help me decide

rocco · Post by **rocco** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:57 pm

i have decided to get rid of the gpx250r.

i have options being

a - brand new Suzuki GSX750F - $10,990 + orc

b - 1998 Honda CBR600F - 20,000 KM'S, no rego, needs new rear tyre - $5,500

I considered a last in stock ZX636 but the riding position on long trips is gunna be a pain in the back as opposed to the GSX750F.

i can trade the gpx in for the GSX750F, have not gotten a quote on the trade in price.

the honda is in good nick, few scratches and bumps. Owner claims it to be in good condition plus the rear tyre is good for another 2,000k's

honest suggestions please

Roc

Buck · Post by **Buck** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:11 pm

Id go the honda but dial in new tyres. Why is it not a daily ride now?

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:12 pm

I'd be seriously looking at a 2000-2002 ZX6/636 instead of that Honda man...

Adel · Post by **Adel** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:15 pm

red_dave wrote:I'd be seriously looking at a 2000-2002 ZX6/636 instead of that Honda man...

once I get back on the work force, thats what I'll be considering two

rocco · Post by **rocco** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:24 pm

i should mention i dont want a bike for rootin around town.

i wanna get out on the open road with mates, 300-500km rides touring.

riding around town now gives me the dog in the back yard feeling. been to the usual spots too many times.

touring is what i want to do, and feel comfortable.

Lone Wolf · Post by **Lone Wolf** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:29 pm

You'd still be better off with a '00-'02 ZX6/636 than the Honda. They have a very comfortable riding position, not extreme/race like the ZX6's that followed.

rocco · Post by **rocco** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:41 pm

well i chose the GSX750F as one of my possible new bikes for its comfort, easy riding position and fuel economy of approx 290km on a tank.

it has a 20L tank.

the cbr and zx have sexy nasty looks to them as opposed to the gsx

two voices inside me,

one saying go the cbr as it looks hot

then the second voice saying go the gsx for reliability and practicality in performance and comfort because when nobody's lookin at me its just me and the bike so it has to make good.

sitting on the cbr i felt a bit uncomfortable in its low bar position where the gsx was better and i felt secure.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

the wife has given the thumbs up for an upgrade and i dont know what to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have grown weiry of 2nd hand goods now and appreciate going new for warranty and reliability.

just too many nicks and scratches not to mention age on the cbr

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:54 pm

Go the Suzuki mate - its *new*, it has a warranty, it will do almost everything you want it to as far as touring is concerned, and will be much more comfortable over a long haul.

Try and score a test-ride on one if you can, before taking the plunge...

MrStompy · Post by **MrStompy** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:56 pm

What about a zx9?
you should be able to pick up a 2001 or later for around 10.
they go hard when you want them to and are pretty damn comfortable.

Pabs · Post by **Pabs** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:04 pm

If you can afford it go for the SUzi its brand new & all
If you can't go for the Honda, I had the cbr600f4 99 model,very comfortable too it to PI and back & other long trips no probs,no back aches or arms or wrist aches,(I have a bad back & weak chest area).
But I think you should be able to pick up a newer one maybe or even one with rego ,they go for about 7500 7900 with rego.

Mike-s might chip in with his opinion of the Suzi

Good luck

balanse · Post by **balanse** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:25 pm

Suzuki.

It's new, you know what its been through (nothing so far) and will last you much longer than 2nd hand. Perfect for what you want to do.

Post by **icebreaker** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:07 pm

You're asking the members of a Kawasaki forum to recommend a bike between a spewzi and a hon... hoon... hunn..

I'm hiding from this thread... lol

RG · Post by RG » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:12 pm

Dan wrote:You're asking the members of a Kawasaki forum to recommend a bike between a spewzi and a hon... hoon... hunn..

I'm hiding from this thread... lol

Why not take a bus untill u can afford another Kawasaki?

rocco · Post by **rocco** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:31 pm

LOL

thanks for the reply

Johnnie5 · Post by **Johnnie5** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:50 pm

doesnt say where you live

but if you are looking at hondas then this one seems a decent buy
http://www.oroadsports.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14288

thats if he still has it fs