...Then I learned the right way to ride and Ever since I got hooked.

Its possible to learn you just gotta take it easy

You just admitted you went down after 5 minutes. So why not do that on a lighter, easier to handle bike that's far less expensive?

I won't argue this point into the ground because its impossible to convince everybody that a motorcycle that is faster than any production car is NOT a good first bike. It's just not, end of story. You buy a bike to learn on, then you buy the bike you want.

[Elliott18t]

Gap? No.. there's no gap. The idea behind buying the bike on a CC is that you don't have to get comprehensive or collision insurance, only liability. So if you wreck it and it's your fault... its your problem. Same thing if it's stolen... Gap does not apply here (that's when buy extra coverage in case you wreck your car/bike and its worth less than you owe).

pretty sure he was aware of this when he got it. he droped it. broke a handle and some other minor things. We fixed it, he learned from his fall.

[Blaise]

GAP Works for Theft...

Yes it would apply but not if you're running around on minimum coverage which is what the credit card allows you to do....

[EvlEgl]

You just admitted you went down after 5 minutes. So why not do that on a lighter, easier to handle bike that's far less expensive?

I won't argue this point into the ground because its impossible to convince everybody that a motorcycle that is faster than any production car is NOT a good first bike. It's just not, end of story. You buy a bike to learn on, then you buy the bike you want.

B/c I was stubborn and Thought i was Good...I'm saying, You can buy a Bigger Bike to learn on it and to ride it...I went down then learned to respect the bike...It needs to be the other way around.

[EvlEgl]

Yes it would apply but not if you're running around on minimum coverage which is what the credit card allows you to do....

Got it thought you were saying GAP was only for a crash.

[Blaise]

well I am kinda short 5"4 maybe even 5"6 around there, so I think a 600 would be big for me, id probably go with a 250 at least.

600s/1000s are the same size. They have been ever since '98ish, and they would fit you just fine. Still not a good idea.

[Blaise]

B/c I was stubborn and Thought i was Good...I'm saying, You can buy a Bigger Bike to learn on it and to ride it...I went down then learned to respect the bike...It needs to be the other way around.

Thanks for agreeing :)

I learned the hard way somewhat as well because I bought a faired bike (EX500). It wasn't fun breaking all that plastic on my first crash. If I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten a naked bike.

[Xavier]

First, good job on keeping the 250 for so long. Let the rest of the beginners know that they're great bikes and will serve you just fine.

Second, what are you looking to get out of the new bike? I'm a little confused here. Nearly any newer bike will have more power, but a new supersport will be a poor touring/two-up bike because of the seating position. I'm inclined to suggest an SV650S but you said it's not a supersport... are you planning on racing the bike and also riding it two-up? lol...

Lastly, I would never buy a brand new bike because of the abundance of lightly used bikes which are much less expensive (with the exception of the above supersports which are always selling for an asking price of $4-8k after 5 years of abuse). If you stick to a more normal bike, heavy abuse is much less likely, and the savings in insurance premiums will pay for the bike in a year. Nothing wrong with buying new though if you can afford it... and there are some amazing deals to be had right now with the economy in the shape that it's in.

I'm looking for, well, more bike, basically. Love the 250, but there are time where it is starting to leave me wanting more. The suspension is a 20 year old design, the power, the looks, etc. As far as the 2-up comment, I don't do it often but it was painful on the 250 due to the power levels of the motor. I'm only about 170lbs, add another 100 or so for another rider and you've got a bit more weight on a weak motor with a sloppy suspension, not a lot of fun.

As far as the new vs used, I've said it many times already, I refuse to buy used. Will not happen. So new it must be, lets just keep it at that.

[Xavier]

Yes it would apply but not if you're running around on minimum coverage which is what the credit card allows you to do....

How does that even work because I got a Kawasaki credit card when I bought my Ninja but I didn't get the title until I paid it off. How would you get only liability without owning it?

[Blaise]

No problem... are you looking to ride on the street only or will you also see some aggressive backroads or track riding as well?

[Blaise]

How does that even work because I got a Kawasaki credit card when I bought my Ninja but I didn't get the title until I paid it off. How would you get only liability without owning it?

It was a marketing ploy... I didn't agree with Suzuki when they did it. Basically you could wreck it and you would be stuck with the loan. Problem is that people would then stop making payments and then they would have to after the person for the money.

[Xavier]

No problem... are you looking to ride on the street only or will you also see some aggressive backroads or track riding as well?

Oh, there will definitely be days of strictly twisties and I would like to get to a track at some point. I've taken the 250 to its limits several times, on the stock tires no less, and I think I'm ready to move on to a bigger bike that I'll never be able to master.

[Blaise]

Ok, well in that case I rode a brand new '08 R6 and I nearly wet my pants. Within half a lap I was going faster than on my own bike and feeling SUPER confident. I can't stress that enough.

Also, if you want a new one and you can do it before Dec 31, I have some HUGE discounts that I can give you the scoop on (nearly $1k off of whatever the best price any yamaha dealer can give you).

If you can wait til spring, NESBA actually lets you test ride their bikes at NJMP on trackday weekends. That's when I did it.

[crazyukrainian]

wait you wanna spend 20k on a bike and ducati is out???? 848 msrp brand new is 14k.... and its much sexier than anything else; look it up.

but otherwise ive been drooling over the yamaha r6 way too much :)

(oh and blaise are these discounts gonna be around same time next year? cause i will def hit you up for them :D)

[Xavier]

wait you wanna spend 20k on a bike and ducati is out???? 848 msrp brand new is 14k.... and its much sexier than anything else; look it up.

but otherwise ive been drooling over the yamaha r6 way too much :)

(oh and blaise are these discounts gonna be around same time next year? cause i will def hit you up for them :D)

I said I don't want to spend $20k. Around 10 is what I'm comfortable with. I'm gonna try and check out the ZX-6R and YZF-R6 this weekend.

I would like to purchase around spring time because... well other than weather, it will give me some time to save up a sizable down payment (I'm thinking... ~$5k) and time to really think about what I want. I just don't want the dealer to go into non-budge mode come spring time.

[OMGz Turbo]

Shame you werent going used... i picked up a 2002 suzuki TL1000r for 2k....Vtwin bike mmmm definitely a step up from the 250 and how could you not love a full fairing bike.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Suzuki-TL1000Rb.jpg

[Stillen GLE]

600s/1000s are the same size. They have been ever since '98ish, and they would fit you just fine. Still not a good idea.

your saying a 250 aint a good idea?

[420sx]

I would get a bike but insurance is high on them to. 3,324 I was quoted for 12 months.

I pay $464 for 12 months for my RC51.

[Stillen GLE]

I pay $464 for 12 months for my RC51.

how old are you?

I was just on the Gixxer forums and they said that the 600 and 1000 aren't the same thing, I think once I get my license I am gonna do to a bike dealer and see if I am comfortable on the Gixxer, I may even try out a Yamaha, not sure which one yet, more then likely ill look into the Ninja 250. sorry to jack your thread.

[Xavier]

If you have no street experience I'd suggest the 250. Its enough to keep you happy but forgiving enough to let you learn without killing you (though it is still possible). This is coming from someone who rode dirtbikes, three wheelers, and quads while growing up.

[420sx]

how old are you?


20. I got my class m when i was 18, paid $380 a year for my sv. Bought the RC in July, now i pay $464.

[JKrome]

I got an 07 ZZR600 for sale with under 1000 miles on her... pm me if interested

[peteyturbo]

I have a 2001 GSXR750 in excellent condition in the cars for sale section..It's a great bike and is ready to go..I just lowered the price as well by 500 dollars...
I am partial to the performance of the suzukis

[Xavier]

I guess you guys can't read.

[Blaise]

Shame you werent going used... i picked up a 2002 suzuki TL1000r for 2k....Vtwin bike mmmm definitely a step up from the 250 and how could you not love a full fairing bike.

In what condition? That's a pretty good deal.

your saying a 250 aint a good idea?

It's a great idea, that or a 500. It's not flashy but you'll learn how to ride just as well. My first bike (purchased for 2100 and sold for 1900 after being down 3 times and +8k miles)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/meblaise/exresize.jpg

I guess you guys can't read.

Hahah. Seriously man if you will buy a new R6 just on my recommendation (they're amazing) let me know ASAP so you qualify for the extra rebates (before the end of 2008). Also if you get a yamaha at any time new make sure you let me know bc they will give you a free trackday through NESBA and a free membership as well.

[crazyukrainian]

lol yeah people really cant read......

sorry though, i seriously thought you said you wanted to spend 20k, my bad. either way, 14 isnt too bad for what you get, but i say +1 to the r6 too

[Stillen GLE]

yea I am defintely gonna look into the Ninja 250, they what there recommending over at Gixxer also.

[Xavier]

Hey, mine will be for sale. :wink:

[crazyukrainian]

Hey, mine will be for sale. :wink:

lol yeah, mine too same time next year :)

[frosti108]

Never was keen on the idea on buying a used bike because you never know how the previous owner treated and serviced it. So please, don't suggest it.

then hows about a used helmet? see the sig :mrgreen:

[yugotdonkey]

Google 600cc sportbike comparison and read up. All of them are insane fast and fun as **** to ride. I've sat on my buddies 08 black R6, such a nice bike. Only thing is the seat is like concrete compared to my gixxer. If you were going to be doing a lot of riding on the street you might get tired of that. I would go R1 before R6. For me it would be a tossup between the 600RR and the ZX6 depending on which one is more friendly to the wallet.

[rickeo]

Do you really want another cookie cutter bike? Look into slightly used Triumph Speed/Street Triples.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/SpeedTriple_overview_main_2008.jpg

IMO of course.

[Elliott18t]

I would go sit on a couple bikes. I mean Im kinda tall and when my friend was getting his bike i sat on 600rr zx6 and the gxsr 600.. I fit them all, even a busa yet the tank and the seat where either just right or felt awkward. iirc, the honda cbr 600rr felt best. other that that i dont really know lol.

[Soon2bBoosted]

go with a GSXR 750.

[Xavier]

Do you really want another cookie cutter bike? Look into slightly used Triumph Speed/Street Triples.

IMO of course. I don't like the street fighter look. I happen to like Super Sports, I could care less if it is "cookie cutter," or not. I'm getting a bike to make me happy, I could care less what anyone else thinks.

I would go sit on a couple bikes. I mean Im kinda tall and when my friend was getting his bike i sat on 600rr zx6 and the gxsr 600.. I fit them all, even a busa yet the tank and the seat where either just right or felt awkward. iirc, the honda cbr 600rr felt best. other that that i dont really know lol.As I said, I plan on doing that this weekend. I've sat on a lot of different bikes of friends like my brothers GSXR-600, my cousins R6, my buddies limited edition Busa. I can handle the size although I could stand to be a little bit taller, haha.

go with a GSXR 750.

Not interested in the styling. Just doesn't do it for me. Why a 750 rather than a 600 or 1000?

[EvlEgl]

Do you really want another cookie cutter bike? Look into slightly used Triumph Speed/Street Triples.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/SpeedTriple_overview_main_2008.jpg

IMO of course.

This Coming from an integra owner...

And Xavier...As far as Saving for a "Downpayment" don't bother...It wont lower your monthly payments and it wont give you a better rate. As Stated Its on a CC So the best thing to do would be to buy the bike get the paperwork all situated then Hit the Payments with extra money so you dont get hit with interest that much

I have the Kawasaki Go Green Bull**** where its 6.9% for 2 years...payments are 89 a Month and then it gets jacked up after those two years are up...But I haven't payed 89 at all...And I don't pan on it...Hit it hard with extra money and bring the balance down before the 2 year mark so you dont get hit when the interest rates go back up.

And I bought my ZX6R In the Middle of The Riding Season last year, June 30th IIRC...they will sell you anything at anytime...Its not like a car dealer.

[EvlEgl]

Not interested in the styling. Just doesn't do it for me. Why a 750 rather than a 600 or 1000?

A 750 Gives you more Power than 600 But not as Nutso as a 1k

Some people live and die by the 750...I think my 600 Keeps up Just fine.

[crazyukrainian]

xavier triumph also makes a crotch rocket.... look up daytona 675; not as hot as ducati IMO but still not the run of the mill.... might interest you, might not, just throwing it out there

edit: and the 675 msrps at 10k too :)

[Soon2bBoosted]

Not interested in the styling. Just doesn't do it for me. Why a 750 rather than a 600 or 1000?[/QUOTE]

personal the styling of the 750 is more appealing.

[StylezTA]

I like the 600rr myself. but out of those 2.. i like the zx6r. made sexxy.

[Xavier]

I'll be picking one of these up Monday.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_YZFR6_blk_S3_930f547a.jpg

[crazyukrainian]

congrats! i is jealous :)

[Blaise]

I'll be picking one of these up Monday.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_YZFR6_blk_S3_930f547a.jpg

Did you get the $200 coupon I sent you? And the other stuff?

Congrats :)

[Xavier]

I'd did some dealing and am gonna end up with the bike OTD for less than MSRP so I'm happy. Plus I'll be getting that membership to NESBA and a track day.

[Blaise]

The coupon is for $200 extra off after you're done... lol you just mail it in with your registration. I tried to explain... if you don't want the free money I'll take it!

And you better have paid less than MSRP given the economy/winter (duh)