Z750 for a commuter

jewjew · Post by **jewjew** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:47 pm

hi all,

i am looking to upgrade from my zzr600, i am now thinking of a z750.

Are they any good for long trips and touring? are they economical? is there any other general comments about them....i don't think i want to get the thou for commuting but the 750 might be a good buy.....at least servicing will be easier....what are your thoughts?

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:11 pm

have a look.......

http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=685

http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5886

hth

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:41 pm

Z1000 is still a very ridable bike around town...

esie · Post by **esie** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:24 pm

The Z750 is a great commuter bike (not that I actually commute on mine very often)

It's quite economical, I get 250-270kms per tank from mine, the riding position is comfortable (more upright, easier on the wrists and back), & it is easy to handle in heavy traffic. I have taken the soft option (I keep telling myself to HTFU, but I haven't got there yet)

and put a lambswool cover on the seat to add some comfort to the hard seat.

I have also done long trips on it - up to Tannum Sands (near Gladstone), south to Port Macquarie, etc, and it was just as comfy (or uncomfy at the end of the ride, depending on your POV) as for a normal 300km day ride.

RG · Post by RG » Fri May 18, 2007 3:41 pm

I'm considering a Z750 too, but someone said 'why not spend another $2k and get a Z1000?'

I'm confused...

jewjew · Post by **jewjew** » Fri May 18, 2007 7:40 pm

i thought about the thou, but i think i won't use it on the road. I think my 600 is very capable but i think i can better economy and a nicer sound out of a fuel injected 750. I may have done 230 on my ZZR600 (in a controlled environment of course) and that was a 600, i want to corner, have some useable power and save some tyres and fuel money. I wont get caught in the "i need a thou" syndrome (although my current bike of choice is a triumph sprint) i just need to be sensible about it....besides....all i read and hear lately is ....get the 600 or 750....you will waste a thou on the road.....160 in first means you will never need to change gears.

Post by **robracer** » Fri May 18, 2007 7:49 pm

sensible is the word without too much comprmise gotta love the 750
no bias at all here

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Fri May 18, 2007 11:27 pm

Just go the Z1000, 2k extra for the power that makes riding more fun!
Go tto be more comfy than a 10 for comuting!

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:02 am

If I were buying a Z1000 it would be for the better (?) suspension, not the extra power...not that I thought there was terribly much wrong with the 750. Besides the seat.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat May 19, 2007 2:02 pm

the thou gets abt 200km per tank (if that matters) so the milage aint as good..then again my motor is still a bit tight...

around town its great fun, thru the twisteis, its great fun..long trips...well being use to a cbr i found a lot more weight thru my bum, and less on my wrsists... so my bum/inner thighs were sore as buggery... might have to look at a different seat, or harden the f*** up...

Shifty · Post by **Shifty** » Sun May 20, 2007 7:23 pm

RG wrote:I'm considering a Z750 too, but someone said 'why not spend another $2k and get a Z1000?'

I'm confused...

RG - the 750 is heaps for your needs... the 1000 will be harder on fuel, tyres, license, insurance and probably heavier too.

jewjew · Post by **jewjew** » Sun May 20, 2007 8:22 pm

thanks for the info guys, the add in the bike specific area clinched it for me i think.....thanks ben.. Also thanks for the info esie....i appreciate it.

i now have to try the thing out.....