Stay in my comfort zone or move up? (2 wheel content)

[92skirmishgti]

So with me coming back to the state the 17th two friends sent me pictures of their new (to them) bikes. I had a GSXR750 a few years ago and sold it. I now have an itch to get back on two wheels. My question is do you guys think I should stick with a 750 or bump it up to a 1000?

I'd be looking for a GSXR 750 or a YZFR1 or ZX10R with 2006 - 2009, I don't really want to spend more the ~$8000.

What does OT think stick to four wheels get a 750cc or a 1000cc?

I have a feeling thins will probably be a conversation between me and Harma...

Help me out!

I'm open to other supersport suggestions...

[A.Wilder]

Are you going to daily the bike or just have it for canyon cruising, weekend fun?

[bluerabbit0886]

I'd stick with the 750 unless you really need the extra power. There's a reason the pros don't ride liter bikes.

[pknopp]

I prefer the smallest displacement I can get away with. Why pay for all the extra power if you can rarely use it?

To me, it's more fun to flog a small displacement bike than brief spurts from a larger displacement bike.

[92skirmishgti]

Are you going to daily the bike or just have it for canyon cruising, weekend fun?

A little bit of all, since I live in Los Angeles the weather is nice almost year round. I will take it to work on nice days, followed by a canyon ride in the afternoon....

I'd stick with the 750 unless you really need the extra power. There's a reason the pros don't ride liter bikes.

They do now. (motoGP)

I don't really need the extra power, but why not? the weight of the 750 and liter bikes is so close it makes no difference....

I prefer the smallest displacement I can get away with. Why pay for all the extra power if you can rarely use it?

To me, it's more fun to flog a small displacement bike than brief spurts from a larger displacement bike.

Agree to a degree, its can be a PITA constantly shifing a peaky 600 during a commute...


I'm really torn on what I want, I never really liked Hondas but after reading the reviews on the 2008 CBR 1000RR, it's now iin contention...

I need someone to say there buy that bike! I'm too indecisive.

Ohh and I want a white motorcycle..

[leitmotif]

You're in So Cal. You will fit in better driving one of these:



Full disclosure: I really want a Zero Motorcycle.

[TheGreenspanator]

Someone say SuperSport?



It's the only way to be safe.

[TurboWraith]

What kind of riding do you want to do?

I've been on two wheels for a little over ten years and have owned nearly every style of sport bike under the sun. I can say, for me, a 1000cc race rep is really lame on the street. Power is delivered fairly high in the rev range (unless you are looking at the v-twins on the market) and the ergos are annoying.

Sounds like you are the type to go out and ride 100 miles or whatever in a weekend, if thats the case I would suggest one of the naked sports on the market. Yamaha FZ1 or Kawasaki Z1000 or similar. Not as much peak power, (more than a 600) but the meat of the delivery is much more accessible on the street. Other notable entries that would run you a bit more is the KTM Superduke, Aprilia Tuono, MV Brutale, Ducati Monster, etc.

[pknopp]

Agree to a degree, its can be a PITA constantly shifing a peaky 600 during a commute...

Right, which is why it's difficult to get opinions from others. I do not have to deal with the traffic you likely have to.

[spockcat]

You're in So Cal. You will fit in better driving one of these:



Full disclosure: I really want a Zero Motorcycle.

Saw this yesterday in the newspaper and I don't see much reason for this. Sure it is clean and doesn't cost a lot to run. But a regular motorcycle in that size is about 1/2 to 2/3rd the cost and gets over 50 mpg in almost any kind of riding. And unless you ride the Zero daily and thus charge it every day or two, I would wonder whether the batteries will hold a charge during the week for the occasional weekend ride.

As for the original topic, a 600 is enough power for riding around the city and local highway riding. It will also give you less reason to feel the need to ride fast and dangerous.

[hrama803]

How comfortable are the bikes for you?

I loved the 750. Its the only bike I would step up to.

26k miles on the zx6r. Only problem I have had was the Stator.

I rode a zx10r. It was a obscene amount of power. If you have self control its a fun bike. I had a safe ride and had fun. But I weigh half of you.

What kind of riding do you want to do?
Sounds like you are the type to go out and ride 100 miles or whatever in a weekend, if thats the case I would suggest one of the naked sports on the market. Yamaha FZ1 or Kawasaki Z1000 or similar. Not as much peak power, (more than a 600) but the meat of the delivery is much more accessible on the street. Other notable entries that would run you a bit more is the KTM Superduke, Aprilia Tuono, MV Brutale, Ducati Monster, etc.

[hrama803]

Oh man, and think of insurance pricing. Check it.

personally I would have started this in the Motorcycle area. I have read some great advice. Its just slow.

a friend has this and many bikes., races track days. Loves this bike over all of his.

[GRNWNV]

If I were to buy a bike, I'd take a serious look at the RC 51


Or a Monster



But I drive like a douche when I am in a quick car, I would dead in days if I owned a bike.

[dj age one]

+1 on the monster.

I had one (car accident changed my mind about two wheels) but I throughly enjoyed that bike.

it was a 695. not nearly as fast as jap 600+ cc bikes. but it had a pretty flexible power band, and still more power then I could ever fully use. kind bridged the gap between peeky high rev bikes and low end torque like big twin cruisers.

the brakes and suspension were awesome, as well as the sound.. I think I miss the sound the most

insurance also considered it a "standard" rather then a sport bike so insurance was lower.

[hatetolovemydub]

+1 internets for a v twin. They have killer power bands for the street. RC 51 is on my "gonna own someday" list.

[bluerabbit0886]

Monster 796 is on the short list this year

[turbinepowered]

+1 internets for a v twin. They have killer power bands for the street. RC 51 is on my "gonna own someday" list.

Every passing day I feel more like I'm "that guy" on the subject of V-twins. I cannot stand how they sound, where most people rave about it.

[Metallitubby]

I only ride a lowly single-cylinder... shame I don't have the balls to ride a real bike

[92skirmishgti]

You're in So Cal. You will fit in better driving one of these:



Full disclosure: I really want a Zero Motorcycle.

No, I'm getting a motorcycle partially for the sound a a 4 banger reving past 13k.

What kind of riding do you want to do?

I've been on two wheels for a little over ten years and have owned nearly every style of sport bike under the sun. I can say, for me, a 1000cc race rep is really lame on the street. Power is delivered fairly high in the rev range (unless you are looking at the v-twins on the market) and the ergos are annoying.

Sounds like you are the type to go out and ride 100 miles or whatever in a weekend, if thats the case I would suggest one of the naked sports on the market. Yamaha FZ1 or Kawasaki Z1000 or similar. Not as much peak power, (more than a 600) but the meat of the delivery is much more accessible on the street. Other notable entries that would run you a bit more is the KTM Superduke, Aprilia Tuono, MV Brutale, Ducati Monster, etc.

It's even worse on 600cc bikes. I also refuse to pay a premium for a Italian bike when its Japanese counter part will get the job done just as easily for half the price. On the subject of naked bikes, just really not all that into them. I a crotch rocket fan.

Saw this yesterday in the newspaper and I don't see much reason for this. Sure it is clean and doesn't cost a lot to run. But a regular motorcycle in that size is about 1/2 to 2/3rd the cost and gets over 50 mpg in almost any kind of riding. And unless you ride the Zero daily and thus charge it every day or two, I would wonder whether the batteries will hold a charge during the week for the occasional weekend ride.

As for the original topic, a 600 is enough power for riding around the city and local highway riding. It will also give you less reason to feel the need to ride fast and dangerous.

Agree 600cc is "enough" power, but you cortrol that with you right hand. just because I have a liter bike doesn't mean I will be riding it balls out all of the time...

How comfortable are the bikes for you?

I loved the 750. Its the only bike I would step up to.

26k miles on the zx6r. Only problem I have had was the Stator.

I rode a zx10r. It was a obscene amount of power. If you have self control its a fun bike. I had a safe ride and had fun. But I weigh half of you.

I had the 750 for a couple of years, I am fairly confident and capable on two wheels. I like having the obscene about of power under my control, thats the reason I want one...

Oh man, and think of insurance pricing. Check it.

personally I would have started this in the Motorcycle area. I have read some great advice. Its just slow.

a friend has this and many bikes., races track days. Loves this bike over all of his.

Insurance isn't too bad out here for bikes.

Speaking of nakeds and motards, I'm fairly short at 5'7" so most of them have a seat hight too high for my personal comfort, and I don't dig em.

If I were to buy a bike, I'd take a serious look at the RC 51


Or a Monster



But I drive like a douche when I am in a quick car, I would dead in days if I owned a bike.

You're in control of how you drive, you have to respect it or it will kill you with out hesitation.
RC51 is cool but old. Not a duke fan.

+1 on the monster.

I had one (car accident changed my mind about two wheels) but I throughly enjoyed that bike.

it was a 695. not nearly as fast as jap 600+ cc bikes. but it had a pretty flexible power band, and still more power then I could ever fully use. kind bridged the gap between peeky high rev bikes and low end torque like big twin cruisers.

the brakes and suspension were awesome, as well as the sound.. I think I miss the sound the most

insurance also considered it a "standard" rather then a sport bike so insurance was lower.

Any modern bike with 500cc or more will have enough power...

Every passing day I feel more like I'm "that guy" on the subject of V-twins. I cannot stand how they sound, where most people rave about it.

Agreed v twins sound like crap!

I only ride a lowly single-cylinder... shame I don't have the balls to ride a real bike

C'mon now, KTM's are badarse!

[Metallitubby]

C'mon now, KTM's are badarse!

Oh I know, but the mentality that "if it's not a sportbike, then it isn't ****" is overpowering on most forums.

[92skirmishgti]

That's retarded, I appreciate things for what they are. And you can have a sh!t more fun hooning that around town than you can any sport bike.

[TurboWraith]

Sounds like you've already talked yourself into a 1000cc race rep.

Pick the one you think looks coolest, they are all mostly the same. And be safe.

[Metallitubby]

That's retarded

Yessir.

[ab8349]

Not a duke fan.

That's not a Duke--this is

[Metallitubby]

That's not a Duke--this is

Yessir.

[hrama803]

Oh I know, but the mentality that "if it's not a sportbike, then it isn't ****" is overpowering on most forums.

you feel that way here?

[Metallitubby]

you feel that way here?

Outside of the moto/atv forum, yessir I does.

[dubraycer36]

IMHO go with the middle ground.

V-4 800cc. More of a sport touring platform, than a crotch rocket, very tame in traffic, but with a proper powerband for the weekend twisties.

[hrama803]

Outside of the moto/atv forum, yessir I does.

I thought you meant moto/atv.

[hrama803]

IMHO go with the middle ground.

V-4 800cc. More of a sport touring platform, than a crotch rocket, very tame in traffic, but with a proper powerband for the weekend twisties.

In the price range?

[dubraycer36]

In the price range?

Used '07-8 may go as high as $8500, but there is room for negotiation(s).
I've seen them here in S.FL for as low as $5500.

[Village Idiot™]

The RC51 is amazingly uncomfortable and sucks for anything that doesn't constantly involve turns and getting off the bike. 30 minutes on a straight highway will make you regret life.

My next bike is going to be a Triumph Speed Triple. 1kcc holigan bike. It's comfortable and fast.

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[92skirmishgti]

IMHO go with the middle ground.

V-4 800cc. More of a sport touring platform, than a crotch rocket, very tame in traffic, but with a proper powerband for the weekend twisties.

Can you say FAT PIG!

I'm 5'7" at about 160lbs. That would be too much bike for me...

[peoples_car]

I don't really have anything to add to this thread except for this HST gem that I re-read this weekend

The Song of the Sausage Creature

When the Ducati turned up in my driveway, nobody knew what to do with it. I was in New York, covering a polo tournament, and people had threatened my life. My lawyer said I should give myself up and enroll in the Federal Witness Protection Program. Other people said it had something to do with the polo crowd.

The motorcycle business was the last straw. It had to be the work of my enemies, or people who wanted to hurt me. It was the vilest kind of bait, and they knew I would go for it.

Of course. You want to cripple the bastard? Send him a 130-mph cafe-racer. And include some license plates, he'll think it's a streetbike. He's queer for anything fast...

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My garage quickly became a magnet for drooling superbike groupies. They quarreled and bitched at each other about who would be the first to help me evaluate my new toy... And I did, of course, need a certain spectrum of opinions, besides my own, to properly judge this motorcycle. The Woody Creek Perverse Environmental Testing Facility is a long way from Daytona or even top-fuel challenge-sprints on the Pacific Coast Highway..

Good Luck with your choice and have fun

[Internal Combustion]

No sane person needs a liter bike.

Seriously.