sportbikes

[Sandwiches]

hey, looking to buy a used sportbike before spring... for the people in the know, what should i get?? looking for something between yr 2003 2008?

Honda CBR
Yamaha YZF
Suzuki GSX-R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX



thanks

[GYMBRAT]

I owned a gixxer 750cc a number of yrs ago, and piped it, cams etc and next to no 750cc could touch it in E-town, gonna buy another one this summer for my adrenaline fix, my Hog just don't cutter lol

[gsxr750]

Is this your first bike or?

My biased opinion is go with a GSXR 750. They are light, and quick, and have the best balance of power and weight.. great fun in the turns, but not big like a litre bike. More pep than a 600 obviously. If you wanted you can always regear the 750 and then you got the best street bike money can buy.

Yamaha is overpriced, Kawi's are good for easy maintenance but hear all kinds of problems with them all the time, CBR never rode one but I don't hate them.

[C-money]

i own a zx6, i do love my bike, but the best overall bike is the gsxr750 no doubt, if i upgrade it will be that

[HoliTheCat]

I've owned both an R1 and a CBR1000rr.

Personally I preferred my R1.

My brother just bought a 2008 ZX10-R and he loves it.

[ab_chic25]

ok what would you suggest for a newbie??? I am looking at taking the course at Nait, and then wanna get a bike.

[Merc63]

CBR600RR is a good bike for a newb or experience rider. I always liked Honda's as they are built SOLID. You drop it and 40 pieces don't fall off.

Don't listen to these guys who say get a liter bike of 750.. Most guys riding a liter bike can't even come close to a guy who knows how to ride on a 600.

600 is plenty of power for the street.

[nii]

When the hell did gixxers become the defacto standard?! lol

To be honest, you'll end up getting whatever is easier on insurance and what feels best for you. Have some seat time on each, and get a feel for them. From my experience the kawis have the most aggressive seating position which can tire some pp out quickly.

Dont go by looks or by cc's, give each a try and whatever you find more fun get.


PS - Dont even look at litre bikes, waste of money. If find a 600 too 'tame' for the streets, then you dont know how to ride =D :moon

[tiramisu]

I rode for a couple of seasons and after the initial fun wore off I got tired of dodging all the people trying to kill me. My next bike will be for the highway. I'd love to do the pacific coast highway or up to alaska.

[nii]

I rode for a couple of seasons and after the initial fun wore off I got tired of dodging all the people trying to kill me.

Unfortunately the same thing happened with me, got tired of having to worry about the weather, what to do about my gear when at a location, worrying about getting pulled over, and you never get what you put in (when it comes time to sell). If only the season was longer then 4-5 months.

[C-money]

CBR600RR is a good bike for a newb or experience rider. I always liked Honda's as they are built SOLID. You drop it and 40 pieces don't fall off.

Don't listen to these guys who say get a liter bike of 750.. Most guys riding a liter bike can't even come close to a guy who knows how to ride on a 600.

600 is plenty of power for the street.


When the hell did gixxers become the defacto standard?! lol

To be honest, you'll end up getting whatever is easier on insurance and what feels best for you. Have some seat time on each, and get a feel for them. From my experience the kawis have the most aggressive seating position which can tire some pp out quickly.

Dont go by looks or by cc's, give each a try and whatever you find more fun get.


PS - Dont even look at litre bikes, waste of money. If find a 600 too 'tame' for the streets, then you dont know how to ride =D :moon

I agree with both of these statements.. my bro has a 750, i just like that little extra bottom end that it has over the 600's.. i love my 6, i think i may just re gear it, who needs to go 260+ anyways lol

[theboss]

never owned a sport bike...only custom HD's.....often considered a Buell but at 6'4" i dont find many/any sport bikes comfortable.

[pw154]

I've had two R6's, two CBR600RR, and one R1. I loved the CBR600RR's the best. I don't know why everyone is saying the litre bikes are the way to go. Waaay too much power for the street IMO. I've been riding since '04 and the 600's are waaaay more fun. You can wind them up way higher and flick them around easier. I like shifting gears so the R1 was boring to me. Sure it has way more power but do you really need to go that fast in the city? A 600 is more than you need for street riding IMO. They're also more fun on the track too. My next bike is going to be a GSXR though. Never tried one and I've been curious how they compare

[t-bone]

i have zx 10r and agree that unless ur almost only hwy riding that they r boring. redline first gear is like 150 kms so really around town u never even change gears which is pretty boring. i would say 600 for around town and maybe litre bike if ur riding tons of hwy. Also on a litre bike u cant just pin it if ur a newb cuz front wheel will come up at about 9k rpm even if u dont want it to...lol

[JifeLacket]

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[Merc63]

I agree with both of these statements.. my bro has a 750, i just like that little extra bottom end that it has over the 600's.. i love my 6, i think i may just re gear it, who needs to go 260+ anyways lol

Yep, put 1 down and 2 up on a 600 and you`re now on a totally different bike. Pow pow powwerrr wheelies.

I have a custom Harley now. But I do miss the old days of doing stand up wheelies down the freeway.

[Sandwiches]

Is this your first bike or?

My biased opinion is go with a GSXR 750. They are light, and quick, and have the best balance of power and weight.. great fun in the turns, but not big like a litre bike. More pep than a 600 obviously. If you wanted you can always regear the 750 and then you got the best street bike money can buy.

Yamaha is overpriced, Kawi's are good for easy maintenance but hear all kinds of problems with them all the time, CBR never rode one but I don't hate them.

yea it's my first bike bro.. i've rode a buddy's gsxr 600 and used to ride dirt bikes so i'm not a complete rook :)

[Sandwiches]

thanks for everyones replies, it's been very helpful.. i will probably end up getting one that's under a liter as i will be mostly rippin it around side streets

[gsxr750]

yea it's my first bike bro.. i've rode a buddy's gsxr 600 and used to ride dirt bikes so i'm not a complete rook :)

Good stuff!! All of the best riders I know started on dirt bikes. All the squids started on litre bikes.. lol

A good read, number 5 is very very important of course..reminders on why we crash:

1. We crash on cold tires. Respect them by giving them a few miles to warm up, especially if they're brand new. After stopping to eat or something, remember you're not the only thing that has cooled down, allow your tires sufficient time to warm up again.

2. We crash on overloaded tires. If you are new to riding or rusty after a winter layoff, applying too much throttle or brake while leaned over could be very costly. Our tires can provide amazing levels of traction but they're not immune to "lead" hands. The instinct of grabbing a handful of front brake while leaned over will put you in the guardrail.

3. We crash trying to keep up. Ultimate speed on a backroad has little to do with the bike and everything to do with the rider. Once you realize this, twisting the throttle WFO to keep your friends in sight on the straights while losing them in the corners becomes a non-option. Ride your own pace.

4. We crash because we want to go fast. Sometimes, even the posted speed limit is inappropriate. Coming over a blind crest at 45mph might be too fast if you can't stop the bike before hitting the hazard you only see when it's too late. Speed reduces time to react and adds distance to react in emergency situations.

5. We crash because we bail out. How many posts have there been about entering a corner too hot, standing the bike up and running out of road before getting the bike stopped? Too hot means your brain is probably freaked out but there is still plenty of tire traction available. LOOK through the corner, LEAN the bike until hard parts drag, BELIEVE in modern tire technology.

6. We crash because we lose our focus. The bike travels 88 feet per second at 60 mph. A moment's inattention puts you that much farther into a corner. Think about the next corner, not the one you just blew. That one is over, focus on getting the next one right.

7. We crash because we rush corner entrances. Slow in, fast out works for racers season after season. It works for road riders too. Slow down a bit on your corner entrances and see how much smoother you become.

8. We crash because we can't keep up with the motorcycle. Make sure your software is the equal of your bikes hardware. The bike has the ability to go 160mph, that doesnt mean YOU do.

9. We crash trying to look cool. If it takes wheelies, stoppies and other stunts to impress your friends...you need new friends.

The fact is that 90% of us will never be able to "out-drive" our bikes. These bikes are almost limitless. However, we do have limits. Learn yours, push them, extend them and become a better rider...slowly.

[Sandwiches]

awesome post buddy^^ saving that one to word!

[tiramisu]

We crash because a 17 year old girl in an suv pulls out in front of us in an SUV and we hit the side of the truck at 50k. Lost one co-worker this way.

1-9 are all about racing and handling. The truth is that in the city we crash because every ****tard around you is actively trying to kill you.

1. If it possible for them to cut into your lane and kill you THEY WILL.
2. If the is an intersection and they have to cut across 3 lane to turn in front of you with no signal THEY WILL.
3. If you are even close to someones blind spot you are dead.
4. If they are coming up behind you, you are invisible.
5. Gravel, Ice don't be stupid.
6. If you see a mini van know that the driver has placed their brain in the box beneath the seat and will do anything in their power to crush you either under their wheels or against a bus.
7. Buses, Semis et al, run away.
8. Potholes, holy jeesus pleesus the road ate my bike.
9. Vertical grates and bridge grate, look riding on rails only... oh **** boom.
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