what do you like better?

Yankee · Post by **Yankee** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:54 am

and, what would you rather have?

1) the newest bike with all the latest crapola on it that everyone has
OR
2) a classic bike that no one else has that you can still whip ppls arses with

Just wondering.
I'd like one of each (atleast!) myself, but the almighty dollar prohibits that atm..... i just hold much more respect (in general) when i see older well cared for bikes out and about doing exactly what all the newer models do. Just shows experience and uh...... "love"? for that bike??!!!
you know?

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:16 am

Marty I Ride my Dream bike all the time ......

"TIGGR"

Its Not the Latest n greatest & its new enough Still turn heads. The best of all worlds imho, "the grass is rarely greener on the other side of the fence". Its nice to fanatasize but much smarter to appreciate what you have.
I hope they re Release it as a ZZR1000 fuel injected Sports tourer. Only way i'm ever going to upgrade

Cheers Brett

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:21 am

I can't decide...I want both too

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:41 am

Old classics are lovely, but I must admit I love the new bikes

Post by **icebreaker** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:45 am

I'd prefer the newer..

more power, optimal handling, economy, availability of parts, reliability.. Looks.. Ask me in 10-20 years and i'll prob pref todays bikes which will almost be classics by then.. hehehehe

strutto · Post by **strutto** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:57 am

Well I'm stuck with a classic ATM, and as much as I love it, I'd prefer to spend my dollars on modifications to a new bike, rather than restoration of an old bike...

Parts are a PITA to find and every little imperfection sends me into a frenzy if I don't take my pills...

So even though it's nice to own a little piece of history, I'd prefer to have something new... Ideally though, I'd have both...

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:42 pm

I can only recommend 2000 Red ZX6R Ninja

KLR · Post by **KLR** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:08 pm

a Z1000 with 2 x yoshis or staintunes will be my next steed. By then they should be around the 5k mark

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:04 pm

I'm greedy. Give me one of everything.

If that's not possible, my priorities are as follows:

1. Comfortable enough to spend 8ish hours in the saddle, numb butt notwithstanding.

2. Nimble enough to be enjoyable on a twisty road.

3. Powerful enough to haul me + whatever I want to carry.

Anything over that's just gravy. I couldn't care less about age as long as the bike's serviceable and in good nick.

At the moment, the ZZR fits the bill. In 5 years' time, who knows? My VF500F comes close, and it really is a better bike around town than the ZZR. It just lacks power on the open road.

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:46 pm

Rusty wrote:I'm greedy. Give me one of everything.
If that's not possible, my priorities are as follows:
1. Comfortable enough to spend 8ish hours in the saddle, numb butt notwithstanding.
2. Nimble enough to be enjoyable on a twisty road.
3. Powerful enough to haul me + whatever I want to carry.
Anything over that's just gravy. I couldn't care less about age as long as the bike's serviceable and in good nick.
At the moment, the ZZR fits the bill. In 5 years' time, who knows? My VF500F comes close, and it really is a better bike around town than the ZZR. It just lacks power on the open road.

Dont be shy Rusty Just Come out & Say you Want a ZX9R n be done with it. The ZZR Crowd wont disown you .... yet

.
Cheers Brett

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:14 pm

Actually, I might just bypass the '9 and get a ZRX. That one that went by the other day looked pretty good ...

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:32 pm

icebreaker wrote:I'd prefer the newer..

more power, optimal handling, economy, availability of parts, reliability.. Looks.. Ask me in 10-20 years and i'll prob pref todays bikes which will almost be classics by then.. hehehehe

the GPX750r has all that
and is already a classic..................

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:31 pm

I'd prefer the newer models only cause the older ones just don't do it for me...

However, i'd ride a CT110 if it was the only bike around...

The above statement does no automatically mean that red_dave condones or supports the riding of Honda motorcycles and furthermore does not in any way diminish his loyalty to the premier brand - Kawasaki

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:52 pm

i like to b unique...hence the 929 blade & NOT an R1 or gixxer...
he 929 blades were rarer than zx9rs too i reckon...
i also like the new stuff, but i like the idea of a few years old, and
really original..i wouldnt go TOO old , but 2-8years old & unique is my
thing....
cars i prefer old skool..hk monaro, xy gt...mmmmmmmmmm
Neka
2000 CBR 929RR
1988 KDX200 thrasher
1996 VS SERIES 2 UTE
"dont hate me cos im sexy, hate me cos ur mrs thinks im sexy"

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Post by **MadKaw** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:47 pm

Seeing as I already have a classic that I whip ppls asses on, I now want a new whiz bang bike...

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